Japanese Restaurants

mesia · Post by **mesia** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:39 pm

Hey guys, I'm new to Melbs and was wondering if anyone can recommend me a nice Japanese restaurant in or around the city ? I'm after some place thats mid to upper class, I'm taking my lady out for dinner and would like to take her somewhere nice that has good food.

Teppinyaki places are a bonus

cheers

Lil MiSbreaks · Post by **Lil MiSbreaks** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:00 pm

MIYAKO SOUTHBANK!!!

NO Question, my god its good.

And.....

Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppan YakiShpUR2/ Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct Southbank 3006(03) 9699 9201Fax(03) 9699 9203www.miyakocuisine.com.au

Its the bomb. Fancy. Favourite restaurant. And love it when my fella takes me there

nic · Post by **nic** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:02 pm

yu-u on flinders lane is really good. traditional japanese, really nice restaurant limited seating though so best to book.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:33 pm

can recommend a few good japanese places to go, but not for the fancy night out - more lunchy/casual dinner places

there is still nowhere with proper tonkotsu ramen here AFAIK

Post by **huge** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:46 pm

there is a joint accross from melbourne uni with a good tonkatsu ramen.

Post by **system** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:58 pm

nic wrote:yu-u on flinders lane is really good. traditional japanese, really nice restaurant limited seating though so best to book.

awesome place.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:37 pm

huge wrote:there is a joint accross from melbourne uni with a good tonkatsu ramen.

im after the tonkotsu = pork bone broth, not tonkatsu = crumbed pork

actually, remembered Wabi Sabi on Smith St (and now windsor?) is an old favourite for a nice japanese dinner. some nice home style stews and the like, which are more like what we had staying with families in japan

nic · Post by **nic** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:10 pm

horoki is also excellent, japanese with a weird Italian / oz twist (ie. Parmesan tuna sashimi, and wagyu steak 'fillets' with 'potato chips'

really good, really busy, get a bar seat for maximum intimacy and people watching on awkward date opportunities

Andrez · Post by **Andrez** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:28 pm

Come to Japan!!!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:00 am

mesia wrote:Teppinyaki places are a bonus

cheers

Duuuuuuuude,

if you take your lady to Miyako and she doesn't like it

DUMP HER

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:31 am

sorry to buck the trend, but looking at thier site im pretty certain i went to miyako for a work xmas lunch couple of years back. I was a bit underwhelmed by it.

the quality was good but it was was overpriced for what it was, especially as the tepanyaki was very westernised, (by the staffs own admission).

Its certainly a nice place to go out, and the food is good, but too steep for what it is IMO.

im not saying not to go there, but just to keep in mind if you are after more traditional japanese flavours. generally speaking, i think teppanyaki can be a bit of an elaborate and expensive show sometimes, while not really the greatest in japanese cuisine

spiral · Post by **spiral** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:35 am

akita on courtney st is good

killeye · Post by **killeye** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:10 am

Been to Matsumoto on Lygon (Brunswick E end) a couple of times and have enjoyed-not hugely fancy,but still pleasant

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:26 pm

chocolate buddha

nic · Post by **nic** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:03 pm

ume on gertrude mad bar food jap snacks

wabi sabi,- smith st not bad, not great, overpriced

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:09 pm

naked japan in sth melb is mad. misuzus is aparently the goods too (also sth melbs).

tokyo teppanyaki on chapel st is the farken bomb...but a little pricey for memory.

i'm a japanese novice, but omg, what i've had has been amazing so far.

nic · Post by **nic** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:10 pm

omg raw bits of fish sliding down throat

zomg

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:19 pm

pervert

gaz · Post by **gaz** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:24 pm

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:04 pm

Gigi on Swanston in the city. Near Lounge.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:22 pm

if their sushi is anything to go by....RANK!

nic · Post by **nic** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:01 pm

Will wrote:Gigi on Swanston in the city. Near Lounge.

yer thats not japanese its 'generic asian'

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:21 pm

witty_pseudonym wrote:if their sushi is anything to go by....RANK!

mmmmm warm sushi

nic · Post by **nic** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:31 pm

lol

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:40 pm

wabi sabi used to be better value - slowly increased prices

my general, "not special" japanese outing, or lunch places are
izakaya - lonsdale
gotcha sushi - lonsdale
some place in an arcade/mall off flinders lane, its near a hairdresser, key cutter and chinese place
the japanese place at the end of degraves towards flinders st

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:31 pm

that last place is Hako
very small, totally fresh
rate it!

nic · Post by **nic** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:19 am

hako has moved into a massive new place since last week. just past elizabeth on flinders lane. was really nice last time i went

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:24 pm

Yamato.

Hatsudai · Post by **Hatsudai** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:31 pm

BammBamm wrote:Yamato.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:46 pm

too true - yamato are nice. theres one in coors lane, and another on russell? exhibition st?

Will · Post by **Will** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:58 pm

nic wrote:
Will wrote:Gigi on Swanston in the city. Near Lounge.
yer thats not japanese its 'generic asian'

I think they serve this guy on their nori:

nic · Post by **nic** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:05 pm

melbournes only mongolian restaurant is on exhibition st as well

fikuss · Post by **fikuss** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:28 pm

yeh gotta get some shield food from that mongolian place. soundds mad.

soufside - naked japan is the bizness.

norfside - matsumoto's is good.

Andrez · Post by **Andrez** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:55 pm

nic wrote:melbournes only mongolian restaurant is on exhibition st as well

I remember that place!!

Post by **fooishbar** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:38 pm

gigi is disgusting. couldn't for swanston st in general, really ... friend once got most of a plastic fork in her nasi goreng at nelayan.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:50 pm

yoyogi is mad decent!
gigi avg but they dish it out fast, and they have good sushi (never been sick from it)

Post by **fooishbar** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:23 pm

nhd wrote:they have good sushi (never been sick from it)

ah, discerning

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:34 pm

japanese snobs begone!

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:58 am

Lots of favs

Post by **system** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:54 pm

Hatsudai wrote:
BammBamm wrote:Yamato.

good times, good times.

same o · Post by **same o** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:02 pm

taxi nuff said..

Hatsudai · Post by **Hatsudai** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:03 pm

system wrote:
Hatsudai wrote:
BammBamm wrote:Yamato.

good times, good times.

yes sir I remember having dinner in there many moons ago with your good self!

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:14 pm

I do not think Chocolate Buddha is worth the price they charge tho......

Not been there are Paul sold it to his sister tho, so heres hoping Angela put the prices done.... YEAH RIGHT!

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:22 pm

nhd wrote:yoyogi is mad decent!
gigi avg but they dish it out fast, and they have good sushi (never been sick from it)

yoyogi is awesome cheap, and pretty yummo but there are way better places.

Chocolate Budha (Fed Square) and Kumiki (sp?) down off Flinders Lane near Exhibition Street.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:24 pm

Lizkins wrote:
nhd wrote:yoyogi is mad decent!
gigi avg but they dish it out fast, and they have good sushi (never been sick from it)

yoyogi is awesome cheap, and pretty yummo but there are way better places.

Chocolate Budha (Fed Square) and Kumiki (sp?) down off Flinders Lane near Exhibition Street.

I honestly think Choc Buddha for what they charge is overrated...

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:34 pm

Charlie73 wrote:
Lizkins wrote:
nhd wrote:yoyogi is mad decent!
gigi avg but they dish it out fast, and they have good sushi (never been sick from it)

yoyogi is awesome cheap, and pretty yummo but there are way better places.

Chocolate Budha (Fed Square) and Kumiki (sp?) down off Flinders Lane near Exhibition Street.
I honestly think Choc Buddha for what they charge is overrated...

yeah i saw your comment above.

meh i usually go with work. plus its location. Fed Square in general is expensive

same o · Post by **same o** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:55 pm

go to taxi.
michael lambi is head chef..
he is a bad man.

this is a sample menue, it's modern aus with jap twist
desert menue there aswell.
it is seriously amazing food..

ENTRÃ‰E

Lemongrass broth with spicy chicken shinjo & lemon oil 19.5

Crispy fried quail medallions with wombok salad & black pepper caramel 23

Tuna sushi five ways with caviar & miso yoghurt dressing 23

Pressed duck & foie gras with tomato chilli pickle & cornichons 24.5

Wagyu beef tataki, crisp vegetables, wasabi black bean dressing 24.5

Crispy kataifi wrapped scallops with truffle foam 24

Crisp tempura tofu with goatâ€™s cheese filled zucchini flowers & tofu dressing 23

Western Australian crayfish cannelloni with chilli seaweed salad & chilli yuzu dressing 24.5

House hickory smoked salmon with confit tomato brik pastry & Japanese horseradish 23. 5

King prawn tempura sushi with avocado & spiced chilli sauce 23.5

In addition Michael Lambie can create a â€˜Taxi Jo Degustationâ€™
menu for the table
Please ask your waiter for details
Available for lunch and dinner 7 days

This Ã¡ la carte menu is current as at 01.09.07

It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or

phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

SUSHI TASTING PLATES

Maguro (Tuna)
Sake (Salmon)
Hiramasa (S.A. Kingfish)
Shiromi (Fresh market fish)
Kuruma-Ebi (King prawn)
Ama-Ebi (Sweet prawn)
Unagi (Grilled eel)
Kani (Crab)

3 pieces 17.5

5 pieces 21.5

SUSHIÂ ANDÂ SASHIMI
EntrÃ©e
Sushi & sashimi selection 23.5

Main

Jo Moriawase: premium selection of sushi & sashimi 45.0

This Ã¡ la carte menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

MAIN

Roast snapper fillet with fresh shellfish & hot coconut broth 38.5

Roast saddle of new seasons lamb with parsnip puree & maple turnips, mint jus 43

Pan fried wild barramundi fillet, fried soft shell crab, tomato & mint salad w chilli dressing 42

Roast rabbit saddle, baby vegetable salad, lapchong sausage & shoa xing dressing 39.5

Roast breast & confit duck ravioli with celeriac purÃ©e & mandarin & ginger jus 42
Tempura whiting fillets with pickled carrot salad & dashi soy dipping sauce 42

Taxi Wagyu porterhouse, Japanese mustard, Wagyu dipping sauce 48.5
Yuba wrapped Atlantic salmon with spring onions ginger & Taxiâ€™s hot & sour sauce 38

Roast Kurabuta pork, spiced hoi sin, apple purÃ©e & wombok salad 38.5
Taxi vegetarian tasting plate 35

SIDEÂ DISHES 10
Green salad, honey mustard dressing
Rocket & pear salad, blue cheese dressing
Steamed broccolini
Spicy fried chat potatoes

Spinach, witlof, apple salad, lime & yoghurt dressing
Green bean & rocket salad, pickled ginger, tofu dressing

and here is there desert menu

DESSERT
Vanilla pannacotta with quince jelly & 5 spiced macaroons 17.5
Caramelised banana tempura, banana ice cream & rum mousse 17.5
Lemon soufflÃ© with white chocolate centre, lemon milk sorbet 19.5
Taxi style deconstructed â€œpina coladaâ€ 17.5
Chocolate tian with Valrhona chocolate ganache & cherry foam 18.5
Pineapple tarte tatin with palm sugar caramel 16.5
Calendar cheese selection 19.5
Taxi petit fours for 2 10.0

DESSERTÂ WINE BYÂ THE GLASS 90ml

Bress 'The Kindest Cut', 2006 (Aromatic Blend), Regional Blend, Aus 10
Konrad Botrytis Riesling, 2003, Marlborough, NZ 11
Roumieu-Lacoste 'CuvÃ©e AndrÃ©' , 2001, Sauternes, France (60ml) 17

Domaine de Durban, Beaumes de Venise, 2004, Southern Rhone, France 13

Anselmi â€˜I Capitelliâ€™ Passito IGT, 2004, Veneto, Italy 16

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

COFFEEÂ Â Â Â 4.5
Giancarlo by Grinders
THE BLACKÂ TEAÂ Â Â Â Â 5.5
Irish Breakfast â€“ Taxi blended robust, strong taste, and suits the addition of milk
Darjeeling â€“ Indian

A single estate, full body, balanced faint astringency and sweetness, sweet fragrance

Taxi Evening Tea â€“ A Taxi blend of Ceylon, Chinaâ€™s Lapsang Souchong and Keemum, sharp astringency
balanced with subtle sweetness, faint Smokey and chestnut aroma
THEÂ TISAN 5

(Tisan is herbal leaf, not tea)

Chrysanthemum â€“ whole chrysanthemum flowers, strong taste, good for digestion and soothe nerve
tonic
Peppermint â€“ single pure whole leaf from organic plants
Lemongrass â€“ effective cleansing tonic
THE SCENTED TEA 5
Earl Grey â€“ a classic blend of black tea with bergamot fruit oil
Maccha Kirara Rice Tea (Gen Mai Cha) â€“ Japan

Kirara rice is blended with aromatic glutinous rice, roasted in an old fashioned fire pot; stone milled
Maccha (green tea powder) is added, together with sencha gives this tea a rich nutty flavour

THE GREENÂ TEA 6.5
Fuji Kurasawa â€“Japan
This tea is a jewel box of tea varieties, has a sharp flavour and clean astringency

Lu Pi Sencha "Roku" â€“ Yame, Japan

The tea is grown under cover to avoid sunlight, to promote sweetness, achieve subtle astringency
Huangshang Maofeng â€“ Anhui, China
The tea is produced in the Huanshan Mountains 1,300m above sea level. Dry chestnut aroma,
lingering sweetness and mineral on the palate with delicate astringency

THE EXOTICÂ TEA 7.5
Oolong Jade â€“ Taiwan, China
Lightly fermented, gentle magnolia bouquet, refreshing stone fruit, oily texture, elegant astringent finish
Bai hao silver needle (white tea) â€“ Fujian, China
Tea Delicacy. Naturally dried, no artificial process, very delicate subtle whit peach aroma, gentle
astringency, naturally low in caffine, high in antioxidants

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or

phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

FORTIFIEDS
Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, NV
Campbells Rutherglen Tokay, NV
Chambers Grand Muscat, NV
Campbells â€˜Merchant Princeâ€™ Rare Muscat, NV
Chambers Old Vine Muscadelle (Tokay), NV
Campbells â€˜Liquid Goldâ€™ Classic Tokay, NV
Seppelt DP63 Grand Muscat, NV
Seppelt GR113 Rare Muscat, NV
Seppelt GDP59 Rare Tokay, NV

Stanton & Killeen Vintage Port, 2000 375ml
Stanton & Killeen Vintage Port, 2000 750ml
Mr Pickwick's Tawny Port, NV
Baileys of Glenrowan â€˜Founderâ€™ Tawny Port
Penfolds â€˜Grandfatherâ€™ Tawny Port, NV

Ramos Pinto Tawny Reserva 'Adriano', NV
Ramos Pinto Reserva â€˜Collectorâ€™, NV
Ramos Pinto â€˜Late Bottled Vintageâ€™, 1998
Fonseca 'Late Bottled Vintage', 2000
Warre's Warrior, NV
Warre's Vintage Port, 1985 750ml
Warre's Vintage Port, 1983 750ml
Warre's Vintage Port, 1977 750ml
Warreâ€™s Quinta da Cavadinhaâ€™ Vintage Port, 1987-375ml
Quinta do Passadoura Vintage Port, 2000-750ml

Gonzales Byass 'Del Duque' Amontillado, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Apostoles' Palo Cortado, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Matusalem' Oloroso, NV
Gonzales Byass Anada Vintage Oloroso, 1964 750ml

Romate 'Ambrosia' Moscatel, NV
Lustau 'San Emilio' Pedro XimÃ©nez, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Noe' Pedro XimÃ©nez, NV

Rutherglen, Vic

8
Rutherglen, Vic

8
Rutherglen, Vic
Rutherglen, Vic

16
25
Rutherglen, Vic

12
Rutherglen, Vic 14
Rutherglen, Vic 12
Rutherglen, Vic 14
Rutherglen, Vic 14

Rutherglen, Vic 45
Rutherglen, Vic 85
Barossa Valley, SA 11
Barossa Valley, SA 10
Barossa Valley, SA 17

Oporto, Portugal 10
Oporto, Portugal 10
Oporto, Portugal 12
Alto Douro, Portugal 14
Alto Douro, Portugal 12
Alto Douro, Portugal 170
Alto Douro, Portugal 180
Alto Douro, Portugal 255
Alto Douro, Portugal 250
Alto Douro, Portugal 155

Jerez, Spain 15
Jerez, Spain

15
Jerez, Spain

15
Jerez, Spain 345

Jerez Spain

12
Jerez, Spain

10
Jerez, Spain

18

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07

It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

EAUÂ DEÂ VIEÂ &Â GRAPPA

Salamander Quince 13
Nonino Poire William 14
Nonino UE Uvarossa 18
Nonino UE Moscato Cru 30
Nonino Il Moscato 12
Nonino Cru Monovitigno Ribola 14
Questa E Grappa Denim (Prosecco) 10
Questa E Grappa Piu Erbe Alpine 11
Questa E Grappa di Cartizze e Moscato 10
Castellare Grappa Sangiovese 11
Loredan Gasparini 'Capo di Stato' 10
1997 La Spinetta Grappa di Moscato Bricco Qualia 12
Banfi Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino 12
1997 Berta Tre Soli Tre 20

CALVADOS

1996 Victor Gontier 14

Le Pere Jules, 3 Ans dâ€™Age 12

ARMAGNAC

1992 Ferme de Labouc B.A. 18.5
1967 Comte de LamaOstre B.A. 30

1962 Delord B.A. 23
1989 Lacourtoisie G.B.A 32
1969 Domaine de la Bret 42 B.A. 55
1939 Casterade A. 115

COGNAC

L.H. RÃ©gnier X.O
22
Hennessy Private Reserve

65
Tesseron Lot No.76 XO Tradition

40
Tesseron Lot No.29 Exception

75
Normandin Mercier Grande Vielle

48
Paul Giraud Vieille Reserve

26
Paul Giraud Elegance

11

100 % recycled paper
all prices include G.S.T.

almax · Post by **almax** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:56 pm

Origami in South Melbourne is nice and cheap, only open for lunch though.
Sushi Handroll is quite nice too, across the road from Swinburne in Prahran (High St) but these places are not really sit down and eat with your girlfriend type places.

to GiGi being shit, that place is horrible

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:59 pm

lol Petey, whole menu for sure

Taxi is def good. Had the waygu porterhouse when i went. :drool:

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:03 pm

sAme'0 wrote:go to taxi.
michael lambi is head chef..
he is a bad man.

this is a sample menue, it's modern aus with jap twist
desert menue there aswell.
it is seriously amazing food..

ENTRÃ‰E

Lemongrass broth with spicy chicken shinjo & lemon oil 19.5

Crispy fried quail medallions with wombok salad & black pepper caramel 23

Tuna sushi five ways with caviar & miso yoghurt dressing 23

Pressed duck & foie gras with tomato chilli pickle & cornichons 24.5

Wagyu beef tataki, crisp vegetables, wasabi black bean dressing 24.5

Crispy kataifi wrapped scallops with truffle foam 24

Crisp tempura tofu with goatâ€™s cheese filled zucchini flowers & tofu dressing 23

Western Australian crayfish cannelloni with chilli seaweed salad & chilli yuzu dressing 24.5

House hickory smoked salmon with confit tomato brik pastry & Japanese horseradish 23. 5

King prawn tempura sushi with avocado & spiced chilli sauce 23.5

In addition Michael Lambie can create a â€˜Taxi Jo Degustationâ€™
menu for the table
Please ask your waiter for details
Available for lunch and dinner 7 days

This Ã¡ la carte menu is current as at 01.09.07

It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or

phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

SUSHI TASTING PLATES

Maguro (Tuna)
Sake (Salmon)
Hiramasa (S.A. Kingfish)
Shiromi (Fresh market fish)
Kuruma-Ebi (King prawn)
Ama-Ebi (Sweet prawn)
Unagi (Grilled eel)
Kani (Crab)

3 pieces 17.5

5 pieces 21.5

SUSHI AND SASHIMI
EntrÃ©e
Sushi & sashimi selection 23.5

Main

Jo Moriawase: premium selection of sushi & sashimi 45.0

This Ã¡ la carte menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

MAIN

Roast snapper fillet with fresh shellfish & hot coconut broth 38.5

Roast saddle of new seasons lamb with parsnip puree & maple turnips, mint jus 43

Pan fried wild barramundi fillet, fried soft shell crab, tomato & mint salad w chilli dressing 42

Roast rabbit saddle, baby vegetable salad, lapchong sausage & shoa xing dressing 39.5

Roast breast & confit duck ravioli with celeriac purÃ©e & mandarin & ginger jus 42
Tempura whiting fillets with pickled carrot salad & dashi soy dipping sauce 42

Taxi Wagyu porterhouse, Japanese mustard, Wagyu dipping sauce 48.5
Yuba wrapped Atlantic salmon with spring onions ginger & Taxiâ€™s hot & sour sauce 38

Roast Kurabuta pork, spiced hoi sin, apple purÃ©e & wombok salad 38.5
Taxi vegetarian tasting plate 35

SIDE DISHES 10
Green salad, honey mustard dressing
Rocket & pear salad, blue cheese dressing
Steamed broccolini
Spicy fried chat potatoes

Spinach, witlof, apple salad, lime & yoghurt dressing
Green bean & rocket salad, pickled ginger, tofu dressing

and here is there desert menu

DESSERT
Vanilla pannacotta with quince jelly & 5 spiced macaroons 17.5
Caramelised banana tempura, banana ice cream & rum mousse 17.5
Lemon soufflÃ© with white chocolate centre, lemon milk sorbet 19.5
Taxi style deconstructed â€œpina coladaâ€ 17.5
Chocolate tian with Valrhona chocolate ganache & cherry foam 18.5
Pineapple tarte tatin with palm sugar caramel 16.5
Calendar cheese selection 19.5
Taxi petit fours for 2 10.0

DESSERT WINE BY THE GLASS 90ml

Bress 'The Kindest Cut', 2006 (Aromatic Blend), Regional Blend, Aus 10
Konrad Botrytis Riesling, 2003, Marlborough, NZ 11
Roumieu-Lacoste 'CuvÃ©e AndrÃ©' , 2001, Sauternes, France (60ml) 17

Domaine de Durban, Beaumes de Venise, 2004, Southern Rhone, France 13

Anselmi â€˜I Capitelliâ€™ Passito IGT, 2004, Veneto, Italy 16

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

COFFEE 4.5
Giancarlo by Grinders
THE BLACK TEA 5.5
Irish Breakfast â€“ Taxi blended robust, strong taste, and suits the addition of milk
Darjeeling â€“ Indian

A single estate, full body, balanced faint astringency and sweetness, sweet fragrance

Taxi Evening Tea â€“ A Taxi blend of Ceylon, Chinaâ€™s Lapsang Souchong and Keemum, sharp astringency
balanced with subtle sweetness, faint Smokey and chestnut aroma
THE TISAN 5

(Tisan is herbal leaf, not tea)

Chrysanthemum â€“ whole chrysanthemum flowers, strong taste, good for digestion and soothe nerve
tonic
Peppermint â€“ single pure whole leaf from organic plants
Lemongrass â€“ effective cleansing tonic
THE SCENTED TEA 5
Earl Grey â€“ a classic blend of black tea with bergamot fruit oil
Maccha Kirara Rice Tea (Gen Mai Cha) â€“ Japan

Kirara rice is blended with aromatic glutinous rice, roasted in an old fashioned fire pot; stone milled
Maccha (green tea powder) is added, together with sencha gives this tea a rich nutty flavour

THE GREEN TEA 6.5
Fuji Kurasawa â€“Japan
This tea is a jewel box of tea varieties, has a sharp flavour and clean astringency

Lu Pi Sencha "Roku" â€“ Yame, Japan

The tea is grown under cover to avoid sunlight, to promote sweetness, achieve subtle astringency
Huangshang Maofeng â€“ Anhui, China
The tea is produced in the Huanshan Mountains 1,300m above sea level. Dry chestnut aroma,
lingering sweetness and mineral on the palate with delicate astringency

THE EXOTIC TEA 7.5
Oolong Jade â€“ Taiwan, China
Lightly fermented, gentle magnolia bouquet, refreshing stone fruit, oily texture, elegant astringent finish
Bai hao silver needle (white tea) â€“ Fujian, China
Tea Delicacy. Naturally dried, no artificial process, very delicate subtle whit peach aroma, gentle
astringency, naturally low in caffine, high in antioxidants

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07
It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or

phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

FORTIFIEDS
Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, NV
Campbells Rutherglen Tokay, NV
Chambers Grand Muscat, NV
Campbells â€˜Merchant Princeâ€™ Rare Muscat, NV
Chambers Old Vine Muscadelle (Tokay), NV
Campbells â€˜Liquid Goldâ€™ Classic Tokay, NV
Seppelt DP63 Grand Muscat, NV
Seppelt GR113 Rare Muscat, NV
Seppelt GDP59 Rare Tokay, NV

Stanton & Killeen Vintage Port, 2000 375ml
Stanton & Killeen Vintage Port, 2000 750ml
Mr Pickwick's Tawny Port, NV
Baileys of Glenrowan â€˜Founderâ€™ Tawny Port
Penfolds â€˜Grandfatherâ€™ Tawny Port, NV

Ramos Pinto Tawny Reserva 'Adriano', NV
Ramos Pinto Reserva â€˜Collectorâ€™, NV
Ramos Pinto â€˜Late Bottled Vintageâ€™, 1998
Fonseca 'Late Bottled Vintage', 2000
Warre's Warrior, NV
Warre's Vintage Port, 1985 750ml
Warre's Vintage Port, 1983 750ml
Warre's Vintage Port, 1977 750ml
Warreâ€™s Quinta da Cavadinhaâ€™ Vintage Port, 1987-375ml
Quinta do Passadoura Vintage Port, 2000-750ml

Gonzales Byass 'Del Duque' Amontillado, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Apostoles' Palo Cortado, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Matusalem' Oloroso, NV
Gonzales Byass Anada Vintage Oloroso, 1964 750ml

Romate 'Ambrosia' Moscatel, NV
Lustau 'San Emilio' Pedro XimÃ©nez, NV
Gonzales Byass 'Noe' Pedro XimÃ©nez, NV

Rutherglen, Vic

8
Rutherglen, Vic

8
Rutherglen, Vic
Rutherglen, Vic

16
25
Rutherglen, Vic

12
Rutherglen, Vic 14
Rutherglen, Vic 12
Rutherglen, Vic 14
Rutherglen, Vic 14

Rutherglen, Vic 45
Rutherglen, Vic 85
Barossa Valley, SA 11
Barossa Valley, SA 10
Barossa Valley, SA 17

Oporto, Portugal 10
Oporto, Portugal 10
Oporto, Portugal 12
Alto Douro, Portugal 14
Alto Douro, Portugal 12
Alto Douro, Portugal 170
Alto Douro, Portugal 180
Alto Douro, Portugal 255
Alto Douro, Portugal 250
Alto Douro, Portugal 155

Jerez, Spain 15
Jerez, Spain

15
Jerez, Spain

15
Jerez, Spain 345

Jerez Spain

12
Jerez, Spain

10
Jerez, Spain

18

This dessert menu is current as at 01.09.07

It does change seasonally and therefore, if you would like the latest copy, please email [email protected] or
phone 9663 3134, option 1 and we will respond as soon as possible

EAU DE VIE & GRAPPA

Salamander Quince 13
Nonino Poire William 14
Nonino UE Uvarossa 18
Nonino UE Moscato Cru 30
Nonino Il Moscato 12
Nonino Cru Monovitigno Ribola 14
Questa E Grappa Denim (Prosecco) 10
Questa E Grappa Piu Erbe Alpine 11
Questa E Grappa di Cartizze e Moscato 10
Castellare Grappa Sangiovese 11
Loredan Gasparini 'Capo di Stato' 10
1997 La Spinetta Grappa di Moscato Bricco Qualia 12
Banfi Grappa di Brunello di Montalcino 12
1997 Berta Tre Soli Tre 20

CALVADOS

1996 Victor Gontier 14

Le Pere Jules, 3 Ans dâ€™Age 12

ARMAGNAC

1992 Ferme de Labouc B.A. 18.5
1967 Comte de LamaOstre B.A. 30

1962 Delord B.A. 23
1989 Lacourtoisie G.B.A 32
1969 Domaine de la Bret 42 B.A. 55
1939 Casterade A. 115

COGNAC

L.H. RÃ©gnier X.O
22
Hennessy Private Reserve

65
Tesseron Lot No.76 XO Tradition

40
Tesseron Lot No.29 Exception

75
Normandin Mercier Grande Vielle

48
Paul Giraud Vieille Reserve

26
Paul Giraud Elegance

11

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all prices include G.S.T.

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