"My passion is eating. More than taste... I love food.
I made a lot of things up along the way, and luckily for me, people like the way it tasted."
I recall the first time I drove through those black iron gates in 2008, to which I was greeted by the valet parking attendant. After waiting six months for the reservation, I was extremely relieved that the long wait was finally over. So many expectations, yet also a fear of disappointment. As I walked up the stone steps into the main reception, coats were taken to the cloakroom and we were lead to our table. For the next five hours I would be taken on a "culinary journey", where the wait staff would seamlessly describe each ingredient in the dish and the cooking process involved. By the end of the thirteen course degustation, I was overwhelmed with happiness and a taste of satisfaction. It was one of my first fine dining experiences, so it was particularly memorable.
Since then I have had the privilege of dining at Tetsuya's two more times- yet I still feel like I am falling in love with the place again... and again. I was somewhat outraged when it only received Two Hats in 2010, but at the same time, I understand that the lack of menu change may be a fundamental flaw. Regardless, there is a special mystique associated with Tetsuya's and it shall always be Sydney's Holy Grail of food in my eyes.
Dishes I have sampled over the years:
The only white bread I eat, spread with Tetsuya's signature truffle butter.
Pacific Oysters with Rice Vinegar and Ginger
Grilled Scampi Wrapped in Pancetta, Scampi in Sea Water & Lemon Scented Olive Oil, and Marinated Scampi with White Miso and Passionfruit
Marinated NZ Scampi with Curd & Junsai
Signature Dish:
Confit Petuna Ocean Trout with Konbu, Celery & Apple
Calamari with Squid Ink
Slow-Roasted Breast of Duck with Leek & Sansho
Cannellini Beans with Mascarpone and Soy Caramel
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with White Beans & Dates
Chocolate Pave with Cream Cheese Ice Cream & Cinnamon Twigs
Dark Chocolate & Orange Crème Caramel
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Tetsuya's Restaurant
529 Kent Street, Sydney
(02) 9267 2900
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i love his oyster dressing :-)
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