If you're looking for a dining experience that will take you on a culinary and wine journey, this restaurant's set menu is to be applauded. The sommelier's expertise and the exceptional wines served truly elevated the experience. The restaurant's attention to detail and creativity was evident in every dish, and the service was impeccable. The Watermelon, Pickled Kombu, Hay Curd, Salted Condensed Milk Ice Cream was another standout dessert that was beautifully presented and delicious. For dessert, the Soursop Sorbet, Juniper Berries, Kaffir Lime was a refreshing and palate-cleansing course that was a perfect end to the meal. This rare and exceptional wine was a highlight of the evening, and the sommelier's recommendation was spot on. One wine that stood out was the Seppeltsfield 1919 PARA, which we were fortunate to taste. Each wine was carefully selected to complement the flavours of each dish, and the sommelier was able to offer insightful and engaging information about each wine. The wines served throughout the meal were exceptional, and the sommelier’s expertise enhanced the experience. The Grilled Jeju Island Abalone, 'Majestic' Caviar, was another standout dish that showcased the quality of the seafood and the kitchen's expertise. The Confit Potato, Smoked Herring, and Egg Yolk was a comforting and flavourful dish that was perfectly executed. The Dungeness Crab, Macadamia, Chamomile Jelly was another standout course, with the sweetness of the crab and nuttiness of the macadamia perfectly balanced. The A5 Hokkaido Beef Tartare, Tororo Kombu was a beautiful and flavourful dish showcasing the ingredients’ quality. The first course, Grilled Oyster, Betel Leaf, Coconut, and Finger Lime, was a flavourful and unique appetiser that set the tone for the rest of the meal. Cloudstreet was the 'overwhelming favourite' in the 2010 ' ABR Favourite Australian Novel' poll conducted by the Australian Book Review, 15 and in 2012, viewers of First Tuesday Book Club voted Cloudstreet 1 on a list of '10 Aussie Books You Must Read Before You Die'. From start to finish, the meal was a feast for the senses and an experience that I won't soon forget.

Cloudstreet review