Pink Peppercorn

I chose this restaurant in my search for something Lao- this is a 'Modern Lao' restaurant. It describes itself as a Lao fusion restaurant, rather than being Lao food. I enjoyed the food, but thought it was of moderate value only, so I probably wouldn't go back.

The ocean trout with dill was something special, it was reminiscent of the flavours in Laos. One meat dish was great, with lots of different spices, but the other was average because it was too oily and it just tasted like a usual Asian stir fry. I think they did the chicken larp well too. The serving sizes were a bit above average which was good to see- the sizes are ideal for sharing. There are some things I think they shouldn't have messed with- the rice and the papaya salad. Sticky rice is the staple in Laos but I don't know why they didn't serve it. Also, the papaya salad was perfect but for some reason they served it with a small quantity of grilled chicken. I just didn't think it was necessary. I would have been happier if they just kept it a salad and preferably charged a salad or entree price. I did like the service- they were very friendly, and the setting was happy, clean and bright.

I can't find the menu online to check the prices, but they were between $20 and $25 per person. Desserts were $11. Corkage is $3 per person which is reasonable.

122 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Tel : +61 2 9360 9922