Ezard
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We have a soft spot for Ezard, which is one of the quiet achievers among Melbourne restaurants. It's at the base of the Adelphi Hotel, but is quite independent from it. The basement space is long and defined by a bar along one side, with soft colours and textures. The effect is calm and understated - elegant, but not at all stuffy. Ezard restaurant celebrated its ninth anniversary in September, and in the whizz-bang world of what's hot and what's new, it was still looking smart.
The anniversary celebrations included a dinner featuring nine dishes that have graced the menu at some point over the years. The first dish off the ranks was the oyster shooters, which have become a signature: salty, creamy oysters in a shot glass with mirin, soy and enough wasabi to wake the palate. South-East Asian flavours and textures recur throughout the menu; we love the chicken dumpling in coconut, lime and chilli broth, just as we love the Sichuan peppered duck with coconut rice. Desserts are sexy with lots of silky textures and rich sweetness. Check out the bitter chocolate torte with blood orange sorbet. Extras include degustation menus (one vegetarian), a pre-theatre tasting menu and a wide-ranging wine list which includes a number of half-bottles.
Rita Erlich, September 2008
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Elizabeth Foo
May 01, 2008
Hats off for the chef. The food was absolutely amazing; the fusion of ingredients used in his dishes all sit really well with each other, and just melt inside of you. It's a real shame that the gastronomic experience was ruined by the unfriendly and patronising service we'd received from a particular waiter. Do go for the food experience.
johnny d
June 14, 2009
wagyu beef is to die for! service is splendid and rhubarb desert was mouth watering!
Helen T
November 26, 2009
This is my favorite restaurant. I've travelled Europe and the USA and still l vote this as my number one restaurant. A must try.
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