Melbourne Eats: Gami / The Botanical / Kazbah / Mofo

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Gami

It wouldn’t be a feature on fried potato without this epic dish from Gami. Three layers of creamy mashed potato are topped with fat wedges, oozey mozzarella, sweet chilli sauce and sour cream. More deep-fried perfection on the menu includes mozzarella sticks, prawn mandu and of course, the signature fried chicken.

Locations: 100 Little Lonsdale St Melbourne 3000

Email: littlelonsdale.gami@gmail.com

Tel: (03) 9671 3232

The Botanical

Wouldn’t we all like to go back to our tuckshop days right now. Get a delicious hit of nostalgia from The Botanical – albeit a little bit fancier than you might remember. These golden Yukon potato chunks are rendered in beef fat for super crispy results. Just cook in a heavy base pan then enjoy the herby, garlicky goodness.

Locations: 169 Domain Rd South Yarra 3141

Email: info@botanicalhotel.com.au

Tel: (03) 9820 7888

Kazbah

Kazbah is a new Egyptian street food spot specialising in fava falafel bowls, hummus loaded pitas and creations like a gluten-free falafel donut. But we simply can’t go past the vegan snack pack. Think a hot crispy bowl of crinkle cut chips, drowned in tahini gravy and garnished with herby grilled eggplant. Pre-order for takeaway if you’re within 5km and show this brand new business some love.

Locations: 174 Bellair St Kensington 3031

Email: kazbahes@gmail.com

Website: www.mryum.com/kazbah

MOFO

Can’t get enough of La Tortilleria’s authentic Mexican fare? Buy their own-brand corn tortillas and nacho chips, and try making it yourself. They also sell vegan tostadas and blue-corn tortillas. Throw in a jar of spicy-hot salsa and can of refried beans from their grocery and you’ll have dinner on the table, Mexican style. Pop in for takeaway or order a delivery.

Locations: 100 Leicester St Carlton 3053

Email: eat@mofoburgers.com.au

Tel: (03) 8370 9063