Rockpool is Neil Perrys Sydney dining institution dating back to as the name states since 1989. The last time I had been to Rockpool was when it was located in The Rocks so it was a few years ago now. The Bridge St location is in an old grand building with high ceilings , a small mezzanine level upstairs with the bar & kitchen underneath it and like Neil Perry’s other restaurants quite dark inside certainly not the ideal lighting for photography.
I had this meal during Vivid where there was a special menu and eight course degustation for $90 where as the regular price is $175 for ten courses. So this was a few dishes short of a regular meal at Rockpool.
Chirashi zushi of snapper, kingfish, bonito and squid
Queensland Mud Crab with silken tofu & fermented vinegar
Prawn mousse ball on squid ink – If I had to pick a best dish this would be it , the flavors and textures go together so well. The crisp covering on the outside of the ball with the smooth & soft center.
Honey and spelt bread served with licorice & kombu butter and fresh ricotta with kale – this house baked sour dough was one of the best I have had in a long time & licorice & kombu butter made it hard to stop eating. I had to resist getting another one as I knew there was still more food to come.
South Australian lamb with buckwheat risotto
Riccota parfait with strawberries , almond and spliced lemon sorbet
Vacherin of pandan custard with coconut parfait , sorbet and lime granita
Date tart – this has been on the menu since since 1984
Sydney Harbour Bridge & Park Hyatt with the lights of Vivd
Customs House
Outside the Museum of Contemporary Art looking towards the city
Sydney Opera House
5 Comments
Looks like you had a stellar night. How good is that date tart? And I loved the Vivid lightshow at Customs House this year. Not sure how they will top it next year!
The date tart is amazing , only had a small piece and wanted more. Vivid keeps getting better and better yea not sure how they will top it next year!
woah that lamb! that date tart!
I’m intrigued by the sound of that honey and spelt bread and licorice butter! I’ve been dying to try their date tart, looks like I’ll have to now!! 🙂
The bread butter combo is great! Unique taste too, not like anything I have had before.
The tart is a must try too 🙂