Monk & MePh: 9813 3261 ; 9 Evans Pl, Hawthorn East 3123Australian Modern, $$ Open Monk-Me; Licensed, BYO bottled wine only, Corkage $2.50 person; AE, BC, DC, MC, V |
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Mietta's Review
In what was a Japanese restaurant, of which the restaurant archiologist can still detect traces, in the refurbished Rivoli Cinema precinct, another Malaysian restaurant with jazz in the Simon Goh stable, has opened. Traditional dishes at Camberwell prices. The situation is more upmarket the Simon's other operations but one can still eat cheaply if one chooses carefully. Fast service.
Other published opinions
Age Sunday Night Dinner Janne Apelgren, "This modern Asian/Malaysian will feed you well and warmly before, after or instead of the movie"
Age Good Food Guide 2005
HERALD SUN Donna Coutts score 16/20, 7/9/04 Part of the precinct that has sprung up around the revamped Rivoli Cinema in Camberwell, it's a step up from a cafe and a welcome contrast to the half-dozen same-same bistros around the corner on Camberwell Rd. Prices range from low to whoa.""
Age, Agenda, 29/2/04, John Lethlean
Age, eat streets, 22/2/04, John Lethlean
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