Oftentimes, not everything goes as planned. Take Spice Temple, for example. The original plan was to eat at the Conservatory, Crown Casino's buffet. We booked too late and was put on the waitlist for 8PM. As 8PM was too late, we opted for another restaurant. First was the steak place Rockpool Bar & Grill, and second was the famed Japanese restaurant Nobu. Guess it's never a good thing to plan where to eat on the day itself, (and during Christmas season, nonetheless!) because all three restaurants were full, full, full! And so we ended up on my brother's last choice for a restaurant - Chinese!
Unlike traditional Chinese restaurants with boring decor, Spice Temple is a hip, modern version of it. There was definitely a dark and mysterious vibe inside. Sorry no photos though, it was too dark!
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| Stir Fried Grass Fed Beef Fillet with Wok Blistered Peppers and Black Bean |
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| Red Braised Pork, shredded with Chili, Ginger and Black Vinegar |
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| House Fried Rice |
So far everything was so-so until this came along:
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| Caramelised Lamb Spare Ribs |
And of course, I saved the best for last. Spice Temple's caramelised lamb spare ribs. Sweet, tender and oh so flavorful. My only complaint for this dish is that there was more fat than meat, making it hard not to feel guilty when having seconds!
So the verdict? Spice Temple is actually surprisingly good! Wasn't expecting good Chinese food outside Chinatown, but a good surprise is better than a disappointment, right? 3.5 out of 5 stars!
Spice Temple is at the Crown Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC, Australia
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