One of the many things unique about Melbourne is the city’s multicultural diversity. Since the 1950s, Melbourne’s culture has has been shaped by the many immigrants who have made Melbourne their home.
As an immigrant myself, living in Melbourne has exposed me to foods and cuisines outside of my native Southeast Asian cuisine. Besides the usual Anglo-Saxon fare, other cuisines available in Melbourne’s many restaurants and cafes include Greek, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Indian and more.
In particular, the influence of Melbourne’s Greek community (one of the largest outside Greece) has made foods like souvláki as common and popular as fish and chips. My Greek friends and co-workers have also introduced me to other Greek foods, one of them being spanakópita.
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