Viand

Overview

Located in the harbourside suburb of Woolloomooloo, Viand Thai is a classy Thai restaurant where the dishes are served up like miniature artworks and the ambience is designed to relax and enthral.

Head chef Annita Potter is driven by the sensory pleasure of eating — clearly evident as the fragrant aromas waft from the open plan kitchen into the dining room all night long. The unique ceramic dinnerware is also a visual feast for the eyes.

Viand is an archaic English word which means "an unlimited assortment of foods" and looking at its menu you know it wasn't kidding when it took that name.

This is a tasting menu only type of place, with the options ranging from five courses to eight courses, including vegan and pescatarian options. Highlights on the five-course menu include grilled Hokkaido scallops with shallots and peanut chilli dressing and the deep fried crispy king dory with roasted chilli dressing in long leaf coriander. Dessert is a mix of sweet Thai wafers with coconut meringue and preserved lychees.

The vegan menu is equally as impressive, with the aromatic curry of kipfler potatoes, baby tomatoes and pickled cucumbers a big win. We also can't overlook the broth of assorted mushrooms with tapioca and green onions. It is unlike anything you've had before.

Then you've got Viand's extensive drinks list. Expect local beers and classic cocktails as well as an carefully curated wine list including French and Italian reds, German resilings and classic Aussie chardonnays. This is the kind of place you go to treat yourself to an extra special dining experience.