In Cantonese we have the saying “yow peng, yow hou sik” which basically translates to “cheap and tasty”. Such a statement certainly applies to my absolute favourite ‘cheap-eats’ restaurant in Melbourne Horoki! Like all Melbournian goodies, Horoki is located in a small lane-way in the city. Serving up modern Japanese tapas-style dishes, Horoki is a great place for a quick and easy lunch.
For lunch they offer a great lunch platter for a mere $14 where you can pick 3 dishes from the menu, served with your choice of either ciabatta or rice. Today I had kingfish sashimi,
salmon and spinach croquette…
spicy prawn and avocado sushi…
And on the other side of the table: tatsuta age; crispy marinated chicken, fish and calamari fritto; deep fried king dory and calamari dressed with Japanese breadcrumbs and tartar, Horoki braised hamburg steak; hamburger steak braised in rich tomato sauce and cream served with potatoes and broccoli.
Oh and not to forget, Horoki serve their organic green tea in the cutest tea cups!
Horoki
19 Liverpool St
Melbourne 3000
AUSTRALIA
http://www.horoki.com.au/index.html
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