What: A dedicated Australian restaurant in Bridge 8 that’s taken over the former Backyard Café, expanded and Australia-ized it.
Look: The design is divided by the continent’s regions. One section with a fish tank and pale blue walls is the “lagoon,” another with ochre seating and an airy, glass roof is the “desert,” and a third with a view of a small garden is the “rainforest.” Aboriginal art hangs on the walls. But it’s done subtly, and the overall feel of the restaurant is stylish.
Food: Western standards done with native Australian ingredients. Wattleseed, a coffee-like spice, pops up in pancakes, a creme brulee, and mixed with milk and sugar in a “Wattlecino.” Wild rosella, bush tomatoes, lemon myrtle, and riberry are scattered across a menu of pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of game meats – emu, crocodile, and boar.
People: Australians, of course, and others who want a twist on the city’s western options.
Bill: Democratic. Sandwiches, as a barometer, are ¥38, roast chicken is ¥65, an Australian lamb rack is ¥113, and appetizers hover around ¥65.
