Cuisine:
Asian Fusion | Modern Australian | Celebrity Spotting | Executive Class
Address:
Inner East
85 Commonwealth Street
Surry Hills
Phone:
(02) 9280 2888
Hours:
Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm
Lunch Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm
Packed most nights with good lookin’ folk, Longrain arrived just before the millennial hour and instantly became the warehouse dining experience of choice for the sleek Surry Hills set. Innovative Thai-fusion dining in a communal bench atmosphere (see also Cafe Mint, Blue Orange and Jimmy Liks for similar communal bench designs all done by Rob Sample), their menu boasts succulently titled dishes such as the Jungle Curry of Hare with Wild Ginger and Holy Basil, Crisp Fried Whole Reef Fish with Chilli Tamarind Sauce, Yellow Curry of Duck and Pumpkin with Ginger Relish, and Tea Smoked Duck with Cucumber Mint and Roasted Rice. Even the desserts sound sophisticated – Caramel Custard with Coconut Biscuits, or the Sweet Potato Dumplings filled with Caramelised Coconut and Peanuts – to name a couple. While the spot can seem intimidating on first entry, they haven’t left good manners and a welcoming smile off the menu. Upmarket restaurant and bar all in one, Longrain is arthouse food modelled for models, a food stylist’s paradise, sure to remain the “It” place for a while yet.