Cho Gao, Singapore Chom Chom, Dessert House, Old Town Cafe, Mekong, Claypot King

This blog entry is just a quick entry to give a general jist of these places. Though most deserves their own entry I don't any pictures to back them up or put them down ofcourse.

Cho Gao (1 thumb up)
Melbourne Central, Level 3, 211 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC

A blast to the past (2007). Thanks to a friend I was able to try out a free sample of Cho Gao. From the exterior it already intriguing and when you step into it you know and appreciate that you are in Melbourne (if that makes sense on a certain level). The service was slow but that can be excused because they had just opened. For some pictures of the deco it can be easily searched up on the net.

Sadly again no pictures of the food. The prices listed though was abit too expensive for the average student and ofcourse is meant more for the true melbourne crowd or visiting tourists. If you go up to level 3 it isn't hard to miss.

Singapore Chom Chom (2 thumbs down)
188 Bourke St, Melbourne, Vic 3000

Back in my earlier years in Melbourne I used to like this place for the reasonable food and not so bad looking girls (I'm a guy so I can mention it right...). Then one day when we decided to eat there something happened...a 180. Very dissapointed and haven't stepped in since. There are many other places to eat. eg. Dessert House

Dessert House (2 thumbs up, Not such a dessert house)
313 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
OR
200 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC

Take your pick in which location you want to eat because it is hardly going to make a difference. Any time you walk pass these locations (most of the time) it will be moderately or fully crowded. One of the best place to grab something which is a) a big serving, b) a reasonable price within the city, c) a pretty good tasting dish. Another I like about Dessert House is that none are located on Chinatown because you know there won't be lady workers at the front of the door trying to get you in. They also do a great discount on drinks when you eat there.

As for the desserts, well it ain't so bad but stick to the main dishes. I've tried a tuna dessert crepe (not worth it :) ).

Old Town Cafe (I think that is what it is called) (1 thumb down)
Swanston Street

If you ever walk along Swanston and see this place you might realize that it is almost the same concept and food menu as Dessert House. Had a wonton noodle soup. For the same price, I would walk another block towards Dessert House.

Mekong (2 thumbs up)
241 Swanston StMelbourne, VIC 3000

Bill Clinton had two bowls. Not to mention all the other asian celebrities on the walls.

Famous for the Pho, for a reasonable price, why not. Popular with anyone who is or comes to Melbourne. Mekong is worth it.

Claypot King (2 thumbs down)
Swanston Street

I've eaten here twice and personally I don't feel any love towards it. Something about it just leaves you feeling nothing.