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How we read reviews →West Melbourne wine bar plating stingray, galbi steak and daikon roll with real flair.
Warm, intimate room styled like a friend's home, with shelves of books and jars and art on the walls, plus relaxed pop-up energy and confident, polished service.
Chef trained at fine-diner Amaru; share-plate menu spanning nuoc mam, sambal, rendang and galbi techniques; dog-friendly outdoor area; a mystery wine game and fire cocktails.
Not a single-cuisine venue. the chef draws on personal travels across Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea, filtered through Australian technique rather than strict regional authenticity.
Split opinion. most call it fine dining at restaurant prices, but a minority found portions small and pricing steep for the experience.
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