dragon hot pot, footscray

dragon hot pot, footscray

Dragon Hot Pot is unlike any hot pot Mamma has been before. Here, you pick a pot (as many pots as you want, actually) and then select your ingredients with the tongs provided. Choose your noodles, proteins and veggies. Take it to the counter and you select a broth then pay by weight and they bring it to your table. So easy!

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chingu korean bbq, sunshine

chingu korean bbq, sunshine

Every suburb deserves a Korean BBQ joint, and now Sunshine finally has one. As with all Korean BBQ, sets are the way to go and at Chingu there are 2 people and 4 people sets. Choose from wagyu, beef, pork or mixed sets and order sides like kimchi soup, cheesy corn, dumplings and bibimbap. Of course, pickles and dips are on tap. Yum!

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the station hotel, footscray

the station hotel, footscray

The Station Hotel in Footscray is such an incredible family friendly pub in Melbourne's West. Not only is the food EXCELLENT, the space is too - warm and comforting inside with dining area and bar area, but outside is a huge space complete with a NEW playground! PLUS kids eat free on Tuesday and Wednesdays, and they have a petting zoo each Sunday, with the option of a Sunday Roast - amazing!

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leroys, newport

leroys, newport

Leroy’s is arguably one of the most popular cafes in Melbourne’s West - with amazing food, indoor and outdoor seating and the play area out the back it ticks ALL the boxes for families - and Westies in general! The staff are always friendly at this Newport cafe - the menu is amazing, and you know you will leave full and happy!

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little teapot cafe and play, lara

little teapot cafe and play, lara

Little Teapot Cafe in Lara is amazing! They have TWO outdoor play areas, one with a mini race track, a wooden boat, and a chalk board, the OTHER outdoor play space has a gorgeous cubby house under an even more gorgeous Golden Elm, with colourful tyres for balancing, some play equipment and a large shaded table to relax and enjoy your lunch. PLUS an indoor and enclosed playspace for the little littlies with toys!

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ikiru sushi train, sunshine

ikiru sushi train, sunshine

Quality seafood, delicious dishes - that’s what matters to the owners of Sunshine’s BRAND NEW Ikiru Sushi. And they’ve held up their end of the deal! Mamma and the kids love the novelty of a sushi train and when the seafood is purchased fresh daily, even better. Along with a jam-packed speedy train, dishes are available to order from the iPads. Karage chicken, soba noodles, katsu don, hand rolls and miso soup as well as drinks.

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terindah estate winery, bellarine peninsula

terindah estate winery, bellarine peninsula

Yet another fantastic Bellarine Winery - with water views, stunning vineyards, great food in a stunning and open space. Terindah Estate is definitely on the must do winery list! So there are a few options for your visit here - firstly, the restaurant The Shed, with kids menu and highchairs, and both indoor and outdoor seating options. Or if you are kid free, the cellar door and deck is the spot, with couch and table options.

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