The Royal Hotel Randwick
Vegetarians look away,
this post will either make you or break you. KIDDING..
I was invited to a
Tasting at The Royal Hotel in Randwick. Celebrity Chef Danny Russo has created
a new menu, revamping Australian Pub classics and giving them his own modern
twist.
We start off with
Spiced Fried Lamb Ribs with a Homemade BBQ Sauce. Danny tells us that this is
slow cooked for up to 7 hours. Now I must admit, I am not a big fan of lamb at
all. I didn’t really grow up eating it, so I was hesitant. The meat fell off
the bone and I found myself digging in and going for seconds.
Spiced Fried Lamb Ribs with a Homemade BBQ Sauce
Danny brings out the Roast Pumpkin Arancini along with the Salt & Pepper Squid. The Arancini was the perfect size, and so sweet with the roasted pumpkin innards. The Salt & Pepper Squid was crunchy and the coriander complimented this dish perfectly.
Roast Pumpkin, Parmesan and Basil Arancini with Aioli
Salt & Pepper Calamari with Chilli
It was time for the MEAT. The Royal has a selection of burgers on the menu, they also do specials which Danny changes depending on produce and popularity.
The first burger we
tasted was the Pork Belly Burger. The meat was soft and the flavours were
amazing. As an extra treat, the burger is served with pork crackling which you
can dip in the apple sauce.
Pork Belly Burger with American Slaw, Chips and Crackling served on the side
Burger number 2 was
The Royal Wagyu Beef Burger. Danny explains that he minces the beef with fat,
which enhances the flavour. The meat was juicy and soaked into the sweet
brioche bun.
The Royal Wagyu Cheese Burger with Tomato, Lettuce, Beetroot and Chips
The Thai Chicken Burger was next. This was a generous chicken mince patty served with Asian greens and a sauce similar to Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce).
Thai Chicken Burger with Asian Greens served with a Vietnamese dipping sauce and Chips
Burger number 4 was The Lamb Burger. Eeeeeek Lamb. By this stage Danny knew that I wasn’t a big lamb fan. But he also knew that this burger would convert me. This was my favourite. The patty was incredible. The goat’s cheese made this the ultimate Mediterranean burger.
Lamb Burger with Goats Cheese, Rocket, Caramelised Onions served with Chips and a Beetroot and Balsamic Chutney
The last burger of the night was the Vegetarian option. I love meat but I do have my days where I would rather eat a nice healthy vegetarian meal. This burger did not disappoint.
Grilled Pumpkin and Haloumi Burger with Lettuce, Tomato and Tzatziki
The Royal Randwick's menu certainly caters to everyones palette. The renovations made this heritage hotel very modern without losing its old school feel.
Chef Danny Russo
If you are around the Randwick area, or you just have a craving for fantastic food at a reasonable price, make sure you check our The Royal Randwick.
The Royal Randwick
2 Perouse Road Randwick 2031
02 93993006
royhotel@bigpond.net.au
A Cupcake or Two attended the Burger Tasting as a guest of Wasamedia, Chef Danny Russo and The Royal Randwick.
