Fusing Japanese ingredients and cooking methods with Western flavours and seasonal produce, this beloved and long-standing café has plenty of room for all the devotees of its famed Japanese-style breakfasts. The main drawcard is the Japanese breakfast plate which is based on the co-owner Meg's grandmother's recipe and comes in three iterations, but don't worry there'll still be room for a sweet treat. The yuzu pound cake, with its dense but moist texture and zingy glaze, is a winner.
Whether or not you’ve been to Melbourne before, there’s so much to discover (or rediscover) and never enough time. Not only were they voted home to the coolest street in the world, but they also have some of the most innovative restaurants in the country with celebrated chefs and prolific restaurateurs at the helm.
With the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returning this March, now is as good a time as ever to head to the diverse city and try out the multiculture food scene. Thanks to a recent avalanche of unique restaurant openings and plenty of old favourites and culinary institutions standing strong, trust us when we say you’re spoilt for choice. From a lasagne shop with an extensive wine list to an old-school rock’n’roll bar that serves only vegan dishes, it goes to show that Melbourne does things a little differently.
Come for the food and drink adventures on offer as part of the festival, and stay for the abundance of culinary delights available year-round in Australia’s city of culture.
Here’s where you should start.
