Hey~ 

It's Sunday again! Sorry for the lack of posts. It's always extra busy at work whenever we come back from vacation, no? On top of that, I am still sick. Urgh it's a long story but anyways, here's the continuation of my Melbourne trip! Since it's from a few months ago, I'll try my best to blog as accurate as possible from my fuzzy memories which are now clouded with my recent trip.

Earlier entries:
Day 1 here.
Day 2 here.
Day 3, Part 1 - Mornington Peninsula - Beach Huts here.
Day 3, Part 2 - Sunnyridge Strawberry Farm here.
Day 3, Part 3 - Arthurs Seat, Murrays lookout & Waterfront here.
Day 3, Part 4 - Sandsculpting 'Toytopia', Frankston Waterfront & Hoa Tran here.

Melbourne (March 2012) - Day 4

We had to return the rented car on that day so we headed to Three Bags Full for brunch before that.

We were lucky to get a parking space just across the road from there so without further dilly dallying, we walked into the cafe. Just like Chez Dre that we went to previously, Three Bags Full was packed with patrons enjoying their meal. All the tables had been taken, even those outside! It was a Monday! Not even on the weekend. But we were lucky again cause two ladies were about to leave and so we were sat at a table for two near the door.

 Packed on the left.

 Packed on the right too. Couldn't even see the counters! LOL

Yeap, that's how close we were to the door.

They were renovating the place next door(could feel the wall beside us vibrating all the time) so most of the time, we sort of had to shout to hear each other. LOL

Good news! The renovation's been completed so now there'll be more space for dining! Yay!

 The breakfast menu.

The lunch menu.

For the clear version of their menu, please click here.

While waiting for our coffees and food, we had this freshly baked muffin.
I think it's cranberry, banana and oat muffin? I'm sorry I can't remember T_T
But I can assure you, it's not too sweet and really yummy!

Karen's soy latte.

 My flat white.
I have to say their coffee's really good!

Big Breakfast, Aud 18.50.
Eggs, bacons, tomatoes, spinach, cheese kransky, relish & toast.

As seen in the name, price and photo, that is a HUGE breakfast for one! I'm glad that I had it shared with Karen.
:)

I really love the mushrooms! Okay, fine, everything on the plate! XD

See that gooey yolk goodness on the warm toasted brown bread? YUMS!

Roasted pumpkin with sage fritters, Aud 16.
With grilled haloumi(the yummy goat cheese on top!), parsley, pine nut, parmesan and pomegranate salad.

I'd have to say it's a very unique dish. I've never tasted anything like that and I don't think I can ever find a dish like that in Brunei! Pumpkin, cheese and pomegranate? No worries, it's delicious!

Since we finished our coffees already and I was told that their juice's really fresh and nice, we had this to wrap up our meal.

I can't remember what went in the juice but all I could remember is that the juice's a really refreshing drink.

Three Bags Full
Address: Corner of Nicholson St and Mollison St, Abbotsford.
Phone Number: 03 9421 2732
Opening hours: 7am to 5pm (Monday to Friday), 8am to 5pm (Weekends and public holidays)
Website here.
Urbanspoon here.
Follow them on Twitter here.

After our hearty brunch, we returned our rented car and headed back to CBD. While Karen went to get tickets for some show, I hang out around St Paul's Cathedral and did some people watching.

Flinders street station before the city got busy.

Federation Square? Please correct me if I'm wrong.


I was amazed by the beauty of the door of St Paul's Cathedral.

The bridge at South Wharf.

The ship at South Wharf.

We did a little shopping at the outlet there and OMG I love that place! It's not crowded, probably cause it's a Monday and there're so many brands that I like! Adidas, Fossil, Converse etc

We spent quite a long time in Fossil! I had my eyes on athe watch and a few bags! But when I was about to pay, I realised I forgot to bring my card! And I didn't have enough cash for that much stuff!
T_________T
How in the world could that happen??

But thank goodness, the girl's so sweet that she promised to keep my things for me so I could go back there to collect the next day.

After a few hours of shopping at the outlet, we walked around South Wharf since the weather's quite nice. It's beautiful there. It's a pity I did not bring the camera out with me that day, and hence, really low quality photos taken with my mobile phone.

We then went to Queen Victoria Market cause I've never been there yet and we had nowhere else to go apart from going home.

Why do the shops and malls in Melbourne close so early?
T_T

It was past 6pm by the time we reached there so the market's already closed. We walked around the area there and decided to have our dinner at this Korean restaurant that I'd read online. I was craving for Korean BBQ before I went to Melbourne!

And so to Donwoori we went! It's just across the road from Queen Victoria Market.

You can smell meat grilling once you open the door. Mmmmmm... that's already a good sign! And when you see a place packed with Asians and non Asians, you know you've arrived at a lovely place.

All the tables were taken so we were seated at the wooden counter which we didn't mind. Hehe... having cute staff(ahem korean cuties) right in front of you will always be a bonus, no? :P

We overheard their conversation with the 3 men who were sharing the counter with us that they're undergraduates doing part time jobs there.

Anyway, we ordered from the a la carte instead of  their set menu since we wanted to have both the beef and the pork and other dishes.

Our seafood pancake.
It's not bad but really, if you've tried the one from the ahjumma at Ko-ryo, you will be her devoted seafood pancake fan/customer!

Even after two trips to Korea and other visits to other Korean restaurants in Asia, I've not found any seafood pancake that can beat hers. Ahjumma, please don't retire so soon ok? Saranghae ♥ ~

Grilled beef!

YUMS!

It's even yummier when it's cooked by cute staff! HAHA

I think we were 看牙不看眼 through out the whole meal there.

Of course a Korean BBQ meal will never be complete without some three layer pork belly! Better known as sam gyup sal.

Personally, the pork's the best!

On our way back to catch the tram, we stopped by an Asian mart to get some snacks.

Green tea ice cream! Soooooooo good!

I always believe that ice creams taste the best when they are shared!

And yes, we shared the ice cream and giggled all the way to the tram. Thank goodness we didn't have any soju or we'd be seen as lunatics!

In summary, it was a GREAT day! Awesome brunch, shopping, walking/sightseeing, yummy dinner (with eye candies) and yummy dessert with a close friend... perfect holiday!

Before I end this post, I'd like to thank Karen again for her great hospitality! MUAH MUAH MUAHSSS!! 

And thank YOU for reading this.
:)

Until the next post, have a great week ahead!