Why This Melbourne Chef Left Fine Dining to Master Chicken Rice | StoryBites

[@RuthLiong]

The boy was 2 years and 6 months old when we came in - he’s overcome the cancer so thank you for your prayer ❤ 14:18

[@StoryBites.]

Wow, thanks amazing. Praise God :) we’re so happy to hear your boy is well!

[@ochardkeo9458]

@@StoryBites. 😢 This video has done so much for me and this comment makes me teary.

[@gavreynolds2689]

@@StoryBites. I hope you have passed this comment on to Phillip and his wife if he hasn't seen it already?

[@StoryBites.]

@@gavreynolds2689 check their instagram story ;) you’ll be pleased I’m sure!!

[@KiwiGirlG6]

Amazing God bless ❤

[@katwhy]

I love this man's attitude. No need to stress, just trust, trust that when you are working from the heart, fate will sort you out. 💫

[@StoryBites.]

Philip is such an amazing example of faithfulness even when life doesn’t make sense

[@dunkodownunder]

I totally agree with him. Trust in what you know and you need to take that leap of faith and hope the quality you show in your craft will encourage others to come and visit. Do nothing and nothing will change. If it doesn't work just learn how you can do better and keep trying.

[@mattred1313]

i was about to post the exact ssame thing. Amazing attitude.

[@theanalyticalcook]

Deep respect for this man who mastered his favourite dishes and shares them with his community.

[@StoryBites.]

We agree completely. It's one thing to master one dish, but to put the same level of dedication into every other dish is pretty amazing.

[@randomguy5863]

This place is more than a place for food, it’s an oasis for the weary. Praise God for the work you are doing❤

[@StoryBites.]

Amen! We believe this to be true too. Food is just the beginning. The service, culture and experience makes it all honouring to God.

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

This restaurant is not only feeding the body but also the soul!

[@AaronChen91]

When I was living in Melbourne and especially during the horrible COVID lockdowns Melbourne imposed, Gai Wong's chicken rice was one of the reasons that kept my sanity together while I was away from home. Every time I have their food, Its always transports me back home and it is the closest thing that I can get that cures my home sickness. I dare say this place sells the best chicken rice in Melbourne, period. Thank you Uncle Lip for opening Gai Wong in Melbourne, can't thank you enough!!

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your really heartfelt story. This is the reason we do what we do, we love hearing about the real life stories that come out of the restaurants we feature.

[@nfltr8]

Came when my son was born, it’s the only meal I remember during the week we were at the hospital

[@StoryBites.]

Wow what a phenomenal representation of a customer experience on the other side of their mission. Hope your son is well, bring him back when he’s older :)

[@Loo-lp1fs]

​@@StoryBites.When I got shingles at the age of 10, my staple food is entirely chicken rice. My grandma insisted that I can only eat chicken rice. Not sure if it's the hen or rooster

[@wilsonswaypoints]

I have been there several times just because I was looking for great chicken rice. I did not know that there was such a heartwarming backstory where the owner openly shares his faith and how God has blessed his journey. A timely reminder to put God first in everything. God Bless you, your family, and the business Uncle Lip. Will make a trip down there soon now that I'm craving for chicken rice.

[@StoryBites.]

The backstory is truly incredible' we hope it makes the food taste even better! :)

[@jonathanturner8807]

I never thought a food doco could bring tears to my eyes! He's like the wise uncle we all wish we had! What an absolute inspiration and so damn kind 😊

[@StoryBites.]

Awh Jonathan, this is why we exist. Come for the food, stay for the narrative and feel something in the process. :)

[@kiwihermit5080]

This man is humble, faithful and down to earth. And his food looks amazing. I'm going to Melbourne in June and his restaurant just became the no. 1 spot for me to visit. God bless him and his family and crew. Looking forward to dropping by!

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for speaking such kind words on this forum. We hope you enjoy GaiWong when you visit later!

[@vanessaland5090]

Beautiful story. I love this. The dedication of this man travelling around to find authenticity and to do justice to his dishes and his wife supporting him. You guys presented this with heart. Well done.

[@StoryBites.]

Travelling the world proved they cared about what they were serving. We are so lucky to have them in Melbourne!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

I love how open and genuine Philip is.....He learned and focused on serving s few perfected dishes. Now that is dedication! Good luck to him, his wife, and staff. Bless you!

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are excited to see their business continue to grow.

[@brendhanbennison3757]

I'm flying to Melbourne just for this. The passion for flavour is off the charts with this guy.

[@StoryBites.]

Do enjoy! Can’t wait for you to try

[@samanthahow1717]

What a wonderful testimony about the goodness and faithfulness of God. I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family as you continue to glorify good with your delicious Hainan Gai Fan! ❤

[@StoryBites.]

God bless you Samantha :)

[@vinekeep1]

one of a kind foodie, philosophical, intelligent and so kind. respect Chef.

[@StoryBites.]

We respect Philip greatly!

[@jas_bataille]

That's exactly how chicken should looks like. The pinkish hue is myoglobin, not blood. I used to think it was undercooked this way, but man... it is SO much better?! We've been overcooking chicken our whole life. The internal temps to reach for chicken is only 165 farenheit or 74 degrees celsius. That's like... a very hot bath, roughly 25 degrees short of boiling water (in celsius). It's not that hot at all. It is SO much better, just melthing in your mouth, and the fat is rendered perfectly! Also - I'm a childhood cancer survivor, too! Yay!!!

[@StoryBites.]

We love this comment so much, you spesk truth to the science behind doneness of chicken. Thanks so much

[@Liliann31]

I was wondering why it was like that 😮😮😮

[@JacquelineHahn1]

I have only just discovered your channel. It was so great to see God being honoured and no one taking his name in vain in the film. The back story behind the food is inspiring and heart warming.

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much Jacqueline.. bless you

[@jimmyquck]

i don't know if this is meant to be a christian channel but i am so glad you let him share his faith in God on his journey!

[@StoryBites.]

Truth be told, a big inspiration I started this channel was because of the culture around being of service to others at my local church. I was the creative director at my local church for 5 years and when we started StoryBites I realised we couldn't just withhold telling stories within the 4 walls of church but had to reach out with the same level of generousity. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@jimmyquck]

@@StoryBites. an amazing ministry to reach all who have ears to hear and eyes to see. God bless :)

[@Lizzie__Lizzz]

Another brilliant video. Chicken rice from the hawker market in Singapore is next level and bringing this to the multicultural city of Melbourne, is literally god sent. I love this to so much and a wish you them all of the success in the world

[@StoryBites.]

Lizzie, thank you so much for your kind words. This documentary definitely took a few late nights to put together. But so worth it with Philip and Shirley having such a remarkable story and who they are speaks volumes to the heart behind bringing Chicken rice to Melbourne. Thank you again for following our journey

[@subhangigupta4261]

The amount of trust, pride and vission he has when he mentions his WIFE is crazy! It made me feel giddy about it. Much love❤

[@StoryBites.]

Philip makes us giddy all the time haha. Thanks for the kind words!

[@palepa15]

Well done Philip and Shirley for your perseverance. Keep running the good race

[@StoryBites.]

Amen! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement

[@khycyclaire]

Cried❤ What a great story. We just have to keep the faith and trust God, and put our heart in everything that we do 🙏 we will visit one day 🤗

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We believe stories have the power to move.

[@Uhlsco]

From 1 chicken rice chef to another, i salute you. Me and friends had a chicken rice place in South Melbourne in 2014, we also had handmade curry puff, too bad i had to give it up to get residency . I tried your chicken rice a while back , very balanced, good flavors . Rice, chicken and sauce all blend well together ! Hope to chat when i visit next time !

[@StoryBites.]

What an awesome sentiment of support here. From hospo to hospo, we totally appreciate your support.

[@AaronChen91]

Was your stall on City Road in South Melbourne?? Me and my friends used to love going to your place to buy chicken rice after church on Sundays!! We were wondering what happened when you closed down!! Your chicken rice was really good too and we loved it!! @Uhlsco

[@Uhlsco]

@AaronChen91 yeah. It was on 452 City Road. We were thrilled when planetshaker opened! Unfortunately, due to residency application, we sold the business. Thank you for you support!

[@BiancaIvorie]

Storybites, you guys are creating such heartwarming and inspiring documentaries. The team behind these shorts are magic ✨

[@StoryBites.]

That’s so sweet of you to say Bianca. Thank you. We will keep doing these stories without a doubt

[@ssyistaken]

I was in my 2nd year of uni when COVID hit and found them on the food-delivery app, been having the usual chicken rice with the side of gizzard at least twice a week ever since then, really reminds me of home.

[@StoryBites.]

Wow that is awesome to hear. Hope you enjoy gizzards for many years to come

[@thesin24]

Gai Wong's food is absolutely fantastic, and Uncle Lip is an all-around lovely guy. Wife and I visited for the first time with our little first born during the early months of opening. I remember we each got single serve sets, but the food was too good and I had to get more. Got another 700g chicken on the spot and I was a happy man (yes, it's that damn good) I recall Philip looking shocked to say the least after I ate nearly 1kg of chicken plus other sides and asked me for feedback and what I thought about the food. I could feel he loved the food and genuinely cared how everything came out and wanted to make sure everyone would enjoy it. I no longer live in the area, but try to visit for a meal whenever I'm nearby. Best way to describe Gai Wong's food is hearty and comforting, and makes you feel at home. So happy to see Gai Wong thriving and thank you for all the joy you bring to the area, and wish all the best for many more years to come. Thank you for the lovely video, and I will need to make another visit soon haha.

[@StoryBites.]

@@thesin24 ahaha I would be shocked too to see chicken devoured with such high regard. Thank you so much for sharing your story.. we really appreciate hearing customer experiences with the venues we feature.

[@thesin24]

@@StoryBites. 😀❤

[@nanashivii9237]

This is surreal. I am also a fine dining chef based in Melbourne who spent a lot of time around hospitals and cancer centres in my youth. I am in my 30's now and have felt a kind of drive to serve unpretentious food executed to a high standard like this, especially given the current climate of uncertainty where people need nourishing and affordable meals. Since seeing this, I will definitely swing by Gai Wong and try them out.

[@StoryBites.]

What a small world :) thank you so much for connecting with us. I’m sure you’ll find a place to serve your community :)

[@wizofoz7523]

What an inspirational and heart warming story and thank you for sharing not just the food but humanity.

[@StoryBites.]

Humanity is where it all begins. Food is just the byproduct. :)

[@thetravellingbloke2992]

From the nation where Hainanese Chicken Rice is our national dish. This look something I can get in my home nation and it’s a good sign that he is doing it the way it’s done here. Hope to try it when I go to Melbourne.

[@StoryBites.]

High praise, please do come and visit one day :)

[@andrewjpalla]

So much respect for Philip, his wife and the team who put the doc together. I hope everyone keeps killing it!

[@StoryBites.]

Thanks so so much. Our team worked super hard on this and we are so stoked with how it came out

[@ammy1977]

What an incredible man! God bless him, his family and his business.

[@StoryBites.]

Amen to that, we just see how much he has given to show God's glory and we know he has a great reason to be.

[@justanothercomment4701]

I ate here a month ago. Good value for money. The quality and quantity of food, especially for Melbourne was really really good. I'll be visiting every time I'm in Melbourne.

[@StoryBites.]

Awesome to hear mate. Such a nice comment! Thank you

[@iraewales7017]

You & your wife are a blessing in disguise. Love your work & your devout faith in God❤

[@StoryBites.]

Such a blessing isn’t it! We love them

[@KohKay]

I love his humble attitude and faith in God ❤

[@StoryBites.]

God bless you!!

[@AprilPrae]

Went there last week for the first time and absolutely loved it! I originally from Thailand and Thailand has so many good Khao Man Gai (Chicken rice) and this place reminds me of home food. Melbourne definitely needs a good chicken rice place!

[@StoryBites.]

That’s so kind of you to say. I’m sure Philip is really appreciate reading this

[@AaronDhOCE]

I left home in 2017, and my mum made my favourite thai style hainan chicken rice, I always tried to replicate it at home and sometimes it was great but never the same I came here last year and almost cried when I had such a basic beautiful dish done so well because it reminded me of home, I only wish it was open when I used to work around the area!

[@StoryBites.]

That’s amazing to hear.. food has a way of feeding the soul

[@noworriesimfijian]

God bless you and your wife for your faith. If I ever make it back to Melbourne this restaurant is at the top of my bucket list.

[@StoryBites.]

We are so grateful to have heard his testimony.

[@thho1]

Wow, so happy to see Phillip to have such a great impact on his surroundings through his food. Used to work with Philip during my time in Melbourne in Chilli Padi. Great attitude and hard worker. You deserve it bro

[@StoryBites.]

Oh wow so great to hear you're a fellow colleague. What did you enjoy most about working with him?

[@rice_junkie8903]

I tried hainanese chicken for the first stumbling across this shop on a trip to Melbourne was by far one of the best things I had in Melbourne

[@StoryBites.]

Awesome to hear!! :)

[@kungfudunk94]

Philip, I'm really glad how you tell us your journey and most importantly speak out about your faith. That you have included God in every decision making and He blessed you with what you asked. I'm a Christian and Chinese-Indonesian. Starting to change my career from graphic designer to a cook and owner. I see it as something that God called me to do and I hope it also can speak and reach out to people, or even a soup kitchen in the future. I'm anxious about what to come and whether it's a right move. But you reminded me to pray about it and have faith in Him, that He is in control despite all the uncertainty and anxieties. Thank you and I will be also praying for you, your family and gai wong.

[@StoryBites.]

That is a beautiful story. I'm so glad we could connect through the video! I will pray for you too. Thanks so much for watching, and all the best for your endeavours

[@CreativeJYN]

Love your faith in the Lord! ❤ Much more success to you 😃

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@shogo3300]

Man..i gotta try uncle Philips chicken rice. The chicken looks really well prepared, juicy with the right amount of collagen on the skin. Besides the food, he seem's like a character, humble and a down to earth person. I wish him and the team all the very best of success.

[@StoryBites.]

Please do visit! Thank you for your kind words!

[@56kmscanlon]

A beautiful attitude him and his wife have, thank you

[@StoryBites.]

@@56kmscanlon thank you for your kind words

[@vicebeer]

Gai Wong = gooooooood food. Your menu philosophy is spot on. Thank you for sharing your journey. I had no idea the of backstory. God Bless you.

[@StoryBites.]

God bless you too! :) It's such a special moment to learn about the story behind the menu.

[@ameerskater]

I got a lot more love than I bargained for, for just watching a rice and chicken video

[@StoryBites.]

This is what we're here to do. Come for the food, stay for the story

[@phyllisbush3693]

You have beautiful personality God bless you and be with you everyday 🙏🏼

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️

[@QuynhLe-cr3ew]

I love Gaiwong! I work at the nearby hospital and I come here for lunch most days. The chicken rice is to die for 😊

[@StoryBites.]

That’s awesome to hear!! Thank you so much for your kind comment

[@rajo741]

Thank you. Not only does your food look delicious, but you have a beautiful soul.

[@wilsonchan4554]

great story in every sense. Philp, See you soon, we are coming

[@StoryBites.]

Ah wow that is so so nice of you to say :) Do enjoy!!

[@NatSmish]

This place is close to my uni!! I go here sometimes to take away, as a Singaporean, thank you!!!!

[@StoryBites.]

That’s so awesome to hear Nat. Thanks so much for watching

[@barrelsau]

through praise we are strong together. chicken and rice is my favourite and this is a beautiful story. i will come dine soon.

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words. You’re absolutely right.

[@kckunkun]

That was a very peaceful and lovely video. Thank you.

[@StoryBites.]

@@kckunkun thank you so much for watching 🥹🥹

[@Hamez3000]

The power of prayer and chicken rice 💛

[@StoryBites.]

yes yes! chicken and prayer are a powerful combo.

[@PiersLortPhillips]

What a lovely guy. And what fabulous food ! Blessings

[@StoryBites.]

Blessings to you too Pier!

[@svlagonda7417]

This guy's dedication is amazing.

[@StoryBites.]

We agree! Thanks so much for your kind words.

[@soonfuibong7868]

How beutiful🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ this Man of the CHEF testimonial....thank you CHEF you're a great chef and the Husband!!!!

[@StoryBites.]

He is a wonderful man filled with all the qualities you'd want in a husband, chef, and generous lover and Hainanese chicken ;)

[@peachesc.9078]

After watching this, I can confidently say Hainanese chicken rice is my most favourite chicken dish!!

[@StoryBites.]

It is such a universally loved dish eh!! Thanks for watching

[@CC-kl4nh]

People underestimate the difficulty of cooking. To be a great cook, the ingredients, the proportions, the heat, texture.

[@hoopswwyoyo]

I cried!!! such an uplifting story

[@StoryBites.]

@@hoopswwyoyo thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@yadiirawan3261]

A prayer doesn't hurt anyone, well said man 🫡

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for your kind words. you're totally right

[@michaell1146]

What a man with a huge heart and talent. Blessings to all.

[@StoryBites.]

Big heart is right! We love Philip and Shirley

[@psab300]

The BEST Hainan chicken in the country!! Epic to get to know the man behind it all 👏 Love your work

[@StoryBites.]

Wow high praise ! Thank you

[@desk.gourmet]

Thats wonderful! Very much in line with my philosophy on food - nose to tail usage and focusing on a smaller menu with the best quality. Would love to visit one day.

[@StoryBites.]

Sustainability means being industrious :) thank you so much for your kind words.

[@kingz2690]

God bless you bro may he continue to bless you abundantly went to your shop today and the food was amazing ❤

[@ap5124]

I would love to visit your place soon! Such an inspiring testimony of your faith. May the Lord continue to bless you to be blessings to many💖

[@StoryBites.]

The testimony of someone who has been faithful through the most difficult moments. It’s truly convicting !

[@jdfutura]

oh boy, if this place was open a few years earlier while I was still studying at UoM, my friends and I would've eaten there twice a week!

[@StoryBites.]

Wow, that's so cool to hear. Regulars are the life blood of any restaurant.

[@NibblesNabbles]

visited this place a year ago, the chicken rice was one of the best things I ever had! I'm not a big fan of chicken (I don't enjoy cooking chicken or eating chicken meals when I make it), but oh god, their chicken rice is just soft, juicy, and most importantly, no unique chicken smell that I really don't like. Worth visiting! 👍

[@StoryBites.]

Great to hear this place opens things up for you around your relationship with chicken! Philip is no stranger to cooking poultry, so I’m sure you had a great experience:)

[@levihallett-ebert7265]

I work around the corner from this shop and It is my favourite dish of all time

[@StoryBites.]

So good to hear! :) I wish I worked near by too!

[@aravearave]

kudos and hope the business is doing better and greater. hes such a jolly character to be around with

[@StoryBites.]

He is suuuch a jolly happy guy! We love him.

[@SuperAMc7]

Rooting for you Philip. You sounds like you’re from Malaysia. God bless.

[@StoryBites.]

God bless you too! We love Philip

[@goatfiddler8384]

Love a good Ipoh hor fun. Looks so simple but as he said, layers and depth

[@StoryBites.]

Absolutely! Layers and depth is what matters when it comes to seemingly clear soups! So good to hear you appreciate these noodles

[@krishna7264]

What a beautiful watch. I am so touched by you Uncle Lip, I hope to visit your shop one day and try your gorgeous looking white chicken. My favourite is called Satelite off Jalan Gasing, thank you for sharing your story and passion for food, I was reminded of my late cousin after hearing you were epileptic growing up, really touched my heart.

[@StoryBites.]

Awh thank you so much for kind and honest story. We hope you enjoy more stories to come.

[@erni25]

Bless you man! An amazing testimony

[@StoryBites.]

Bless you too! :) We are grateful for his honesty

[@sengebau57]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story of faith. What an inspiration❤

[@StoryBites.]

It's our absolute pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@cheesejadeitekiwifox]

super refreshing to see food content from around the globe. keep up the great work! love the quality of the content thus far!

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much. We are super excited to be bringing more stories from around the world

[@arisandra]

Awesome mini documentary, subscribed :)

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much. :) we work super hard on these and are grateful when we receive this kind of feedback

[@woozertoo]

Loved the rolled “R” at 4:36. I hear you, Chef.

[@StoryBites.]

Hahaha we love it too

[@ichimaru7129]

had chicken rice at gai wong and met philip. his real personality is exactly the same as in this video and he makes bloody delicious chicken rice.

[@StoryBites.]

He’s the real deal, thank you so much for sharing your words :)

[@acash93]

Shokunin. What an inspiration for everyone to work hard.

[@StoryBites.]

Absolutely! :) thanks so much for your kind words

[@zaq405]

On a recent work trip, I walked past as all the tables were occupied. Now I regret not waiting.

[@StoryBites.]

Ahh, definitely try it next time you’re in Melbourne :) totally worth it.

[@toulee3071]

Lovely soul. Good luck in you endeavors, Chef.

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much! :)

[@the5gen]

A colleague took me here when I was visiting Melbourne, their Hainanese chicken rice was fantastic.

[@StoryBites.]

Awesome to hear your colleague has good taste ;)

[@CTheos]

God bless you, your story is so inspiring will seek your restaurant out when next in Melbourne

[@StoryBites.]

Thank you so much for you kind words!

[@user-jk5um1om8l]

Lots of Singaporean and Malaysian students in Melbourne so there’s a reservoir of untapped demand he’s tapping into here. When I was studying there 20 years ago there were Chinese restaurants of course and even a Malaysian restaurant in the same area (possibly still there?) but no chicken rice. Singaporeans abroad miss that dish the most!

[@StoryBites.]

You're so right. Having a place to taste a plate of home is so important in a city of cultural diversity. Great comment, thank you!

[@Ilikeitlikethis]

Lovely story. Such a simple dish but hard to elevate - he appears to have achieved that !

[@StoryBites.]

Simplicity is even harder to master than complexity

[@kandislater]

I am so blessed by this story . We need more people who speak so boldly about God and there faith . So inspired , encouraged thank you so much 😊😢

[@StoryBites.]

Amen to this! The courage was so inspiring and refreshing when filming.

[@whyunderstand]

I plan to visit you guys when I'm in Melbourne. Thank you for the video!

[@StoryBites.]

thank you so much for your kind words!

[@Mooksymooksy]

I love Gai Wong! Please come to Sydney!!!

[@StoryBites.]

Ooo pop up maybe? Haha they’ll for sure see your comment and start dreaming

[@jonfooo]

All time comfort food for all Asian. Keep it up Phil!

[@StoryBites.]

Comfort food makes us feel nostalgic no matter where we come from.

[@CC-kl4nh]

I used to work at a children’s hospital. Every morning I would pray. Didn’t know if God exists or Buddha or Allah, but we prayed anyway. Every morning. I remember visiting the chapel. It was a special place. I prayed anyway. I don’t know if my prayers were ever answered but I did it anyway.

[@paraiparai4447]

I have 2 things to say.1. open a restaurant in Logan, Queensland. 2. Open a restaurant in Logan, Queensland.

[@StoryBites.]

Haha love this. I’m sure it could be a possibility!

[@leannejaggs3208]

​@@StoryBites.Very funny Queensland - enjoy your sun while we enjoy his chicken 😅 love from Mebourne

[@paraiparai4447]

@@leannejaggs3208 I wasn't joking. I am so jealous.

[@eggplantandpeach]

Too many bogans in Logan bruh..

[@manawest]

Actually the best chicken rice I’ve had in Melbourne!

[@StoryBites.]

High praise! Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@trianglecardcollectors6318]

Loved this, great video and would love to see more Melbourne videos

[@StoryBites.]

We have more coming soon :)

[@mylarus]

Wow, right in my neighbourhood. Didn’t know it was there. Going there soon! Thanks for the video.

[@StoryBites.]

Awesome! Please do visit!

[@SachaFernandez]

What an inspiring story! Beautifully shot and fantastic storytelling

[@StoryBites.]

Sacha. Thank you so much for your kind words. It took a few days to edit, but we’re super happy with the outcome. We’re all about celebrating the chefs :)

[@dunkodownunder]

That Chicken rice looks amazing! Next time I'm in Melbourne I heading there. It's a common thread amongst Chinese Restaurant with hundreds of dishes on the menu...

[@StoryBites.]

@@dunkodownunder absolutely. I have a lot of admiration for restaurants with a hundred dishes too, but sometimes you just need that one dish mastered through repetition

[@dunkodownunder]

@@StoryBites. My dad's restaurant had 100s of dishes it takes customer 30mins to decide what they want. I keep telling him to cut it down because you have to buy a lot of stock, even though the business made money we threw away a lot of stock. When he past away and we need to employ a chef to cover for him that's when the cost caught up and the business became a struggle. Especially with imported ingredients.

[@alimfuzzy]

That looks so good. One day I'm going to visit Melbourne just to eat here.

[@StoryBites.]

yes yes please do try :)

[@bera0014]

As a foodie I'm going to try this... Melbourne the food capital of Australia

[@StoryBites.]

Absolutely! :)

[@reginald3344]

Thanks for showcasing this restaurant, will be visiting Melbourne in a couple weeks for a concert, will try this guys chicken rice 😊

[@StoryBites.]

Amazing. Hope you enjoy!

[@markymarc7833]

Wow, what an amazing character!

[@StoryBites.]

He’s pretty amazing

[@J00NGY81]

Why are my tears coming out for no reason

[@StoryBites.]

You're feeling something!! Your comment tells us we've done our job :) thank so much for watching.