Native Australia Menu at NEL Restaurant
Discover what makes Australia's native pantry so special, with a 12-course degustation crafted by one of our most creative chefs.
Overview
As far as fine-dining experiences in Australia go, NEL Restaurant is among the most imaginative. Guided by renowned British-born chef Nelly Robinson, the restaurant and its team are celebrated for their delicacy, originality and precision in bringing flavour and meaning to every dish. For their latest trick, NEL is focusing inwards, creating the 'Native Australia' menu to showcase locally sourced, sustainable and unique native ingredients.
With the restaurant admired for its creative degustations, this immense feast is no different. Featuring a 12-course journey through Australia's native pantry, diners can expect a diverse assortment of inventive dishes that push seasonal produce and culinary boundaries to their limits. Available for $195 per person, with an optional wine pairing for $165 or $95 for non-alc options, the menu is being served from Wednesday, January 14–Saturday, April 25.
Among the dozen dishes served, highlights include the lemongrass prawn kebab, presented dramatically over a mini campfire bowl to evoke a sense of cooking in the bush. There's also lamb crusted with hummus, combining tender meat with earthy beetroot, silky garlic yoghurt, and fragrant anise myrtle to balance familiar and native ingredients harmoniously. Meanwhile, the honey pavlova offers a sweet treat, with this classic dessert reimagined using warm lemon myrtle curd.
Designed to introduce guests to the abundance of native ingredients available on Country, NEL Restaurant has shaped a menu that fuses these fascinating elements with a touch of modern culinary flair. Says chef Robinson: "Each course pays homage to our oft misunderstood and underrepresented native ingredients. At NEL, we embrace and celebrate them."
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