Weekly Menu, 3 December - 9 December 2016

Saturday 3 December: Miso ramen
Sunday 4 December: Korean short rib stew (recipe via Lucky Peach)
Monday 5 December: Hey Day Cafe
Tuesday 6 December: Leftovers
Wednesday 7 December: BearBrass
Thursday 8 December: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 9 December: Mamasita

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 22 - 1 May 2016

Breakfast, Sunday 1 May 2016

13. Pho Ga Thit - Chicken slices with pho noodles $10

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Weekly Menu, 26 November - 2 December 2016

Saturday 26 November: After The Tears
Sunday 27 November: Hong Kong BBQ #takeaway
Monday 28 November: Pork and mustard greens
Tuesday 29 November: New Shanghai
Wednesday 30 November: Chorizo, kale and asparagus pasta
Thursday 1 December: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 2 December: Noodles with egg

Weekly Menu, 19 November - 25 November 2016

Saturday 19 November: Beef rendang
Sunday 20 November: BBQ
Monday 21 November: Osso buco
Tuesday 22 November: Sopa seca (Peruvian pasta bake)
Wednesday 23 November: Ccorn casserole
Thursday 24 November: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 25 November: Leftovers

Weekly Menu, 12 November - 18 November 2016

Saturday 12 November: Spaghetti Bolognese at Casa Beauville
Sunday 13 November: Chicken and mushrooms in a cream sauce #ladyandpups
Monday 14 November: Dahl #meatfreemondays
Tuesday 15 November: Hoi An banh mi
Wednesday 16 November: Mushroom risotto
Thursday 17 November: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 18 November: Lasagna

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 21 - 30 April 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 30 April 2016

47. Bun Bo Hue Tai - Hot chilli beef soup with freshly sliced beef. Fresh beef slices, mixed vegetables with thick vermicelli noodle $10

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Weekly Menu, 5 November - 11 November 2016

Saturday 5 November: Chicken and sweet corn soup
Sunday 6 November: Massaman beef curry
Monday 7 November: Wok-tossed Hakka noodles with chicken and lap cheong
Tuesday 8 November: Mapo tofu
Wednesday 9 November: Mapo tofu Pesto pasta
Thursday 10 November: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 11 November: Leftovers

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 20 - 23 April 2016

Brunch, Saturday 23 April 2016

42. Com Bo Luc Lac - Diced beef with fried rice. Braised diced beef cubes with fried rice, salad, fried egg and side soup $11

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Belleville - Melbourne, Victoria

 

'12 Delly’s La Petit, Syrah, Pyrenees, Victoria 12

Rotisserie - Quarter salt water brined free range chicken 8 with hot spicy ssamjang sauce 1.5

Rotisserie - Quarter salt water brined free range chicken 8 with hot spicy ssamjang sauce 1.5

Kimchi quesadilla - House kimchi, jack cheddar, & salsa criollo 9.5

Belleville poutine - Beer battered chips, shredded cheese, house chicken gravy & hot sauce 10

Slaw - Kimchi & apple slaw with orange ranch 7

Would we go back? Delightful comfort food served with a good drinks list in a quirky environment. We'll definitely be back. Remember - X marks the spot!
Time and date of visit: 5 pm Tuesday 1 September 2015

Belleville

Globe Alley, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9663 4041

Open 7 days a week, 11 am - 1 am

Weekly Menu, 24 September - 30 September 2016

Saturday 24 September: Belleville
Sunday 25 September: Asparagus, fried egg, mayonnaise and lap cheong #inspired #supernormal
Monday 26 September: Spaghetti bolognese
Tuesday 27 September: Izakaya Chuji
Wednesday 28 September: Okonomiyaki 
Thursday 29 September: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 30 September: Wonton noodle soup

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 19 - 16 April 2016

Brunch, Saturday 16 April 2016

17. Pho Ga Chat - Chicken maryland slices with pho noodles $10

17. Pho Ga Chat - Chicken maryland slices with pho noodles $10

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Weekly Menu, 17 September - 23 September 2016

Saturday 17 September: Leftovers
Sunday 18 September: Leftovers
Monday 19 September: Stuffed mushrooms and mushroom omelette #meatfreemondays
Tuesday 20 September: Chicken tortilla soup
Wednesday 21 September: Metropolitan Hotel 
Thursday 22 September: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 23 September: The Mad Moose

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 18 - 5 April 2016

Brunch, Tuesday 5 April 2016

68. Ca Ri Ga - Chicken curry: Chicken wings and taro in curry soup served with bread or any choice of noodles $10

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Weekly Menu, 10 September - 16 September 2016

Saturday 10 September: Meatball lasagna
Sunday 11 September: Chicken curry
Monday 12 September: Korean rice bowl
Tuesday 13 September: Sloppy joes
Wednesday 14 September: Braised chicken with tea eggs
Thursday 15 September: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 16 September: The Mad Moose

Brother Nancy - West Footscray, Victoria

Soy latte w honey (coffee by Proud Mary) 4

Chapin w plantains, scrambled eggs, cheese, black beans on sourdough 16

Verdict: Lovely local cafe with nice coffee and interesting food options. The staff were friendly, the environment was cosy (especially on a cold winter's day), and my coffee and breakfast dish certainly hit the spot!
Time and date of visit: 10 am Monday 31 August 2015

Brother Nancy

182 Essex Street, West Footscray, Victoria, Australia 0439 318 820

Open 7 days a week, 7 am - 4:30 pm

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 17 - 12 March 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 12 March 2016

11. Pho Ta Pin Lu - Freshly sliced beef, brisket, tripe, beef sausage slice, pork blood jelly, chicken slices and chicken organs $12

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Weekly Menu, 3 September - 9 September 2016

Saturday 3 September: Ras Dashen
Sunday 4 September: Steamed egg with greens on rice 
Monday 5 September: Chicken burrittos
Tuesday 6 September: Chinger Biang Biang Noodle
Wednesday 7 September: Spaghettti and meatballs
Thursday 8 September: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 9 September: Mishra's Kitchen

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 16 - 5 March 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 5 March 2016

67. Bo Kho - Stewed beef soup. Stewed beef, beef tripe, beef brisket, carrots, served with bread or any choice of noodles $11

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Weekly Menu, 27 August - 2 September 2016

Saturday 27 August: Shakshuka
Sunday 28 August: Kumo Izakaya
Monday 29 August: Leek and cauliflower soup
Tuesday 30 August: Chicken and spiced rice
Wednesday 31 August: Dahl
Thursday 1 September: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 2 September: Leftovers

Franco Choo's - Prahran, Victoria

ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS, Jerusalem artichoke puree, black barley, truffle pecorino, vincotto 16

VIALONE NANO RISOTTO, apple, radicchio, walnuts, parmesan 16

SPAGHETTI CON LA BOTTARGA, mullet roe, pine nuts, sultanas, pangrattato 17

WET-ROASTED MILAWA CHICKEN LEG, porcini, Swiss Brown mushrooms, pancetta, cannellini beans 28

SLOW-COOKED GIPPSLAND BEEF CHEEKS, Borettane onions, celeriac puree, gremolata 28

Sautéed broccolini, garlic, chilli 9

ROASTED PISTACHIO PRALINE SEMIFREDDO, lemon torta, pear in saffron 14

MILLEFOGLIE, layered puff-pastry, chocolate custard, rhubarb, vin 14

Time and date of visit: Thursday 20 August 2015 (see previous visits)

Franco Choo's

179A High Street, Prahran, Victoria, Australia (03) 9529 7310

Open for dinner Tuesdays to Thursdays 6.00 - 9.30 pm and Fridays to Saturdays 6.00 - 10.00 pm

Weekly Menu, 20 August - 26 August 2016

Saturday 20 August: Chicken ramen
Sunday 21 August: Guzman y Gomez
Monday 22 August: Kale and sausage risotto
Tuesday 23 August: Japanese curry
Wednesday 24 August: Cauliflower and leek soup
Thursday 25 August: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 26 August: 8 Bit - Bonus Round

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 15 - 27 February 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 27 February 2016

10. Pho Bo Ga Dac Biet - Freshly sliced beef, brisket, tripe, chicken slices and chicken organs $11

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Weekly Menu, 13 August - 19 August 2016

Saturday 13 August: Mac n cheese
Sunday 14 August: Mexican rice bake
Monday 15 August: Parmesan chicken schnitzel with spaghetti pomodoro
Tuesday 16 August: TBC
Wednesday 17 August: Shanghai pork noodles
Thursday 18 August: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 19 August: Torasen Ramen

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 14 - 13 February 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 13 February 2016

09. Pho Ba Ga - Freshly sliced beef, brisket and chicken slices $10

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Weekly Menu, 6 August - 12 August 2016

Saturday 6 August: Homemade gyoza
Sunday 7 August: Pumpkin, barley and silverbeet soup
Monday 8 August: Kale and polenta with chicken breast
Tuesday 9 August: Din Tai Fung
Wednesday 10 August: Gyudon
Thursday 11 August: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 12 August: Jantra Thai

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 13 - 23 January 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 23 January 2016

19. Hu Tieu/Mi Nam Yang - Egg/rice noodles Cambodian style. Sliced pork, minced pork, prawn, quail egg, pork organs, celery, chives, brocoli $10

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Weekly Menu, 30 July - 5 August 2016

Saturday 30 July: Deli feast leftovers
Sunday 31 July: Hong Kong BBQ #takeaway
Monday 1 August: Pasta puttanesca
Tuesday 2 August: Macanese chicken curry
Wednesday 3 August: Eggplant and mince on rice
Thursday 4 August: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 5 August: Pierogi and pickled salad

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 12 - 16 January 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 16 January 2016

3. Pho Tai Nam - Beef soup with freshly sliced beef and well-done flank $10

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Weekly Menu, 23 July - 29 July 2016

Saturday 23 July: Chicken pumpkin tagine with almond pilaf
Sunday 24 July: Brisket
Monday 25 July: Leek soup with croutons
Tuesday 26 July: Citrus brined roast chicken
Wednesday 27 July: Noodle soup
Thursday 28 July: Izakaya Chuji
Friday 29 July: Spiced tomato afghan pizza

Pho Tam Odyssey - Part 11 - 9 January 2016

Breakfast, Saturday 9 January 2016

32. Com Suon - Broken rice with grilled pork chops. Broken rice with two grilled pork chops and side soup. $10

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Mr Burger - Melbourne, Victoria

Chips - Chips and cajun salt. Like Kim and Kanye, Bonnie and Clyde and Hot Days and Cold Beer, Burgers and Chips have had a long and delicious history. We make ours from the best potatoes, cook them in vegetarian oil and then dust with Cajun Salt. Good things come in simple packages. $3.5

MR HOT - Beef, cheese, bacon, onion rings, chilli mayo and jalapeños. Kick things up a notch in the spice department with Mr Hot, with both Jalapeños as well as home-made Chilli Mayo. Also, if you ask our staff extra special nicely, we can also throw in a few dashes of our Scorpion Chilli sauce, a real 5 alarm fire! $13.5

Peanut Butter and Jam Milkshake - Milk was always a good choice at Mr Burger, with the old classic of PBJ. $7

Would I go back? It was a pretty chilly Friday, and I had a hankering for a sneaky lunchtime burger. Mr Burger to the rescue! Tucked away in an alley opposite the Queen Victoria Market, I satisfied my cravings with a spicy burger, crispy chips, and delicious shake in the industrial fit-out amongst other office workers and market goers. Nothing fancy, just yummy fare that I'd be happy to crave again.  
Time and date of visit: Friday 14 August 2015

Mr Burger

93 Therry St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9329 7304

Open Monday to Saturday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm and Saturday to Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm