When you put fresh ingredients for the specials in front of two crazed foodies, it's almost impossible to say no. We succumbed to the burrata cheese served with spanish ham ($42) in no time at all. Although the dish cost nearly more than our 3 course set meal, the sated looks on our faces told us that it was a worthwhile indulgence. The burrata was firm on the outside, soft and melty inside and tasted great, but what really set this dish apart was the way it had been paired with a medley of olive oil, caviar, lumpfish roe and greens creating a mixture of texture and flavour that whetted more than just my tastebuds. The accompanying baby cherry tomatoes were ripe and soft and burst with flavour in my mouth while the saltiness of the parma ham left my palate perfectly balanced.
But let's go back to the main focus of this meal, the incredible set lunch. To say that the set lunch was good value for money is a severe understatement. At $38++, I'm being served an appetiser made with beautifully marbled wagyu need I really say more?
The beef is tinged with a natural sweetness and retains its original hearty flavour, while its delicate marbling ensures simply melts in my mouth. Not to mention, the beautiful plating made my mouth water as soon as I laid eyes on it.Topped with bits of still runny egg white and small slices of fruit, the combination of textures in my mouth tantalise the palate and leave me wanting more. Plus the crunchy parmesan crisp, it's perfection in my opinion.
My main doesn't quite elicit as dramatic a reaction from me, in fact, I lamented about the angel hair pasta not being al dente. However, the taste was pretty spot on, at least for my fussy taste buds. The tomato base is slightly creamy, we think it might be egg or a small amount of creme fraiche added to the sauce, which lends a silky texture to the otherwise thick sauce. The tangy nature of the tomato is kept and unlike many creamy tomato bases, I did not tire of this one quite as easily.
The dessert, which the staff very kindly offered as a complimentary upgrade was Gunther's signature apple tart served with Havana rum and raisin ice-cream. For someone who has never really enjoyed rum and raisin, I found the flavour rather pleasing and the apple tart was drenched in just the right amount of sweet indulgence. Garnished with almond pieces and filled with thinly sliced apples, this was a definite winner for me.
A lunch experience that I would not hesitate to repeat. Perhaps a visit next week might not be too soon. After all good service without a hefty price tage doesn't come by often. Kudos to the team at Gunther's for awesome food and prompt service, enabling such a happy pig in the short span of an hour or so.
Gunther's
36 Purvis Street
#01-03
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