Food in Aussie is really great, but after 8 days of western food we were craving for something different, something Chinese to be specific. So we decided to head over to Chinatown for a different experience and at the same time satisfy our cravings. :D
Traditional Chinese decorations along the streets of Chinatown.
After some research by the sister we decided to settle our lunch at Shanghai Village Chinese Restaurant.
Level 1 of the restaurant, quite a huge number of Aussies patronize this restaurant apparently.
Level 2, where there were much lesser customers.
Their menu.
Stir fry vegetables with mushrooms.
Chicken with wine.
Braised duck.
Sweet and sour fish.
Steamed dumplings.
Deep fried dumplings.
Overall I would say that the food was only okay. The meat looked and tasted like overnight, dry and stiff. I would recommend the sweet and sour fish and the dumplings though. Service was fine, the lady boss is a Chinese and can speak fluent Cantonese.
Left Chinatown and walked around nearby.
Pretty beds of flowers everywhere we go! :)
They have fancy carriages with horses along the streets. They would take you around if you are willing to pay a fee for the service I think!
Then we made our way to Melbourne Visitor Centre hoping we would discover some interesting places to visit.
We spotted this little parade square nearby, and there was a performance going on. Pretty hilarious and lighthearted, I really love the culture over there! :)
Strolled around further and saw many buildings that look like grand castles!
Haigh's chocolates.
More chocolates that were great for gifts!
Back to Queen Victoria Market for some groceries shopping.
Fresh seafood. My first time seeing sea urchins being sold in a wet market!
Fishes. We love their salmon!!
Pork ribs are so good!
Veg going cheap!
& a variety of apples.
Souvenir shop in the market.
And off to grab a few bottles of wine to bring home!
Gigantic bottle of wine, selling in bulk as well. I would recommend the dessert wine and raisin wine! They provide samples so don't forget to try before making your purchases!
Colours and more colours!
American Doughnut Kitchen with a queue ALWAYS. They make their doughnuts fresh on the spot!
So simple looking yet sooooo good! We queued a second time because this was so addictive, warm with jam on the inside and sugar on the outside!
What's nice doughnuts without coffee?
Freshly brewed coffee.
Market Lane Coffee.
Awww how I love their cafe's slogan!
Considerate reminder. Why don't we have such messages along the streets as well?
Someone threw his shoes and a santa hat up into the tree. Probably it's a wishing tree and he wanted to make a wish lolol.
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