Took Scoot flight from SG (230am... zzz) to Melbourne. Arrived around 1145am but only managed to reach Melbourne city around 2+pm. Stayed at Mantra on Russell for two nights before departing to Tasmania (Hobart) via Virgin Australia (initially was another airline but it went into Administration before our flight. Fortunately, thanks to Virgin Australia for taking over some of the bookings. Also grateful for Hence, Tracy, Salina and Ivan, for waiting for both Shermaine and myself for late lunch (or by then, tea break!). The gang had arrived before us on different flights.
Melbourne - Day 1
Late Lunch at HK Cafe Melbourne
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| our fav HK Cafe in Melbourne |
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| menu |
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| curry fishballs |
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| peanut butter toast |
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| cross section view of peanut butter toast |
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| 3-eggs luncheon meat rice (my fav) |
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| prawns scrambled egg rice |
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| yummy red bean ice |
Staff are young adults and efficient. Diners would order via the QR code or direct at the counter. Takeaway is available too.
We had our fill at the cafe before I learnt that we are to have a steak dinner in a few hours time. Wow!
I went back to the hotel to freshen up and rest a bit before dinner.
HK Cafe Melbourne
Address: 171 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Contact: +61452391282
Business Hours:
Daily: 11:30 am–9 pm
Dinner at Meat Maiden
Reservation is a must at this popular place especially on a weekend. Thanks to Salina, we managed to get a spot for 5pm seating.
About 10 minutes walk from Mantra.
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| restaurant entrance |
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| mysterious stairs going downwards |
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| cosy booths |
We were seated at the table not too far away from the open kitchen. Greeted by staff and was quickly settled to our table. Friendly vibes and everyone felt at home.
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| burnt ends |
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| grilled octopus |
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| grilled bread with cowboy butter |
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| roasted bone marrow |
Oh my gosh, the grilled bread with cowboy butter was so so good! I ate half the plate.
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| chopped wagyu tartare |
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| tartare on chips |
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| Malbec, France |
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| smoked short ribs |
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| lobster mac & cheese |
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| Mayura Station Bone-In Ribeye |
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| delicious medium rare |
Next time, I think we need another plate of that ribeye. Yums.
Meatmaiden
Address: 195 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Contact: +61390787747
Business Hours:
Closed on Sun-Mon.
Sat - Tue: 5–10 pm
Wed - Fri: 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
Mantra on Russell
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| lobby |
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| guest rest area |
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| plenty of charge-points |
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| breakfast lounge |
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| self-serve |
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| pastries |
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| modest plate |
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
Address: 222 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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