450 Malvern Rd, Prahran
Phone 03 9510 2528
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? [...]
“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 [...]
5 Market Lane, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9650 0848
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 [...]
Found this weird little treat at Greater Eastern on Russell St. It is a sweet and soft, delicious tasting (well, it says so on the pack!) potato cream maccha omelette. While the cream was obviously sweet, it was definitely potato flavoured which was a wee bit disconcerting. It felt like I was [...]
This is the Kit Kat Torokeru Zeitaku Kaoru Koucha, or “To be enchanted with fragrant black tea”. This deluxe version comes two to a box, in a thicker finger individually wrapped in foil. The taste? Well, I kind of like it! It’s quite strong and most certainly fragrant, with the heady aroma of a [...]