Thursday, June 07, 2012

Market Lane mushroom burgers

June 2, 2012
We've been getting hot tips from all over the place about the wonders of the mushroom burgers on offer at Prahran Market each Saturday. Claire and Tresna both tweeted us about them, and Toby spotted them on one of his regular Market Lane jaunts and told us to try them out. So we finally did.

Getting across town before eating properly always makes me a bit grumpy, but these burgers had enough going for them to overcome my hangriness and make me happy - the massive portabello mushroom patties are barbecued to perfection, dabbed with herb butter, covered with onion and parmesan cheese and stuck on a Dench bun with a healthy dollop of chipotle mayo. They're made to order while you watch and only cost $8 - cheaper than Beatbox and even more delicious. Be warned though - there's no way to eat them without making a mess!

They're an excellent reason to visit the Prahran Markets - while you're there grab an excellent coffee from Market Lane, some vegan cupcakes at Mister Nice Guy and lots of fancy and expensive produce (although our highlight from our only blogged visit, Monsieur Truffe, has gone onto bigger and better things and is no longer there).

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Everyone loves these burgers! Check out: melbourne gastronome, Coffee Adventures and Petit Miamx.
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Market Lane
Prahran Market, 163 Commercial Road, Prahran
(burgers are Saturdays only)
9804 7434
mushroom burgers $8
(we didn't even look at the rest of the food options!)
http://marketlane.com.au/

Accessibility: The mushroom stall is set up outside the cafe and is readily accessible - ordering and payment happen at a lowish counter and there are tables and benches around to eat at.

12 comments:

  1. These burgers sound wonderful! Prahran is a long way from Queensland but we do have rellies down there. I won't forget it.

    Congratulations on being chosen by SheKnows.com.au as one of their top 10 Australian Food Bloggers. Lovely to meet you!

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    1. Hi Maureen - congratulations to you too. :-) It's lovely to have you visit.

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  2. Truffe is no longer there, but you know who is? Tad Lombardo - you may have had his Cioccolato Lombardo chocolates at Attica. He's got a stall for his high quality chocs in the market section.

    Glad you liked the shroom burgers!

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    1. Oooh, thanks for the tip! Next time it'll be breakfast burgers, cupcake breakfast dessert and chocs to take away. :-D

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  3. Oh my, I might have to schlep over there one Saturday morning, these sound amazing.

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    1. Hi Katya! I think they serve from 10am-2pm and often sell out, so time your visit carefully. :-)

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  4. Ah, I must check out the burger next time I visit the market on a Saturday! Thanks for the heads up.

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    1. You're welcome, leaf - I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

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  5. the burger looks huge and mushroom patty is really healthy! :)

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  6. Welcome, FiSh! Yes, we love a good mushroom patty. :-)

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  7. OMG this is enough to turn me vego! I love mushrooms and that burger looked GREAT!

    Btw I nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog award :) Check it out: http://pigouttravels.wordpress.com/2012/07/14/one-lovely-blog-award-and-7-extra-random-things-about-piggyeatalot/

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