Being a newbie is a great excuse to keep going on Melbourne Chai Crawl adventures to discover the best chai in Melbourne.…
Keep ReadingI finally tried the notorious Nattō, a Japanese delicacy of fermented soybeans. Nattō usually accompanies Asagohan, a traditional Japanese breakfast, but it can also be eaten with a bowl of rice or even as is. I had it for the first time in CIBI, a so-called Japanese breakfast cafe in Melbourne. Their Ultimate breakfast…
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Keep ReadingI realised that I had recently immersed myself in Melbourne coffee culture when I ordered two cups of flat white without thinking much.…
Keep ReadingI am typing this from a window seat in a fancy-looking Melbourne cafe called Top Paddock Cafe in Richmond, few minutes away from South Yarra.…
Keep ReadingWe touched down in Melbourne this afternoon. After almost an hour’s bus ride to the city, we finally reached the hotel. Though it has plenty of sunshine (opposite the gloomy Sydney we flew from), Melbourne’s vibe has been pretty mellow. The city doesn’t feel like a vacation destination. Though we are staying in the…
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