"...OUR FAVOURITE OUTLET - ALWAYS GOOD..."…read more It's the long weekend - out Friday night, out Saturday and Saturday night, plans to go out Monday... Today - Sunday - just want to stay in my pyjamas.. read a bit.. watch a couple dvd's.. have a rest.. Okay, so what do you do when - 1. You haven't done food shopping [even when 'done intentionally' cos you wanted a break from cooking..] 2. You've got all your teenage kids home [cos they spent 13 hours at the PAX expo the day before..] AND HAVE ALREADY HAD HEAPS OF PIZZA....!! 3. You don't want to get dressed [I mean you want to stay in your 'nightwear' - Umm.... "sorry.. refuse to go near - What if I don't wear any 'nightwear'....] Yes... you know... you throw a wrap over your nightie.. or whatever.. telling yourself no-one will ever notice, jump in the car, drive to the DRIVE "THRU" of a GOOD, RELIABLE, CONSISTENT, STAFF WELL TRAINED and ABLE, ALL BURGERS IN THE BAG, CHIP BOXES NEVER EMPTY, STRAWS NEVER FORGOTTEN - McDONALD'S store like the one in Church Street, Richmond. and shout out.. a GREAT BIG order.. at the little box.... And that's exactly what I did today...!!! And I have no probs in admitting that I myself, am quite partial to their CRISPY CHICKEN with Sweet Chilli Sauce WRAPS - in fact.. I can devour 3, maybe 4.. quite easily...!!! Hey, don't judge me...yes, it is "JUNK FOOD" [sorry.. euphemism required here.. "FAST FOOD"] , but it's in a league of its own - and the boys just want it.. not all the time, cos I won't fund it.. but, that's how it is.... Visited on Sunday 01 November 2015 for Lunch to take home to my 'starving horde'..

It was like evry one that is around we where all starving so relly helped us allot i allmost fanted…read morelovley people

Crunchy Delicious Chicken Bursting with Flavor…read more Unique Dish: Delicious Deep Fried Chicken that makes you Drool at affordable price Food: Good Portion size. Service: Cashiers are well presented, smiling & polite. Atmosphere: Well decorated & Clean. Toilet is clean. Great Music at the right volume. Price: Value for $$$ I give it 5 / 5 stars. I highly recommend you to bring your family, colleagues and friends there this week. :) Best regards, Jianfa Ben Tsai 30 years of Restaurant Dining Experience Managed Food Business Worked at 5 Star Hotels

I was in KFC Australia in Melbourne, Australia as they certainly didnt have mashed potatoes with…read moregravy and fried chicken in an area nearby me, LoL! :)

No boozey trip into the city is complete without a trip to Swanston St Maccas. It is essential to…read morestop in on the way home to grab some burgers, fries and maybe a sneaky nugget or two to fill the void and try and stop the hangover from hell! If you won't go for the food, then the people watching at the early hours of the morning is just as enticing. People from all walks of life walk in and out and you can feast your eyes on the curiosities that Melbourne has to offer. The staff are always friendly considering it would be a nightmare of a job. Don't expect clean tables but the food always does the trick!

Everytime I travel overseas, I am determined to taste test the McDonald's. I also found out the…read moreMcDonald's app does not work outside the United States. The Aussies have their own version and I can't bankroll points feom today's purchase. The food is legitimate, Big Mac was well made, and the service was super quick. This McDonald's had 3 eating levels, but the management was behind with cleanliness of tables and chairs. Overall, it was a good stop.

I came here with a friend, excited to get some spring rolls (fried and fresh), and I also decided…read moreto get Pho, which doesn't happen but once in a blue moon since I'm not a big fan of eating pasta or noodles much. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, except for one of the staff members, who was eating and taking a break, and later a couple walked in to eat. The staff was quiet, yet friendly enough, and they were prompt to serve us. The fried spring rolls were good, as were the fresh spring rolls, but they weren't anything spectacular. I certainly wouldn't send them away if I was offered them. I got the spicy beef pho, and I was painfully disappointed, as there was absolutely no flavor to this whatsoever, though it was a hearty bowl. My friend got a chicken pho and seemed to enjoy it, but when she tried mine, she agreed that it was extremely bland, from the broth to the meat. I noticed that it looked like they used a mixture of chicken and beef, rather than just beef as well, unless I was unaware that beef can turn white in color when cooked. I have trained in culinary school though, so I'm pretty sure I can tell chicken from beef. Overall, while some things were good, it is hard for me to rate this as anything but average since the things I liked were average, while the Pho was not something I enjoyed at all. It was disappointing, but still not horrible, and perhaps my dish was just an off dish for them.

I think there must be a direct inverse correlation between the level of service and the tastiness…read moreof Pho. I've been testing my theory for a while now and have noticed that the more smiles and better customer service you get, the less authentic and tasty the Pho. Pho Dzung continues my belief because the service is basic, at best, but the Pho is damn good. There's chicken all sorts of beef cuts you can order (go for the brisket) and you can have it in a small ($8), medium ($9) or large ($10) serve which basically translates in to Big, Gigantic and Dear God I Hope You're Hungry. There's all manner of sauces, cutlery, napkins and tea flasks ready and waiting and once you order a plate of fresh herbs, lemon wedges and beanshoots will be unceremoniously plonked on your table without a smile. Wait a few minutes and out will come the steaming bowl of Pho. It won't be served with a smile, or barely any eye contact. But trust me it will be damn good and you won't care a bit that you haven't been fawned all over by the staff.

So, this place sort of feels like one of those Hong Kong style cafes, namely because the offerings…read moreare sort of what you get when you fuse Asian food with western food. However, it also feels like a typical Chinese restaurant, to an extent. Yeah, the name suggests it, but the menu is something that stood out for me. It was okay, I did like it, and it was pretty cheap as well. So, yeah, worth checking out.

We were passing by Tim Ho Wan when we decided to grab some dim sum. It was a good size restaurant…read morebut less than half full when we arrived for an early dinner. We got seated right away. Ordering was done via QR code. Bathrooms were not in the restaurant but outside about halfway into the building. It wasn't well signed. We ordered our favorites (BBQ pork buns, shrimp and pork dim sum, bean curd wrap) and taste and quality were consistent. We also tried their congee for the first time and it was quite good. Service was good and when we were finished we paid at the cashier. The credit card surcharge was the lowest of any restaurant we ate during that trip.

While visiting Melbourne some months ago, I rather accidentally stumbled across Jimmy Grants at the…read moreEmporium on Lonsdale Street. Having just dined at Din Tai Fung for lunch, I walked past this location on my way out of the Emporium with my Mum. What initially grabbed us was the dense/rush hour crowd & the modern Greek menu. I'm also a sucker for neon lights, I'm not going to lie. The food we managed to scope out looked inspired & wholesome. It also struck me that quite profoundly, just how far food court offerings have come in recent years. I distinctly remember working in the corporate world, some 10 years ago & my lunch options often not extending past tired looking/pre-cooked Chinese, overpriced sandwiches, god forbid McDonalds, or my general go-to at the time 'Sushi-Sushi'. Haven't we come a long way? That day at the Emporium put my Mum & I on a food mission & instilled in us the intention of rushing back to Jimmy Grants the next time I was in town. So, months later with a heart full of optimism & a hungry belly my Mum & I rolled up at their new location at Eastland, ready to attack what we'd been talking for months about. Taking a seat outside in the sun, we very thoughtfully pondered the menu & ordered the only thing two obsessive foodies could; the biggest, meatiest offering on the menu. Between us we ordered the 'Eat Like A Greek' plate ($35) consisting of both 150g lamb & chicken, a side salad, dips & thick cut chips. Clearly, because we hadn't ordered enough food (eye-roll), we also ordered the 'Steamy Jimmy Dimmy' ($10) to share. The food arrived at our table quickly & it was truly glorious to behold. Both plates beautifully put together, tempting us to dive in immediately. The Jimmy Dimmy was entirely different from any Dim Sim I've ever had. Served with olive oil & balsamic, the unusual condiments proving that this wasn't just any old run-of-the-mill Sim. While I enjoyed it (I've never met a Sim I didn't like), I did find the flavour profile confusing. That being said, I wouldn't necessarily say this was a negative. Rather, I would give this plate another go in the hopes of nutting out where the olive oil & balsamic play into heightening this dish. It can only be best described as, kind of like watching a David Lynch film that you didn't quite 'get' the first time around. I wanted to love this dish. The 'Eat Like A Greek Plate' on the other hand was a lovely dish to look at, but I personally felt that it lacked some of the necessary strong flavours that modern Greek food is renowned for. While it was tasty, in any sense the lamb seemed to be missing that certain punch that I've come to expect from a hearty plate of slow cooked lamb. While there was a level of disappointment, I certainly enjoyed many aspects of my meal here at Jimmy's; It's left me with a strong desire to return. While I would make some different menu choices next time, I do believe they're onto a winning formula & feel certain that their small empire here in Melbourne will continue to grow.

If you love saganaki and fig sauce - look no further. Jimmy Grant's take on a traditional fried…read moresaganaki is thrown out the window and reinvented with a sauce you want to lick off the plate. The saganaki was crumbed and deep fried which made it a little oily, but the taste combined with the fig sauce was delicious. Certainly worth trying! We had their souvlaki's and they were certainly not your 3:00am after the pub souvlaki. The pita was thick and fresh, the meats were perfectly seasoned and one even came stuffed with chips which was an interesting concept when you're expecting them as a side dish. We really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to friends. The Centre Square area at Eastland is a lovely spot which will be a hive of activity in the summer months. Eastland have done a wonderful job of showcasing a range of food choices and Jimmy Grants is worth a look.

I had been wanting to try them out since they're an Australian chain. The inside is quite charming…read moreand spacious with plenty of seating. I came an hour before they closed and had no issues ordering at the counter. There were only a couple of other people there. My food came out quickly and it was pretty good! The smaller order of fries was the perfect size and the burger was good.

I came here with some local friends for dinner…read more When we arrived shortly after 7 on a Friday night, we were told it be short wait..and short it was! We only waited about 5 minutes! You order at the counter and get a buzzer when your food is ready. I had the crispy chicken supreme sandwich. It had Crispy fried chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, Betty's special sauce. It was very good! Even though it was fried it didn't taste bad for me! It was so fresh! My friends ordered burgers, fries and a chocolate peanut butter shake. It was enjoyed by all!

We had bookmarked Metro Burgers early in our trip when we were looking for places that we could try…read morekangaroo, crocodile, and emu. Metro offers all three! We actually stumbled upon Metro as we were walking around and exploring some of the local artistic laneways (alleys)... so we got excited and walked in right away! We ordered both the emu burger and crocodile burger (both gluten-free)! The star of the show was emu!! I could eat emu burgers every single day - so much flavor with a beef-like texture. Truly incredible!! As a celiac, I loved that Metro Burgers offered everything gluten-free! Service was super welcoming, friendly, and prompt! The restaurant itself is on the smaller (intimate) side, but we were able to get a table right away! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

This is a tiny little place run by one man who prepares and serves the good. We were the only…read morepeople there at 5:45 but it was clear there is a brisk takeaway business. The place is clean and cozy . I had come to try the kangaroo burger as part of my bucket list visit to Australia and it didn't disappoint. It was delicious and messy and went well with the mango beer that I chose. The neighborhood is vibrant and fun to explore, too.