Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens Luke Nguyen Tasting Menu

Overview

2 hours

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Experience Luke Nguyen’s sense of adventure with a menu that he has specially curated to marry South-East Asian flavors, Australian produce and native ingredients with a fresh modern twist.

Set amidst the luscious foliage of the Royal Botanic Gardens and stunning surrounds, your senses will be excited and enchanted within the tranquility of the Botanic Gardens.

With a cocktail or mocktail upon arrival to set the tone and your choice of wines selected to complement the experience of your “ 5 Senses ” journey.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Cocktail or Mocktail upon arrival

Premium wine Selection that compliments the menu

Coffee and/or Tea

Menu upgrades

What To Expect

Nestled within the garden’s leafy surrounds, Botanic House offers views across the cascading floral displays, glimpses of Sydney Harbour to the city skyline and beyond. Indulge your five senses in an 8-course shared style modern Asian-inspired menu curated by renowned chef Luke Nguyen. Challenge your palate and partake on a culinary journey that champions the use of native ingredients with fresh Australian produce in a modern twist of Australian cuisine Compliment the journey with your choice of a bottle of premium wine selections that fully compliment the journey.

Sample Menu

starter

Course 1

Amuse Bouche specially to start your culinary journey

starter

Course 2

Seared Canadian scallops with Sichuan pepper, cashew nut crumble, crispy mint, and finger lime (gf)

starter

Course 3

Tempura eggplant sticks, sesame seeds, cranberries, and plum sauce (v, vg)

starter

Course 4

Asian tuna tartare with roasted rice, cucumber, lettuce, and sawtooth coriander (gf)

starter

Course 5

Green papaya salad with master stock pork belly, tiger prawn, tempura saltbush, and Vietnamese herbs (gf)

main

Course 6

Fried fish fillet served with Vietnamese caramel sauce, karkalla, cauliflower, tomatoes, and local sesame rice crackers (gf)

main

Course 7

Free range Peppe’s BBQ Roasted duck with ginger orange sauce (gf) Jasmine rice

dessert

Course 8

Organic banana fritter, palm sugar caramel, tapioca sauce and Vietnamese coffee cake, grass jelly served with black sesame ice cream

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Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens Luke Nguyen Tasting Menu

Reviews

4.80

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The perfect afternoon
Emily P,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Exceptional food and service we have recommended to all our friends and family. Each dish was excellent.
The Best!!!
Jan C,
Feb 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well worth the trip into the garden and food was amazing. Each course was different and wonderful. We loved it.
Great once you find it!
Barbara T,
Feb 14, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We had an enjoyable lunch once we located the restaurant but it is a walk from a road of at least 6-10 minutes and there was no signage anywhere. We found the restaurant by accident. They did however give us a buggy ride back to the main road. The food was very good but too much and we were full well before the mains. The service was excellent. We were surprised we were asked to be there at 12 rather than our preferred 12:30 because the restaurant wasn't full. Overall a good experience but could have been better
Tasting pleasure at best
Hugh K,
Dec 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A tasting experience not to miss. Food presentation and experience and explanation plus accompanying wines
Great
Nelly T,
Aug 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Amazing and fun for couples, familys nor if you want to go solo. Was nice the greetings and seating.