From the kitchen, Sunday 13 September: Mexican chopped salad #ThrowbackThursdays

Mexican chopped salad

From the kitchen, Wednesday 23 December: Spicy cured yolk rice bowl

Spicy cured yolk rice bowl (recipe from Lady and Pups)

Izakaya Yamato - Melbourne, Victoria

Kaki fry (oysters) breadcrumbed skewer 3.30 each

Torikawa (chicken skin) grilled skewer 2.30 each

Nankotsu (soft bone) grilled skewer 2.30 each

Hotate (scallop) grilled skewer 3.30 each

Hotate (scallop) breadcrumbed skewer 3.30 each

Takoyaki (octopus dumpling) 5.30

Ika (squid) grilled skewer 3.30 each

Kisu (silver whiting) breadcrumbed skewer 2.00 each

Tebasaki (chicken wing) 3.30 each

Would we go back? We had a fun time at Izakaya Yamato and were pleasantly surprised at the range of Japanese delicacies they had on offer. We were having an early dinner, but could well imagine what the atmosphere would have been like at a later time - filled with happy customers drinking beer with friends and enjoying tasty kushiyaki and kushiage! Exactly what we plan on next time we revisit.
Time and date of visit: 5 pm Saturday 1 August 2015

Izakaya Yamato
Shop 2, 377 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 9602 2991
Open Monday to Friday 11 am - 2.30 pm and 5 pm - 11 pm, Saturday to Sunday 5 pm - 1 am

Weekly Menu, 20 February - 26 February 2016

Saturday 20 February: Salmon and soba noodle
Sunday 21 February: Congee with roast duck
Monday 22 February: Braised chicken with chestnuts
Tuesday 23 February: Mushroom risotto
Wednesday 24 February: Ramen Bankara
Thursday 25 February: Leftovers
Friday 26 February: Taxi Kitchen

From the kitchen, Monday 31 August: Mapo tofu #ThrowbackThursdays

Mapo tofu

Bartronica - Melbourne, Victoria

Wall Street Espresso - 666 Butter Vodka, Kahlua, Hazelnut & House Made Cinnamon Syrup $18

Verdict? Thematic decor, friendly service, and a good range of games - We enjoyed a generous serve of fun times with a dash of nostalgia and a hint of cheek. Playing retro games while sipping cocktails was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!  
Time and date of visit: 4 pm Saturday 1 August 2015 

Bartronica
Basement, 335 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (03) 8657 8585
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 3 pm - 1 am

Weekly Menu, 13 February - 29 February 2016

Saturday 13 February: Hong Kong BBQ
Sunday 14 February: Tamale pie
Monday 15 February: Bunker crack slurp
Tuesday 16 February: Deli spread
Wednesday 17 February: Fried rice Bibimbap
Thursday 18 February: Beef stew with smokey eggplant
Friday 19 February: Okonomiyaki