Curator 23 Cafe

Beautiful little cafe with good food and nice ambiance.

Big Breakfast with fresh orange juice.

Cute drawings on the wall with antique clock.

Nice outdoor seating area at the back of the cafe.

Address: 307 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Opening Hours: 

• Monday: 7am - 4pm
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday & Thursday: 7am - 4pm
• Friday - Sunday: 7am - 4pm; 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Kuromatsu at Doncaster East

Very nice interior with comfortable spacious seating.

Chashu Tonkotsu Ramen - A$13.50 

Salmon Skin Senbei - A$7.50 

 Shake Maki (Salmon) - A$10.50

Salmon Sashimi Small - A$20.00

Address: 294 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109.

Opening Hours:

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - Thursday: 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Friday - Sunday: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30pm - 10pm

Best Penang Char Kay Teow in Melbourne

Have searched high and low around Melbourne for the most authentic Penang Char Koay Teow and finally found it! Danny's Kopitiam in Glen Waverley.

Penang Char Koay Teow + Teh Tarik - A$17.50

Address: 264 Blackburn Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3125.

Opening Hours:

• Monday & Tuesday - Closed
• Wednesday - Saturday: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5pm - 8pm
• Sunday: 11.30am - 2.30pm

Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai At PapaRich

PapaRich brings the famous Malaysian street food to Melbourne. It's a convenience way for people like me who will once in a while crave for Malaysian hawker food.

PapaRich's counter is always busy during peak lunch and dinner hours.

Full menu available on the digital boards above the counter.

Nasi Lemak with Fried Chicken - A$13.90

Roti Canai - A$5.50

Curry Sauce - A$1.50

Address: Westfield Doncaster, 619 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster VIC 3108.

Opening Hours:

• Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 7.30pm
• Thursday & Friday: 10am - 9.30pm
• Saturday: 10am - 8pm
• Sunday: 10am - 7.30pm

Yum Cha On A Lazy Saturday Afternoon

Going to Joyful Chef Restaurant again for the second time in a week! But this time we are having Hong Kong style Dim Sum which they are popular for.

Chicken + Prawn Dumpling, YUM! Not many places serve this type.

All time favourite - egg tart Hong Kong style.

My personal favourite, a must-order: Garlic Chive Prawn Dumpling.

Porridge.

All of the above with tea at A$32.60.

Refer to previous post for address and business hours:

- Joyful Chef Restaurant

Joyful Chef Restaurant

Address: 237 - 239 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East, VIC 3109

Trading Hours:

Mon to Fri

11am - 3pm

5.30pm - 10pm

Sat & Sun

10.30am - 3pm

5.30pm - 10pm

Crispy Pork Belly - A$28.80

Roast Duck - A$12.45 (promotional price)

Spinach - A$20.80

Steam Rice - A$5.00 for 2

Lanzhou Beef Noodle Bar

Although it is officially summer now in Australia, it is still very chilly here in Melbourne. Some part of the Victorian Alps like Falls Creek and Mount Hotham were even snowing yesterday! That's Melbourne weather for you, 4 seasons in a day! 

What's better to do on a cold day like this than having a piping hot noodle soup!

Good food at just A$12.80.

Chef making noodle in front of you! You can choose from different types of noodle. My favourite is the thinnest one.

The Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup

Gorgeous view of the distant Dandenong Ranges from the double height window.

Spanking newly refurbished food court.

Food and Books

A haven for book lover who loves to eat!

Nice and inviting shopfront awaits those who wish to stay away from the lunch rush hour and have a bite in a relaxing atmosphere.

A wide variety of categories cater to everyone in the family.

Harry Potter seems to be quite popular again here in Melbourne thanks to the musical play that is going on here at the moment.

The Kids Section is very tempting to the small ones.

Mocha - A$4.20

New York Cheese Cake - A$8.00

Smashed Avocado - A$18.50

This is the book that I read while I was there this afternoon.

Robinsons Bookshop is located on the first floor inside The Glen Shopping Centre and it's open on the following time:

• Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 5.30pm
• Thursday & Friday: 9am - 9pm
• Saturday: 9am - 5pm
• Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Happy Meal at McDonald

It is tough going for lunch on a typical Saturday peak hour in Melbourne. We have tried one nearby McDonald but were forced to drive out of the carpark as there is simply no room to park. Went to the second nearest McDonal, better luck this time as there was ONE spot left! Quickly made a 90 degrees sharp turn to secure the spot before it was snatched by someone else!

204/192 High St, Doncaster VIC 3108. This restaurant is open 24 hours a day!!

The front ordering counters were crowded with customers waiting to order and their meals. It was as if everyone suddenly decide to meet here at the same time only that they didn't know each other.

Decided to use the self-order kiosk instead of queuing......

Excited to see our ordering number appear on the screen above the counter; ours is '142'!!! More waiting required.......

Toys that come with the Happy Meal.

Finally! Happy Meal Happy Kid!! :)

Happy Meal with 6 pieces of nuggets; small French Fries; Strawberry Yogurt and a Chocolate Milk

- A$10.00

Small Mocha

- A$4.50

Babycino

- A$0.95

Ham & Cheese Toastie

- A$3.00