Atlas Dining

With the old saying ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’ going through my head, to be honest I didn’t know quite what to expect when dining at Atlas Dining -  I mean, can a chef really not only cook, but master, a variety of cuisines? Well if you’re going to Atlas Dining, the answer is yes, he can. 

For those not familiar with concept, every 4 months or so, the cuisine at Atlas Dining changes based on the travels of Head Chef, Charlie Carrington. On our occasion, the cuisine was Indian, with a set menu for $85 consisting of:

                                                PRAWN, TAMARIND, POMEGRANATE 

                                HOUSE MADE PANEER CHEESE, DAHL, SQUID SALAD

DUCK CURRY

MANGO, SWEET MILK BALLS, SAFFRON

The squid salad was by far our least favourite, which was a bit chewy and difficult to share, and the palak paneer was also a bit bland. However, the prawns were an absolutely exquisite blend of textures and flavours, and the duck curry was just bursting with flavour. The accompanying naan bread smothered in duck fat was also a nice touch. Not being a sweet tooth, I was surprised however that my favourite dish of the night was the desert - with the syrupy blend of mangoes and cream, it was like a summer holiday in the mouth. 

For an additional $55 you can add matching wines - an absolute must based on our dining experience, with each wine coming with its own story. If you’re looking for an exquisite dining experience that’s a little different from the norm, look no further than Atlas Dining. 

Food: 4/5 

Venue: 4/5 

Value for money: 4/5 

Service: 5/5 

Total: 17/20 

Verdict: love - get around to trying it soon