Five must-try food in Melbourne – A memorable gastronomic experience

Fairy Bread is one of Australia's most intriguing foods and it will make you feel like a kid again! Fairy Bread is usually found at Children's parties and is a staple mainly due to its fun experience and sweet flavour. The recipe to make fairy bread is simple, combining plain sliced bread with rice butter which is then covered with several colourful sprinkles – the bread is then cut into small triangles. This recipe is a mainstay in Australian culture and makes adults extremely nostalgic! The recipe remains unchanged over the years but it is common to find fairy bread in unique shapes, colours and with several other creative twists!

If you enjoy seafood, then you've come to the right place. While you're staying at any of the Melbourne city hotels, the likes of Pan Pacific Melbourne, trying out salt and pepper calamari is a must! This dish is a twist on the classic calamari from Cantonese cuisine. How it is made is simple, the calamari is coated in salt and pepper batter of rising flour and then deep-fried. The fried calamari is served with a side salad and dipped in a spicy-sweet chili sauce! This dish is a must-try for those who love seafood and the crunch of the calamari is sure worth it!

Known originally as 'soldiers biscuit' the Anzac biscuit used to be a favourite of soldiers and sailors who used to travel, mainly for its simplicity and hardiness. The modern biscuit consists of oats, coconut, flour, butter, baking soda, and golden syrup which makes for a tasty and satisfying snack! The biscuit, over the years, has become more flavourful and sweeter but still uses the very primary ingredients to create the biscuit, the same that was used several years ago. These biscuits can also be stored and preserved over long distances.

Chicken parma originated from Italy but the Australian version of it is easily found in pubs and restaurants. This dish is usually a deep-fried meat cutlet topped with mozzarella and parmesan, and the Australian version uses ripe eggplant, chicken, and other meats along with a tomato-based sauce combined with Italian seasoning, and not forgetting the melted cheese! Parma may also be used for sandwiches, pies or with pasta, or even combined with a side of chips or a salad. In certain instances, for a unique twist, some recipes include ham or prosciutto with complementary flavours. Parma is easily found in a popular staple in pubs!

Although not everyone's cup of tea, vegemite is very similar to Britain's marmite. Vegemite is a yeast spread that is commonly combined with a layer of butter and spread on toast, crumpets, biscuits, and so on. This delicacy is enjoyed in Australia for breakfast, lunch, and tea!