Touted as a must try dish, I can see why this is a popular dish amongst the mainly Thai clientele. I found this a bit too salty and oily, more so than the usual versions served at Chinese restaurants.
Not a very messy Eton mess but delicious anyway. The tart compote and sorbet helped cut through the creaminess. It’s ironic but I’m quite fond that it wasn’t very sweet.
The snapper was a generous portion. Fish was fresh and done nicely with a crispy skin. The sauce was pleasant and studded with ikura. Didn’t feel the rice was necessary as it muted the overall flavours of the dish.
The is was a refreshing change from what you’d expect for a sashimi type fish, which is usually served unadulterated. A clear piquant consommé with delicate coconut flavours. The peaches added a tinge of sweetness to the dish. The hamachi was no doubt fresh and flavourful. I liked this.
Unlike the previous appetiser, the prawn toast was quite dense and filling. The toast was served warm with a crispy exterior but biting into it was a surprise, reminding me of a very dense version of the fish paste in yong tau foo. Was told this is one of their best sellers on the regular menu, but I personally preferred the other two appetisers.
The tuna tartare cone was a delicate appetiser. Poke style tuna with some mayo served in a crispy cone. This was one of my favourite items from the lunch.
There is a regular set lunch for $48/2course or $58/3 course, but they were featuring some of their signatures so had to have a go at the restaurant week lunch. These oysters were plump and juicy. The Vietnamese sauce style was rather sweet and while tasty on its own, overpowered the delicate flavours of the oyster.
With the regular hot latte at $5, prices are pretty standard. Except it’s made much more affordable with Burpple beyond. Not the best coffee you can get in CBD but wouldn’t say no to a one-for-one if I’m in the vicinity.
The rose ice cream sandwich was a very nice end to the meal and especially so given the sweltering heat outside. Overall would highly recommend Ju95 for their set lunch.
The Koji confit duck leg was quite average compared to the amazing starters. The seaweed rice was quite corse and tasted like a Thai olive rice. Instantly regretted not trying the truffle barley risotto.
The cold angel hair pasta was a generous portion and could easily pass off as a main. Served with scallop tartare, truffle and ikura, a really decadent dish for lunch.
The set lunches here are really good value for money. The hay smoked hamachi was worth the extra $5 top up. One can really smell and taste the smokiness in this, and that sweet and sour berry sauce gave this dish an interesting touch.
