Cute cafe located opposite Chelsea train station. I've been meaning to try this cafe after finding it on WOMO, located not too far from where I live. The coffee was great! I also ordered the salmon sandwich on turkish bread which was very tasty, but thought the turkish bread was a lot thicker than what I imagined.

They also have a courtyard out back - perfect for the upcoming summer period.

Approximate cost: $10

Little cafe located near Zimmermann and FAT store, my friend and I wanted to try something different from the usual food court stuff. The waiter seated us immediately but after that it took 15mins for them to take our order. The cafe wasn't very busy with customers so we weren't sure why it took so long. My friend had the tuna sandwich and I ordered the chicken burger - chicken-mince patty, smashed avocado, tomato, lettuce, baby rocket & mayo, with a side of homemade baked potatoes.

The chicken burger was amazing - the patty was cooked perfectly. Potato wedges, however, was very bland and basic. They were hand cut, oven-baked wedges but there was no colour or crispiness to them at all.

Food-wise, I was very impressed with the burger and would definitely recommend that to others. However, the service was terrible. After waiting 15mins for a waiter to take out order, it took another 30-45mins for our food to come out, which we thought was absolutely ridiculous. A waiter did say that the reason it was taking so long was because of the burger... But honestly, being a cafe in a busy shopping centre, they should really think about changing their menu if the cooking time for food is going to be that long. Most people wouldn't wait 30mins for a burger...

Probably won't return any time soon. They also have muffins and other pastries on the menu, so if you're looking to try Bouchee, these may be your best options.

Approximate cost: $14

I was very excited about going to LuxBite - it's been on my do-to list for a few months now after reading reviews online for them and seeing the amazing goodies on the site!

My friend and I shared the Supersized Love, which I would describe as a chocolate and hazelnut "supersized macaron". While it looked amazing, we found that it was very rich and the chocolate filling was very thick and sticky.

We also ordered some macarons to take home. They have a range of classic macarons to choose from but also a few "exotic" flavours. I ordered Salted Caramel, Ribena Lemonade, Green Tea Pistachio and PB & J.

The stand-out had to be the Green Tea Pistachio. The Green Tea was subtle, which I prefer because it didn't overpower the pistachio. My next pick would be Ribena Lemonade, which had a nice sweet tangy kick to it.

I thought the Salted Caramel and the PB & J very underwhelming. I found that the salted caramel was a bit too salty for my liking and that the PB & J was more PB on it's own.

Despite my less than favourable review, I'll still give LuxBite another go. The texture of the macarons were fine, I just felt the flavours didn't meet my high expectation. I will definitely be back to try some of their other sweet delights!

Approximate cost: $Box of 4 Macarons for approx $11

Oh, what can happen in 12 months! My last review (below) was over a year ago, and I stand by that review. I was here a few weeks back with a mate and we both ordered their "famous" burger (I actually don't think it's called the Famous Coco Lounge burger anymore... but anyways). The last time I had it, I labelled it as the "best burger I've had"! I don't know what they did in the last 12 months, if they changed hands or changed the burger recipe but their "famous Coco Lounge" burger will stay famous because it's terrible..! (Maybe I should describe it as "infamous"...)

Too much unnecessary filling - the beetroot and the pinapple was just unnecessary and it left the bun, lettuce and cheese all soggy. Speaking of the bun, it was too sweet and I know they were going for the whole "toasted bun" thing, but they left it on the grill for too long and it was burnt.

However, I was mostly disappointed with the beef patty itself. I remember when it was juicy and tender and would just break apart if you dig your fork into it. My beef patty was tough and burnt on one side, so much so that I had to cut it off so I could eat any of it. (I left the burnt part on the plate so they could see!). I didn't complain about my meal to any of the waiters while I was there though or ask them to make me another one - maybe I should have, and maybe I was entitled to one but I'm just not the person who would - I honestly think that they've been around long enough to know not to serve a half burnt beef patty to a customer... And I don't know how they would NOT have noticed how burnt it was; I assume they would have had to check before they constructed it.

Chips were good though. But I definitely will not order the burger again. So disappointed.

Approximate cost: $20

Been meaning to come here after reading their reviews on WOMO. I didn't end up eating at the cafe but just bought some Baklava and other sweets.

The place was a lot bigger than what I was expecting. They're a bakery as well as a Middle Eastern grocery store.

I can't really comment on the service - I already came in with a game plan. My friend's been raving on about their baklava as "one of the best in Melbourne". This was my first time trying Baklava and it was absolutely divine, though very sweet. I could probably only have 2 diamond baklava pieces.
Highly recommend and will definitely be back to try some of their other sweets.

Approximate cost: $15 for a sweet pack

Went here on a Saturday after our plan of visiting another restaurant nearby failed miserably... Lot 7 is absolutely HUGE. I really liked the decor inside, simple and chic but it still had a very friendly and warm atmosphere. There's a plenty of tables and even a “stall-like” area towards the back of the restaurant, perfect if you just want to have drinks.

Arrived here at 6pm with a group of 5 people and we didn't have a booking. I had the 250g sirloin steak, cooked medium-well done with crushed potatoes and salsa verde. The steak was booked perfectly, tender but not dry. The crushed potatoes was slight baked, but the down side was that there wasn't enough of it! It was my first time trying salsa verde and it complimented the steak very well.


My friend ordered the salmon with ratatouille. She said that the salmon was well cooked and wasn't dry at all. We also had chunky chips to share and despite how basic it sounds, the chips were definitely a winner! It tasted as though it was fried twice or beer battered because the outside was just so crispy, but it was still soft in the middle and the chips were perfectly seasoned.


My other friend had the lasagne and it didn't look very appetising, and my friend wasn't a fan of it at all. The sauce was very tomato-y and the lasagne didn't have any cheese sauce through it - and that's the best part!


Had no issues about the service. Took our order, food came out after a reasonable amount of time and that was about it. Overall, great atmosphere and a great restaurant if you're heading out to dinner with a big group. There were quite a few families and kids there as well, so it's a great family restaurant in Melbourne CBD. I'd describe the menu as “Modern Australian” so there's probably something for everyone.

Approximate cost: $25

After having a great time at M&W Co in Melbourne, my friend and I decided that the next time we're in Sydney, we have to visit the Meat & Wine Co.


Booked two weeks in advance and Saturday was all booked out (Over the Queen's Birthday long weekend) so we booked a table for 6pm for the Sunday. It's important to note that on Sunday, there's an additional $5 surcharge per person, which I was advised about when I made the booking.


When we arrived, it was much less crowded than the last time I went in Melbourne. We started off with the Salt & Pepper Calamari with gremolata sauce to share. I felt that the calarmari wasn't as crispy as when I had it in Melbourne and the gremolata didn't have that zingy punch.

For my main I ordered the Rump steak with chat potatoes and mushroom sauce. The rump was cooked how I like it, medium to well. The chat potatoes were tasty, but it was nothing special. They did forget my mushroom sauce though, so I had to ask for that again. When we were done, it took awhile for them to notice us again because we wanted the bill, but overall, great experience. Would definitely recommend going with a group. Book well in advance though!

Approximate cost: $28

I've been here a few times, mostly for dinner but this review is about their breakfast. Went here with a group of friends for a catch up. Perfect place because it's big and we didn't need to make a booking for brekky/lunch.

Ordered the latte, which was pretty standard, but I've had a lot better. Had the Salmon and New York Bagel with cream cheese. When it came out, it's not “constructed” for you, you need to add the salmon and spread the cream cheese yourself... which wasn't too bad. The salmon didn't look or taste fresh though. I've had something similar before, a salmon bagel, but that time it had a lot more flavours, light lemon rocket salad, capers and onions and it just had so much more flavour than the salmon and bagel at Mocha. My friends had the big brekky and eggs benedict and they said it tasted amazing so I might try that next time.



Mocha is a great place for dinner but my breakfast experience wasn't that great. Will give it another go though.

Approximate cost: $12

Love Chat Thai! Wish they had them in Melbourne. This time, we went to the Chat Thai in Westfield CBD for lunch. We were seated straight away which was great. However, after we were seated, it took nearly 20mins for a waiter to come to take our order. We had the Grill King Prawns with chilli lemon dipping sauce to share. The prawns were huge and cooked perfectly, nice and tender! I also ordered the Massaman Curry, with slow-cooked beef and potato. When I read the menu, it said “potato”, I assume they meant “potatoes”, but when the dish came out, it really was just 1 cut up piece of potato. I was disappointed to say the least - and it didn't help that I ate the potato first and didn't realise that there was only one piece there...

The curry itself was very tasty, beef were tender and just melted in your mouth. Probably wouldn't order the curry again though, just a bit too meaty - need some more vegies. But I'll definitely recommend ordering the King Prawns!

Approximate cost: $15

Went here on a Wednesday night with a friend. I got there pretty early (around 5:15pm) and by 5:45 pm it started getting really packed! Unfortunately you can't make bookings for anything less than 12 people, so be prepared to line up and wait, though it is well worth it!


There was only 2 of us, so that made it a lot easier. The tables were all full so we were seated at the bar, which was fine - we had plenty of room to eat. I would describe the cuisine at Chin Chin as “Modern Asian”; they play on Asian flavours but add a twist to it. The dishes on the menu are made to share, so going with a bigger group, I believe, would really enhance the experience because you get to try more dishes.

My friend's been here before, so I let her order. We started off with thinly sliced King Fish sashimi in a lemon and coriander dressing - it was absolutely divine, the perfect starter. We also ordered the fried Barramundi tossed in green apple and coriander salad with sweet caramelised Pork Belly on the side. The sweet pork belly helps to balance out the crispiness of the barramundi and sourness of the apple salad - a perfect combination! My favourite dish of the night. Our final main was Rice Paper Rolls with shredded pork, bean shoots, light green salad and xo-style dipping sauce. You make the paper rolls yourself, so you can put as much of each ingredient as you'd like. The rice paper wrap itself was a lot different, thicker than normal rice paper rolls but still very soft and tasty.

For dessert we order the dessert platter, which had 3 types of “desserts on the plate”: Chili-caramelised popcorn, coconut jelly circles and cinnamon pound cakes. The chili-caramalised popcorn was tasty but the jelly and cinnamon cakes weren't anything special. The pound cakes seemed a bit stale to be honest.



Service was great from the moment we sat down. Our waiter was attentive but not too “in your face”. Our starter came out pretty quickly after we ordered and all our mains came out the same time. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant to others and I don't think people should be put off by the “no booking” policy. The food is well worth the wait! If you get there around 5-5:30pm, getting a table shouldn't be a problem. Around 6pm, it starts getting really full and you can expect to wait around 30mins - 1 hr for a table.

Approximate cost: $14 dish, $30/person