Mamasan

A tempting fusion of Taiwanese street food and Japanese deliciousness.
Jasmine Crittenden
January 29, 2016

Overview

A bustling little corner of lunchtime and late-night activity in Bondi, Mamasan is Moulin Rouge-meets-1920s Shanghai. Pull up a plush seat in your very own Bondi opium den and start ogling the menu, a tempting fusion of Taiwanese street food and Japanese deliciousness — the chef grew up in Taiwan before living in Japan. We're talking whole Yaki grilled squid, basted with homemade Taiwanese satay sauce and served on fennel, duck and sun-dried tomato; and oysters with flying fish roe, greens, soy and lemon juice.

Alternatively, you can perch at the bar and let the bartenders talk you through the excellent sake, whisky and Japanese plum wine lists. Try them straight or in a signature cocktail. Like the Jap Dak, a twist on the daiquiri, with Okinawa Rum Rebellion Shochu, cloudy Aragoshi Umushu plum wine and fresh lime juice; or the Japanese Penicillin, with 12-year-old Yamasaki whisky, ginger, lemongrass and honey.

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