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Billy Kwong, Surry Hills: April 2009

Our feeding in April, 2009 is at Billy Kwong in Surry Hills.

About Billy Kwong

Billy Kwong was opened in Sydney in 2000 by chef Kylie Kwong. Billy Kwong’s guiding philosophy is” To leave as small and light an environmental footprint as possible, to give back to the community whenever and wherever we can, and to think globally and act locally.

About the Chef – Kylie Kwong

According to the ABC website, Kylie never wanted to become a chef and hates her first name. (Still unable to think of a name a week after she was born, her dad Maurie said: ‘Oh damn it, just call her Kylie!’).

Kylie Kwong is one of Australia’s most famous celebrity chefs having starred in multiple TV series and released numurous books and DVDs.

Signature Dishes

Crispy-skin duck with blood plum sauce – One of the famous signature dishes at Billy Kwong.  The recipe is available via ABC: Crispy-skin duck with blood plum sauce

Home-style Fried Eggs with Oyster Sauce and Chilli  – A dish inspired by Mrs Jang, Kylie’s uncle Jimmy’s mother.  They have been on the menu since Billy Kwong opened.  The recipe is available on Kylie’s website: Home-style Fried Eggs with Oyster Sauce and Chilli

Menu

The billy kwong menu can be found on the Kylie Kwong site. There are about 10 entrees ranging from $14 for the oysters, I am guessing this is probably only 2! to $32 for the sashimi of ocean trout and kingfish. there are also about 10 mains on the menu from $15 for the steamed greens to $49(!!!) for the Sichuan Pepper Biodynamic Beef. There is a banquet available for $95 a head.

Reviews

Most recent reviews (Eatability and Your Restaurants) of Billy Kwong (2008 and 2009)  have complained about the service, ambience and in some cases the food.  A common issues is rice being delivered half way through the meal, or vegetables delivered after everyone has finished eating.  This even happened to me at my first visit to Billy Kwong back in 2001(?).  We will be paying close attention to  this and will let you know if it is still a problem.

Website

Billy Kwong

Address

Billy Kwong
Shop 3
355 Crown Street
Surry Hills
NSW 2010 Australia
tel: +61 2 9332 3300

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