Saravanaa Bhavan Wantirna – South Indian Vegetarian Food
Our visit to Saravanaa Bhavan Wantirna for idli, vada, crispy dosas, sambar and chutneys, plus notes on weekend crowds, parking and robot service.
Northern Republic, Euroa – Vegetarian Pizza and a Lovely Country Stopover
Our stop at Northern Republic in Euroa: fresh vegetarian pizza, pear and walnut salad, chips, vanilla ice cream, and a lovely atmosphere in an old flour mill.
Beechworth Bakery – Vegetarian Options in Beechworth
We stopped at Beechworth Bakery while visiting Beechworth and found a good mix of vegetarian savoury options along with a huge selection of sweets. We tried the Caulicalli Pie, Spinach and Feta Roll and a berry tart. What I liked most was the freshness. The savoury items tasted fresh, and the bakery had a very … Read more
An Di Docklands: Vegetarian Vietnamese Food
We went to An Di in Docklands for Vietnamese food. Like many Asian restaurants we visit, most of the menu is non-vegetarian, but there were still enough vegetarian choices for us — roughly one in five options. We tried the vegetarian fried rice, tofu pho and a salted Vietnamese coffee. Vegetarian fried rice The fried … Read more
Half Moon Cafe Coburg – One of Our Favourite Falafel Spots
One of our favourite falafel spots in Coburg, with fresh falafel, salads, pickles and dips, plus ful medames as another option.
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