Walking down King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's oldest suburbs, one's senses can become completely overwhelmed. Despite its colourful boutiques and a seemingly endless array of second-hand book stores, it's the tastebuds that really get the work-out with the strip's vast line of culinary delights. I've walked King Street many times and have counted over 140 pubs, restuarants and cafes along it.

These never stay static either. Constantly changing, upgrading, renaming and expanding one can always expect a new gastronomic adventure to greet them when visiting King Street.

Well, I'm determined to end that and achieve the near impossible: to feast from every restaurant/cafe/bar on King Street and live to tell the tale.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Amazon Steakhouse

@ 357 King Street, Newtown

I'll admit. I've kind of been avoiding having to go to this place. The decor is at best, tribal. With bamboo sticks that look lit and a neon blue light at the bar, it doesn't exactly scream "enter". But what I've learned to discover about many of Newtown's culinary delights is that looks can be deceiving.

There is plenty of room inside Amazon Steakhouse, all dressed with thick bamboo and warmth. On a cold, rainy night, it was a godsend. The waiter was sweet and extremely patient. And, although not the best choice of food for the night or the venue, we decided meat was a little too much for us and, at a steakhouse, we ordered vegetarian dishes.


Needless to say, AS does vege as well as it looked like it did meat (we were eyeing a couple of other dishes we saw other people order). Filled with helpings of boiled vegetables and cheeses, our meals were crisp, clean and filling enough to send us home happy.



 
Images: Crumbed capsicum feta and vegie patties.

At about $20 each, the price was decent and I've definitely got my eye on this place the next time I'm graving some good hearty, meat dishes!


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