When I ate here for the first time, I ordered a burger in-person and it was delicious…read more The second time I ate the food here, I ordered a burger through a delivery app and received chicken. The chicken was okay.

Not a lot of places offer Swiss mushroom burger for some reason but it's definitely one of my…read morefavourite burgers . Staff is nice never had any issues,you get quality for the price you pay for sure.

Was super excited to try Susie Wong's and my excitement was definitely valid…read more It was a fairly busy evening and the first thing I noticed was how lovely the staff were. Our waiter was cheeky and lovely and attended to our every need. We decided to go the sharing plate route, wanting to try as many dishes as possible. First up was Ma Hor and excellent start with lots of flavours, Red Curry Lamb Ribs were absolutely amazing with the lamb falling off the bone and so ridiculously tender and with a mouth-watering sauce. I love the no BS wine list very easy to read and a champion at matching your food. Next was the Cheung fun with prawns and the in my opinion blue ribbon winning Oxtail dumplings - YOU MUST TRY THESE! I loved how we had a view of the kitchen and it was certainly a treat to see the very talented Daniel Sullivan at work. The interior has a warm feel and makes you want to be there all night eating, drinking and talking. I don't often do desserts but when I find a place where in my opinion every dish we ate was as stunning as our's, I felt dessert was warranted. We had the Durian Tart with Jasmine Sorbet, yes again delicious and our waiter matched the dessert with L'armangia Moscato d'Asti from Italy and was a perfect way to end our dining experience at Susie Wong's. Next time we go I'll be trying the mains for sure. Loved Susie Wong's and I advise that you arrange a visitation here very soon!

After wandering down the street when being told there was a 2 hour wait for Hawker Hall, we…read morediscovered this gem tucked away next to an adult store. Not the best location but it was worth the drop in. No queue, so we got seated immediately. I started with a cocktail, She's so fine, which is an Asian version of a mojito, substituting sake for rum. It was delicious with elderberry and lime leaves, very refreshing! My group decided on the chef's selection for a 6-course meal ($50/pp) as we could not decide since everything on the menu looked tasty. Starting with the spicy pork relish on pineapple, a quick bite, then onto two kinds of dumplings - pork/chive and veggie. All very good. We started wondering if we would get more than just nibbles when the main courses arrived. Chargrilled lamb ribs with tender meat that fell off the bone and a flavourful spice. I especially enjoyed the crispy Cambodian chicken wings with srirachi honey (be careful, it bites back). It was accompanied by the warm mushroom salad with sautéed greens and a side of rice. Then came the Massaman beef curry which was a warm, welcome bowl of goodness. Finally, we ended on a sweet note with two kinds of dessert. The special caramelised ginger flan and the creamy yoghurt with pistachio floss. Amazing! We let none go to waste. To top it off, we received great service. Friendly, attentive manager and well paced dishes. We were even invited to their big 2-year anniversary party. What a treat! If you don't want to wait long for a tasty meal and good service, you can't go wrong with Susie Wong! :)

This place is amazing, I had the best time here with you family and friends I can't stop coming…read moreback now like oh my god it's addictive.

This is a highly underrated restaurant on Glenferrie Rd that deserves a lot more recognition. I'll…read morestart by saying that Hong Kong style food is a lot different than mainland Chinese food. Hong Kong is a very cosmopolitan city and has been ruled by Britain for many years. A lot of HK-style restaurants take Western food and puts their own unique Chinese spin on things. If you order Fried Chicken Wings, don't expect classic BBQ sauce or anything like that. With that said, I think it's a very interesting combination of Western and Eastern and is worth a shot! Ambiance: From the look of it, you wouldn't expect much. There aren't many people inside and the decor is uninspiring. Customer Service: Great! The man who served us was very nice, remembered our orders perfectly, and even stopped by frequently to refill our free tea. Food: The food itself is only about 3 stars but because of the cheap prices and excellent service, I decided to bump this place up to 4. When I say cheap prices, I don't say it lightly. Pretty much every meal is UNDER 15 dollars, and most of them is at an average of 11 dollars. We ordered... ~ Fried Chicken Wings & Chips - The chips were decent and so was the chicken, although I felt the chicken could use a bit more season. However, it was fried to perfection, retained juiciness, and the meat was lovely. I'm just used to more pepper seasoning on HK-style Fried Chicken Wings. ~ Sizzling Black Pepper Steak Meal - This meal came with rice, veggies, soup, and a choice of drink, which overall is 14 dollars. The plate actually did come out sizzling. My boyfriend ordered this one, but I tried a bit and can report that it's quite yummy! ~ Baked Portuguese Curry w/ Chicken over Spaghetti - This meal has the option to be with spaghetti or rice. I feel it would've been a lot better with rice, but my portion was quite filling and delicious. I have had better HK-style Baked Portuguese Curry w/ Chicken, but for the price of 10 dollars, I was quite impressed. --- Overall, I am a fan of Cafe De Taite. The food isn't wow-amazing, but it is still decently delicious and is at great value. The menu is very extensive so there's bound to be something that fits your fancy. Have a shot!

St Cloud had a nice ambience as soon as I walked in, it was modern with exquisite styling. The…read moreservice was very good, served immediately as soon as we walked in. Attended us very often to clear plates and refill water. Only one minor hiccup was when the lady reached across the table to serve the beer rather than coming around but this was very minor. The food soon came after ordering and the salads came first. The young papaya salad came first. The flavour was fresh, probably because it was opening day but lacking interesting and exciting Vietnamese flavours although the chilli added a nice spice. Unfortunately a bit boring 4/10. Next came the Vietnamese slaw which came with Grilled Organic Chicken. Both were $8, the chicken only came with 5 pieces which is not worth what we paid for. The slaw was all cabbage and didn't have any fish sauce or lime which are classic vietnamese flavours. The beef and the fish came next although nicely cooked very miniscule. Worried that they might've ordered too less ingredients on the day. The was no pho available, very disappointed. Didn't think the restaurant was ready to open. Also most of the staff was well trained but some seemed clueless and had no idea where they were going. One of the good points was the curry of the moment which had classic vietnamese/malaysian flavours: was very delicious 9/10 and also ample supply of drinks, might've mistaken this for a bar rather than restaurant. Vietnamese coffee also was tasty. All in all this restaurant had spent a lot of money on renovating this shop but to be perfectly honest was very busy and was not prepared to open today with limited supply of ingredients and seriously to run out of pho by lunch time is ridiculous!!! Very disappointed and will not go back in a hurry

East meets, well, the East at Hawthorn's newest all-day dining destination. St Cloud prides itself…read moreon its honest, healthy, fresh and home-style Vietnamese food. St Cloud's design is sleek. The white painted brick exterior carrying through to the interior with its contrasting white ceiling, black concrete floor and black tiled bar and counter areas. The furnishings also follow a white/black mix. Hanging light bulbs and large folding windows fill the space with light, though just enough light to keep the lower level intimate. The restaurant is split across two levels; the downstairs dining space with small tables and benches and the main bar, and the upstairs dining space with larger group tables, a second bar and an outside deck with more small tables and a long bench. Hanging and potted plants are scattered throughout to add a splash of colour and the upstairs deck's long bench doubles as a lush planter box. The food menu is split into two halves, lunch and dinner, with each half further divided into various sections. Lunch dishes include street food, such as banh mi, spring rolls and chicken ribs, rice paper rolls, pho, salad and noodle bowls and desserts. The dinner menu follows the typical Asian fusion-style of small dishes and large dishes. Rice paper rolls and salads are also on offer. Small dishes include banh knot pancakes and BBQ scallops. The large dishes are the highlight with giant sharing portions of pork belly, lemongrass beef short ribs and claypot curry. There is a banquet menu option with a random selection of dishes for those that cannot decide what to choose. Dessert options change weekly are not printed on the menu. This visit featured the beef short ribs which were incredibly tender and flavoursome. Carrots, potatoes and herbs are tossed into the large tray that the dish is served in. A selection of small dishes were also ordered and included the prawn and pork spring rolls, chicken wings, banh knot and chicken peanut rice paper rolls. The dishes were all of a good quality with a mix of flavours, however many of the small dishes included the same sides of beanshoots, lettuce leaves and dipping sauce, which felt a bit over-repeated. Dessert on this visit was a little spectacular; lime and coconut panna cotta with lychee, plum and meringue. A wonderful dish with tropical, citrus and sweet mix of flavours combined with contrasting creamy and crunchy textures. The drinks menu is plentiful with a range of beers, wines, cocktails, slushies and juices. Coffee is from St Ali, hot chocolate from Elixir and tea from Larsen and Thompson and Matcha Maiden. Service was great during the Saturday night dinner period, which was surprisingly busy at 6pm. Hawthorn has had quite a few quality openings recently and St Cloud is a welcomed and already popular addition to the neighbourhood.

Everything about Hanoi Hannah is awesome. We always leave there in a high. The food the service…read moreand the ambience. The staff are incredible and it's a pleasure to go there for meals, cocktails and drinks

the service is always exceptional and the food is always delicious. we love the cocktails also a…read moregood variety and very inviting ambience

The one downside: You're eating in a record store. It's not…read morea restaurant. When you're trying to eat dinner and there's a concert going on in the back of the store, which is blocking your access to the window from which your grilled meats appear, It can be frustrating. However. GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY THAT'S GOOD MEAT. I had a mixed grill platter which consisted of beef short ribs, chorizo, and chicken wings piled on top a mess of salad. I didn't take a single bite that wasn't life affirming. Seriously, food is bomb.com. setting is meh.net.au

Slowly getting there and finding it's feet…read more The space at the moment is basic and plain, but was lived up a little bit with some colorful grand opening decorations. Hernand is certainly a character, and of course the owner and part time red rooster star is the essence of this place. The menu at the moment is small yet still good, but hopefully with time and popularity, this will increase. Chorizo is a decent sausage, and empanada's are great. I'd like to see this empanada family increase, along with it's beverage cousins. This place should be a little more in the swing of things come the height of summer, right now its modest beginnings.

Went here for dinner last night and had a really nice time…read more I had the bar bites: chicken wings (3), fish Bahn Mi (1) and the chicken tenderloin bao (2). The number indicates the pieces per serve. I wasn't particularly hungry and this was enough food for me. The wings were generously sized, Vietnamese style (dry not smothered in sauce). They were tasty, but I wouldn't order them again. The Bao were DIY style with pickled carrot and zucchini and mayo/hoisin or siracha sauce for your choice of toppings. The chicken was super tender, crunchy and juicy- I would totally order this again, and I was glad I didn't have to share it with others! Two was the perfect amount. Lastly I had the fish bahn mi with mayo and dill. While it was a cute and satisfying size, I wasn't a huge fan of the combination. Traditionally Bahn Mi is bbq pork or chicken, and I was intrigued that Uncle offered fish, tofu or crispy pig ear. I think I should have picked the crispy pig ear because it was the favourite nibble of the night according to everyone else who had it. I would totally go back to Uncle and try different options, family style in particular to try even more variety of plates and flavours.

Loved the building, especially the rooftop meals area! Food was surprisingly good, as we went…read moreexpecting a 'not the real thing' experience. Turns out the nailed it! Entrees were the 'Slaw and Skewer' which was Pork, marinated in Lemon grass and Condensed Milk (yum!). Mini Pho for Main, and killer balanced desserts. Leaving full and tipsy for under $50, alongside the friendly Service, Uncle will have us back again :)

Bother-what? Rambo? Yes, strange name, but it gives you a clue to the location as it's on the…read morecorner of Swan and Botherambo Street - just up from The Corner Hotel. Asian-fusion small plates dining and bar, Botherambo is a great after-work knock off spot. The vibe is designed to come with friends to share some food and have a couple of drinks. So it's location on the oddly-named street is perfect, because it's not too far from The Corner Hotel and entertainment precinct for before/after a concert or sporting game. They don't take bookings however, unless your group is 8-12 pax. Designed for walk-in spontaneity, but the drinks list should keep you happy if you're waiting at the bar. If you're looking for something slower paced, I came here for a Monday working lunch and it was whisper quiet. Our table shared lot of tasty morsels - from trout salad and chicken ribs to pork belly and fried tofu bites. The chicken ribs were my favourite and a good sharable portion. Some of the others were a little small or lacked the bang for buck. Worth checking out if you're looking for something a bit different to the pub scene on Swan Street.

Really tasty and fresh Thai food with a twist. Two of us went there for lunch, the service was good…read morewith friendly and attentive waiters. I started with the betel leaf and coconut chicken - it was a really tasty morsel, but felt it was a little on the expensive side for only a single piece. The Larb Kai salad was great, with lots of fresh herbs and full of flavour. We shared the Pork Ribs which were fantastic - highly recommended! The restaurant also has an Express lunch menu, and there seemed to be a steady stream of people dropping by to pick up takeaway for a quick lunch. Overall, a good dining experience and will definitely be back.

I'll start this review with the proverbial "Hella Good is hella good."…read more We came here to this area to do some shopping while we were in town, and this place grabbed my attention. The wait was definitely not for very long. We got a pager that buzzed pretty soon after we wandered off. For those who are/were unfamiliar as myself (being American on holiday), Hella Good is a place that serves Mediterranean-style wraps with pita bread filled with meat, veggies, and very delicious sauce. I got the Arnie, which includes the lamb leg meat. It was good. I don't know how it compares to other local offerings since this was one of a kind during our trip. FYI: - When you charge your card, it gives you a choice between charging in AUD or your home country's currency. Not sure if that makes a difference, but I think that's interesting. - It can get messy if you unwrap it a certain way, so have napkins and sanitizer available. - There are multiple locations.

This place is actually the traditional Greek souvlaki joint. Well, not quite since it is relatively…read moreknew, but with all of the kebab places appearing everywhere, this one does it in a traditional Greek style. Well, actually, no, namely because there is little difference between the two. However, the souvlakis are actually pretty awesome anyway. They also do chips, and while the herbs used in making the chips were pretty nice, I did find them a little soft. Still, the place isn't all that bad.