Garg Indian Kitchen Truganina: Indian Fusion Food Visit
A short food note from Garg Indian Kitchen in Truganina, with Cheese Pav Bhaji, Paneer Tikka Tacos and Veg Frankie.
Al Alamy Coburg – Vegetarian Middle Eastern Platter and Grocery Shopping
A vegetarian Middle Eastern platter with fatteh, ful medames, labneh and za’atar bread, plus a favourite Coburg grocery stop for pita, nuts and pickles.
Brother Bon Northcote: Vegan Lunch We’d Go Back For
We went to Brother Bon in Northcote for lunch and really enjoyed the food. It is a fully vegan restaurant, so there was plenty to choose from without having to look through the menu for vegetarian options. We ordered the Vietnamese fried rice with tofu and Pad Thai with tofu. Both were generous serves with … Read more
Nagra Sweets, Melton – Simple North Indian Food
Our visits to Nagra Sweets on High Street in Melton for simple North Indian food including chole bhature and paratha.
Fruit Picking at Payne’s Orchards, Bacchus Marsh
Our family fruit-picking visits to Payne’s Orchards in Bacchus Marsh, with cherries, plums, nectarines and apples depending on the season.
Kumar Sweets Derrimut: Vegetarian Sweets and Snacks Visit
We visited Kumar Sweets near Derrimut / Deer Park, a vegetarian sweets and snacks place on Mount Derrimut Road. They are known for vegetarian sweets and snacks like samosa, milk cake and gujiya. The samosas used to be one of the best things here for me, but recently the taste has changed a bit. I … Read more
Nine Elephants Docklands: Thai Lunch with Veg Options
We visited Nine Elephants in Docklands for a Thai meal. It is not a fully vegetarian place, but there were a few vegetarian options on the menu. We tried the Nine Elephants Fried Rice and Garlic Fried Rice with Tofu. Both were simple, filling lunch-style dishes, and it was useful that the menu had veg … Read more
Laddu Gopal Truganina: Vegetarian Indian Restaurant Visit
A simple family visit note for Laddu Gopal in Truganina, a full vegetarian restaurant with gongura soya chaap biryani, chaat and parking.
Gordon St Bakery Footscray: Simple Vegetarian Bakery Stop
Gordon St Bakery in Footscray was a simple and very satisfying bakery stop. We visited for a quick bite and coffee, and the display had plenty of fresh-looking baked options. This is not a detailed review, just a short note from our visit. Quick Summary Place: Gordon St Bakery Location: Footscray Good for: coffee, bread, … Read more
Is Guar Gum Vegan? Simple Ingredient Note
Quick answer: Yes, guar gum is generally considered vegan because it is made from guar beans, which are a plant-based ingredient. It is commonly used as a thickener, binder and stabiliser in many foods. What is guar gum? Guar gum is a powder made from the seeds of the guar plant. In food, it is … Read more
Bhavnagar Food Notes: Malai Gola Dessert Memory
On a visit to Bhavnagar, we tried the local dish-style ice gola, topped with syrup, malai, nuts, tutti frutti and cherries. It is a simple street dessert memory, but the making process was fun to capture. Quick summary Good for: Bhavnagar food memory and Gujarat dessert notes. Food note: shaved ice, flavoured syrup, malai, dry … Read more
Mumbai Ganesh Festival Notes: Ganapati Pandals and Family Visit
We visited a few famous Ganapati pandals in Mumbai, including Mumbaicha Raja, Lalbaugcha Raja and Tejukayacha Raja, and these photos bring back that festival day. Quick summary Good for: Mumbai festival memories, Ganeshotsav photos and family travel notes. Places noted: Mumbaicha Raja, Lalbaugcha Raja and Tejukayacha Raja. Family note: the visit involved long queues and … Read more
Melbourne Beaches: Family Travel and Vegetarian Food Notes
Melbourne has some lovely beaches for a simple family outing. We have visited St Kilda, Frankston and Brighton at different times, usually keeping the day relaxed with an easy vegetarian food plan. Places covered: St Kilda, Frankston and Brighton Good for: short beach visits, walks, photos and relaxed family time Vegetarian notes: cafe and casual … Read more
Amritsar Travel Notes: Temples, Wagah Border and Shopping
This final Amritsar note is less about one meal and more about the rest of the trip — temples, local sightseeing, Wagah Border and shopping in the old markets. Quick summary Place: Amritsar temples, Wagah Border and market areas Best for: Family sightseeing, local markets and travel memories Vegetarian notes: We found plenty of vegetarian … Read more
Mangalore Food and Travel Notes: Malpe, Pabbas and Local Meals
We moved from Malpe Beach to Mangalore, stopping at temples, local markets and simple vegetarian places along the way. There were also a few ice cream and coastal food stops that I still remember from the trip. Quick summary Good for: coastal travel notes, temple visits, vegetarian breakfast ideas and Mangalore food memories. Places noted: … Read more
Benaras Food Notes: Kachori, Jalebi, Chai and Thandai
Benaras, also called Varanasi or Kashi, was one of those places where food, faith and street life all blended together. Many of our strongest food memories from the trip were vegetarian. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi Food memories: kachori sabzi, jalebi, chai, baati chokha, chole chawal and thandai Good for: vegetarian street food and … Read more
Udupi Food Notes: Mitra Samaj, Breakfast and Beach Stops
This part of our Udupi and Mangalore trip was mostly about simple local food, temple-town meals and beach stops. One of the strongest memories for me was eating at Mitra Samaj near the Udupi temple area. Quick summary Place: Udupi and nearby coastal stops Main food stop: Mitra Samaj Food memories: idli, vada, dosa, filter … Read more
Puri and Konark Food Travel Notes: Temples, Pakhala and Sweets
This trip covered Jagannath Puri, Konark Sun Temple, local Odisha food, sweets and the quiet roads around Puri and Nimapada. Quick summary Good for: temple travel notes, Odisha food memories and a Puri-Konark day route. Food notes: dahi pakhala, khaja, chhena jhili and chhena poda. Travel notes: Jagannath Puri, Konark Sun Temple, local crafts, rice … Read more
Bhavnagar Food Notes: Mannubhai Sweet and Snack Shop
We visited Mannubhai Sweet and Snack Shop in Bhavnagar and watched fafda, sev, boondi, gathiya, phoolwadi and laddoo being made. Quick summary Good for: Bhavnagar food notes, Gujarati snacks and sweet shop memories. Food notes: fafda, sev, boondi, aloo sev, gathiya, phoolwadi and laddoo. Vegetarian note: these are vegetarian snack and sweet shop notes. Vegan … Read more
Indore Food Notes: Sarafa Bazaar Vegetarian Food Walk
Indore felt like a city built around food conversations. Sarafa Bazaar was the highlight for us, with jewellery shops closing and the lane turning into a busy vegetarian street food market. Quick summary Good for: vegetarian street food, sweets, snacks and night market memories. Food notes: kopra patties, dahi bade, shikanji, dal bafla, bhutte ki … Read more
Queen Victoria Market Melbourne: Vegetarian Food and Family Visit Notes
Queen Victoria Market, also called Queen Vic Market, was one of the first Melbourne places that made me feel the city’s food culture. It works both as a local produce market and as a casual place to walk around, browse, eat and pick up small gifts. Place: Queen Victoria Market Location: Melbourne CBD Good for: … Read more
Bikaner Food Notes: Bhujia, Poori, Kachori and Sweets
Bikaner was full of spicy snacks, sweets, old markets, temple visits and classic Rajasthani food memories. Much of what we tried was vegetarian, so food naturally became a big part of the trip. Quick summary Good for: vegetarian snacks, Bikaner food memories and Rajasthan travel notes. Food notes: Bikaneri bhujia, poori sabji, jalebi, kachori, mirchi … Read more
Jaisalmer Food Travel Notes: Gadisar Lake, Havelis and Sweets
This part of the Jaisalmer trip covered Gadisar Lake, Tillon Ki Prol, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, breakfast, lunch, dinner near the railway station and local sweets. Quick summary Good for: lake views, old havelis, family travel notes and simple Jaisalmer food stops. Food notes: kachori, samosa, kulhad tea, thali, dhaba-style dinner, besan … Read more
Jaisalmer Food Travel Notes: Fort, Thali and Local Tea Stops
This part of the Jaisalmer trip covered the living fort, old lanes, temples, shops, local crafts, lunch near the fort, evening tea, and a dhaba-style dinner. Quick summary Good for: Jaisalmer fort memories, family travel notes, old lanes and local food stops. Food notes: Rajasthani thali, jalebi, tea, saffron milk, sutarfeni, jowar roti, ker sangri … Read more