I’m often asked to suggest places at the very last minute by friends and colleagues. With such short notice, it is sometimes hard to think of any place that will allow patrons to dine in without bookings. Luckily, with so many “no booking” policies, there are still some places you can get to, if you can wait 2 hours in queue :P I bring you some of my favourite modern Thai restaurants in Melbourne CBD which you shouldn’t go pass. Some who take bookings and some you should just try your luck with!

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A simple Nonya dish but full of flavour, the Nonya Babi Assam Garam (Tamarind Pork) is a sure winner on the dinner table.

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Memories are often triggered by something significant… and for me.. the happiest memories are always evoked by food. A dish that brings back good ‘ol memories of happy and carefree days of growing up. This month, we visit the theme of Nostalgia for the International Incident Party.

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Ever wondered what the Vikings of old dined upon? Feasting on fresh fish from the North Sea and drinking copious amounts of Aquavit before launching their massive ships…No? Well, ever wondered what modern day Vikings eat? Wonder no more…

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The entrance to Spice Temple is right next to Rockpool Bar & Grill 

 

“SPICE TEMPLE IS OPENING!!” The Boy excitedly kept me up to date with the going-ons with the set-up of the restaurant. He’d check the Rockpool blog nearly daily to tell me how close [...]

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Embrasse Review @ Carlton

On June 5, 2010 By


We drove round and round and round Carlton last Sunday…because the Boy wanted to surprise me… I had no idea where we were going.. I was just hungry… and I wanted to eat!


Turns out… I was being “surprised” for a [...]

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Salty Roasted Pork Recipe

On July 7, 2009 By

This is what we learnt to do in class today… Origami frogs and paper planes!! Woot!!

Actually…no, but they were fun ice-breakers and training tools…

I’m sooooo buggered… I can’t believe how hard it is to adjust to the 9-5pm routine.. I know I’ve already mentioned it, but… WOW… it’s tiring… I can’t [...]

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