Melbourne may be known for its cold-brew small-batch hipster-made coffee, but it’s in the suburbs that you’ll find the true hidden treasures—traditional Taiwanese jelly desserts, delicate Ethiopian injera, crispy Vietnamese bánh cuón, and slippery steamed eel. The outer ‘burbs may not be as sexy as the city, but for a food connoisseur, there’s no better place to be.

Join Alice as she explores the phenomenon of the sushi train—from its early days as an affordable dining option in Japan through to the many and varied restaurants spread across the city of Melbourne.