The food
At Xage restaurant in Sydney's Surry Hills, Vietnam-born chef Minh Nguyen is recreating some of his childhood favourites as well as interpreting modern Vietnamese food in a casual environment.
Xage (pronounced "sage") honours the philosophy and culinary traditions of central and southern Vietnam, with an emphasis on spices, freshness and balance. Xage aims to deliver food that's delicious and fuss-free.
Overview
Cuisine: Modern Vietnamese
Chefs/owners: Minh & Nui Nguyen
Interior design: Minh Nguyen
Established: December 2009
Price guide: E $8.5-$12. M $13.9-$21.9
Features: Wheelchair access, BYO (wine & beer only), bookings, alfresco dining, casual, take away
Did you know... The name "Xage" is a Vietnamese blendword of lemongrass (xa) and turmeric (nghẹ) |
The chef
One of the talents behind Xage is executive chef Minh Nguyen. With his partner, Nui, he is also co-founder of the award-winning Summerrolls, Australia's first Vietnamese salad bar. Minh was a lawyer and writer before giving up the pen for the pan.
The restaurant
Designed by Minh, the interior is minimalist and casual, with smart glossed finishes softened by recycled fence-post timber wall features and furniture. With an open plan indoor-outdoor dining area, its setting is designed to encourage Vietnamese-style street-side communal dining.
More information
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