My favourite Thai in Windsor. Always fresh and delicious…read more Probably the best green curry I've ever had too

What a hidden treat! Went in a group of four and when my friend requested to sit upstairs I…read morewondered why as there was plenty of spots downstairs! With Thai decoration all around, Patee Thai was made extra fun because there were no chairs upstairs and instead you sat on comfortable cushions with backrests on the floor. Remember to take your shoes off and for those with stinky feet please don't sit upstairs. Tight dresses and skirts are also not recommended for floor seating. Our group shared the following: Chicken Pad Thai (I hogged this) Fried Tofu and Vegetable Entree Lamb Massaman Coconut Rice Duck Curry Chive Dumplings Basically our plates were super clean after and we all had to be carried out of the restaurant. I can't wait to come back! *You can bring BYO here for a small corkage fee

It turns out that there are a few of them around, or at least there was one kinda near my work. I…read morecame across this one because I was out exploring after work and was looking for a place to get something to eat, but not a place that happened to be a major chain. Well, this place worked out pretty well. Okay, it wasn't great, and the chips weren't the best, but it did sort out my appetite.

My mate told me about this place after I told him about this other one. Like any chicken place it…read morewas hot inside. Summer would be so wonderful working in because its like having a workout or going to the sauna(Just joking). I was recommended to get the deluxe chicken burger which I got and I wasn't disappointed! I got it with small chips but you can always get salad as a better alternative. We didn't eat there so when I got home I had the burger while watching "Jamie summer cooking!" I was as excited as Jamie when he started eating that true nature style cooked chicken. So when ever I'm driving on high street, I'll be thinking of chicken central because I love eating chicken.... Free Range of cause.

Cafe Moderna in the Level 3 Greensborough Plaza Food Court is a great fresh and healthy choice…read moreamong the plethora of fast food options. They deal out fresh foccaccia and panini's as well as salads to the lunch time crowds. I love the vegetarian foccacia fill of eggplant, cooked capsicum and and other yummy antipasto tidbits. Their coffee is reasonable and they have a range of juices and other beverages as well as slices and if your in the mood for something hot they also have pizza and pasta options. This is as good as it gets in a local shopping centre food court so enjoy the novelty of chomping on something fresh and tasty!

For a quick go to place for take away rice and noodles, To Go Noodle and Sushi is OK. I must admit…read morethere is not too much competition this side of town so it kinda has the monopoly. That said the food is OK, nothing special, but OK. Some of their dishes lack flavour but the Nasi Goreng is pretty good, as is their prawn crackers, so that's my staple when I come here. I have not tried the sushi so cannot comment on this as yet. If you're looking for quick noodles on the go, this place is worth a look. Don't go in expecting amazing, but if you're looking for something that's OK and fills the gap, step on in. The lady serving is always happy so perhaps that's what keeps me coming back. I am a sucker for a smile.

One Plus Piece is not what you'd call a typical Balwyn cafe, and is more what might be seen in a…read more"hipper" neighbourhood. The decor is simple and as expected from the description on its webpage is inspired by the manga One Piece. Artworks and small manga artifacts abound and it is certainly entertaining to observe how they have been placed through the cafe. It's an amazingly quirky place and certainly entertaining and clever. The menu is broadly divided into breakfast/brunch, burgers and poke. My companion and I both ordered poke bowls, which can be varied by the addition of brown or white rice, or coleslaw or quinoa/kale. We tried both the salmon and spicy tuna, me the spicy tuna and my companion the salmon salmon (they call it that on the menu). Presentation is very good, the ingredients fresh and tasty including pickled seaweed, edamame and avocado and more. Though the tuna poke is called "spicy" those who are not so keen should not be put off as it's quite mild and a different touch tempered by incorporation of creamy mayo. The salmon bowl is beautiful to look at. The salmon was as fresh as a daisy and all ingredients on the menu were there including lovely thin slivers of bean curd which added fantastic texture. The bowls were really enjoyable. Though we didn't try the burger selection it is extensive, and from observation those served at other table were equally interesting to look at. We also saw an ice cream sundae delivered to another table and it looked incredible. I'll have that next time. Nice touches include ice cylinders (instead of cubes), and sparkling water served with the long black coffee ordered after the meal. The courtyard area out the back is lovely. It's well worth going out there on a nice day. One Plus Piece is certainly well worth a visit. Service is prompt, presentation excellent and the dishes we tried were well prepared. It's quirky in a way not expected in Balwyn and that's a good thing. Our thanks for the kind invitation to dine here. 4.1

I watched One Piece growing up and this cafe has such a creative twist to it! Love the decorations,…read morehowever the food was leaning towards the oily side (this is what lost points for me). There are always heaps of people so the last time I came here I had to line up for 30mins for a table. Other than that the servings are huge! If you love burgers, fries, milkshakes and One Piece, this is a must try!

I find it bizarre that this place only has 3 stars. It's mainly because of the effect of having…read morelunch crowd come in since this is in the CBD. They open at 9am - sushi before real lunch time is always a good idea on my book. I've only seen that in Japan. I was the only customer when I walked in and got my food then, people started coming. They have bento boxes, noodles, gyoza, handrolls, etc. The handrolls caught my attention. I had to limit myself to 3 kinds since I knew I was going to stop at every restaurant I pass on the way back to my hotel. I had salmon, Katsu and Kara age habdrolls. Absolutely delicious. The rice was perfectly cooked and wasn't dry. I only paid $12 for 3 handrolls and a drink! That's a steal and has been the cheapest yet great meal I've had in Australia during my vacay.

I've been here a few times because many people I work with love this place. I guess some of the…read moreprices are relatively good but honestly I think the food is mainly pretty basic. If you ever find yourself at Ume, I'd say give the ramens a miss because they're more like basic noodle soups. Try some sushi perhaps or I'd just stick with the rice dishes, they're actually kinda good. The bentos aren't too bad either; they may not be the cheapest but they're certainly not the worst around. All in all this really is just a quick lunchtime option for busy office workers. Speaking of which, this place is buzzing with them so you might not be able to find a seat.

The go-to place for a healthy treat in Williamstown. I've come here numerous times to divulge in…read moretheir organic vegan goodies. The smoothies and smoothie bowls are sure to fill you up. And if you are unsure about what to get, the girls behind the counter will always help you in the right direction. They now have acai bowls and acai in smoothies. And for something hot, there are beetroot lattes, or golden lattes. Also, they have a glass cabinet filled with protein balls. Oragnic Cube feels like a beach side venue you'd find in Sydney or Brisbane.

A healthy organic cafe in the heart of the Williamstown restaurant precinct has finally opened…read more I popped in today to see what all he fuss was about. They have a limited menu of muesli and smoothie bowls for breakfast plus a few juices on the menu too. I tried a tropical smoothie bowl, it was beautifully presented and tasted really fresh and yummy. The swimmers smoothie juice I tried had carrots, coconut water, mint and other yummy ingredients, but was probably not as smooth as I would have liked. It did taste good though. They have a small selection of salads and offer coffees and a good selection of protein balls to help energise you after a workout. It was a nice option for a healthy breakfast.

Locale pulito e cibo italiano di buona qualità. Eravamo in…read moretre abbiamo preso due bistecche T-Bone piú insalata ed una pizza. Finalmente abbiamo trovato una pizzeria che fa una buona pizza nei sobborghi di Melbourne, la carne molto buona e cottura "medium rare", esattamente come richiesta. Siamo rimasti abbastanza soddisfatti. Un gran bravo ragazzo il proprietario Antonello.

Pizza is that great slightly burnt and puffy wood-fire variety, with some simple but delicious…read moreingredients. Big fan. Service is a lot less impressive. Website says there are two sittings and we booked for the second one, only to have to wait over 30 minutes outside when we arrived on time. Every 5 minutes they told us it would be another 2 minutes... It was only because we continually popped our heads in to ask for an update that they begrudgingly prompted a table from the first sitting to finish up. I don't blame the other diners - its likely they were not made aware of the two sittings rule - but don't advertise such a thing if you're not going to stick to it. No apology was made when we were eventually led to our table. Staff generally seemed to spend most of their time sitting down chatting with the family and friends who seemed to make up half the patrons. Great fun for them I'm sure, but the lack of interest in other patrons is obvious. Back to positives - and they have both a wine list with decently priced nice drops (quite a few good $35 bottles) and an unadvertised $10 corkage fee if you want to bring your own.