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

Friday, June 20, 2025

Saffire Freycinet Palate Restaurant@Australia Tasmania ★★★

Restaurant with Unlimited Fresh Oysters. 2nd night. Meals, alcohol, mini bar & activities inclusive with hotel stay.


















Palate Restaurant at Saffire Freycinet
2352 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia
+61 3 6256 7888
www.saffire-freycinet.com.au

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Saffire Freycinet Palate Restaurant@Australia Tasmania ★★★

Restaurant with Unlimited Fresh Oysters. All meals & most alcohol inclusive with hotel stay.

Tasmanian Scallop
wakame, finger lime, radish

Parish Sauvignon Blanc

Melhell Farm Pacific Oyster
lemon, mignonette

Robbins Island Wagyu Tartare
miso & soy, pickles, lavash

Slow Roasted Carrots
wild hive honey, kunzea, fetta, hazelnut

Milton Syrah

Chicken Breast
brussel sprout, guanciale, thyme

Slow Cooked Little Wood Lamb Shoulder
pappardelle, grana padano

Beet & Cheese Salad

Grilled Cctopus
leek, congee, roasted chicken broth


Cape Grim Short Rib
roasted mushroom sauce, Tasmanian truffle, potato

Springfield Farm Venison Backstrap
parsnip, fig, bone jus

Little Wood Farm Strawberry
vanilla bean, crème diplomate, puff pastry

Coconut Yogurt Sorbet
last season's apricots, kunzea, macadamia

Palate Restaurant at Saffire Freycinet
2352 Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia
+61 3 6256 7888
www.saffire-freycinet.com.au