133 Ormond Road, Elwood, Victoria, Australia (03) 9531 4900
Open for lunch Thursday - Sunday, dinner every night from 5.30pm and yum cha 10am - noon on weekends
Open for lunch Thursday - Sunday, dinner every night from 5.30pm and yum cha 10am - noon on weekends
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| saigon spiced mule - Our take on the classic rum mule, using ginger, chilli and galangal, sweetened with lychee and topped with hepburn springs organic ginger beer. A refreshing long drink that can be spiced to your taste 20 |
The River tasting menu - $78 per person, 6 courses
Inspired by one of the world's greatest rivers the mighty Mekong, with a prevailing influence from bustling Saigon and the trade that flows to its delta.
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| Stir fried caramelized pork, fragrant herbs, chilli, peanuts on pineapple, cucumber and mandarin |
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| Soft shell crab rice paper roll with avocado, rice paddy herb and Mrs T's magical sauce |
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| Soft shell crab rice paper roll with avocado, rice paddy herb and Mrs T's magical sauce |
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| Peking duck broth with bamboo shoot, sweet potato noodle, roast duck and cinnamon mint |
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| Peking duck broth with bamboo shoot, sweet potato noodle, roast duck and cinnamon mint |
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| Butterflied Rainbow trout, grilled with lemongrass, ginger |
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| Butterflied Rainbow trout, grilled with lemongrass, ginger |
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| Papaya semifreddo with lemongrass syrup, candied papaya, lime granita |
The best? The Saigon Spiced Mule and the soft shell crab rice paper roll, nom!
The worst? The mixed mint tea wasn't quite as minty as last time.
Must try? The other tasting menus...
Service? Great.
Decor? Warm and modern featuring exposed bricks, wood and colourful cushions and artwork.
Noise? Mid-range.
Value? Reasonable value for the tasting menu.
Would we go back? Yes!
Time and date of visit: 6.30pm Friday 6 September 2013
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