Saigon Rose is one of my all time favourites for authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Prahran. It's a…read moregreat option for very generous servings of more than affordable meals in a casual, relaxed and laid back atmosphere. It does however tend to get very busy on the later nights as well as weekends, so call ahead to secure a table. There are lots of great things on the menu, any of the fried starters like Crispy Spring Rolls, Fried Calamari or Stuffed Chicken Wings are perfect to nibble on while you wait for mains. Main courses I've loved have been Rice Vermicelli with Grilled Pork or the Chicken, Chilli and Lemongrass Stir Fry, Yum! Another great draw card to Saigon Rose is the fact that it is BYO, corkage is about $8 and with all the main meals costing well under $20 it is easy to walk away from Saigon Rose with a full belly and plenty of change still in your pocket.

I passed Saigon Rose this afternoon, and came home with a hankering for Vietnamese. With really…read moregood reviews on Yelp!, we decided to dine out and put the Lite & Easy off for tomorrow. :D The joint was virtually empty at 6p. We told the hostess/waitress we were two for dinner. She stated that we had to be done by 7:30p, as the place was (apparently) booked solid that evening. No worries; we breathe our food.... Started with a Boag Draught ($7) -- my partner-in-crime had a double-shot of Glenfiddich ($16) (which, in truth, would've been a single back in the States) -- and the Mixed Entree for two ($18) (four items: pork & prawn rice paper rolls; crispy duck skin with pounded prawn; prawn rolled in ham with avocado and carrots; salmon & asparagus spring rolls; each with its own dipping sauce) as a starter. It was a beautifully plated entree that tasted scrumptious. Each bite-sized item was distinct, yet melded well with the other. For me, my favorite wss the crispy duck skin with pounded prawn, which (for me) was amazingly flavorful! Everything on the plate was delicious. Even the thinly sliced iceberg lettuce that was used as a bed was fresh and crunchy -- not that bagged crap that many restaurants use as a garnish/bed in their dishes. Also, as an entree, we ordered the unusual-sounding chicken breast and banana ($7.20), which was a deep-fried, thin-sliced piece of chicken breast that blanketed a spread of mashed banana, spread atop a piece of super-thin bread. We both really enjoyed it. The flavor of the banana was extremely subtle (virtually nil), and I could see how a fellow Yelper! described it as a grilled cheese/chicken breast sandwich, without the cheese, because that is definitely the consistency and texture of the dish. Really very good, but more a novelty rather than a dish I'd order regularly. We decided to order two main dishes to share. One was the popular Saigon Rose Salted Squid ($18) (tender pieces of squid, lightly battered, tossed with a special house blend of herbs and spices, a touch of chili, spring onions and fresh garlic). The second was the Sizzling Garlic Squid ($18) (squid sizzling on a plate of fresh garlic and vegetables). The Salted Squid was super! Great flavor; very light and flavorful. Again, the bed of shredded iceberg, and fine-chopped spring onions and herbs were fresh and meshed perfectly with the salted squid. The Sizzling Squid had a wonderful garlicky scent, with a subtle flavor. The vegetables (broccoli crowns, chopped celery, baby bok choy, sliced carrots, snow peas, white onion, and baby corn) were a bit overcooked, esp. the broccoli, which was mushy. The star of both dishes (the squid) was cooked perfectly in each main, and were a substantial portion. We were both very full at the end of the meal. Sadly, there was no room for desserts. (Maybe next time.) Personally, I enjoyed the entire meal slightly more than my partner. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We got out of there by 6:40p, well-before the 7:30p cut-off. (The place was filling up.) We didn't, at all, feel rushed. (I tried to be a bit more civilized and stretch the meal out; alas, I pretty much wolfed it down....) I can't wait to come back and do more exploration of Saigon Rose's menu...! :D

Yum - we happened upon this place tonight as we got a park out the front, so glad we did. The…read moreportions were huge, the soup was fresh and clean and the herbs plentiful. I had the Pho Ga with Crispy Fried Chicken (Large $11) and he had the Bun Bo Hue (Large $10). We couldn't believe the size of the bowls, there is no over-claim in the name of this Pho & Bun Bo Hue joint. Looking around as we waited for the food to arrive we saw a couple sharing a Super Bowl... I cannot imagine someone eating that by themselves - it is ridiculously large! The young guy who served us was super friendly and really welcoming and the place is nice and clean. We will certainly be going back. Yay for Super Bowl's arrival on Victoria Street.

Good? Yes. Cheap? Yes. Fast? Yes…read more Super Bowl hits the mark with the three essentials when in search of the perfect comfort food in a casual yet efficient setting. You will be seated quickly, given hot tea and a menu, which is also on the wall. Generally I go straight for the Pho but this time I went with their specialty, Bun bo Hue. It was my first time having this delicious alternative to Pho. The soup base is lemongrass and chilli. There is no shortage of either in the broth, along with heaps of spices, veggies, noodles and your choice of meat. Their menu has many varieties and combinations to suit. I was impressed with the flavourful broth which was spicy and fulfilling. I could have sat all night slurping it down had I not somewhere to be. Noodles differ from the traditional Pho as they are rounded, so it can make for a tricky situation if you are trying to eat subtly. I nearly forgot another perk, the portions! There are 4 - YES 4 - sizes to choose from with prices that will sit easy on your wallet. I went with the medium size for $11 and could not finish it all. Their version of a medium would be another place's large. Props if you can finish a Super Bowl size. Insane. Morale of the story is that I will eat here again, as I may have found a new alternative for Pho. The end.

Lime Leaf Thai restaurant in Ferntree Gully offers both a dine-in and take-away experience. The…read moredine in is definitely my preferred option as it is a very comfortable venue and service is great, however the take-away is also a good option. They are quite quick to get take- away made, which is nice. Portion sizes are really generous and the food is reasonably priced considering how consistently good it tastes. Entrees cost around $10 or below and mains around $20 and below. They are only open for dinner between the hours of 5.30 and 11.00pm but they are open every day. The décor is modern with Thai reminders coming in the form of artwork and ornaments well placed amongst the squeeze of tables and chairs. They have dining options inside and out and provide outdoor heaters to protect against the cold. Service is fantastic and the waiters are very attentive without being annoying. They frequently walk past and will fill up your water if it is getting low. They are keen to have a joke with patrons and every time I have been I have always had really friendly waiters who joke around with us. I go there with my family and the atmosphere is always incredible.

The food here is great. If you're into the Asian cuisine,…read morethen certainly give this place a shot. Their food is high quality and full of flavour. They do eat in and take away, and either will leave you pleased. I recommend this place.

One of those great places where you can walk in with $20 in your pocket, have a beautiful meal, and…read moreleave, with a fair bit of change in hand. I was completely surprised by the standards that this restaurant has managed to achieve in food, presentation, service and atmosphere. Normally, when you'd read a review of a suburban Asian restaurant, you'd expect that to be meant in a negative manner. The opposite is the case here. It's a really neat, tidy place with staff that know how to look after customers. It's very clean, it's food is just excellent, and, look, just go there and see for yourself. Can't go wrong with any of the soups I've tried.

This is a nice place to have lunch or dinner. I've tried quite a few Vietnamese places in…read moreMelbourne, and they're all very different in their own way. It's inexpensive, the staff are efficient and good at making suggestions if you're not sure what it is that you are after. I ended up having a noodle soup with pork in it. Tasted very fresh, with good quality ingredients. I'm thrilled that a good Vietnamese place has finally opened in Pinewood, and that now there's a great deal of variety in the shopping centre. I will be going back to My My quite a bit. Did I mention that it's a good place for a nice lunch?

Quick, cheap, tasty. Es Teler 77 is an Indonesian…read morefranchise. This place is very similar to the franchise you might find if you're walking around Jakarta, down to the spare room upstairs that I'm sure someone sleeps in between their double shift. Watch out though, they are spicy. Don't try to impress your date, she won't like all that snort dripping down your face. When in doubt just ask for mild, you can always add the chilli on top.

Es Teller77 is a cheap, fast and casual Indonesian restaurant, specialising in spicy noodle dishes…read moreand some very extravagant looking deserts. A main meal is around $13 for a generous serving. The food is big on flavour! The restaurant has very basic décor with brightly painted walls and cafeteria-styled seating. Most dishes are on the spicy side, so beware: when they ask how hot you want your food, Medium (for me at least) means HOT.

Food never fails to amaze me. Great selection to choose…read morefrom, reasonable prices. Staff very friendly and helpful. Place always clean and tidy. Great atmosphere before the revamp of the place and menu board to what it is now. Easy picture board so you can see what the meals look like. The menu brochure has been revamped and its a poppa to look at. Would recommend anyone to come to try their delicious food and meet the staff and owner.

I love this place. Every time we are here we have delicious food, at a really cheap price. They…read moreoften have lunch time specials if you're about which allow you to choose from a huge number of dishes for under $10. Order at the counter and take your seat with your table number and they will bring the food and drink out. Dishes that I'd recommend are: - Spicy Fried chicken - Mongolian Beef - Blackbean Beef - Sweet and Sour Chicken Or anything really. Nudle has been here for a while and it never disappoints!

Really good $9.50 lunch specials that come with complementary chinese tea and water. Fast and easy…read moreservice also.

This is one of my lunch time favourites. Good selection of lunch menu items with complimentary…read moreChinese Tea.

Heard people say this is one of the most authentic Chinese dim sum place in Melbourne and it's…read morereally popular and is always fully booked. We are lucky enough to booked it this morning for lunch . It's located where the Melbourne star is located. Right at the 1st floor just right opposite the entrance of Melbourne star. The interior of the restaurant is a high class proper Chinese Restaurent. The workers will push trolleys if food containing small steaming trays where all the food is steamed in. Very nice Siew Mai, har kaw, chicken feet, beef balls, century egg poraide, the char Siew pao is awesome too. The chef is from Hong Kong thus the authenticity of the food. You can end with some desserts such as egg tart and tau fu fa. You just need to Rmb to make a reservation before you come to avoid disappointments .

Weekdays or get in before 11.30 The many times we've been…read morehere, never disappointed, the usual Yumcha fares. Adequate service and great view from the front side room of the Melbourne Star. This huge restaurant was packed by 12.30 ....