If you enjoy the all-day breakfast at Late Plate but it's the lengthy travelling that bothers you, you will be pleased to learn that its sister restaurant Kookaburra at Albert Court Village Hotel is here to serve not only your regular brekkie menu, but also some mains and desserts, with a nice cocktail bar to go along.
It's good to start with the Tasting Platter ($28) if you are not sure what to have. The sampler consists of prawn cutlets, smoked salmon wraps, BBQ Kangaroo skewers and Scallops Newburgs, all served in pairs, which made just perfect for sharing.
My Kangaroo skewer was quite tender, and the thickcut wedges with skin were nicely done and crispy on the side.
I also liked the smoked salmon wrap stuffed with squid. The wrap skin balanced the heavy taste of salmon very well, and together with the squid resulted in an interesting combination of different textures and flavours.
Kurobuta Rendang ($28)
The braised burobuta pork cheek was very soft, just a little spicy but full of sambal goodness. Too bad the sticky rice was too filling that we struggled to finish up.
Char-grilled Rump Steak ($30)
My supposedly med-rare steak was cooked to medium by the remnant heat, then you roughly know how long I took to feed my camera. Oily bone marrow though not really my thing was an eye-opener for me.
The service here was impressively warm and attentive. Given the cosy ambience and central location, this is one great spot for your after-work chill or brunching on a lazy Sunday.
Kookaburra Restaurant & Gastrobar (Facebook)
#01-09 Albert Court Village Hotel
180 Albert Street
Tue - Fri, 6pm - 11pm
Sat - Sun, 10am - 11pm
Closed on Mondays
8522 2365