Magic Mountain Saloon - Melbourne, Victoria

Soy latte with honey

Garden State - Cucumber Syrup & Lime Juice topped with Rose Lemonade 6

Daikon Hash Brown, Morning Glory, Mushrooms, Eggplant & Ginger Blossom Relish 16.5

Daikon Hash Brown, Morning Glory, Mushrooms, Eggplant & Ginger Blossom Relish 16.5

Daikon Hash Brown, Morning Glory, Mushrooms, Eggplant & Ginger Blossom Relish 16.5

Time and date of visit: 7:00 am Friday 14 August 2015 (see previous visit)

Magic Mountain Saloon

62 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9078 0078

Open Monday to Friday 7 am - 3 am and Saturday to Sunday 8 am - 3 am

East - Melbourne, Victoria

We scored a Scoopon deal for a Mouth-Watering 7 Course Tasting Menu with Sparkling Wine at East Restaurant, Member of the Acclaimed Hutong Group at just $49 for two people.

Signature Steamed Juicy Pork Dumplings

Signature Wontons in Chilli Sauce

Yunnan Styled Stir Fried Beef with Asparagus and Eggplant

Szechuan Fish Fillets Soak in Hot Chilli Oil Or Fish Fillet in Ginger and Spring Onion Sauce

Stir Fried String Beans with Hot Chilli Sauce

East Signature Fried Rice

East Banana Fritter with Ice-Cream

East Banana Fritter with Ice-Cream

Verdict? The xiao long bao (steamed juicy pork dumplings) were the highlight as always, while the wontons and fish fillet dishes came in at a close second. Everything else was a little mediocre, with dessert being the least impressive dish. But the service was great, the decor was stylish, and there was a lot of food. Overall, it was a delicious banquet bargain and perfect for a catch up dinner - I wouldn't hesitate to snap up another deal!
Time and date of visit: 6 pm Friday 17 July 2015 

East
25 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9650 8838
Open 7 days for lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm and for dinner 5:30 pm - late

Magic Mountain Saloon, Melbourne

Garden State - Cucumber Syrup & Lime Juice topped with Rose Lemonade 6

Stuffed Omelette with Sweet Peppers & Morning Glory / Chicken, Corn & Mushrooms 16.5

Ocean Trout & Ginger Scrambled Eggs 19.5

Ocean Trout & Ginger Scrambled Eggs 19.5

Verdict? A delicious start to the day! The dishes were full of flavour and packed a chilli punch, perfectly balanced by the refreshing mocktail. Staff were welcoming and attentive (though admittedly we were the only customers so early in the morning), while the fit out was fun yet cosy. Keen to try out the rest of the menu!
Time and date of visit: 7:00 am Wednesday 29 April 2015 

Magic Mountain Saloon

62 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9078 0078

Open Monday to Friday 7 am - 3 am and Saturday to Sunday 8 am - 3 am

Supernormal - Melbourne, Victoria

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Umeshu Spritz - ‘Plum wine’, shiso, prosecco 16

Szechwan pepper Blackmore beef brisket 14

Kimchi & octopus pancake 12

Boiled prawn and chicken dumpling, chilli & vinegar sauce (6pc) 14

Duck bao - Twice-cooked duck leg, vinegar & plum sauce 26

Sautéed mushrooms, black barley pilaff, mushroom dash 16

Would I go back? Supernormal didn't blow me away and I'm not convinced that the food is worth the price. But I enjoyed the experience, the service was good, and I appreciate the fact that they take bookings. Overall I think I'd like to try it again, and taste a few more dishes before casting the final vote.
Time and date of visit: 12:30 pm Friday 16 May 2014 (see our visit to Cutler & Co)

Supernormal

180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9650 8688

Open Sunday to Thursday 11 am - 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am - midnight 

Gingerboy (Restaurant Express Lunch) - Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival - Restaurant Express Lunch

Two courses, a glass of victorian wine, tea or coffee $40 per person

satay spiced swordfish tatami with chilli peanuts, turmeric coconut caramel

szechuan spiced pulled pork with broccolini, rice noodles and chinese wine dressing

Time and date of visit: 12 pm Friday 7 March 2014

Gingerboy

27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9662 4200

Open for lunch Monday - Friday 12 pm - 2:30 pm and dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 11 pm

Gingerboy - Melbourne, Victoria

Gingerboy

27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9662 4200
Open for lunch Monday - Friday 12pm - 2:30pm and dinner Monday - Saturday 5:30pm - 11pm

shanghai lady - a beguiling mix of vodka, lychee liqueur and ruby red grapefruit, smooth and sultry, she is gingerboy's favourite lady $20.00

$40 express lunch - a snack, a salad and a shared dish

a snack: salt and pepper oysters, shredded iceberg and prik nam pla (2 piece)

a salad: crispy duck and banana blossom salad, with ginger nuoc cham

shared: deep fried silken tofu, black bean chilli soy, crispy asian coleslaw

The best? The atmosphere and the deep fried tofu.
The worst? The duck was unfortunately quite dry.
Service? Efficient.
Decor? Modern.
Noise? Mid-range.
Value? The express lunch is very reasonable!
Would we go back? Maybe...
Time and date of visit: 12:30pm Friday 6 September 2013