We were expecting to wait for a table as we were early for our reservation but were ushered straight in. This place is the spot for regulars, as we soon found out none of our surrounding tables were first timers.
I was forewarned how the owner doesnt like phototaking and hence i was cautious and asked for permission. But owner Josh was actually very friendly, extremely passionate but cheeky as he pretended not to be the owner =) Josh was great and came over several times to chat.
Owner Josh is Aussie but his wife Ai is Japanese hence all his food has japanese/asian influences in terms of ingredients and flavours.
We ordered the Edamame with murray river salt, lightly tossed in soy and ginger. Edamame can't possibly be this tasty and addictive!
Edamame $6 Fries $6
Shoestring fries with wasabi mayo were also ordered. The fries were crisp and crunchy but not overly oily, served with the best wasabi mayo.
Servings of blue gum smoked pork or beef ribs comes in a bowl. The ribs were marinated in ginger, soy, mirin (japanese wine), vinegar and sake with sprinkles of shallot, chilli and sesame. It was absolute heaven!
Beef Ribs Pork Ribs
Meat did fall off the bone, except for the ribs at the bottom of the bowl which were a bit tough. The flavours were devine! The flavours were blended togehter in perfect harmony. Ribs were succulent and tender, especially with my favourite (slightly fatty) pork ribs.
For dessert we each ordered the lemon delicious. And man, was it delicious! Zingy and zesty, freshly baked served with ice cream. Mmmhmm.
Lemon delicious $8
Cafe ish's signature coffee - wattleseed maccacino, did not live up to its standard as Josh's wife was not there that night to make it. Oh wells. Next time =)
Cafe Ish
82 Campbell St
82 Campbell St
Surry Hills
New South Wales 2010
Tel - 02 9281 1688
(no website available)
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