Update 12/06/2023: The Origin Tales is now closed.
February 5, 2021
The Origin Tales has been in our neighbourhood for two-and-a-half years, and we've not blogged it since our first visit. This is an oversight, because I'm extremely fond of their burgers and there's precisely zero of them in that first post! So, if you haven't done so in your own time, meet the Zinger Tower ($16.90). It features a mock-chicken patty with the crunchiest of crumbs, crispy mock-bacon, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and a pleasingly tangy sauce. I consistently make a terrible mess of it: the patty slips around and the sauce drips everywhere, but I've never once regretted ordering this burger. The accompanying chips have a nice little seasoning going on too.
This is just one of five burgers on the menu. I've also enjoyed the Phish Burger (it's got bonus avocado!), and Michael likes the Double Decker, which involves two tempeh patties and a hash brown.
On our most recent visit, though, Michael branched out to the Laksa Fried Rice ($14.90). He appreciated the mix of mock meats and veges hidden within, and described it as flavourful and medium-spicy.
There's a lot more to love at The Origin Tales. I've bought their Hainanese 'Chicken' Rice for a smug day-later lunch, there's fried noodles, and soups, and golden-fried entrees. But on 90% of my visits (including 100% of my once-a-month locked-down 2020 pick-ups) I just keep going back to that darn Zinger Tower.
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Since our first blog post, The Origin Tales has also been blogged on messy veggies and Whatever Floats Your Bloat.
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41 Lygon St, Brunswick East
8383 9061
Accessibility: There's a shallow ramp on entry, densely spaced tables and a wide corridor through the middle. We ordered at the table and paid at a low counter. We didn't visit the toilets.
I love burgers.
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