Delicious pan-Asian small and large plated for sharing at Bang Bang. Run by the same guys as Main…read moreStreet, Parker's and Corner Store, the same quality and service but a very different menu. Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean influenced dishes, including gua bao steamed buns. Lovely atmosphere with the whole roof skylight. Also outdoor seating on the footpath. Best pork belly! Ate the food too quickly to photo!!

Poke bowl was amazing!!! As were the gyoza! Will definitely come back when I'm in town! Can't…read morewait!

Delightful. That is the one word to describe the experience of eating and drinking at Uni Boom…read moreBoom. I have been reading about this place for quite a while, but it is not conveniently located and the hours it is open are not particularly convenient either (I lived in L.A. for a long time, everything is alway open and its tough getting used to 3 - 5 p.m. closures), but I will go out of my way for quality food, and quality is what I kept hearing about Uni Boom Boom, and I'm so glad I made the effort. Yes, it is completely as described, in an industrial area next to a roll up garage, and yes, they have done a great job of the interior of this cafe - it does have a cafe vibe, but is done well, certainly not over the top on decor. Food and presentation is another thing. I love it when restaurants with unusual dishes offer a tasting plate, and that is what I ordered - it offered a Lychee Edible Nest Drink, which is one of the things I really wanted to try, and it was delicious and cold and served in the most gorgeous little pineapple shaped cup. They also included their foie Gras dish, also superb. Australian Uni, also very good. Braised Abalone which was tasty but more whole than braised and a small salmon sushi bite, which could have had more salmon, and way too much rice, but fabulous taste and texture ! I actually took some salmon sashimi home - the absolute best I have had in Melbourne, and thoughtfully packed with ice. I also tried their uni and salmon cones, which were very good. I also had the Peach Gum tea which was delicious, and what I loved about it was that they asked what level of sugar you wanted added. You could also have it hot or cold and choose how cold. I love drinks extra cold, and this did not disappoint. It was also served in a larger version of the pineapple cup. There is a choice of 3 deserts, all containing the Bird's Nest prosperities. The ice cream was tempting, but I went for the macaroons which also came with the birds nest tea in a clear container, shaped like a bird ! and a spoon that was heart shaped ! just delightful ! Definitely coming back and committing to a full portion of so many other wonderful things offered, especially the sashimi which looked fresh, thick and oh so tasty on a couple of the other tables. Definitely worth the drive and fitting in with their operating hours !

From the owner: The Roe Australia (formerly Uni Boom Boom)is in a converted warehouse in a quiet pocket of Glen…read moreWaverley among industrial warehouse. Inside you'll find sea urchin and edible bird's nest, two of the top 10 most expensive ingredients in the world. The exterior of The Roe can be deceptive. Customers have said they thought it's a normal warehouse walking past everyday until they heard music or chatter, walked in and realised it's a private restaurant that specialize in Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest. We wants to find the balance between keeping the metal, quirky character of the warehouse and making it comfortable. The light-filled space has been fitted with informative posters of edible bird's nest and sea urchin, acting as a experience cafe for crafting experimental sea urchin dishes. The Roe specialized in sea urchin and edible bird's nest, sourcing the ingredients from its mother companies, Pacific Sea Urchin and Sen Lin Tang (AUS) Pty Ltd. We loosely revolves around Japanese and Chinese cuisines. The menu is inspired to allow customers to enjoy Australian Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest at a relatively affordable price.

Never did pay attention to this restaurant when it first opened... until recently... it's been…read morechoca blocks most nights for the past few months especially the weekend. Had no idea and no expectations... on arrival I had a quick scan of the packed room. the restaurant is not that big. But the atmosphere was great! all the tables were filled with families feasting and having a good feed! One thing I noted was that they all had crab noodles on their table.. it was part of an 8 course banquet. see pics.. food here overall is great! the oysters.. I prefer the ones from Gold Leaf. besides that everything else we tried was pretty darn good. Nothing too creative or funky or BS... like "fusion". It's good ol Chinese banquet fanfare. The usual dishes you'd expect on any Chinese menu but done well! There's an a la carte menu that I'll prob try next time. A good alternative to consider if want to eat away from the Springvale centre. Oh the outside partitioned area is great on a sultry night but def not when a storm suddenly decides to come through with huge wind gusts!!

From the owner: Khe Sanh is a great venue for family & work functions. Smokers also find the large landscaped wine…read moreand beer garden particularl

The ambience was very social. Seemed like everyone wanted to be here as there was a wait list and…read morevery limited seats for walk ins. Make reservations! They also have a downstairs bar too with seating that was also booked and packed. Nice variety of dishes, chef curated plates that were visually pleasing to the eye. The drinks while good and unique were carefully measured and extremely small for the price points. 3 cocktails and I didn't feel buzzed. I feel like Australia is very big on preventing intoxication. One of the few places that had knowledgeable staff and to my surprise actually nice and welcoming. I tried the BBQ Salmon wrapped in a banana leaf, braised beef curry, and a couple of drinks. Rather your traveling or a local who hasn't tried this place, it definitely should be on your radar. I was traveling from California and ChinChin was by far the most memorable dining experience I had.

Great ambiance, vibe, and decor. A visual and audible treat. I especially liked the 80's music…read moreplaying throughout the dining room. Service is quick, friendly, and attentive. Good menu with a lot of interesting options. Tried three different appetizers and the winner was the sashimi. Wonderful flavors with king fish. The butter chicken with curry was excellent. Just wish it came with some naan to soak up that wonderful sauce. Cocktails are creative and great. Just a bit measured and small, but I get it. Would dine here again and again.

Fun, lively dining room and bar that is popular and busy. Reservations are challenging so plan…read moreahead. Our group had to sit at a high top table but it was a great spot. Middle of the restaurant and within view of the open kitchen. Good selection of cocktails and wine. Limited beers on tap but plenty bottled. We chose the "Lucy" selects menu where we all got a portion of seven different apps and entrees. All were delicious and excellent. Every plate was cleaned by the six hungry guys. Would eat here again.

Enjoyed a nice meal at the bar. Sampled 4-5 small dishes that the bartender recommended. I really…read moreenjoyed my cocktail but the food was a little on the salty side for my taste. Overall, a decent Asian fusion restaurant and very trendy atmosphere.

The food here is amazing. Have been here a couple of times and have loved every bite. We stopped…read morefor lunch and had the 5 selection deal for $32 per person. You get to choose 5 plates from the menu and they come out tapas style so a share plate. There are so many great choices on the menu to choose from. But sharing the 5 plates is enough for you to feel satisfied with out being overly full. Every plate was a delight and the accompanying salads were light and refreshing. I especially lives the tempura eggplant dish with the green mango salad with chilli it was delicious. The crying Tiger was also amazing with the wagyu and the spicy citrus dipping sauce. It's to die for as is the sticky pork belly The staff were great they were attentive and happy to explain any part of the menu we were unsure about. Also very friendly and made sure we were happy with everything. I will be back here for sure pity it's so far away for us but it's a good place to look forward to coming back for a great feed.

we were very disappointed tonight we have been there many…read moretimes service was terrible children struggling can't blame them seafood laska was like dirty cloths water very limited seafood 1 prawn 2 pieces of calamari no fish ball no mussels no red sauce on soup no coconut milk could not eat it it tasted like sewage I will not be returning

What a wonderful surprise, this place is a delight! It's nice to see small businesses flourish in…read moresmaller suburbs and Nga's kitchen appears to be doing very well for themselves. The restaurant itself is unassuming, located in a line of shops just behind the medical centre off fordholm road. This place was actually recommended by my dad who received a sceptical retort from me when I told him I was hankering for a really flavourful pho- sorry dad. Arriving on a Sunday evening for dinner, the place was fairly quiet. I place my order of beef pho and dim sims for takeaway. Not even ten minutes later my food was handed over, hot and fresh and ready for me to inhale at home. The beef stock was delicious. Dark, rich and plentiful- exactly what I expect. Served with the usual suspects- rice noodles, beanshoots, lime, fresh chilli, mint and of course, thin sliced of beef (served raw but given I had to drive 10 minutes home was actually cooked sitting atop the rice noodles). Everything about the meal was exactly what I had been craving. The red chillies were insanely hot (or Edinburgh has weakened me) so my tip would be not to big down a whole slice. The dim sims were so delicious. Hot, crispy and clearly homemade, they were flavoured really well and so moreish. I will definitely be going back whilst I'm on my trip and highly recommend this place for anyone who's also over having to drive towards the city for a good pho.

Amazing place that is as cool and trendy as the name suggests. What isn't trendy is the food which…read moreis so delicious that you keep coming back to a staple of awesome entrees and tapas. The staff are eclectic but attentive without intruding. A great bar and interesting cocktails compliment the Japanese and Asian fusion menu. Try the beef cheeks with roti along with some fried squid and salmon tartare. The dessert menu is so interesting I won't spoil the fun. Cheltenham is fast becoming another interesting place to have eclectic food as good as anything in Fitzroy. Reasonably priced and easy to get to it's a newish place that will continue to grow popularity.

Went here on recommendation of a friend of a friend. New restaurant in Cheltenham. Trendy, modern…read morelayout and wait staff tried hard. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing - bland, unseasoned and uninspiring. The highlight of the meal was the salted endamame! Need i say more?