Chin Chin

After eyeing this place for countless years, I finally had a chance to visit for myself and see what all the hype was about. My friends and I arrived just before the dinner rush and were easily able to find a seat. By the time we had finished, a line had formed outside the restaurant which was not unfamiliar for Chin Chin.

South Melbourne Night Market

Once again I am late to jump on a bandwagon, but I finally got to visit the South Melbourne Night Markets, which are held every Thursday night until March 10th.

I arrived just after starting time only to realize that I had no cash on me and neither did my friend. Although most of the vendors accepted EFTPOS, a handful that caught our eye did not. After heading to the nearest Woolworths we walked back and began our eating trail.

Sushi Burger

I was making my way back home after a pleasant lunch at Grand Trailer Park Taverna when I accidentally went the wrong way (typical me) and stumbled across Sushi Burger. After overcoming my surprise and confusion, I made a mental note to come back here one day and try it out.

Oriental Teahouse (Chadstone)

Oriental Teahouse has become my "I'm hungry and I don't know where to eat" place. It is divided into two sections - the retail area which sells a wide variety of teas and the restaurant. I also noticed a table outside offering iced tea to shoppers passing by for $3.50 which relies on the honesty policy.

Sam Sam

After going past this relatively new addition to Swanston Street, we thought it was time to give it a try. Also, any restaurant with "fried chicken" written on it's signs definitely grabs my attention.

When we arrived, the tables towards the back of the restaurant had apparently all been occupied, so we were invited to sit at one of the side tables. They were... different I guess. The seat was positioned so that we were sideways to the table. Furthermore, the table was tiny so we could barely fit all our food on it.

Tina's Noodle Kitchen (CBD)

After the countless times I'd past this place and witnessed an astonishing que, I decided that for once and for all, it was time to try it for myself.

Upon arrival a waiter greeted and handed us a menu before gesturing us to our table. As I began to sat down I noticed the napkins placed on the table were printed with the name "Dainty Sichuan". My first thought was "did they just steal these napkins from the other restaurant?" (I soon realised that Tina's was owned by the same people). On the other hand, my friend's first thought was "one menu for two people?"