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Tetsuyas – Tasting Menu

WP_20140905_20_13_02_ProTetsuyas can be found in the Sydney CBD behind giant iron gates, and within a massive house. From the moment you enter it is all very posh. But for $220 per person for the tasting menu you would expect that.

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The service was great, the staff were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. However I do feel as though the service style does lack character and personality.But in saying that, it’s understandable. Working in a world renowned fine dining restaurant with the occasional snotty customer would be like walking on egg shells.

Unfortunately I can’t accurately recall how each meal tasted since this was around fathers day last year.  However I do remember really enjoying the food, and would definitely recommend it .

 

 

 

 

 

The Bentley – Vegetarian Tasting Menu

I took my partner to The Bentley on the weekend for her first mothers day. The lighting is very dark, and the photos don’t really do the food justice.

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Sour Apple Mocktail

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Beetroot + Purple Carrots + Raddish + Salad Burnet

 

Beetroot + Purple Carrots + Raddish + Salad Burnet

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Zucchini + Borlotti Beans + Squash + Nasturtium

White Asparaagus + Salsify + Charred onion

White Asparaagus + Salsify + Charred onion

Baby King Edward Potatoes + Green Garlic _ Amaranth

Baby King Edward Potatoes + Green Garlic _ Amaranth

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Eggplant + Leek + Shemiji Mushrooms + Rye

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Charred Pumpkin + Blackrice + Broad Beans

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White Chocolate + Apple Sorbet + Fennel

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Aerated Chocolate + Fig Leaf Ice Cream + Lemon Aspen

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Honey Comb Chocolate to finish.

Many Vegetarian/Vegan menus out there focus too heavily on mimicking various meat dishes. The Vegetarian tasting menu at Bentley truly highlights the essence of the vegetable.

The Zucchini + Borlotti Beans + Squash + Nasturtium was definitely a highlight.

If I could be slightly picky – the Eggplant + Leek + Shemiji Mushrooms + Rye was a little on the salty side. Otherwise a fantastic menu.