Yo, what's good? I stumbled upon this dope spot in Mount Waverly, the Pinewood shopping center. It may be small, but it's got mad sophistication for any shopper in the area. Honestly, I'm always bouncing around shopping centers, but somehow I never noticed this place. Maybe it's because the building color blends in or something. But damn, once I peeped it, I was blown away. This spot is legit - not just in terms of the size, but also the food and drinks selection. The chefs are putting in work to bring those street flavors from India and Sri Lanka to Melbourne.
I had to cop the Hyderabad dum biriyani, the chilli beef, and the chicken Chettinad. Yo, the combo of these dishes was next level. The savory flavor of the chicken Chettinad matched perfectly with the unique spicy flavor of the biriyani. The biriyani was massive and the chicken was hella flavorful - I wasn't expecting that level of vibrancy in Melbourne. And the chilli beef? That was a whole different story. The rich chili flavor, the crispy fried beef, the masala spices, and the mind-blowing kochchi spice from Sri Lanka - all together, it was fire. If you're a fan of spicy food, you gotta try it with some Blue Label whiskey. Trust me, it's a dream combo.
The service was on point too. They didn't hover over me, but they were attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. Oh, and they mentioned that they do a lunch buffet on Saturdays and Sundays. You know I'm gonna be there - I'll keep you posted on how that goes. read more