Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens Luke Nguyen Tasting Menu

4.8
(5 reviews)

Show all photos
2 hours (approximately)

Experience Luke Nguyen’s sense of adventure with a menu that he has specially curated to marry South-East Asian flavors, Australian produce and native ingredients with a fresh modern twist.
Set amidst the luscious foliage of the Royal Botanic Gardens and stunning surrounds, your senses will be excited and enchanted within the tranquility of the Botanic Gardens.
With a cocktail or mocktail upon arrival to set the tone and your choice of wines selected to complement the experience of your “ 5 Senses ” journey.

Example Menu

Starter

Course 1

Amuse Bouche specially to start your culinary journey

Starter

Course 2

Seared Canadian scallops with Sichuan pepper, cashew nut crumble, crispy mint, and finger lime (gf)

Starter

Course 3

Tempura eggplant sticks, sesame seeds, cranberries, and plum sauce (v, vg)

Starter

Course 4

Asian tuna tartare with roasted rice, cucumber, lettuce, and sawtooth coriander (gf)

Starter

Course 5

Green papaya salad with master stock pork belly, tiger prawn, tempura saltbush, and Vietnamese herbs (gf)

Main

Course 6

Fried fish fillet served with Vietnamese caramel sauce, karkalla, cauliflower, tomatoes, and local sesame rice crackers (gf)

Main

Course 7

Free range Peppe’s BBQ Roasted duck with ginger orange sauce (gf) Jasmine rice

Dessert

Course 8

Organic banana fritter, palm sugar caramel, tapioca sauce and Vietnamese coffee cake, grass jelly served with black sesame ice cream

What's Included

Cocktail or Mocktail upon arrival
Premium wine Selection that compliments the menu
Coffee and/or Tea
Menu upgrades

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Botanic House

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Nestled within the garden’s leafy surrounds, Botanic House offers views across the cascading floral displays, glimpses of Sydney Harbour to the city skyline and beyond.
Indulge your five senses in an 8-course shared style modern Asian-inspired menu curated by renowned chef Luke Nguyen.
Challenge your palate and partake on a culinary journey that champions the use of native ingredients with fresh Australian produce in a modern twist of Australian cuisine
Compliment the journey with your choice of a bottle of premium wine selections that fully compliment the journey.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Trippas White Group

Show 1 more

Tags

Dining Experiences
Lunch
Dinner
Small Group
Food & Drink
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.8 Based on 5 5 reviews
5 stars
4
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability