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Green Monday at BEDU

By Jenni LienDecember 15, 20194 Mins Read
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Full honesty – I went to BEDU once and didn’t go back. While I enjoyed the food, my lasting impression was that it was all really healthy, and I like my Middle Eastern food richer. So I might not have been the obvious choice to try out the eatery’s new Green Monday offerings, but I’m trying to eat healthier and thought I’d give it a go.

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Full honesty again – I’m really glad I did.

My friend and I opted to sit at the chef’s counter, which I highly recommend for the fun of watching the two chefs skilfully whipping up dishes for a packed house. Yes, even on a Monday night, BEDU was packed with both small and large groups.

So what is Green Monday at BEDU? Executive Chef Corey Riches was inspired by Green Queen after hosting a dinner in her plant-based dinner series and wanted to help others to embrace a plant-based lifestyle should they wish. On Monday nights, guests will find a rotating list of vegan specials.

On the night we visited, the specials were charred cabbage with sesame crumb and herb and garlic broth ($115), stuffed zucchini with chilli almond on a bed of cranberry herb hummus ($125) and a dessert of blackened banana, blood orange sorbet and almond ($95).

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The cabbage was quite a unique dish with a nice flavour and crunch, though the broth didn’t really work for me as I felt it just slipped off the leaves without adding much.

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My friend and I both loved the stuffed zucchini. It was moist and tender, with lots of charred flavour packed into the courgette alone. It was also very filling.

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For dessert, the blood orange sorbet was near perfect, more light and floral than rich and tangy (my preference). I found the banana to be on the dry side, but I can see the appeal of this dessert for those who want a sweet yet healthy treat at the end of their meal.

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In addition to the Green Monday specials, we tried a few dishes from the regular menu, and this is where BEDU stole my heart. Oh, this baked feta with smoked lemon and thyme honey ($115) was so good: salty, sticky and sweet. It was almost like a pudding, and it kept coming out of the kitchen, so clearly we’re not the only ones who love it!

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The garlic prawns with sumac and coriander ($190/5) were plump and covered in a fragrant oil. Fab.

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We also tried the chicken skewers ($140/2). The chicken had a nice, clean flavour, and the black garlic sauce was good. But the chicken and sauce eaten together with the pickled chilli? Ace!

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While we already had eaten the Green Monday dessert, we were also offered a second and chose the drunken berry millefeuille ($75), which also happens to be vegan. We loved this. The watermelon granita was refreshing and didn’t make the crisp, tasty pastry at all soggy.

Verdict

I’m not sure I achieved my goal of eating healthier, but Green Monday at BEDU was worth it. Eating more veggies is definitely on my to-do list, so I’d happily return for Green Monday (note that in addition to the à-la-carte menu, a vegan chef’s menu is available on Mondays for $370). I highly recommend BEDU whether you’re looking for a healthier meal (there are loads of veggie options and mains on the regular menu too) or a richer one. It’s just very tasty, high-quality food at good prices.

40 Gough Street, Central, 2320 4450, book online

This write-up is based on a complimentary media tasting provided in exchange for an honest review and no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed here represent the author’s.

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