Pei Modern - Melbourne, Victoria

Pei Modern

Collins Place, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9654 8545
Open from early 'til late Monday through to Saturday

The Watermelon Hoo Haa - 666 Vodka, Luxardo Marachino, Citrus & Watermelon Soda

To Share: Croquettes

To Share: Heirloom Tomato & Melon Salad, Chicory & Mint

Main Choice: Wagyu Steak, Beetroot, Caramelised Yoghurt & Horseradish

Main Choice: Sea Bream, Polenta Puree, Zucchini & Peas

Verdict? A bit rushed (completely our own fault) but overall it was a delicious experience with super attentive and accommodating service!
Meal style: Eat! Pei! Quick! pre-theatre dinner (2 dishes to share, choice between 2 mains, and petit fours & coffee)
Cost: $39.00 (per person, not including drinks)
Time and date of visit: 5:30pm Wednesday 3 April 2013

Red Spice Road (Earlybird Banquet) - Melbourne, Victoria

Red Spice Road

27 McKillop Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9603 1601
Open for lunch Monday to Saturday 12pm - 3pm and for dinner Monday to Friday 5pm - late, Saturday 6pm - late.

Driver's Apple and Mint Mule: Fresh lime, mint and ginger shaken with apple juice then charged with ginger beer.

Tom Yum: Hot and Sour Broth with Lemongrass, Coriander and Prawn.

Beef Red Curry with Potatoes, Carrot and Apple Eggplant.

Pork Belly with Apple Slaw, Chilli Caramel and Black Vinegar.

Rice Noodle, Pickled Carrot, Hot Mint, Cucumber, Peanut and Chilli Salad.

Meal style: Earlybird banquet (1 appetiser and 3 shared mains)
Cost: $25.00 (per person not including drinks)
Date and time of visit: 5:30pm Thursday 6 September 2012
Verdict: Great value banquets with the pork belly standing out yet again... one day I will have enough room for the optional dessert, promise!