Brunch at Cork and Screw Plaza Indonesia

Not that excited about this post. All I can say is, Cork & Screw Plaza Indonesia serves really bad brunch. Or at least what I ordered were BAD! Food, both the Full Breakfast and the Panini, was bland and most importantly, the strawberries they served were rotten if not fresh!

To be fair, however, I recall having a decent brunch at Cork & Screw Plaza Indonesia 1-2 years ago. If I had remembered correctly, I had their steak with hashbrowns, or something similiar to that. It was not bad, really. But, it's a pity that a restaurant with such reputation as Cork & Screw is willing to screw up its image just to save a penny or two on strawberries -_-!

Full Breakfast

Panini

Rotten Strawberries

I really can't say anything good about my brunch experience at Cork & Screw Plaza Indonesia. To be honest, none of their food (brunch/lunch/dinner) was impressive enough for me to want to go back there. Except, maybe, their duck confit salad.

Address:

Plaza Indonesia
1st Floor #127-AD
Jl. M. H. Thamrin 28-30

Telephone:
021-3199 6659

The Hardware Societe

The Hardware Societe, hands down the BEST, I say... THE BEST! the best Brunch I've ever had (as far as I remember) in my life so far. I had to wait for a good 45 minutes to get a seat, but it was worth the leg-sores!

I'm not sure if you can make a reservation in advance, but I recommend you to do that if you can. This is a must-go place when you're visiting Melbourne!

The Hardware Societe, Melbourne

Le Brunch Menu @ The Hardware Societe

Pastries display. Looks like their pastries are out-sourced

Delish Lamb!

Chicken Terrine. Was good, but not my favorite.

Scallops with chorizos and balsamic dressing. NOM!

Come and eat here! Great flavour, tasty, fresh stuff... Did I mention super delicious? I'm not exaggerating!

Address:
The Hardware Societe
118  - 120 Hardware St
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Telephone:
03 9078 5992

Mart 130 - Brunch by the Tram Stop

I remember this was the first place Anzela took me to for a sunny lovely brunch on the day I arrived Melbourne. Unlike other restaurants, Mart 130 is interestingly located right by a Tram stop somewhere in Melbourne, near a beach I reckon. 

I had poached egg with chorizos in tomato sauce... Ermm, kind of similar to a Spanish dish, Huevos Rancheros I believe? Although my dish came out to look quite tantalizing for my tastebuds, it didn't really taste that exceptional... Or maybe I was just experiencing jet lag at that time? Hence my tastebuds were not functioning properly as ordered by my biological clock that I was supposed to still be sleeping at that time?

Aside from the food, Mart 130 has, in my opinion, an almost fantastic view overlooking patches of greens and blue skies at their outdoor dining area. Perfect spot to hang around in your sunnies on a lazy sunday afternoon, sipping a cup of coffee accompanied by good friends or simply a good book :)

Oh and... OZ food is SUPER EXPENSIVE! I curbed on ordering fancy drinks to make up for my hearty dishes!

Address:

Mart 130

107A Canterbury Road, Middle Park, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia