The Book Kitchen in Surry Hills Menu

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our famous muffins - baked daily - check the counter $4.50
toast - white sour - 5 grain sour - olive oil white - gluten free $5.00
banana bread - passionfruit butter $7.00
bircher muesli - fresh fruit $9/$13
greek yoghurt pannacotta - granola clusters - grilled plums $12.00
strawberries & watermelon - sour green apple & mint sorbet $9.00
spiced french toast panettone - seasonal fruit - greek yoghurt - maple $16.00
eggs - poached or scrambled - toast $10.00
eggs - poached or scrambled - toast - w bio dynamic eggs $14.00
egg & bacon roll - TBK roast tomato chutney $11.00
soft boiled bio dynamic eggs - vegemite soldiers $8/1 egg $12/2 eggs
avocado sourdough - poached egg - persian feta - rocket - lemon infused olive oil - sourdough $17.50
avocado sourdough - poached egg - persian feta - rocket - lemon infused olive oil - sourdough - w biodynamic eggs $19.00
spanish baked eggs - tomato confit - capsicum - oregano - white toast - w bio dynamic eggs - add chorizo 2.5 or black pudding 5 $19.00
spanish baked eggs - tomato confit - capsicum - oregano - white toast - add chorizo 2.5 or black pudding 5 $15.00
trio corn fritters - poached egg - avocado salsa w smoked salmon or bacon $20.00
trio corn fritters - poached egg - avocado salsa w smoked salmon & bacon $23.00
scrambled eggs w smoked ham hock - spinach- persian feta asparagus - sourdough toast $18.00
scrambled eggs w smoked ham hock - spinach- persian feta asparagus - sourdough toast - w biodynamic eggs $22.00

strawberry & rhubarb jam $1.50
plum jam $1.50
blood orange marmalade honey $1.50
peanut butter $1.50
vegemite $1.50
passionfruit butter $1.50
ricotta $3.00
persian feta $4.00
greek yoghurt $2.50
mushrooms in parsley $3.50
oven dried tomatoes $3.50
avo tomato basil $4.50
hand cut smoked salmon $5.00
smoked bacon $4.00
brekkie sausages $4.50
chorizo $4.50
black pudding $5.00

olives & spiced walnuts $7.00
the bread & butter project sourdough - white & five grain $7.00
triple cooked hand cut chips - aioli - harissa $8.00
beef brisket sando - pickled cucumber - carrot & ginger salad - coriander - sriracha - olive oil panini $15 $18/with chips
confit chicken thigh sando - avo salsa - rocket - dried romas - olive oil panini $15 $18/with chips
wagyu burger - soft centre of braised shin - beetroot relish -! cos lettuce - smoked garlic aioli - brioche rol $16 $19/with chips
lemongrass calamari ‘a la plancha’ - fennel - pomegranate - roast figs $16.00
bitter leaf salad- goats curd - ruby grapefruit - hazelnuts - maple & orange blossum dressing $17.00
TBK caesar - pork belly - white anchovies - baby cos - cherry tomatoes - croutons - soft poached egg - parmesan dressing $18.00
poached salmon salad - soba buckwheat noodles - wakame - coriander & parsley - chilli - avocado - soy mirin dressing - candied ginger $19.00

olives & spiced walnuts $7.00
the bread & butter project sourdough - olive oil & balsamic $7.00
triple cooked hand cut chips - aioli - harissa $8.00
greens - sultanas - pine nuts - lemon oil $9.00
TBK labneh - smoked eggplant - cumin - za’atar sourdough $12.00
warm goats cheese custard - baked pumpkin - asparagus - hazelnut & walnut crumble - crispy sage $14.00
flame grilled mackerel fillet - gnocchi - chorizo - pickled chilli $14.00
duck liver parfait - english tea soaked prunes - orange wine jelly - puffed grains and nuts - sourdough $16.00
lemongrass calamari ‘a la plancha’ - fennel - pomegranate - roast figs $16.00
crispy pork belly - shaved cabbage salad - pear puree - micro herbs $17.00
rangers valley braised beef brisket - tempura batter - pickled cucumber - horseradish aioli $18.00
bitter leaf salad - goats curd - ruby grapefruit - hazelnuts - maple & orange blossum dressing $17.00
poached salmon salad - soba buckwheat noodles - wakame - coriander & parsley - chilli - avocado - soy mirin dressing - candied ginger $19.00
wagyu burger - soft centre of braised shin - beetroot relish -? cos lettuce - smoked garlic aioli $16 $19/with chips
squid ink risotto - grilled Maron - cauliflower cream - grated bottarga - parsley $23.00
roast lamb loin - roast baby eggplant - spinach - marinated goats cheese - black olive jus $24.00
rib eye 300g - chips - greens $34.00

ricotta cheesecake - lemon curd - berries $11.00
apple mille feuille - cardamom caramel - lemon thyme ice cream $12.00
earl grey tea & chocolate mousse cake - choco crunch - strawberries $12.00
lemon thyme ice cream - greek yoghurt sorbet $4.00/scoop
cheese plate - quince paste - muscatels - lavosh - fruit $9/1 cheese $16/2 cheese
enjoy with a glass of Mt Horrock’s Cordon Cut Riesling $13.00

Nearby Sample Menus

Orange blossom panna cotta, strawberries, pistachio crumble $12.50
Classic caesar salad , with poached chicken $19.5 / $25.5
Classic margherita, buffalo mozzarella $19
Pumpkin, caramelised onion, fetta, parmesan $22
Sticky date pudding, caramel sauce, vanilla bean icecream $12.50
Buffalochicken, jalapeno, gorgonzola, ranch dressing $23
Toasted turkish bread, hummus, tzatziki, balsamic, olive oil $12
Steak sandwich,house pickles, swiss cheese, tomato chutney, fries $24.50

Steak Sandwich - w/ bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato relish & chips $16
Club Sandwich - w/ chicken, bacon, lettuce, cheese, sliced egg, honey mustard mayo & chips $16
250g Rump Steak - w/ chips, salad & your choice of sauce: Mushroom, Pepper, Dianne or Gravy $16
Herb Bread $6
Kilkenny Battered Fish and Chips - w/ dressed salad & homemade tartar sauce. $18
House Salad (See specials board) - Caesar Salad $13 / add Chicken $3
BLT Sandwich - w/ chips $11
Vegetarian Nachos - w/ corn chips, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce $12

Bowl of Fries $4.50
Organic South American Quinoa Salad - Baked butternut pumpkin, roasted spanish onions, sundried pepita seeds and baby spinach drizzled with a Cabernet Sauvignon dressing. Add $2 for grilled chicken $15.00
Middle Eastern Style Braised Lamb Shanks - Served with aromatic cous cous $15.50
300g char-grilled rump steak - Served with garden salad and a choice of fries or mashed potatoes. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn, mushroom, demi glaze $12.50
New Yorker - Italian pepperoni & mozzarella cheese $15.00
Traditional Margherita - Tomato base with mozzarella, buffalo cheese & fresh basil $15.00
Spicy Grilled Chicken Breast Burger - Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, sweet chilli, sour cream and spicy guacamole $14.50
Porcini Mushroom Arancini Balls - Homemade golden rice balls filled with porcini mushrooms and cheese served with rocket and garlic aioli $6.00

Nona’S Macaroni Calabrese Ragu - beef pork belly lamb ragu in tomato $28
Orecchiette $18
Roast Duck - w balsamic onion jus and Italian mash $35
Macaroni $18
Torta Melizani - baked eggplant, tomato & buffalo mozzarella $16
The Espresso Martini - Accept no pretenders. Real espresso, vodka, sweetened with coffee liqueur $16
Sambuca Olives $7
Pork Belly - fried pork belly bites w balsamic glaze $14

Antipasto plate (Serves 2) (Chef’s choice) An assortment of cold cuts and meats prepared in house garnished with olives $15.95
Cabbage Mushroom Crepes Savory pancakes filled with cabbage and mushroom served warm with mushroom sauce. $12.95
Homemade fried pie Chef’s Choice $3.95
Monastic Prawns Prawn cutlets, baked in ceramic pot together with mushrooms, rice & seasonal vegetables All in a creamy white sauce. $23.95
Vegetarian Hot Pot Seasonal vegetables baked in ceramic pot topped off with cheese $16.95
Grilled Veal Tomato Salad Veal steak pieces, flame grilled, served warm on a bed of green salad with balsamic dressing. $14.95
'Greek' Salad Seasoned vegetables served with in house traditional salad dressing, feta cheese and olives $12.95
Siberian Meat dumplings 'Pelmeny' Traditional Russian meat dumplings made in house, Served hot in chicken broth, with sour cream $13.95

Orange almond and cardamom cakes $5.00
The Foodie – Waygu beef, caramelised onions, crispy prosciutto, gruyere, green apple and beetroot relish & aioli $14.50
Chicken and sweetcorn meatball with aromatic tomato sauce N/A
Mr Pumpkin – roast pumpkin, blue cheese, walnuts, caramelised onion, rocket, aioli and nan’s relish $11.00
Peas and beans with mint, feta, currants, pinenuts and za’atar N/A
Braised lamb shanks with cinnamon, garlic and thyme N/A
Sweet potato with preserved lemons and peas N/A
Rocking Roast Rooster – roast chicken, lettuce, tomato, aioli and gravy $9.00

Hanoi pho ga chicken noodle soup $11
Grilled Portuguese Chicken Char grilled Chicken marinated with piri-piri spices, served with coral lettuce, tomato, rocket and our house special chilli sauce. N/A
Free range chicken pho ga noodle soup $13
Vietnamese Style Lemongrass Beef Grilled Beef marinated in lemongrass served with crisp iceberg, pickled carrot and radish cucumber, coriander and spring onion. N/A
Free range scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and rocket baguette $7.5
Poached egg with crispy bacon, spinach and hollandaise sauce baguette $7.5
Free range eggs cooked your way wit bacon with balsamic roast tomatoes and sourdough toast $14
Fresh rice paper rolls with aromatic herbs and dipping sauce Prawns and lettuce $8

LENGUA EN ESCABECHE Pickled Veal Tongue $10
POLENTA White Polenta with Gorgonzola & Walnuts $16
TIRA DE ASADO Beef Short Ribs cut at 2cm across the rib This is a typical Argentinian cut. Full flavoured & textural $40
CORDERO A LA CRUZ 8 hour Woodfired Lamb $46
BIFE ANCHO Ranger Valley Sirloin 350gm Grilled Over Charcoal $40
MORRONES Y BRENJENAS ASADA Grilled Eggplant & Peppers with Garlic & Goats Cheese $16
MOLLEJAS BBQ Veal Sweetbreads Please ask your waiter for availability $18
CHOCLO ASADO CON LIMA Y QUESO Grilled Corn with Radish, Lime, Butter & Manchego Cheese $16

Salt and pepper calamari $15.50
Dandelion, ‘legacy of the barossa’. 30 year old pedro ximenez, sa $12 / $50
Prawn, spinach pesto, pancetta, fresh chilli $23
Italian sopressa, salami, black olive, artichoke $23
Classic caesar salad , with poached chicken $19.5 / $25.5
Mesculin, tomato, red onion $7
Crispy cider battered red emperor, fries, tartare $29
Brocollini, pickled red onion $8

Grilled Corn on the Cob (Large) $5.95
Chicken Hummusphere Pita or Burger Chicken breast, tabbouli, red peppers & creamy hummus. $12.95
Spicy Rice (Large) $5.95
Spicy Red Capsicum Dip With toasted pita $4.95
Veggie Burger Veggie pattie, gourmet lettuce, tomato, red peppers, light mayo & PERi-PERi Chutney. $10.45
1/4 Chicken $6.45
2 Whole Chickens with 2 large sides* $47.25
Churrasco BBQ Thigh Pieces* $9.95

Pierna De Cordero - Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Parsnip Purée and Red Wine & Cocoa Reduction (2) $29.00
Vientre De Cerdo - Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly with Sofrito and Potato Purée $32.00
Churros - Churros Served w Warm Chocolate Sauce and Salted Caramel Sauce (4) $15.00
Patatas Bravas - Triple Cooked Potatoes Served w Rich Tomato Sauce and Aioli $14.00
Chorizo A La Parilla - Grilled Chorizo with Pedro Ximinez & Picon Sauce $14.50
Ensalada De Garbanzos - Chickpea, Spinach and Cauliflower Salad with Garlic Chips $14.50
Calamares Frito - Fried Fresh Calamari w Fried Parsley, Chilli & Garlic Oil $14.00
Croque Senor - Toasted Little Sandwiches of Jamon Serrano with Manchego Cheese and Onion Purée $10.00