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45 Keele Street, Collingwood
I quite like Cibi, and not just for its food. It’s a little bit off the beaten track, so you know the clientele are there because they know, and not because they just happened to walk on by. It is also designer-cool, in a Japan [...] Written by mellie on December 11th, 2008 | Tags: breakfast, cafe, cibi, collingwood, Japanese |
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This is the vegetarian Goma Udon ($12.90) from Wood Spoon Kitchen, a cute-as-a-button Japanese cafe in the funky end of Smith St. Apparently, the quality of udon (a thick white salted wheat noodle from Japan) can be measured in the sensory viscoelasticity of the noodle [...] Written by mellie on November 28th, 2008 | Tags: cafe, collingwood, Japanese, noodles, Smith Street, Wood Spoon Kitchen |
8 comments | Print This Post | Email This Post450 Malvern Rd, Prahran
The definition of the verb kazaru is ‘to decorate, to adorn’, which offers clue to the concept of Kazari Collectibles; a contemporary and traditional gallery space that showcases some amazing Japanese and Asian inspired works. So what does this have to do with food? [...] Written by mellie on November 9th, 2008 | Tags: Cafe Kazari, Japanese, restaurant |
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“Sohan o sashiagemasu,” (I shall begin to serve the humble meal) pronounces the host as he kneels on the straw tatami mat in front of the head guest and offers a black lacquered tray, his head slightly bowed. The head guest turns to second guest and says “O-saki ni,” (excuse me for going ahead [...] Written by mellie on October 11th, 2008 | Tags: Japanese, kaiseki, Tea Ceremony, Ueda Soko Ryu |
11 comments | Print This Post | Email This Post5 Market Lane, Melbourne
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Shoya (you can read about previous experiences here, here and here). They have often taken my breath away with the quality of their ingredients and execution of their dishes, hence the reason I keep returning. At [...] Written by mellie on September 29th, 2008 | Tags: Japanese, Shoya |
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