Zushi Barangaroo

With a nicely egalitarian philosophy, brother and sister team Ray and Serena Ang, have adjusted all three of their restaurants to a core menu. This means you’ll experience no price hike for taking in their trademark Sashimi Tacos ($20) in the luxurious surrounds of Barangaroo. With a crowning ball of yuzu granita, this tower of salmon, tuna and avocado is made to be eaten al fresco, using crisp wonton scoops, in the great outdoors. Immerse yourself in the sea with an eye-catching Sushi + Sashimi ($48) shared platter that presents ten pieces of nigiri sushi and ten pieces of sashimi. The firm texture and delicate flavour of sand whiting, Zushi’s fish of the day, impresses both as sushi and sashimi. We move on to Echigo Koshihikari Rice Lager ($15/500ml) – my favourite Japanese beer – to accompany a sticky quintet of Honey Prawns ($16). My dining companion finds these plump Queensland banana prawns too sweet, but they taste like memory to me. Growing up in ...read more