Sydney, Surry Hills

In Surry Hills,  a hip inner city neighborhood reminiscent of New York City's Chelsea,  we found our favorite Sydney restaurant.  Longrain, served some of the best Thai food we've had outside of Thailand.  Lengthy, wooden communal tables and sparse embellishments,  this converted warehouse space feels open and modern.

Although better described as modern Thai cuisine with Chinese influence, Longrain stays closely rooted in concepts of Thai cooking.  Complex mix of flavors and exploding with fresh herbs, every dish we tasted was memorable.

Crispy Duck with Banana Blossom Pomelo & Sweet Fish Sauce :

Dry Red Curry of Ocean Trout, Snake Beans, Wild Ginger & Holy Basil :

Betel Leaf Topped with Prawn :

Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters with Fried Eschalots & Red Chili Lime :

Sour Orange Curry of Mud Crab & Prawn :

Cripsy Fried Barossa Chicken with Blood Plum Sauce & Szechuan Pepper :

Palm Sugar Ice Cream with Caramelized Figs :

Fresh Lemon Grass Tea :