Chooka’s serves soulful omusubi (Japaneserice balls) worth lining up for
TikTok might have spread the word about this “aesthetic cafe”, but it misses the Japanese soul that makes it special.
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Jamie Oliver: "I know I’m getting romantic, but I don’t give a f---"
Jamie Oliver on the power of food, filming MasterChef Australia and his unexpected favourite Melbourne restaurants.
Fill your belly and car at this Thai canteen in a suburban petrol station
Melburnians might think a petrol station is an odd spot for a Thai curry-over-rice cafeteria, but it represents the essence of khao kang culture.
Roslyn Thai Cafe wants Melbourne to eat Thai food for breakfast
This Thai chef couple has worked tirelessly behind the scenes opening top hotel restaurants, Long Chim, and supporting international students during COVID. Their first venue isn’t just the culmination of their experience – it’s deeply personal.
In with the old, in with the new
Whether you ask the owner of the world’s oldest restaurant or a consumer psychologist, the key to restaurant longevity remains the same. But how do “middle-aged” restaurants survive when diners only obsess over new openings and institutions?
Malaysians are lining up for char kway teow at Kakilang
Malaysians are queuing for char kway teow at Kakilang, a Melbourne restaurant run by a Penang family who has been making sesame oil since the Qing Dynasty era.
Kömür grills Melbourne’s best Adana Kebabs. Now the whole world knows.
One day you’re barbecuing adana for locals in your father’s legacy, the next YouTuber Mark Wiens tells 10 million people, “Kömür was one of the best meals and best restaurants I ate at in Melbourne.”
Tamura opens a two-storey Japanese Izakaya in Fitzroy
Fitzroy’s Tamura Sake Bar has opened a two-storey izakaya and Japanese bluestone pub on Smith Street with beer-friendly snacks, sushi, original cocktails, live music and even a lounge warmed by a fireplace.
Yakamoz Restaurant is a Father-Son Success Story
This father-son team went from serving Turkish food in a garage without running water to opening two restaurants in two years.
Ondo serves traditional Korean Breakfast in a “White People Area”
The Korean diaspora crosses town to eat bansang for breakfast at this a 24-seat Melbourne cafe. It's so popular, a second restaurant will open in the CBD in June.
Passover Food for Everyone
Passover is steeped in food traditions, but you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy them. Here's an education, plus where to eat Passover dishes in Melbourne.
Australian Food Trends for 2023
Japanophilia in overdrive. Spain rising. Dinner party restaurants. Game, offal and anti-delivery. These are just some of the food trends Seasoned Traveller anticipates for 2023.
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