My Lost Piece 古早味

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15 Watertank Way, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Southern Cross's most authentic taste of Taiwan. braised pork rice and pet axolotls.

Small, casual eatery near Southern Cross with retro Taiwanese decor. vintage beer and snack branding, a rice cooker on the wall, and a mini Taipei 101 display.

Retro Taiwanese-themed decor, a tank of pet axolotls by the counter, and recipes reviewers say are true to the original Southern-Taiwan style of home cooking.

Run by Taiwanese staff serving dishes many Taiwanese reviewers say taste exactly like home, including Yi-lan Goza dumplings reflecting the owner's Yilan roots.

Budget-friendly by CBD standards, with most bowls and bentos around $12-15, though several reviewers flagged portions as smaller than expected.

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15 Watertank Way, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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