FOOD REVIEW: AKA SIRO & BIBELOT

So here's my take on a food review. Please note that I am not a food critic, I just post honestly what I think, after all, blogs are all about real people writing about their experiences. 

Aka Siro

My best friend recommended me this restaurant last week when we were flicking up and down Urban Spoon's "talk of the week" page. I have never heard of Aka Siro before, but after paying them a visit they are without doubt one of my favorite Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne. The shop is small but you can definitely feel the authentic Japanese vibe with a dash of Collingwood's hipster vibe. Their beef steak and fish fillet (Nizakana Teishoku) is highly recommended. Apart from that, I love the idea that they serve 20% brown rice and you can ask them to refill your bowl for free. I mean... I'm asian, whenever there's a free bowl of rice -- I'll be there. 

After strolling around Collingwood, we decided to go to Bibelot to get our daily caffeine fix. 

Bibelot's mocha is a definite must-try!

Top: Bardot High Neck Tanktop

Coat: Zara Trench Coat

Pants: Missguided White Denim

Shoes: Yeezy 

Accessories: Lovisa Rings

NIGHT NOODLE MARKETS

The Night Noodle Markets are back for 18 days this November! More bars, more noodles and more lights! Expect to see an assorted selection of dishes that are sweet, savoury and downright delicious. Don't miss out on old favorites like Chin Chin, N2 Gelato, Wonderbao, Longrain as well as some new brands like Din Tai Fung, Delhi Street and many more!

Sydney's cult-favorite Black Star Pastry made its way to Melbourne. Bringing us their signature watermelon cake by teaming up with N2 Gelato to serve the Cake Smash! What is it? It is Black Star's watermelon cake, beaten and whipped into a gelato. Then garnished with rose petals and pistachios (Yumm!)

Top: Romwe Off Shoulder Top

Bottom: Topshop Denim Skater Skirt

Necklace: Hermes Buffalo Horn and Laquer Necklace

Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Nude Leather Bag

Shoes: Tory Burch

Photographed by Ericko Niliestyo and Edited by Hans Christian

LETS TALK SPRING

Hello everyone! Hope you guys had a good week so far. Three days ago when the weather was 34° C, we went around the city to find a nice coffee shop and ended up at Little Rogue. It took us almost 30 minutes to get seated, but it was definitely worth the wait.

 Confession: I am a sucker for anything matcha flavored!!! 

The modern, sweeter take on matcha tea is the matcha latte. Little Rogue's matcha latte does contain caffeine but in a much lighter dose. It is perfect for those of you who are looking for a milder buzz. If you are livin gin Melbourne, this is a definite MUST TRY! You can visit them at 12 Drewery Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, which is located in a tiny laneway just before Melbourne Central.

Little Rogue's interior is filled with illustrations and vintage pictures on their wall. 

So, I paired my orange skort with a floral crop top to get that summery vibe and accessorized the look with a black and gold metal bracelet.

Thank You for reading! 

x

Top: Bardot Floral Crop Top (here)

Bottom: Five Plus Orange Structured Skort (here)

Bracelet: Hermes H Bracelet 

Bag: Michael Kors Selma Mini Saffiano Crossbody (get it here)

Shoes: Novo Sandals (get similar here)

Photographed by Hans Christian (Instagram: @hans.christian)