Food adventures ~ Shanghai Dynasty Restaurant

Today sets another adventure, this time at

Shanghai Dynasty Restaurant 

1/206 Bourke St  Melbourne VIC 3000 Luxurious fine dining restaurant with lovely service and decor, marble all over, chandelier lights with a warm feeling sets an atmosphere if we were going back in time, classy style. Using scoopon vouchers, it was a 2 hour all you could eat yumcha.We went during lunch time and by then it was pretty packed. We were kindly escorted to our seats, asked what drinks we'd like to order (wine,beer or soft drinks were included in the deal) and as soon as we sat down the food started wheeling its way towards us. Unlimited choices of food, the table was quickly filling up. Within an hour, we were pretty much bloated, over 50 dishes, by the time the the trolleys had arrived for the third round it was enough.  I enjoyed the food. the right texture and the right taste.  Id's recommend this to others who'd like a good experience. Not the best photo of the storefront but it was quite pretty.

 In the hallway before entering the dining room. 

 Dishes slowly increasing: Shrimp dumplings and meatballs

 King prawn cheung fan

 More dishes, i'd say most are prawn filled.

 Sesame prawns on toast

 Desserts: Egg tart, mochi with peanuts and sugar inside

 Mango pudding, sesame jelly, jelly

Food Adventures~ Mamasita

Today sets another day to go food tasting again. The place we went to this time was......

Mamasita

Level 1, 11 Collins Street, Melbourne

A friend had their birthday a few months ago but we didn't have a chance to visit this place since it was so packed by the time we arrived there. Now trying once again, we waited outside before the restaurant even opened. By then, it was already packed and a line was already forming outside. We managed to get seats but shortly after that the place was completely filled with customers. Before entering you'll have to walk some steps before you reach the actual place. A great welcoming feeling was there when we were seated and giving the menu. 

Food is a little pricey but the taste is amazing

The setting of the place was spacious, but seats were limited

 We ordered: Elotes callejeros (v)“Street Style” chargrilled corn, queso, chipotle mayo & lime"

This I say is........THE BEST CORN I HAVE EVER TASTED. 

 Followed by some Tostaditas. 
We picked:  De Pollo (Chargrilled chicken, avocado, chipotle mayo & queso fresco) and de Carnitas (Slow braised pork shoulder, encurtidos, pickled jalapeño & chicharron) 

Overall, service is ok. After paying about $40 for these, being full afterwards not quite, we went on another adventure for more food though I must say, the presentation of the food was well done. I'd recommend the corn though :D

Food adventures~ Visiting Guhng - The Palace

Today sets out another food adventure, this time visiting this korean restaurant. We went there for dinner after eating at Mamasita for lunch. 

 Guhng-The palace

 Located at 19 McKillop Street, Melbourne

This is a korean restaurant that i've been wanting to visit for a while and since it was a friends treat to shout as a present for my belated birthday, we went here. We went for the evening session which started at 6pm. We were firstly welcomed and then seated down by the friendly staff (kekeke, the waiter serving us was so cute:X) Water was giving once we sat down and the nice dim lights set off a great atmosphere, giving a nice cosy feeling. The setting of the restaurant gave a traditional feel yet gave a modern vibe of the city. When ordering the Charcoal BBQ, A minimum of 2 meats are to be chosen. We picked our own dishes as opposed to the set banquets that were already set, so we landed out spending....about $80 all up. 

Here is the outside of the restaurant. So how it has a kind of "ancient"  kind of look :) There is also a bell as well a business card

 When we first walked in, I was amazed by how nice it looked inside. They also played some music by Yiruma for that romatic feel kekekek. 

  

We were seated here, there is also an upstairs and downstairs floor. 

The waiters were friendly and patient with our orders. Recommending us dishes as well.

Little side dishes were also given, from what I can remember it was pasta saladm pickled radish and kimchi <3 (I think the 3rd one was onions or something :S) 


First dish, more like an entree but these are amazing, crisp shell with soft meat inside. 
Pan fried dumpling filled with soybean curd, onion, garlic and ginger

 Next, Cheese Dukbokki. 
THIS IS AMAZING, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS. Melted cheese oosing all over. Although my mouth was burning due to the spiciness of it ahhaha.  

A vent hose thing for when the Charcoal BBQ started. We picked Bulgogi and pork belly (min of 2 meats)

Overall, we were bloated from all the food we'd eaten and this was a great experience. Great service, friendly staff, delicious food, all for a reasonable price. I'll definately be going back there again :) . 

Food Adventures~ Aya Teppanyaki

Adventure time~ So the place I went to today was...

Aya Teppanyaki

1193 High St  Armadale

12 course Teppanyaki feast with sake included, no dessert.
We used Groupon vouchers to this place.

The food came out quickly, one after another. The presentation was amazing. 

When it came to the teppanyaki time, the chef was very friendly and cooking each dish, the presentation was amazing, tossing the friend rice, ding tricks with the cutlery, everything. This place is very friendly, the waiters are all japanese and the lady working there though I was japanese hehe. Although portions are little, you get pretty filled afterwards. This place is worth going and worth every cent.

Front of the restaurant
 

 

 We were seated infront of where the teppanyaki is to be cooked :) SAKE !

 

 

Firstly, House Salad with Home Japanese Style Dressing

 

Miso Soup with Cubically Cut Tofu, Chopped Green Onions, and Seaweed

 

Freshly Made Sushi & Sashimi Platter

 

Traditional Lightly Fried Tofu in Light Soya - Agedashi Tofu

 

Skewered Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce - Yakitori, Breaded Prawn with Special Sauce - Ebi Furai &
Chicken and Vegetable Gyoza Dumpling (this was counted as 3 dishes)


TEPPANYAKI TIME!

The chef is preparing the food right in front of us :)

- Tiger Prawn

- Fresh Salmon Fillet + Mixed Seasonal Vegetables
the chef joked around that this is the japanese version of fish and chips x)

- Tender Wagyu Beef

and lastly Fun-filled Fried Rice with Egg.

We also ordered drinks which were not part of the meal. 

Ramune and lemon lime bitters

Overall, this was a great experience, delicious food. So there you for, a 12 course meal :)