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š±Lizzieās first impression: This cafe is situated in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in the heart of Melbourne CBD - I loved the decor and ambience of this place - so much natural sunlight and greenery that made me feel like it wasn't Melbourne at all even on a gloomy day.
š©Lizzie enjoyed: They had an array of choices to select from and I made sure I ordered all of my favourite Vietnamese dishes.
First up I tried the Vietnamese pancake called Banh Xeo - it is a very popular dish made out of mung bean, turmeric, rice flour and coconut pancake and it is cooked crispy and has prawns and pork on the inside. It was delicious. Loved how crispy it was and of course I poured in all the fish sauce!
I also tried the Hanoi spring rolls that were wrapped in rice paper rolls instead. It was different but still tasty and crunchy as always.
Next I had the Flinders Island lamb shoulder with pickled
vegetables and steam buns. It was made almost like a DIY Bun station. The lamb shoulder was crispy on the outside, but was so tender and soft when pulled apart. This would be one of my favourite dishes here and I'll be ordering this again. Highly recommend!
Of course I had to order myself some Water spinach tossed with garlic,
chilli and oyster sauce. It was simply amazing - the flavours were brought out all thanks to the garlic and it was just fresh and balanced well with all my meaty dishes.
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Lizzie did not enjoy: I love my vietnamese coffee but not too sure I enjoyed the coconut shavings inside - it was a little too overbearing for my liking, but the coffee itself had a lot of flavour.
š„Lizzie rates overall: I was left feeling content, so full and yet, I still wanted to come back for more. That's when I know it's an amazing restaurant. The staff here are attentive and well trained. Highly recommend.
4.5 With Shannon Bennet behind the brand, we arrived at Jardin Tan with high expectations. Thankfully, we most definitely were impressed by both the calibre of the execution and the authenticity of the dishes. Successfully combining Western breakfast items into traditional Vietnamese dishes is no easy feat, and boy did Jardin Tan absolutely nail it.
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A Vietnamese place located in the beautiful Royal botanical garden near the Shrine of Remembrance. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice, it has an open space with both indoor and outdoor seatings. We started our meal with a long black and coconut water. The coffee was really good, so was the coconut. We then had the bahn cuon and salt and pepper squid salad for starters. The bahn cuon is a must try. For mains, we had the Flinders island lamb shoulder and bahn xeo, which is a Viet pancake. The texture of the bahn xeo wasn't quite right, it's a little thicker than usual. The lamb shoulder was amazing though, it was so perfectly done and left us wanting for more.
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I was invited to Jardin Tan to try out their food, so I decided to take my kiddies, Hangry Piglet and Hangry Dumpling with me. Jardin Tan is situated in the Royal Botanic Gardens, at the old Observatory cafe location. It was a bit hard to find the place, because the signs still points you to the Observatory cafe. But if you follow the signs to the Observatory cafe, or Ian Potter Childrenās Garden, you will find it easily.
Jardin Tan has a Vietnamese inspired menu which I wanted to try for ages, and their menu (mostly) did not disappoint.
We started off with babycinos and a Vietnamese iced coffee. I love how the ice coffee had coconut flakes in it, it adds another dimension to the coffee.
We started with the Vego spring rolls, which we didnāt like very much to be honest. They used rice paper rolls to wrap it and I donāt know whether the rice paper are too big and they didnāt trim it or what, but the pastry was very thick, hard and chewy.
Our mains also arrived at the same time as the entree which, I suppose itās good for photos but not great for deciding which food to eat first. However, all the dishes can be eaten at different times so itās not too much of an issue (unlike say, if you get noodles soup that would get soggy but also sashimi that should be eaten first).
Now the mains, they are amazing!!!! And embarrassingly (but also great) large portions. I felt like a piggy! Note to self: for one adults and two kids just order one main!
Here I would defo recommend the lamb. It was crispy, juicy, tender and you can wrap it with the soft and fluffy baos that comes with it. The accompanying herbs and pickled veggies cuts the richness of the whole thing. I am still drooling over the thought of that dish.
The deep fried chicken was delicious too. It was beautifully cooked and the dipping sauce was so yummy.
I also weirdly like the fried rice. The waitress said the fried rice is for two as a side but I reckon it could have been for three or four as a side! I weirdly liked it because I think they fried it w butter. Mmmm buttttterrrrr. Not the most authentic but so yummmmmmm.
Oh and how could I forget about the green beans? Stir fried w Thai basil (and chilli, which I opt out of because of the kids) were delish and the kids smashed those before anything else.
Thank you Jardin Tan for the invite and the wonderful food
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A venture from internationally-renowned Vue de monde owner and chef Shannon Bennett, Jardin Tan boasts a serene canvas of the blissful Royal Botanic Gardens as a backdrop. The kitchen offers dynamic and vibrant flavours of French-Indochina in a warm and welcoming space perfect for a quick bite with friends, a lingering lunch, or a formal event
The kitchen garden blends into a comfy beer garden destined to host lively music during summer. Taking cues from its idyllic milieu, the space is bright, vibrant and defined by the naturescapes that pour through the sea of windows.
We loved eating our way through the delicious menu.
To start the Milawa chicken salad was wonderful ā a stunning amalgamation of tender pulled chicken, fresh snow peas and green beans, all brought together by a creamy coconut and chilli lime dressing.
The Ginger-soy barramundi en papillote was similarly delightful. The quality of the Mark Eather wild barramundi was exemplary. The flesh was delicate and moist. This was a dish that allowed the natural subtle sweetness of the fish to be enjoyed. The ginger soy sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the fish and the crisp Asian herb salad.
For something heartier, the Blackmore Wagyu curry certainly hits the spot. The perfectly seasoned spicy coconut and fresh turmeric curry broth possessed the customary punchy flavours exhibited by South East Asian curries and was a great match for the melt in your mouth texture of the wagyu.
Whatever your do, do not leave without trying the Banh Xeo. In our view it is one of Melbourneās best renditions of this classic dish ā Crispy Saigon turmeric coconut pancake encases pork and prawn salad and bean sprouts is served alongside fragrant herbs and lettuce wraps. This was truly a thing of beauty. Every element was prepared with the utmost care and tasted wonderful.
Dessert time showcased the kitchenās versatility. We tried the kem chiĆŖn - a house speciality and it is easy to understand why. Luxurious flaky caramelised croissant was the perfect canvas for the creamy ice cream and gooey salted caramel sauce. Just yum!
Jardin Tan is a longstanding Melbourne favourite and continues to deliver high quality modern interpretations of French-Indochinese cuisine. In a market where casual dining is in vogue, Jardin Tan assimilates perfectly. Fortunately, unlike some other restaurants which implement a casual approach to the detriment of the food that they produce, Jardin Tan adheres to a very high standard ā we simply cannot wait to return.
Lovely modern Vietnamese restaurant located in front of Royal Botanical Garden entrance. The place is very spacious with indoor and outdoor seats are available. Staffs are friendly and helpful.
We ordered several dishes with the help of managerā recommendations. We had banh cuon, banh xeo, bo la lot, wagyu pho, pork belly skewers and stir fry water spinach. My favourite dishes were banh cuon, banh xeo and bo la lot. Banh cuon was so tasty and refreshing at the same times. Banh xeo was tasty with lots of prawns and pork. Bo la lot was tiny but very flavourful. Worth to try!
For drinks we opted fresh young coconut which was so sweet(in a good way) and Vietnamese coffee.
Thank you for having us š
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Jardin Tan is a modern Vietnamese eatery situated in the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
The venue is stunning, and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Itās so spacious it would be perfect to hold functions too. We were seated by the window side with a gorgeous view of the outdoor area, as it was a cold day.
The menu is what really intrigued me at Jardin Tan. Traditional Vietnamese dishes with a modern twist - this is one of the best Asian fusion menus Iāve had! Given the location, service and ambience, the dishes are priced moderately as well.
After getting some recommendations from the lovely owner, we settled with a variety of their top dishes.
Banh Cuon (fresh Banh Cuon, wrapped pork minced with spring onion, nuoc cham) - the first dish already had us in awe! The steamed rice roll was so silky and smooth, delicately wrapped around a delicious filling of pork mince. A very fresh and light start - highly recommend!
Banh Xeo (Signature dish of sizzling mung bean, turmeric, rice flour and coconut pancake, cooked crispy) - my FAVOURITE dish! This is a Vietnamese classic with a Jardin Tan spin! The pancake was incredible - thicker than your traditional Banh Xeo - but nonetheless extremely crispy and flavourful. Paired with the fresh lettuce and nuoc cham - it was honestly heaven!
Prawn & sweet potato fritters - probably the only dish that didnāt wow us. Although the fritters were crispy, the texture was a bit gooey and creamier than our liking. Iām sure there are others that love it, but it just wasnāt our personal preference.
Flinders Island lamb shoulder, pickle vegetables, firecracker sauce, steam buns - I loved that this dish was served DIY so you create your own bao buns. The serving of lamb is very generous, and itās crispy too! A very delicious bao!
Blackmore Wagyu cooked in spicy coconut, fresh turmeric - another standout dish that truly exceeded our expectations. The curry broth was sweet and savoury, rich but not too heavy. The wagyu was delightful, so tender and soft, and breaks apart. Have it with some rice and youāre set!
Caramelised croissant and ice cream sandwich with salted caramel sauce - who knew something so simple could taste so good? The cold creamy ice cream with the crispy croissant pastry is the perfect combination! And itās also beautiful in presentation. You definitely donāt want to miss this dessert!
We also had the Lychee All Day and the Seasonal Cocktail which was a Vietnamese Mojito. Both were very refreshing, light and the perfect accompaniment to the wonderful meal.
I had such an incredible experience at Jardin Tan - not only was I impressed by the venue and the food, but the staff were also very friendly too. I canāt recommend this place enough!
Thank you so much for having us!
Shannon Bennett's 'Jardin Tan' located in the beautiful botanical gardens whats not to love about the location. Its a gorgeous setting that suits the location. A great Vietnamese quirky menu which was very Shannon Bennett. The cocktails a highlight. A lovely way to spend a sunday afternoon. **Disclaimer: although the restaurant has generously invited me to their restaurant this review is still based on my genuine opinion.
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I was invited to dine as a guest at Jardin Tan, most of my hesitation stems from the conflicting menu and previous feedback from customers. For the most part, it is traditional Vietnamese cuisine and on occasion veers away from that. Although I was a guest to dine here, the prices aren't what I'm accustomed to for Vietnamese food, it definitely isn't Springvale pricing but on the twist you're in the surrounds of one of Melbourne's most beautiful parks.
We were given a predefined menu, unfortunately their banh xeo was not part of that as I've heard only good things. I get a latte (they ran out of coconuts and I've already had my Vietnamese ice coffee fix) which was okay, I felt like someone slipped some chai in it. It might just be me.
We start off with bo ba lot which is essentially beef mince in betel leaf. You see this everywhere in Melbourne during Chinese New Year celebrations at Vietnamese hubs. This street food item was already salty on its own and the garlic soy was excessive. A better combination would be DIY wraps with nuoc cham which would give it some freshness and mute some of the saltiness.
The fritters of sweet potato and prawn had a crisp texture outside and a soft mushy texture on the inside, I felt it was a tad over seasoned. The green chilli pickle was very welcome in bringing some brightness to the dish.
The main dishes fared much better and struck familiar chords. Their curry beef (ca ri thit bo) utilises quality Blackmore wagyu, fatty chunks of beef in a mild yet rich curry. Full disclosure, my dining partner that day is allergic to chilli so let staff know accordingly. Regardless, it's a curry we eat on occasion at home and adding a few potatoes would make it even heartier. Make sure you spread that curry onto your accompanying rice! Their morning glory is a solid sidekick, it really hits you with umami and I kept going back for more.
Their banh cuon was large, I never see them that big! Again, familiar flavours with the thin rice sheets blanketing generous amounts of minced pork. It was dressed in nuoc cham, fish sauce just makes everything taste good (almost).
For dessert we had their take on an ice cream sandwich, I quite liked the toastiness and crispness of the croissant, the ice cream on the other hand I found a bit overly sweet or perhaps it was because it was also paired with another sweet element, salted caramel sauce. I would have much preferred they continue their Vietnamese cuisine theme, the dessert just felt out of place.
Staff were very attentive, maybe a little too much. We were asked the same questions a few times, may be something they might want to correct internally or perhaps they felt a need to because of the circumstances. Would I pay this much for Vietnamese food? I probably wouldn't, I can already see mum judging me hard right now. You could make do with other items which is much more economical. Thanks for the invite, it's my honest critique and hopefully something I've written helps improve the experience.
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This Vietnamese inspired cafe is located in the beautiful botanical gardens an easy stroll from the Shrine of Remembrance.
My friend and I were seated in the middle of the cafe or lunch. We started w some prawn and sweet potato fritters w a green pickle. They were such a great way to start. Think crispy balls, a soft centre and the green pickle sauce was some of the best I've had. Yummo!
The Blackmore wagyu beef mince wrapped in betel leaf w garlic soy sauce were delicious. The wagyu was incredible, and the betel leaf almost sweet. The sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
We then devoured some amazing Blackmore wagyu cooked in a spicy coconut & fresh tumeric. The wagyu was slow cooked, it fell apart and it was soo soft. The coconut curry had a mild peppery, spicy and bursting with flavour.
The accompanying spinach tossed w garlic, chilli and oyster sauce had some great texture, whilst balancing the flavours of the wagyu beef.
We then shared a pancake w pork, red cabbage, chilli and bean shoots. This was sooo good, the pancake was crispy and the filling so fresh and light. I really enjoyed the combination of everything together wrapped in some lettuce leaves. Wow! Hahaha
To finish we were extremely lucky to try the caramelised croissant and ice cream sandwich w salted caramel sauce. OMGosh! As you know I like my croissants, but served w some divine ice cream I was in heaven.
This was such an amazing experience, and one that I couldn't recommend highly enough.
Thanks to the owners for their very kind invitation.
We had the pleasure to cover a wedding here for the first time and genuinely WOW by their professionalism and hospitality. The food was delicious with a nice blend of Australian and Vietnamese/Asian dishes. Can't fault for the location either. Highly recommended for future weddings!
Jessica Fortune McNaughton
+5
Just an addition to my previous review (below). We chose Jardin Tan as our reception venue for our wedding. We had high expectations from our previous visit and it absolutely did not let us down. The team are wonderful, they were friendly, efficient and attentive. The food was exquisite as always. Natalie from vue events was amazing, lots of attention to detail and planning in the months leading up, and it all showed on the night.
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Always a wonderful experience here. The service is above and beyond, staff are exceptional, friendly and welcoming. The food is outstanding, always fresh and beautifully seasoned, full of flavour with nicely matching wines. We have booked our wedding reception here we are so in love!
Nice spot inside the gardens.
Don't leave it too late.
Good selection of food, drinks and ice-cream when we were there.
More formal inside area.
Outside casual cafe area as well.
What a fantastic addition to the Botanical Gardens! I pre ordered a deluxe hamper and bubbly š¾ through Luxury Escapes for my hubby on Valentines š.
Very romantic, all you need is a picnic blanket and your set. Highly recommended the food was perfect.
Had a really nice experience here with my boyfriend. We were celebrating my birthday and the staff went out of their way to make my day even more special. We sat in the back garden where all the herbs growing in the season and they took it into the dishes. We tried all the cocktails and they were all amazing. Must try sticky lamb shoulder!!
Amazing food and cocktails and beautiful staff! Lots of vegan options and so lovely to sit outside in the herb garden.
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