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PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 11 - Dumplings, Bao & other Shanghai Snacks
the colourful, wonderful world of BAO SHANGHAI FRIED PORK MINI BUNS TANG BAO are soup filled steamed dumplings. They are bigger versions...

ElectroBoi
Nov 9, 20181 min read


PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 10 - San Ma Lu review 413 Hankou Rd, Huangpu district
Our last night in #Shanghai #China and my friend and I were treated to an outstanding meal at San Ma Lu. What made it even more memorable...

ElectroBoi
Nov 8, 20182 min read


PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 9 - Xian De Lai review 46 South Yunnan Rd, Huangpu district
Chop rice cake or Pai Gu Nian Gao is a Shanghai staple that is well known amongst the locals here. One of the most famous places to eat...

ElectroBoi
Nov 5, 20181 min read


PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 8 - Hairy Crab review @ Cheng Long Hang - 216 Jiujiang Rd, Huangpu
the famous HAIRY CRAB served in the traditional style steamed 3 small COLD APPETISERS - including 1) a pork luncheon style meat with...

ElectroBoi
Nov 3, 20182 min read


PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 7 - Zhujiajiao water town
Just under an hour from #Shanghai #China is the ancient water town of #Zhujiajiao. Known for its picturesque waterways, famous bridges...

ElectroBoi
Nov 1, 20181 min read


PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 6 - Biang Biang & Liang Pi noodle review
I couldn't end this section on #Xian #China without mentioning Shaanxi province's two most famous noodle dishes. Biang Biang and Liang...

ElectroBoi
Oct 30, 20182 min read


PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 5 - Zuichangan Restaurant Review 56 Shuyuanmen St, Beilin District
I had some really amazing street food in #Xian #China and I found their restaurant scene to be just as good. One of the best dinners I...

ElectroBoi
Oct 27, 20181 min read


PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 4 - Xi'an Street Food @ the Muslim Market
#Xian #China home of the Terracotta Warriors has one of the best street food scenes in the world. Here is a glimpse into what treats you...

ElectroBoi
Oct 25, 20181 min read


PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 3 - Beijing Hot Pot - Dong Lai Shun Review
When in Beijing you really need to try a #Beijing style hot pot. One of the most famous restaurants that serve this is Dong Lai Shun...

ElectroBoi
Oct 17, 20182 min read


PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 2 - Beijing Street Food @ Wangfujing Snack Street & Qianmen
Wangfujing Snack Street #Beijing #China and the historic alleyways of Qianmen are two of Beijing's most popular places to sample its...

ElectroBoi
Oct 13, 20181 min read


PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 1 - Peking Duck Showdown
In this 5 part series, I travel through China tasting along the way the local delights of some of its most influential food cities. My...

ElectroBoi
Oct 9, 20185 min read


IPPUDO REVIEW QV Shopping Centre, 18/300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
I first discovered Ippudo when I was wandering around the streets of Ginza, Tokyo #Japan after a late night flight. This late night...

ElectroBoi
Sep 28, 20183 min read


SON IN LAW REVIEW 56 Johnston Street, Collingwood
I'm in two minds when it comes to Son In Law #Collingwood. I really want to love this place; it exudes a fun vibe and the decor is bright...

ElectroBoi
Aug 14, 20182 min read


BIBELOT REVIEW 285-287 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Whenever I'm in #SouthMelbourne I always like to stop by my favourite dessert cafe, Bibelot for an afternoon tea and dessert. The...

ElectroBoi
Jul 30, 20181 min read


WONDERBAO REVIEW Shop 4 / 19-37 A'Beckett Street Melbourne
Tucked away in one of Melbourne's city laneways #MelbourneCity is Wonderbao. Here the humble bao reigns supreme. This hole in the wall...

ElectroBoi
Jul 10, 20182 min read


ESTELLE BY SCOTT PICKETT (ESP) REVIEW 245 High Street, Northcote
Some of the delicious courses: With a unique and innovative menu celebrating the best of native australian ingredients and local aussie...

ElectroBoi
Jun 26, 20184 min read


SPICE TEMPLE REVIEW Crown Complex, Southbank
With a culinary history spanning hundreds of years, chinese cuisine is incredibly diverse. In fact there are eight major regional styles...

ElectroBoi
Jun 16, 20183 min read


MATTEO'S REVIEW 533 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy
This North #Fitzroy institution has been open for over 20 years now and during this time has earned a respectable number of hats from the...

ElectroBoi
May 9, 20182 min read


ALIMENTARI REVIEW 304 Smith Street, Collingwood
Some of the great food @ Alimentari... I have been coming to this vibrant inner north cafe for the last year and have wondered why I...

ElectroBoi
Apr 23, 20182 min read


SPARROW'S PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS @ THE CATFISH REVIEW 30 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
The Philly Cheesesteak. An iconic american classic originating in Philadelphia but eaten throughout the US. Since returning from my trip...

ElectroBoi
Mar 27, 20181 min read


SMALL AXE KITCHEN REVIEW 281 Victoria Street, Brunswick
This #Brunswick cafe #MelbourneCafes is quickly becoming a local favourite. I have eaten here a number of times and every time the food...

ElectroBoi
Mar 7, 20181 min read


APOLLO BAY BAKERY REVIEW 125 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
No trip to Apollo Bay is complete unless you try the Apollo Bay Bakery's famous scallop pie. Along the Great Ocean Road this pie is...

ElectroBoi
Feb 17, 20181 min read


CHRIS'S BEACON POINT RESTAURANT 280 Skenes Creek Road, Apollo Bay
If you're ever staying around the Apollo Bay area I recommend making the short ten minute drive to Skenes Creek to dine at Chris's...

ElectroBoi
Feb 16, 20181 min read


#SOMALI EATS REVIEW 333 Racecourse Road, Kensington
This Somali eatery #MelbourneRestaurants is a new and welcome addition to the growing number of african restaurants populating racecourse...

ElectroBoi
Feb 7, 20182 min read


HAWKER CHAN REVIEW 157 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
In Australia we award our top restaurants for excellence by handing out hats. Overseas, Michelin stars is one of the culinary industries...

ElectroBoi
Jan 29, 20182 min read


JELLYFISH & CHICKEN SALAD
I was perusing the local asian supermarket aisles the other day and came across something that caught my eye. Instant jellyfish! Packaged...

ElectroBoi
Jan 3, 20182 min read


GUDETAMA CAFE REVIEW @ Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo, Japan
The japanese are no strangers when it comes to themed cafes. In fact they are very common throughout #Japan. So when I stumbled upon a...

ElectroBoi
Apr 3, 20172 min read


ICHIRAN RAMEN B1F, 13-7 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Imagine walking down a staircase which leads to a corridor that branches out to a series of rooms. The room on the left contains a...

ElectroBoi
Apr 1, 20172 min read


DEPACHIKA - Department Store Food Halls, Japan
No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to a japanese department store food hall. Often located in the basement level, these...

ElectroBoi
Mar 28, 20172 min read


COCO ICHIBANYA CURRY REVIEW Tokyo, Japan
I love japanese curry and I particularly adore japanese curry chain, Coco Ichibanya. When I was in Tokyo I must have eaten there a few...

ElectroBoi
Mar 25, 20171 min read


MIZUNO REVIEW 1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-Ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan
Located in the Dotonbori district of Osaka, #MichelinStar rated restaurant Mizuno specializes in serving up a delicious selection of...

ElectroBoi
Mar 22, 20172 min read
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