International Eats

Melbourne Eats: GJ’s Grill / Jiyu Thai Hot Pot

Published

3 years ago

May 3, 2021

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GJ’s Grill

Tucked away in an alley near Queen Victoria Market is a hidden Filipino gem. GJ’s Grill cooks their meat over charcoal to perfection; their roast chicken has a delicious, smoky flavour and their crispy lechon is to die for. They’ve got a number of other authentic Filipino offerings to try out as well.

The efficient staff welcomes guests all year round. Professional service is a strong point that plays a great role for the success of GJ’s Grill. According to the guests’ opinions, prices are attractive. The fancy decor and calm atmosphere let clients feel relaxed here.

Location: 2/243 Franklin St, Melbourne

Website: www.gjsgrill.com

Phone：(03) 9328 8242

Email：gjsgrill@gmail.com

Price：$ ($10-20 pp)

Jiyu Thai Hot Pot

A beloved Chinese culinary tradition, but with a Southeast Asian twist. Such is the appeal of JiYu, a new restaurant in the heart of Chinatown that’s all about malatang, or Sichuan-style hot pot, done Thai style.

Jiyu Thai Hot Pot started in Phuket, Thailand in 1998. It landed in the Chinese market in 2015 and started out in Chengdu. True to that theme, seafood is a real specialty here. Staff will even peel prawns for you once they’re cooked. At night, take a seat with up to six friends around a hot plate, where a more traditional hotpot set-up means cooking your raw fixings in two boiling broths.