White Mojo, Melbourne

So on our last day in Melbs, I may have picked White Mojo to go to for brunch solely because I knew they stocked donuts… White Mojo opened in April just down the laneway from Hardware Societe and already they’ve developed a cult following with the locals.

Instead of his usual request of something simple like a bacon and egg roll, Noods orders the Cauliflower Pannacotta ($21) and all heads turn when the glass cloche is lifted and smoke billows out. Gotta love theatricality!

Presentation on point! Fat scallops were lightly seared and sitting on a bed of black pudding dust, dehydrated red onion and tiny nubbins of potato popcorn. The cauliflower pannacotta seemed more like a mousse I thought, and while yes we were warned that it was a cold dish, I don’t think I was prepared for it to be fridge cold especially as it was piped? I loved the flavour of it though, it was rich and creamy but I guess I  just wished it could’ve been warm. Mad props for the shard of crisp pancetta and the perfectly gooey 63°C egg though, it was so satisfying stabbing the egg and watching the river of egg yolk run everywhere 😛

As for me, I’m in need of something fried so have chosen the White Mojo Croissant Burger ($22) which is stuffed with a deep fried soft shell crab, a sunny side up fried egg, pickled cucumbers and a drizzle of chipotle mayonnaise. The croissant is wondrously flaky and holds up well against the golden soft shell crab, I’m impressed by how light and crisp the batter is on the crab and not at all oily.

Sadly I was too full to eat one of each of the baby donuts on display so choose just one for dessert- the Matcha Donut. I’m not the biggest fan of candied fruit so may have removed the toppings but the donut was pretty good! Definitely on the denser side and not of the fluffy raised variety but a good hit of matcha and the perfect amount of icing that wasn’t overly sweet.

Service at White Mojo was friendly and pretty attentive and free sparkling water is immediately offered to each table which is pretty damn awesome. Definitely one on the must return list when I’m back down in Melbs!

White Mojo
115 Hardware street
Melbourne

Trading Hours:
Mon – Fri: 7am – 4pm
Sat – Sun: 8am – 5pm