Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Warabi@Melbourne ★★★

Amazing Omakase Sushi. Fantastic sake & wine pairing featuring my favorite Kuheiji sake. Great service. $185 AUD per person. Non-Alcoholic Pairing $68 AUD; Wine & Sake Paring $120 Realist; $190 Expressionist (premium). [developing story]


Sommelier Kit and Sushi Chef Brendan




Mussels from Victoria Island




Kombujime Kizu from Victoria Island

Ginger

Paradise Shrimp from New Caledonia with Lime


Minami Maguro – Chutoro with a bit of Akami
Southern Blue Fin Tuna from Tasmania


Shrimp Tempura



Engawa from Hokkaido

Kuheiji Eau du Desír


Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid) from Toyama

Saba from Kyoto with Umegoma




A5 Wagyu Sushi from Yamagata
grilled using Binchotan from Wakayama


Hokkaido Scallop with Ume Shiso
lightly seared with soy & basil

Unagi from Aichi, Kobayashi style





Hokkaido Maguro, Aori Seaweed (Highest Grade)

Uni from Tasmania ($45 AUD add-on)


Otoro from Hokkaido with Caviar from China ($45 AUD add-on)


Anago with Sesame Seeds, Tamago, Ikura


Genmaicha Tea

Yuzu Cream Cheesecake
salt caramel, sansho pepper


Warabi
W Melbourne
408 Flinders Ln,
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
+61 3 9113 8857
warabimelbourne.com

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Highland Restaurant@Cradle Mountain Lodge Tasmania, Australia

Simple Lodge. Simple restaurant. Seafood was not fresh. Mediocre service. 2 courses + 1 side $105 AUD, 3 courses + 1 side $150 AUD. Staying at the lodge was convenient for hiking & wildlife encounter. Extra charge for activities (reserve with front desk).

Half Shell Scallop, Lemongrass Butter, Spring Onion Jam $8 AUD each
Baby Tasmanian Abalone, Rice Noodles, Ponzu, Spring Onion Relish $10 AUD each

Salmon Amuse Bouche

Tasmanian Salmon Sashimi
yuzu kosho, ponzu, lemongrass, ginger

Potato Rosti
beetroot, chives, capers, macademia cream

Side: House salad ($14 AUD)
mixed leaves, pepitas, pickled onion, parmesan

Side: Miso Roasted Cauliflower ($14 AUD)
ancient grains, cranberry, herbs

Roasted Beetroot
chickpea, vincotto, flaked almond, pickled cantaloupe, shallow

Palate Cleanser

Petit Fours

I encountered a big fat possum right outside of the hotel reception at 10pm

Highland Restaurant
Cradle Mountain Lodge
4038 Cradle Mountain Rd, Cradle Mountain
TAS 7306, Australia
+61 3 6492 2100
https://www.cradlemountainlodge.com.au/food-and-wine/highland-restaurant/