Mamasan
Image: Thankfully, Bondi’s only venue for Yum Cha get it spot on, offering it day and night so that locals never have to leave.
Thankfully, Bondi’s only venue for Yum Cha get it spot on, offering it day and night so that locals never have to leave. Sinking into the couch, surrounded by bottles of Sake on the walls and Godzilla’s on the bar, I am greeted by the vibrant host Gemma Lin who informs me I’m in for a modern day Yum Cha experience. I like to think of it as Asian Tapas with new flavours given to old recipes. Like the King Prawn and Mint Spring Rolls ($13) – lightly deep-fried and using the whole prawn. Traditional Yum Cha specialties are still there, such as the BBQ Pork Buns ($8) – doughy, chewy and oozing with flavour. Steamed Chinese Broccoli ($9.80) is leafy and covered in Oyster sauce goodness. The Beef and Chive Dumplings with Sichuan Sauce ($15) are a Taiwanese delight and so fresh you can smell the trail of sesame oil in the air from the kitchen. Their cocktail list is adventurous, with an Asian fusion flavour, I recommend the Lychee Sau Wau ($16), a lychee and sake based punch with hints of mint and lime. It’s served in a miniature carafe that screams of Alice in Wonderland – drink me? The whole experience has me saying: yes please.
Mamasan
57-59 Beach Road, Bondi
Ph: (02) 9130 5066 www.mamasan.com.au
$-$$ Yum Cha
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