A collaboration dinner between Reynold Poernomo of MasterChef Australia, KOI Dessert Bar and Monkey’s Corner in Sydney. Presenting his newest concept for the first time . . . “noi” and Woo Wai Leong of MasterChef Asia, and Restaurant Ibid. 16 & 17 February 2019
SNACKS
Almost a Cohiba
Burnt Mushroom I Brown Butter
Uni “Toast”
Whipped Kelp Cream I ‘Omakase’ Uni I
Soy Glaze
Dirt
Sesame Ma Lai Gou I Yun Cheong
Here’s your bread course!
Tangzhong Bun I Yeasted Butter I Black Rice Vinegar
PLATES
Fire in Ice
Kingfish I Kefir Cream I Sambal
Granita
The Japs aren’t looking…
Smoked Scallop I Coconut Dashi I Whipped Jamon
Game of Char Siu
Pigeon Breast I BBQ Legs I Berries I Beetroot Reduction
Beefcake Rey Rey
A4 Wagyu Striploin I Xi’an Spices I Potato Dauphin
UMAI!
Moutai Prawn Bisque I Dried Seafood Rice
We No Speak Americano
Bitter Orange I Campari I Sweet Vermouth
Binchotan
Pineapple I Saffron I Black Sesame I Bergamot
Homage to KOI Dessert Bar Bubble Tea
Milk Oolong I Soy-caramel Boba I Butterscotch
AFTER DINNER
It’s a (golden) gay time to be alive
Palm Sugar Parfait I Salted Caramel I Chocolate
Black Glutinous Rice Mochi
Cost us $209. The food here was interesting. Taste was quite special as I really could not describe.
Recommended can try.
Atmosphere. I thought this was fine dining and the atmosphere should be nice. I was wrong, we sat at the counter. Restaurant was small.