Remarkably rich and potent with umami, the risotto was infused with the funkiness of prawn head butter and a reduced prawn shell stock brimming with the taste of the ocean. It goes without saying the rice was perfectly al dente, and topped with sweet and crunchy chunks of charred Spencer Gulf prawns. My top pick for mains off the lunch set menu.
Taste: 4/5
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
The best way to experience the massive Chef Nocente’s equally-enormous creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates). It is more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, borderline on outrageous, unless you go for the set lunches), but worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($16++), boudin arancini ($3++), quail ($24++), Mac and 3 cheeses ($18++), and kangaroo ($25++), are all scrumptious. The signature Grouper ($58++) can be given a miss. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive wait staff.
Reminiscent of the famous nose-to-tail St John restaurant in London, but much more innovative. The best way to experience Chef Drew Nocente’s creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates (unless you’re a big group sharing, you would not have room for the large plates); it’s more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, unless you go for the set lunches), but well worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($15++), boudin arancini ($8++), squid ink mash ($14++), quail ($22++), and kangaroo ($18++) are all scrumptious. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very proactive female wait staff. We would certainly go back to try other dishes! A very good meal at Salted & Hung is a slam dunk, except if you’re a vegan then you’re plunked!
Reminiscent of the famous nose-to-tail St John restaurant in London, but much more innovative. The best way to experience Chef Drew Nocente’s creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates (unless you’re a big group sharing, you would not have room for the large plates); it’s more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, unless you go for the set lunches), but well worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($15++), boudin arancini ($8++), squid ink mash ($14++), quail ($22++), and kangaroo ($18++) are all scrumptious. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very proactive female wait staff. We would certainly go back to try other dishes! A very good meal at Salted & Hung is a slam dunk, except if you’re a vegan then you’re plunked!
Reminiscent of the famous nose-to-tail St John restaurant in London, but much more innovative. The best way to experience Chef Drew Nocente’s creativity is to order à la carte (especially starters and small plates (unless you’re a big group sharing, you would not have room for the large plates); it’s more expensive that way (and this is a pricey place, unless you go for the set lunches), but well worth it! The uni and caviar kueh pie tee ($12++), tripes ($15++), boudin arancini ($8++), squid ink mash ($14++), quail ($22++), and kangaroo ($18++) are all scrumptious. Good wine list. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very proactive female wait staff. We would certainly go back to try other dishes! A very good meal at Salted & Hung is a slam dunk, except if you’re a vegan then you’re plunked!
