Cloudstreet

Honestly I'm not a huge fan of beetroot, but this is a really enjoyable dish. The goat cheese and beetroot is a match made in heaven as beetroot's distinct flavours mingled beautifully with the robust dairy, whilst the puffed quinoa created a gratifying rice-cracker like snack.
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📍 𝟴𝟰 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟵𝟲𝟵𝟵𝟬𝟯
⏱️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 (𝗧𝘂𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗮𝘁) 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

The 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 was tender with good amount of flavour, but gameyness was absent due to an ingenious mix of Japanese components like wasabi and umeboshi — which made for interesting flavours. The zucchini and the pickled cashew also combined with the venison for a delectable multi-layered textural dish.
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📍 𝟴𝟰 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟵𝟲𝟵𝟵𝟬𝟯
⏱️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 (𝗧𝘂𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗮𝘁) 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

The appetiser of 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮 also made us swoon — the ruby-like produce exploded with a juicy sweetness that was simply divine. The burrata added a rich savouriness and the olive oil's fragrance opened up the dish, while creating a delicate pool of heavenly nectar.
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📍 𝟴𝟰 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟵𝟲𝟵𝟵𝟬𝟯
⏱️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 (𝗧𝘂𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗮𝘁) 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

You can see why Cheek has Michelin pedigree, and thr service here also reflected it. The bread was my highlight of the set lunch ($78++) at Cloudstreet, but loved all the other courses too.
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My main, 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗶𝗹, was stunningly tender with a delicate crispy char on the skin. The mushrooms and chestnut puree added a fresh earthiness to the dish, whilst the sharp sweetness of the red wine jus created an elegant medley of flavours.
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📍 𝟴𝟰 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟵𝟲𝟵𝟵𝟬𝟯
⏱️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 (𝗧𝘂𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗮𝘁) 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

Cloudstreet's immaculate experimentation is shown here in a great starter that no one would loaf — quite the proof. (Yes I'm doing bread puns)
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This 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 was part of my set lunch ($78++), and perhaps the highlight. The texture was beguiling — fluffy and dense whilst carrying a bit of moistness at the same time.
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The truly enchanting part was in its perfect storm of flavours. It carried dainty sweet notes from that gorgeous molass glaze, which was complemented by deeper savoury notes of the licorice and stout, adding a magical breadth to its profile. Topped off with the heavenly butter, I couldn't help but wolf this down.
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📍 𝟴𝟰 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘆 𝗦𝘁, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟵𝟲𝟵𝟵𝟬𝟯
⏱️ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 (𝗧𝘂𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗶) 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺-𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗠𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗮𝘁) 𝟲𝗽𝗺-𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺; 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀

Come to this gorgeous space and enjoy Chef's Rishi's unique cuisine that exquisitely marries east and west. The 7-Course Dinner Menu (from $158) includes inventive dishes like Jeju abalone with curry leaves and kangaroo tail consommé, Western Australian marron in yellow curry, and lamb with jackfruit. On desserts, there's a rich yet refreshing Honeydew, Grapes, Caraway Mascarpone Parfait.
Photo by Burppler Veronica Phua