Horse Bazaar - Melbourne

A very cozy spot for drinks and food! Tuesday night does $16 for 4 dumplings and a 10 minute massage you can book online or walk in. The massage was fantastic e... read more A very cozy spot for drinks and food! Tuesday night does $16 for 4 dumplings and a 10 minute massage you can book online or walk in. The massage was fantastic even though it was only 10 mins. Happy hour goes till 7pm. The food was only okay. Expect small portions for the tapas. Would come back to see how the main dishes are. Overall a good fun experience for something different!

This place used to be our team's Friday lunchtime hangout spot! A Japanese pub ran by mother and son, and they serve Japanese tap beer! They had an awesome, che... read more This place used to be our team's Friday lunchtime hangout spot! A Japanese pub ran by mother and son, and they serve Japanese tap beer! They had an awesome, cheap and delicious lunch menu. I would religiously order the steak don as I can never get enough of it.<br/ <br/ We've all missed this joint since our office relocated. Our new lunch joints have not been same.

Horse Bazaar has been around for a while, and I've always missed it because I never connected the name to a Japanese izakaya. It's just that bizarre (yes, I wen... read more Horse Bazaar has been around for a while, and I've always missed it because I never connected the name to a Japanese izakaya. It's just that bizarre (yes, I went there).<br/ <br/ I've had after-work drinks here with friends before, and even then I didn't realise they do food. The venue is grungy and dim, and has an eccentric vibe about it.<br/ <br/ I took the opportunity to have lunch here through MealPal. <br/ The mixed pork don was absolutely delicious. Pork mince and pork belly are slowly braised in a soy mirin stock and ladlded onto purple mixed rice. It's a familiar recipe that is shared with a lot of Asian countries, who each have a slight spin on it. <br/ The pork belly is soft, gelatinous and really tasty.<br/ <br/ My faith in the Japanese-run bar/restaurant/izakaya/music hall has been set and I'll be back for $7 pints and katsu sandwiches!

This fantastic small bar serves great Japanese food, and the chicken dish I had was incredibly juicy and well-priced. The drinks I sampled were also fantastic a... read more This fantastic small bar serves great Japanese food, and the chicken dish I had was incredibly juicy and well-priced. The drinks I sampled were also fantastic and reasonably priced, with cocktails starting at just $10. The Hot buttered rum was the perfect drink to warm up on a cold day. The ambiance is hip, with cool projections on the walls, and in the evenings they frequently feature DJs and occasionally live acts. Overall, it is a great place and I will definitely be returning.

The restaurant has wonderful food, enjoyable music, and a fantastic atmosphere. The bar has a trendy vibe and a great aesthetic. The food is amazing and reasona... read more The restaurant has wonderful food, enjoyable music, and a fantastic atmosphere. The bar has a trendy vibe and a great aesthetic. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. My partner and I shared some JFK and 3 half plates and were impressed with the flavors of everything. We left feeling satisfied. A pint of Lager during happy hour was $7 and was perfect!