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Lunch at Burwood


We had lunch at the ' All people Chinese restaurant ' at Burwood, a suburb not far from the city. It was indeed a very sumptuous meal and I must say  that the lobsters we had were value for money.  We discovered later that they cost  very much less than what was being offered at the restaurants in the city's Chinatown.


Ginger and spring onions lobster noodles.





We enjoyed the lobster noodles so much that we indulged ourselves and ordered another one.
A dry version ..... Salt and pepper lobster, at their recommendation.





Roast duck which had a crunchy skin, soft and tender meat... very tasty!


Pea sprouts fried with garlic.


Pei Pa bean curd served with Broccoli.

We left the restaurant with a full belly wholly satisfied!

Today, being the last day of 2010, I take the opportunity to wish


All my readers and friends, far and near,
A very Happy, Peaceful, Harmonious and Stress-free
New Year!


Comments

  1. Oh you are in Melbourne. We must catch up if you have time before going back to Melbourne. Great Chinese meals are better in the suburbs these days, Chinatown has definitely lost it's shine.

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  2. Drooling over those lobsters! I love the look of the 2nd dish...could tell it's delicious just by the photo...Happy New Year to you and family too Cheah:D

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  3. Wow that lobster looks amazing!!!

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  4. Hey Cheah,
    Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!

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  5. cheah, that lobster looks too good..defnately looks better than the one i had in town recently. that roasted duck also making me salivating!

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  6. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and family. May the new year bring you good health and happiness and more baking and cooking adventures :)

    Elin

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  7. Drooling over the lobster dish!
    Happy 2011!

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  8. Omg what wonderful delicious mouth-watering food! And all my favourite ones like lobster and roast duck!

    Wishing you a most wonderful and Happy New Year!!

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  9. 3 hungry tummies
    Thanks Suresh, but I don't have the time, going home soon.

    Jeannie
    Yes, all of us enjoyed the lobsters. We had another lobster meal, not as good and more pricey.

    msihua
    Thanks for dropping by. Yes indeed they are!

    Shirley
    Happy New Year to you and your family too, Shirley.

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  10. Seems like you are enjoying your time in Melbourne. Have a nice and safe flight back :)

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  11. oh that looks like a feat ...have a great time in Melbourn :)

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