Marvelous Melbourne

Here's some kickass spicy chorizo topped with lots of cheese and pickles in a toasted bun, and a side of beer-battered onion rings that were already super tasty on their own, but made even better by the garlic aioli dip. This was a real treat when out exploring in wintry Melbourne.

You MUST have this when you go to Melbourne. Have at least 3 of them because these corn cobs are so beautifully grilled till they are tender and bursting with sweet juices, then slathered with chipotle mayo, paprika, cheese and other delicious condiments. Never knew corn could taste this good.

The Australian take on the kong bak pau ;P Beautifully braised pork that was also a little reminiscent of pulled pork, accompanied by a medley of fresh sweet greens and...deep fried pork skin! What a surprise!

Beautifully cooked snapper that was crisp and savoury on the outside and deliciously moist inside. Accompanied by the perfect sunny side-up 🍳 seated atop a corn tortilla, creamy ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes 🍅, and various leaves. This dish really embodied the Australian way of cooking with the freshest and best ingredients. Plus, look at this delightful plating!

(Isola Gelateria, Phillip Island) This place had the most amazing salted caramel gelato! The Timtam flavour was lackluster though. (AUD 5.50 for 2 flavours in a single cone)

(Eatery at Churchill Heritage Farm) A nice hearty basket of deep fried seafood. Calamari was really yummy! The garlic aioli on the side was also great.

(Eatery at Churchill Heritage Farm) A huge portion of creamy cheesy risotto with very fresh prawns and mussels. A little too much for one person though!

(Isola Di Capri, Philip Island) Served with a delicious pumpkin purée and stewed apples. Pork was really tender but nicely caramelized and crisp on the outside. Mmmhmm. (AUD 27)

(Isola Di Capri, Phillip Island) Tasty classic pasta cooked al dente in a super tangy beef and pork ragu. Nothing extraordinary though. (AUD 16)

With the freshest sweetest scampi and sun-dried tomatoes! Really yummy! (AUD 12.50)