A few weeks ago, a friend of mine met me for dinner in Box Hill which has quite a good number of Chinese eateries. He took me to a place called First Taste which serves hearty soups and humble claypot dishes.
It was freezing that evening and soup was definitely called for. I chose the ginseng pork soup, which is tangy and meaty.
I know it looks a bit scary, but I can assure you, it hit several spots. You get this cute ceramic canister with a lid. It managed to revive me somewhat.
Dave recommended a few dishes from the claypot section of the menu and I decided on one that essentially had a pork pattie placed on to of claypot-cooked rice.
I tell you what, those things are filling! I love the crisp, slightly burnt rice at the bottom of the claypot (as did my maternal grandfather, I’ve been told).
Our meal didn’t even cost $15 each and tea is in free and abundant supply. First Taste doesn’t make fancy food – it’s more hearty and reminds me of the kind of food my mother likes to make when in a rush or someone in the family isn’t feeling well. It’s unpretentious cuisine at its finest and I look forward to returning. I understand there a few branches of this said establishment peppered around Melbourne. If you like simple, cheap Asian fare, then this place comes highly recommended.
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Crispy rice on the bottom. YUM! And the ginseng pork sounds nourishing and delicious!
Oh big sis, it was delicious. You know when you’re chilled to the bone? That was what this particular evening was like. Then I had the soup and it was all okay. Cast off the day’s worries and warmed up instantly!
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