When Anthony Bourdain visited Melbourne on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 5, episode 12. It first aired on July 20, 2009.
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DISH – Bratwurst
WHAT IS IT?
They had spicy bratwurst with mustard and sauerkraut.
“Meat in tube form, y’know it’s classic, it–it crosses all borders but this is nice, it’s all chunky and spicy.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Bratwurst Shop & Co
513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
DISH – “Modern Australian Cuisine”
WHAT IS IT?
First: Local snapper sashimi with lemon myrtle and tasmanian wasabi.
Second: Black oysters with native lime caviar.
Third: Yellowfin tuna with caramelized pork belly, watermelon and herbs.
Fourth: Sea urchin with heirloom tomato and spanner crab vinaigrette.
Fifth: Freshwater lobster with anchovies, sherry and pimento padron.
Sixth: Wild mulloway and bacon broth with clams, romesco and fried zucchini blossom.
Seventh: Wagyu brisket with bone marrow.
“This…is too much of a good thing. Fatty beef, bone marrow and toast and sea urchin in one meal? I am a happy man.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Half Moon
120 Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
DISH – “Lebanese Baked Goods”
WHAT IS IT?
They had Lebanese pizza made of spinach, ground lamb, sumac and Za’atar made of thyme, sesame seeds and salt.
“Spicy herb-y. This is really delicious, very tasty.”
WHERE IS IT?
A1 Bakery
643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Brunswick, Australia
DISH – Kebab
WHAT IS IT?
They had kebab.
“How do you begin to rate the great culinary centers of the world? You walk out the door down the street and have a kebab man. And in Melbourne, the cheap stuff you pickup on the go is simply on another level.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Town Hall Kebab
154 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Brunswick, Australia
NOTES
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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DISH – Apéritif
WHAT IS IT?
They had Apéritif an alcoholic beverage served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
WHERE IS IT?
The Alderman
134 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
Brunswick, Australia
DISH – “French Inspired Cooking” – No Reservations Melbourne
WHAT IS IT?
First: Lamb brains.
Second: Sweet softshell prawns fried in the shell.
Third: Marinated barbecue quail and lamb ribs.
Fourth:
“Delicate, subtlely flavored and cooked to a ethereal perfection.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Rumi Brunswick
116 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
Brunswick, Australia
DISH – “Sichuan Dishes” – Anthony Bourdain Melbourne
WHAT IS IT?
They had Sichuan chicken, pork heart and tongue and cumin-flavored pork,
“You actually forget you’re in the bustling urban center of Melbourne, you’re somewhere else. Riding wave after wave of flavor into another dimension.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Dainty Sichuan
237 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
DISH – “Best Australian Food” – No Reservations Melbourne
WHAT IS IT?
First: Sardines with jamon, radish and smoked tuna.
Second: Summer vegetables with shoots, leaves and flowers.
Third: Egg yolk with toasted rye, legumes and yeast.
Fourth: Calamari with black cream, carrot and cardamom.
Fifth: Kingfish with cucumber, wild rice and saffron.
Sixth: Pegion with beet root, white chocolate and rose.
Seventh: Lamb with green shallots, sheep’s milk, licorice and wine.
Eighth: Apple with triple cream caramel and chamomile.
Ninth: Pistachio hazelnut and honeycomb with chocolate.
Tenth: Fig leaves served with fresh and dried berries.
“Absolutely extraordinary, one of the best meals in the world.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
98 Parker St, Dunkeld VIC 3294, Australia
Dunkeld, Australia
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