Restaurant Review: Ezard

Under the boutique Adelphi Hotel on flinders lane lives a unique dinning experience going by the name of Ezard. A modern Australian restaurant with heavy Asian influences, the menu offers not any random fusion of the two cuisines but a perfectly executed and refined balance of both cultures. For 11 years this place has thrived with loyal customers spreading the word of the delicious creations prepared by head chef Teage Ezard who has also opened Gingerboy on Crossley St off Chinatown.

The dining room is long and clean, classy and elegant. Though I felt the tables were probably too close together. Our experience started with the bread served with a Parmesan and rosemary infused olive oil with several amazing house made salts.

Bonito and Wakame, Rock Sugar and Chili, Sichuan Pepper and Prickly Ash.

The Amuse-Bouche was a cucumber jelly topped with shredded shrimps and fried shallots. this came with our first starter which was the oyster shooter with a mini soba noodle nori roll. this had amazing texture while the oyster shooter definitely excited the taste buds.

Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi, Bonito Pannacotta, Sticky soy, Horseradish Aioli and Wasabi Foam.

Steamed Crab Dumplings With Cauliflower Cream, Curry Oil, Celery Cress and Yarra Valley Salmon roe

Open Wagyu Beef Burger with Quail Egg, Onion Jam, Cresses, Smoked Tomato and Truffle Oil Mayonnaise.

My favorite entree hands down! I think I could eat 10 of these and be satisfied.

Master Stock Fried Pork Hock, Chili Caramel, Spicy Thai Beanshoot Salad and Fragrant Jasmine Rice

Definitely the stand out most memorable of the night this dish was a perfect example of the genius of the chef with just the perfect balance of flavors to make this unforgettable.

Roasted Coral Trout with Moreton Bay Bug Ravioli and Spicy coconut Laksa

I thought the pasta of the ravioli was very tough and wasnt pleasent to eat at all.

This is the dessert tasting plate which consisted of all 6 desserts on their menu except for the cheese. They weren't amazing nor memorable.

The service was excellent with the dishes which were shareable plated separately for both parties to enjoy. I would definitely return to try the rest of the menu and maybe just for the pork hock.

Address: 187 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Reservation: (03) 9639 6811

Website:http://www.ezard.com.au/
Hours: Open Weekdays 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10:30pm; Sat 6pm-10:30pm