Hidden Hawker Food Gems in Melbourne | Juicy Chicken Rice + Coconut Curry Fish

If you're hunting down the best hawker food in Melbourne, this episode is for you! We kick things off at Gai Wong in Flemington – a hidden gem known for its legendary Hainanese chicken rice. The rice is rich and aromatic, cooked in chicken stock, and the chicken itself is ultra-juicy and tender. Paired with their signature ginger and chilli sauce, it’s the ultimate bite! We also tried some unique side dishes like crispy chicken skin, chicken liver, and giblets, plus a surprisingly tasty char siu pork – sweet, juicy, and perfect with rice. Next, we head to Warung Mommy, a family-run Malaysian spot with mum cooking up traditional recipes straight from the homeland. The standout here? A life-changing coconut curry chilli fish made with pomfret – rich, bold, and packed with flavor. We also tried a dish we’ve never had before: fried banana dipped in soy and chilli sauce – an unexpected combo that works! 🎥 This is episode 3 of our Hawker Food in Melbourne series – subscribe to catch the next one! 📍Places Featured: Gai Wong, Flemington https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdFVLmfDtKQDh... Warung Mummy, Springvale https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ipFkmRKFbso1... 💬 Let us know your favourite hawker dish in the comments! Timecode 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Gai Wong 3:31 - Hainanese Chicken 6:36 - Char sui 8:38 - Roast Pork 10:05 - Offal 11:31 - Chicken curry 13:24 - Crispy chicken skin 16:14 - Warung Mummy 17:58 - Tea Tarik 19:00 - Fish plates 21:59 - Malaysian fried chicken 23:57 - Fried banana with chili soy sauce 27:20 - Vegetables 29:23 - Beef Rendang 31:10 - Coconut chicken 32:33 - The ultimate bite