Kiwi Fish, East Melbourne and Fitzroy Gardens

 

One lazy Sunday afternoon, Tim and I caught a tram to East Melbourne to try the fish and chips at Kiwi Fish, an establishment that has obtained many positive reviews.  As its name suggests, it is operated by New Zealanders, and the Kiwi theme is emphasised by the sale of Kiwi delicacies like L&P.

The Kiwi Fish website claims that "you're welcomed with friendly service".  That didn't quite happen on the day we visited.  There was only one man both cooking and serving customers on our arrival, and he seemed none too keen to be interrupted from his task of chopping vegetables.

The shop is kitted out with some interesting decorations, including these fun café signs:

and autographs of some sports stars:

Tim and I both ordered the lunch special ($14.90) - gummy flake cooked as you want it (I chose grilled), salad (I chose coleslaw), chips and a can of softdrink (in my case, Pepsi Max):

The food came out fairly quickly, and the serve was generous.  We both liked it well enough, but I could not really say I found it better than the countless other fish and chip shops I have visited over the years.  Still, it was fun to go outside the box and try somewhere different for a change.

Afterwards, we walked back into town, passing through the Fitzroy Gardens, with its Tudor Village:

Captain Cook's Cottage:

a very cool ye olde style postbox, recently painted

and the Conservatory:

with its pretty flowers and water feature:

 

I hadn't been to the Fitzroy Gardens for years, so I really enjoyed our walk.  Afterwards, we saw a movie at Kino (I believe it was Birdman).

 

It was a perfect way to round out the weekend.

 

Kiwi Fish

9b/412-442 Victoria Parade

East Melbourne VIC 3002

Ph: 03 9417 5494