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FOMO Thai @ Melbourne

When I first heard that Melbourne has a wide variety of eateries in terms of the different kind of cuisine(s) they have, I couldn't believe a single word of it....not until I experienced it myself.

I stayed in Melbourne for 3 years and everything changed my perspective of Melbourne itself(especially the eateries). As a person who loves Thai cuisine, a person whom doesn't mind just having Thai food everyday.. Melbourne's Thai food hits that notch on my "tasty-buds" journey. I know probably a number of you readers would probably wonder.."What?! Melbourne?! Thai?! You've got to be kidding." No, fellow readers! I'm not kidding at all! Melbourne do have great Thai food cooked by the native Thai themselves.

FOMO Thai is a fairly new Thai restaurant in Melbourne as compared to other Thai restaurants like YingThai or Thai on Elizabeth Street. I did not even stumble upon FOMO, it was recommended by my Thai friend who is living in Melbourne..

FOMO serves the most classic Thai food, some are actually street food in Thailand but priced highly expensive here in Melbourne.

Thai Fish Cake

As usual, Thai Fish Cake is always a must-try in every Thai restaurant. The Thai Fish Cake here speaks the word "slurps" when it lingers in your mouth. That succulent fish cake taste, with a punch from the Thai sweet chili, and the cooling sensation from the cubes of cucumber...what more could you ask for? Besides that, I noticed the fish cakes here are fried together with pieces of basil and a few curry leaves(I guess?). Whatever it is, it tastes so good that I'm not even exaggerating.

Thai Green Curry

So in Malaysia, we always have our Thai Green Curry with either Chicken/Pork/Beef. But have you ever tasted the pure Thai Green Curry that they serve in Thailand itself? Well, this restaurant does it just as well. Apparently, the Thai Green Curry in Thailand is cooked not with Chicken/Pork/Beef, but with home-made fish paste or some sort like fish paste. It was something different to me and it opened my eyes to great variety in Thai food. This dish is really good(but do bear in mind that it is spicy)

Deep fried fish with peppercorn and basil

"Yums!" That is the first thing that comes to my mind when I ate this dish. It's so delicious that even words won't be enough to describe it. You have to try to know it. 

Squid/Cuttlefish with Salted Egg

 When I saw this in the menu and my Thai friend said it's a must-try.. I thought to myself.."Isn't this the same as probably the ones we get in Malaysia? Like those deep fried squid with salted egg?". Then, when the dish came, it came to a surprise that the way it's cooked in Thailand is different than in Malaysia. I prefer the ones in Malaysia than this. But it's different, just ordinary to me.
Crying Tiger

 To those that are familiar with Thai food, will probably know this dish as a street food in Thailand. I've only been to Thailand once when I was a kid, so I do not remember seeing this as a street food. However, my Thai friend said it was a street food in Thailand but he claims the one here in FOMO is way better. Firstly, the name of the dish speaks for itself. It's so tasty and juicy that it will leave you in tears. The beef especially is so tender that it melts in your mouth(YAY to Aussie for having great breed of cows).

Deep fried fish with soy sauce

 This was way too salty for me. Not to my liking. I have tried better deep fried fish with soy sauce, here in Malaysia. 

Pork Knuckle

Yet another street food in Thailand. It's exactly like our pork knuckle here in Malaysia or somewhat calls it "Siew Yok" in Cantonese. The only difference is the sauce that they provide as a dipping condiment for the knuckles. Ordinary to me.. I would rather order two Crying Tiger instead of this.
You are probably lured by all the food pictures above, but do save some money before you walk into this restaurant.. it is pricey( for those that are earning Malaysian ringgit). As for someone who is earning Australian, it would be moderate pricing. The food here starts from the price of $20 (Australian dollar).

But if you do visit Melbourne, Australia, this is a must-try place. :)

FOMO Thai
171 Bourke Street,
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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