Tamarind menù, Cairns

Tamarind Cairns - Menu

Taste of Tamarind

Seared Atlantic Scallops

Orange miso hummus, black dressing, spanner crab spring roll

Gin and Tonic Salmon

Blueberry, cucumber gel, feta cream, squid ink glass

Organic Tableland Pork Belly Croquette

Green apple, black garlic, pink peppercorn

Seared Beef Tataki

Beetroot, soy, candied chilli jam, macadamia dukkha and bone marrow aioli

Raspberry fizz

Black peppercorn sherbet, pomegranate jelly

Penang Duck Curry

Caramelised pumpkin, roasted peanuts, chilli, coriander, with scented rice

Burnt Butter Panna cotta

Caramelised milk macaron, lemon butter puree, davidson plum gel, crushed amaretti

Entrees

Seared Haloumi (V)

Edamame & mint fritter, chilli mango chutney, smoked sesame dressing

25 $

Seared Scallops

Orange miso hummus, black dressing, spanner crab spring roll

26 $

Tuna Ceviche

Torched nduja, salmon crisp, bourbon aged soy dressing

25 $

Gin & Tonic Salmon

Blueberry, cucumber gel, feta cream, squid ink glass

24 $

Honey & Miso Glazed Slipper Lobster

Pickled wakame, sesame crisp, yuzu & green tea granita

25 $

Coconut Milk Braised Tablelands Pork Belly

Green apple, spiced green ginger sabayon, pink peppercorns

25 $

Seared Beef Tataki

Beetroot, soy, candied chilli jam, macadamia dukkah, bone marrow aioli

25 $

Tamarind Taster Plate

Gin & Tonic Salmon Seared Haloumi Seared Scallops

27 $

Confit Pork Belly

young coconut, cashew praline, apple mint relish

25 $

Mains

Local Mushroom & Herbed Labna Cannelloni (V)

Pickled Tableland's mushrooms, slow cooked organic hens egg, confit black garlic

38 $

Whole Crispy Baby Barramundi

Tamarind, chilli & garlic sauce

42 $

Seared Local Reef Fish

Smoked cardamom, beetroot gel, whipped goat curd, garlic & herb emulsion, finger lime dressing

42 $

Brined Chicken Supreme

Szechuan pepper chicken broth, mushroom ketchup, bone marrow & green onion dumpling

40 $

Penang Duck Curry

Caramelised pumpkin, roasted peanuts, chilli, coriander, with scented rice

43 $

Organic Tablelands Pork

Braised belly, croquette, crackling, spicy plum sauce, cashews

40 $

Slow Cooked Sesame Lamb Neck

Prosciutto, fresh peas, egg yolk jam, caramelised onions, crisp kale

42 $

XO Cured Eye Fillet

Braised beef rib cigar, duck parfait, spiced quince, chilli pickled carrots

46 $

Sides

Lotus Root Chips

green banana aioli

10 $

Green Papaya Salad

peanuts, nahm jim

9 $

Wok Tossed Greens

white pepper, coriander reduction

9 $

Watermelon Salad

pink ginger, watermelon, snow pea, ponzu dressing

9 $

Duck Egg Fried Rice

shallots, ginger, pork belly, lap cheong sausage

13 $

Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes

aromatic salt, rooftop herbs

15 $

Steamed Jasmine Rice

7 $

Desserts

Chocolate

24 karat gold, brownie, waffle, freeze dried raspberry, vanilla ice-cream

22 $

Burnt Butter Panna cotta

Caramelised milk macaron, Davidson plum gel, lemon butter puree, crushed amoretti

18 $

Cassava Cake

caramelised banana, palm sugar, coconut gelato, roasted peanuts

17 $

Coconut

Malibu cream, pineapple, finger lime, passionfruit, dark callebaut

17 $

Taster Plate

Burnt Butter Panna cotta Coconut Cassava Cake

32 $

Tamarind Cheese Plate

a selection of local tablelands gallo cheese and international cheese, wafer crackers, davidson plum paste & native bee honey

24 $

Tea & Coffee

Dilmah "T Series" Loose Leaf Tea

Black Teas

Brilliant Breakfast

a bright and bold morning tea, perfectly rounded in body, strength colour and pungency representing the essence of fine ceylon tea

The Original Earl Grey

when a british diplomat saved the life of an official of the chinese imperial court, a tea enhanced with the peel of a special variety of orange, and its recipe were given to charles 2nd earl of grey also then the prime minister of england. combines the flavour of tea with hazelnut crumble, vacuumed figs, coffee gel

Rose and French Vanilla

a seductive tea combining single region ceylon tea with the sensuous fragrance of rose petal tinged with french vanilla, heightening the romance of this tea and softening its character

Green Teas

Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers

a mild and delicate tea with pale yellow infusion and pronounced jasmine aroma, a delicious palate cleanser

Moroccan Mint Green Tea

a blend of natural ceylon young green tea and moroccan peppermint. gentile yet stimulating, the perfect after dinner tea

Herbal Teas

Pure Chamomile Flowers

enjoyed for centuries for its medicinal properties. the daisy like flowers has an uplifting aroma and subtle flavour, the perfect tea to finish with

Pure Peppermint

stimulating and refreshing