Saturday, September 21, 2013

Australia - Melbourne, To Eat (Mekong Vietnam, Stalactites)

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Melbourne - To Eat
11Aug2012


Mekong Vietnam
original Vietnamese Rice-Noodle Soups
This place got well known after the patronage of Chinese celebrities. It further shot to fame when then, President Bill Clinton, patronized this outlet, advertised as ordering two bowls of Pho! They were probably smaller bowls backs then.
Overall, big noodle servings, but felt its large patronage was more of its celebrity patronage novelty than anything else. Beef was done just right and noodles not over cook. Soup stock was average, but border-lined on salty. Chili and pickled onion condiments were excellent though.
What was ordered:
Beef Pho x1
Chicken Noodles x1
Vietnam white Coffee Cold x1
Hot Black Coffee x1
Total AUD25
Fed2
Overall 7/10
Open 7 days
Mon-Fri 9am-10pm
Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
ABBATip: Place gets crowded by about noon. Arrived at 1140 without much trouble on getting a seat.


Stalactites
Open 24hrs 7days a week
The decor absolutely suits the name of this 24-7 joint to a T. 
Ordered the Lamb Souvlaki, AUD10.50. Beautifully caramelized meat, dripping with juices carved off the rotisserie, served with fresh cabbage and tomatoes, served up in a  warm wrap. Absolutetly delicious and whats more. Did I stress on 24-7?

Only a stone throw walk from the Grand Hyatt, this place delivers big on flavor. Will definitely be back to try the other stuff on the menu.

Royal Arcade
*located opposite Myers*
 - Kokomo black-

 Located opposite Myers shopping centre, down one of the many beautifully arched shopping arcades found in Melbourne, stretches a wide range of handmade truffles and chocolate pralines to satisfy you.
A great place to stay sheltered, and people watch as you enjoy a Cuppa. Letting the day wind down, with half-hourly and hourly chimes by GOG and MAGOG, two 7feet giant striking time since 1892.Click here for Royal Arcade and location of Kokomo Black Shop 4,Royal Arcade/335 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia 







Krispy Kreme
E'Nuff said. What is it for the unintiated? It's super awesome doughnuts, with the cream filled, sugar-saturated ones, going for about 500+KCALs or more a pop. Sugar overload, wonderful greatness in a oval shaped oval! Order in boxes of dozens or more to bring back home.
Click here for ABBA location in the city nearest to Hyatt Hotel55 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

3 comments:

  1. Stalactites is a gem of a find!

    Had the lamb slovaki too.....superb.

    Sat night....jam packed with long queue round the block. Order take away to skip the line..

    Thank you for this recommendation. And good work on the website!

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    1. Same too ma man. A life a saver! Thanks so much. Glad ya enjoyed it. Any other great eats ya wanna share or find from any of the countries out there, feel free to write em in with pics :D to https://www.facebook.com/abbatravelblogspot or like the page so you can get the latest updates.

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