Overview
Foodies across Melbourne are counting down the days until Adam Liston (formerly of Northern Light) opens the doors to his next permanent venture, Honcho, in September. But if you're not one for waiting, you can catch Liston's cheffy magic over the next three months, at his winter-perfect pop-up, Honcho Noodle.
Taking over the Bourke Street space at the foot of the Hotel Windsor, Honcho Noodle is here to warm your cockles with a taste of what's to come — namely creative noodle dishes, delicious drinking snacks and Asian-inspired cocktails.
Split into 'noodles' and 'not noodles', the menu offers up clever interpretations of some Asian favourites. Think spicy Korean-style noodle soup with BBQ pork ($24), a rich spanner crab udon ($26), and flavour-packed chicken yakitori ($7).
The minimal space is just as perfect for camping out over a bowl of noodles and a couple of Asahi Blacks ($10), as it is for after-work drinks by the bar, warming up with a half bottle of Aussie wine, some saké or an umeshu-infused Honcho Martini. Get those chopsticks ready, folks — this is one winter warmer that deserves to be put on high rotation.
The pop-up will open from Thursday, June 2 through till the end of August, from 5-10.30pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
