AmyHuangBilson's in Radisson Plaza Hotel
June 9th 2008 12:03
I rarely visit restaurants in hotels. Not only are they likely to cost half of my day's wage, they are also known to be small in portions and up in high class. However, an invitation was hard to turn down when my companion said "My Shout!"
Bilson's is - the restaurant of Tony Bilson, a man referred to as "Godfather of Australian Cuisine" and recognised for 30 years for his great cuisines. Conservative, but in the society where things can appear too open minded, it's a nice treat once in a while. Bilson's specialise in cuisines with a French influence.
I flip through the menu nervously and asked my friend once again "you sure you want to pay for this?" - the deliciously sounding yet dangerously priced degustation menus at $165 per person was heart stopping to look at already and so I skip to the a la carte menu where the main is at a modest $50 in comparison. I dared not order dessert and went straight for a 'Steamed Fillet of Blue Eye Trevalla, Marinière Velouté, Mussels, Clams and Squid'. While waiting, I noticed that everyone in the restaurant whispered and the entire place seemed rather eerie. However the staff were courteous even at the sight of my frailed jeans. Decor is of course clean and crisp, and looking a million dollars.
Wow.
One of Sydney Morning Herald reviews compared his cuisine to that of Tetsuya's. Well, just as well my friend was paying for it. I did say that I could possibly never step into such well priced place ever in my previous post right?
My fish came, and all was too tender and juicy to forget. We were silent the entire time, for my mouth was at a contant chewing I could not spare a moment to talk, afraid the fish might jump up and swim away. The array of the extra seafood was a bonus, I am a seafood lover and they complimented each other perfectly.
Reminds me I need to learn how to cook these things.
"Dessert?"
After much uming and ahing and more assurance of my friend that he is ok to pay for it (I seriously wasn't begging. Nor was he trying to pick me up. I guess I am just lucky to have dear friends who do earn about five times as much as I do and treat me once in a while!) I opted in for his signature dish as suggested by the waiter. The blood orange souffle with sorbet (Click here for recipe!).
Wow. That was heavenly.
The total bill came down to $380 for two people with some drinks. Maybe I should try Tetsuyas for comparison.
Time to find another rich dining partner!
Bilson's
Radisson Plaza Hotel
27 O'Connell St, Sydney
(02) 8214 0496
www.bilsons.com.au
Related articles:
Sydney Morning Herald Bilson's Restaurant review
The Weekend Australian: Travel and Indulgence review (pdf file)
Bilson's is - the restaurant of Tony Bilson, a man referred to as "Godfather of Australian Cuisine" and recognised for 30 years for his great cuisines. Conservative, but in the society where things can appear too open minded, it's a nice treat once in a while. Bilson's specialise in cuisines with a French influence.
I flip through the menu nervously and asked my friend once again "you sure you want to pay for this?" - the deliciously sounding yet dangerously priced degustation menus at $165 per person was heart stopping to look at already and so I skip to the a la carte menu where the main is at a modest $50 in comparison. I dared not order dessert and went straight for a 'Steamed Fillet of Blue Eye Trevalla, Marinière Velouté, Mussels, Clams and Squid'. While waiting, I noticed that everyone in the restaurant whispered and the entire place seemed rather eerie. However the staff were courteous even at the sight of my frailed jeans. Decor is of course clean and crisp, and looking a million dollars.
Wow.
One of Sydney Morning Herald reviews compared his cuisine to that of Tetsuya's. Well, just as well my friend was paying for it. I did say that I could possibly never step into such well priced place ever in my previous post right?
My fish came, and all was too tender and juicy to forget. We were silent the entire time, for my mouth was at a contant chewing I could not spare a moment to talk, afraid the fish might jump up and swim away. The array of the extra seafood was a bonus, I am a seafood lover and they complimented each other perfectly.
Reminds me I need to learn how to cook these things.
"Dessert?"
After much uming and ahing and more assurance of my friend that he is ok to pay for it (I seriously wasn't begging. Nor was he trying to pick me up. I guess I am just lucky to have dear friends who do earn about five times as much as I do and treat me once in a while!) I opted in for his signature dish as suggested by the waiter. The blood orange souffle with sorbet (Click here for recipe!).
Wow. That was heavenly.
The total bill came down to $380 for two people with some drinks. Maybe I should try Tetsuyas for comparison.
Time to find another rich dining partner!
Bilson's
Radisson Plaza Hotel
27 O'Connell St, Sydney
(02) 8214 0496
www.bilsons.com.au
Related articles:
Sydney Morning Herald Bilson's Restaurant review
The Weekend Australian: Travel and Indulgence review (pdf file)
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Comment by Laura
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I was blown away by the delicious food!
The chocolate platter for dessert has SO many textures, it is absolutely divine!
Would love to go again, but as you mentioned, rather expensive
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