Blancharu Elizabeth Bay, Sydney

Blancharu Details

Blancharu Address

The Old Sebel Townhouse
Shop 1, 21 Elizabeth Bay Rd
Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011
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Cuisines

French, Japanese

Chef

Harunobu Inukai

Prices

Average Meal Price $53 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Entrees $12.00-$27.00
Mains $24.00-$43.00
Desserts $12.00-$16.00
Set Menu - 3 Course mini Degustation @ 55
(your choice of an entree,main & dessert)
7 course degustation $68

Lunch
Set Menu - 3 course lunch set menu
3 courses for $30.00

Degustation
7 courses
Without wine $68.00

Prices last updated: 10/2011

Bookings

Bookings are essential

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 50

Hours

Mon to Sat 6pm - 10pm
Fri to Sat Noon - 2pm

BYO

Monday - Thursday
Corkage per bottle $10.00

Parking

Ample or Convenient Parking
Parking Suggestions
Kings Cross Parking station, Cnr Ward Ave & Elizabeth Bay Rd

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Blancharu Awards

2011

Australian wine list of the year awards - Best small wine list

2010

SMH Good Food Guide 2010 - One Chef's Hat

Overview of Blancharu

Modern, sleek restaurant located minutes away from Kings Cross station offering Haru's culinary art. Simplifying his approach to food and letting his top quality produce to hit the spot. 3 full courses of your choice is offered at $55 and the 7 course degustation is only $68. BYO is $10 per bottle Monday to Thursday. How can you go wrong?

User Reviews of Blancharu, Elizabeth Bay

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5.5 Average

Food 6 Ambience 5 Service 6 Value 5

I came here around 1 year ago with a small group of friends (sorry this review is 1 year late haha). I found the atmosphere quite relaxing and laid-back. I believe I had the 7-course degustation menu or something like that. The dishes were nicely presented, however, not very memorable as I can't remember what I ate at this point. However, in terms of value, I'd say it was quite worth it.

Nov 05, 2011

Bell_li16
'When is it time to eat?'
22

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 10

My wife and I went visited Blancharu when they were doing a $55 for the 3 course degustation. This turned out to be extremely good value. Food came out very promptly, and the waiter (Joe) was professional but at the same time easy to talk to. To have the chef come out and help with service and talk to the customers was a very nice touch. Highly recommend the wagyu beef and the slow cooked duck.

Oct 08, 2011

wabz
1

6.3 Average

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 3 Value 5

We loved the food but somehow our tea and water never get filled up unless we ask them which can be really frustrated when you are in the middle of eating. There was only 1 toilet for the whole restaurant shared by men and women, I needed to stand in the queue every time. The price is on the expensive side for the amount and type of food they provided.

Sep 26, 2011

oberht
1

5.8 Average

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 2 Value 5

We arrived booked group on monday night. Food was fantastic but the service was very poor for the restaurant of this price range. One hour to get bread is unacceptable. Waiters could've been friendlier and better train. The floor was clearly under-staffed and there was no apology for such slow service. I would consider coming again but I really hope they improve their service.

Sep 13, 2011

machanq
1

7.8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 5

We must have been lucky when we went as the service was excellent and our waiter gave us very good advice about wines, etc. The food was outstanding but it is really expensive there!

Sep 08, 2011

FoodieJohn
4

2 of 2 readers found the following review helpful

6.3 Average

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 1 Value 7

I have been to this restaurant quite a few times as the food is so beautiful！
Their service has improved a lot since they opened but I have never had a good experience of the great service there yet.

Food is fantastic but I will not go for a date. It would be ok if you just want to taste of great food. I have never expected good service there. Because always almost takes about 15〜30 minuties just to get waiters attention. Hardly ever I have received even drink in 30 minutes. It is just worse service but great food. It is a shame about the service.

Sep 05, 2011

loveless
'NSW'
9

6.3 Average

Food 10 Ambience 4 Service 4 Value 7

We had the 7 course degustation and each course was divine and just unbelievably good, perfectly balanced flavours to complement the fresh produce, truly divine. Haven't been culinary impressed like this for a long time.

The only draw back was service, despite booking a month ahead, we were seated at a table that meant one of us being constantly bumped. The waitress reluctantly moved us to a nicer and quieter spot. We then waited for 15 minutes before given a menu and another 15 for water. Again, through the evening, drink service was beyond poor, we waited for 30 minutes for our sake and water to arrive.

Waiters did not know how to describe the dishes, they were either mumbling or proceeded to ask us whether we knew what sweetbread was. Another classic was the waiter asking another diner (in loud voice) whether dessert was served with icecream or sorbet, and then concluded with "its all the same". So, food amazing, service and atmosphere was a real let down.

Sep 04, 2011

fanatics
19

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

2nd Time at Blancharu, and it is superb at the moment. From what I heard, the owner chef here is responsible for winning hats for Gallileo back 5 years ago. However, just slightly disappointed the innovative and somewhat magical hit in Gallileo few year down is not visible in the dishes here. (Although they were great). Anyway, I will be back.

Aug 26, 2011

Shoobox
3

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 8

I've been twice. Degustation was great organized and taste was really good, great value and always nice service!

Aug 24, 2011

thousand leaves
3

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

Very impressive restaurant serving very fine food in a lovely setting away from the Cross. We went for the $55 set menu and brought our own wine which worked out extremely reasonable. The service was excellent and we totally enjoyed our dining experience at Blancharu.

Aug 10, 2011