Ezard

Restaurant: Ezard

Comments: It was a rainy afternoon and I was in search for a decent feed as it was one of my last few meals in Melbourne. I checked with my trusty mate Urbanspoon what was nearby and found Ezard. When I got to the restaurant, it was empty (which worried me a little) but I decided to give it a shot anyway. I didn't get to have any degustations this trip so I decided to try it. This meal cost me $180 (extra $20 to get the dessert tasting platter... for myself). The waiter was exceptional and very attentive. My favourite dishes were the oyster shooter, the duck breast and of course, the dessert platter!! 

Rating: 85% - would highly recommend!

Japanese inspired oyster shooter - cucumber, oyster and yuzu

Tuna sashimi, wasabi, pickled cucumber, sticky soy, sesame and bonito mayonnaise and crispy rice noodle

Steamed spanner crab dumpling with Yarra Valley salmon roe, chervil, coconut tom kha

Salad of black fig and pickled beetroot, whipped goats curd, air dried beef, shallot and nut oil dressing

Snapper, chorizo, croquettes, sweet corn puree

Twice cooked pork belly, pedro ximenez glaze, black pudding, apple and celeriac, five spiced salt and pepper

Chinese style duck breast, massaman curry, coconut rice, melon, asian herb salad

Palate cleanser

Dessert platter: chocolate torte, slow cooked pear, baked apple and date cake, peanut butter parfait, honey crunch icecream, caramelised white chocolate pannacotta