Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining

The mentaiko pasta was really delicious and the matcha lava cake was to die for! I cannot wait to go back and try the other menu items!

You’ve heard of the Eton mess, Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining are currently putting out a dessert I’ve dubbed the Tokyo mess as part of their under-priced Vivid Sydney menu. Inspired by the colourful light display in nearby Darling Harbour, chef Hideki Okazaki has created five colourful riffs on his already interesting menu. There’s just one week remaining where you can pop in for this Vivid Sydney Set Menu $59/person) on your way to see the lights. Kick off with a warming cup of Kikumasamune Kojo Junmai Daiginjo $8/60ml) that’s round and mellow, balancing an acetone-like start with a more yeasty, round finish – a bargain at the price. It’ll suit the menu’s opening course – Okazaki-san’s popular..

Eiju Fusion Japanese Dining came up when we were searching for a good place for dinner near where we were staying in Sydney. We had pored through a number of menus from different places (sometimes too many choices just makes things more difficult), but were ultimately convinced by their set menu offering.

Japanese fusion with Italian French. Have I got you intrigued?<br/ <br/ Chef Hideki Okazaki creates classic Japanese flavours with an Italian and French twist to keep your tastebuds on their toes. <br/ <br/ The best way to try Japanese fusion is to order the 5 course degustation menu for $59. I tried the following menu: <br/ <br/ Salmon confit tomato nube, zucchini flower and ume shiso paste. The salmon melted in the mouth, and was perfectly accompanied by the savoury paste. <br/ <br/ Fig prosciutto polenta gratin, blue cheese, baby corn, cauliflower purée and red capsicum puree. The prosciutto wrapped figs were devine, sweet and salty was the winner. However, the blue cheese inside the polenta was a bit too pungent for my taste. <br/ <br/ Miso carbonara spaghetti bacon white miso cream. This was my favourite dish! The miso infused creamy sauce was velvety and indulgent with perfectly al dente I pasta. Plus it was served in a tea cup, too cute. I only wished it was a larger serve! <br/ <br/ Roasted duck breast shitake mushrooms artichokes in wonton cup, soy milk foam and hoisin jus. Perfectly pink duck with a sweet Asian style sauce. I only wished the duck skin was a tad bit crispier. <br/ <br/ OR (the other main option) <br/ Fish of the day fillet with kale and beans. The fish was cooked just right, with the flakes coming off the fish filet. I enjoyed the crispy kale and veg accompanying this fish. <br/ <br/ Green tea chocolate fondant, vanilla ice cream and meringue. I was lucky that I had a bit of liquid gooey ooze from my pudding, nothing like a melted centre in a fondant. The green tea offsets the chocolate, making this dessert not too sweet. <br/ <br/ This restaurant is a cosy, intimate setting for date night or a catch up with a friend over some interesting food. <br/ <br/ Note: I dined as a guest of the venue, all views expressed are my own.

Very cute and intimate fusion Japanese restaurant great for both date night or small groups. We tried the 5 course set menu and my favourite were the starter of salmon confit with zucchini flower and ume shiso purée, the Miso carbonara spaghetti served in a tea cup was a perfect size for me and was so delicious. For the main I enjoyed the Roasted duck breast with soy milk foam and hoisin jus. Everyone on our table also loved the Green tea chocolate fondant. Beautiful meal for a reasonable price.