A creative menu driven by unique Australian produce.
WHERE // Habitat Restaurant and Bar, 187 Melbourne St, West End
Nestled on a street corner in West End, Habitat is one of the many new restaurants that have popped up this year. The atmosphere is very trendy, with the restaurant floor sitting under street level. The fitout is finished with mood lighting and wooden tones to all the furnishings. We were invited along to try out the new Habitat Breakfast and Lunch menus.
WHAT // We had a good look at a large portion of the menu, so instead of posting individual thoughts on everything, I will summarise. My overall opinion was that each dish was well thought out, with various interesting flavour combinations that I hadn't seen before. Some options were more daring and probably too advanced for my palate (see: anchovy salad), but most of the dishes were presented very nicely. The prices were very good for the dining experience you have at Habitat (most around $15).
BREAKFAST
Smashed avocado, sliced kumato, fresh basil (13.5) + haloumi (4)
Habitat feast plate, free range eggs, baby chorizo, free range bacon, white bean casoulet, fried mushroom and tomato, sourdough bread (22)
Savoury mince burrito special.
Free range Eggs Benedict, smoked leg ham, spinach, sourdough toast, hollandaise sauce (16)
Vegemite and cheddar loaf, smoked bacon, free range poached eggs, rocket macerated tomatoes (13.5)
Twice baked pumpkin and honey soufflé, rocket parmesan feta (14) Sounded a lot more interesting than it looked - didn't get the chance to taste it though.
LUNCH/DINNER
Salted brown anchovies, white bean, baby kale, saffron aioli, garden flowers (16)
Pickled watermelon radish, tatsoi avocado, chervil, pumpkin mousse, beach bananas (14).
Pulled pork and rice burrito, pineapple coriander salsa, bean, baby kale salad (13)
Battered fish of the Week, beer battered fries, salad, lemon, tartare sauce (15)
Eggplant and espresso tart, crème frache, candied beetroot (14) - The tart was delightfully rich.
Milk chocolate mousse, almond tuile, fresh berries, mint (13.5)
Deconstructed vanilla, honeycomb cheesecake, coconut jelly, chocolate (12.5) - beautiful and delicious!
BREAKFAST
Smashed avocado, sliced kumato, fresh basil (13.5) + haloumi (4)
Coconut soaked Quinoa, spiced rhubarb dukkah, toasted almonds (13.9)
Habitat feast plate, free range eggs, baby chorizo, free range bacon, white bean casoulet, fried mushroom and tomato, sourdough bread (22)
Savoury mince burrito special.
Free range Eggs Benedict, smoked leg ham, spinach, sourdough toast, hollandaise sauce (16)
Twice baked pumpkin and honey soufflé, rocket parmesan feta (14) Sounded a lot more interesting than it looked - didn't get the chance to taste it though.
LUNCH/DINNER
Salted brown anchovies, white bean, baby kale, saffron aioli, garden flowers (16)
Crocodile dumpling with an Asian inspired consomme (14), which was very flavoursome.
Pickled watermelon radish, tatsoi avocado, chervil, pumpkin mousse, beach bananas (14).
Pulled pork and rice burrito, pineapple coriander salsa, bean, baby kale salad (13)
Battered fish of the Week, beer battered fries, salad, lemon, tartare sauce (15)
DESSERT
Eggplant and espresso tart, crème frache, candied beetroot (14) - The tart was delightfully rich.
Milk chocolate mousse, almond tuile, fresh berries, mint (13.5)
Deconstructed vanilla, honeycomb cheesecake, coconut jelly, chocolate (12.5) - beautiful and delicious!
VERDICT // A good price point for this trendy establishment, with a very inventive menu. It can be a little hit and miss as we found some of the flavours weren't altogether cohesive, with some dishes lacking seasoning. However, it is worth a visit - I can imagine it as a great place for after work drinks with the ambience perfect for a group gathering.
INFO // 7 days, 6.30am til late.
INFO // 7 days, 6.30am til late.
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