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Don't Worry, We've put on another night!

For those who missed out on seats for Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Dinner on the 27th, you can now come on Monday 20th.  
Book fast while seats last!

Join us for an intimate night to celebrate the launch of Luke's 3rd television series, with specialty dishes from the Greater Mekong, matched perfectly with the wines from one of Australia's leading wine industry figures, David Lowe from the Mudgee region of NSW.

When:   Monday 20th February 6:30pm - 10pm
Where:  545 Crown St Surry Hills
Call us: 02 9698 4355  (book now as seats are limited)
Email us: redlanternoffice@gmail.com
Cost: $160pp (includes tasting menu with superb wines by David Lowe) 

Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Tasting Menu

Entrée

Mohinga – Yangon Myanmar
FIsh & chickpea broth, served with vermicelli & turmeric fish

Popiah – Yangon Myanmar
Hand made soft spring roll pastry, filled with wok tossed seasonal vegetables 
served with a chili dipping sauce

Tinja 2011 Riesling Orange NSW 

Uyghur Char grilled Beef Skewers – Kunming China
Pasture raised beef, dusted with cumin, chili & Sichuan pepper

Crispy Spring Onion Fritter – Inle Lake Myanmar
Beer battered spring onions & tomato, crispy fried served 
with fresh betel leaves & a tamarind dipping sauce

Louee Pinot Gris 2006 Mudgee NSW

 
Middle Course

Char grilled Whole Barramundi – Lijiang China
Barramundi wrapped in Lotus leaf, char grilled & topped with Szechuan peppers,
roasted peanuts & Crispy Mint

Scampi & Tomato Curry – Yangon Myanmar
Scampi marinated in turmeric & paprika cooked in a tomato & galangal curry

Louee Nullo Mountain Riesling 2004 Mudgee NSW

Char grilled eggplant & prawn salad – Inle Lake Myanmar
Smoky Japanese eggplant, tossed with prawns, sesame seeds & crispy Asian shallots

Louee Tonbong Chardonnay 2005 Mudgee NSW

Mains

Six Hour Pork hock – Mae Salong Thailand
Pork Hock slow braised in young coconut juice, cassia bark & star anise

Lowe Reserve Shiraz 2006 Mudgee NSW

Char grilled Pork Belly – Chiang Mai Thailand
Pork belly marinated in Asian spices, char grilled
served with a tamarind & coriander dipping sauce

Lowe Reserve Zinfandel 2006 

Green Tomato & Black sesame Salad – Inle Lake Myanmar
Heirloom Green tomatoes tossed with black sesame, coriander & lime

Dessert

Tea Infused Sesame Dumplings – Xishuangbanna China
Glutinous rice dumplings filled with dark palm sugar poached in a tea broth

Louee Late Picked Riesling 2010 Mudgee NSW