I had been to White Taro a number of times before the COVID-19 crisis lockdown. The Viet-inspired dishes are just lip-smacking delicious and the coffee is always consistently good. Lastly, the service is warm, friendly and efficient! #whitetaro
People are very friendly and they respect your time to spend there. Though the "Vietnamese fusion" menu is quite interesting, the taste was not really something fascinating. Still good and worth to go.
White taro is a vietnamese fusion brunch place in Surry Hills and they do have very interesting menus that are creative and delicious. The staffs are very friendly and helpful and always serves with a smile. The bacon waffle was delicious!
Had a great brunch here last weekend. The food is interesting (Vietnamese fusion), the lobster waffle special was top notch, and the service is really good. Recommend
Situated in the heart of Surry Hills - the cafe epicentre of Sydney - White Taro brings a fusion of modern Vietnamese flavours and traditional brunch fare to the scene.
I opted for something slightly different and definitely decadent with the Lobster Waffle. This was served in a manner vaguely reminiscent of Eggs Benedict with the shellfish balanced on top of three light-as-feather waffles and topped with hollandaise sauce and two poached eggs. Wilted spinach and oyster mushrooms completed the spectacular dish.
I accompanied it with a Chai Latte that was somewhat on the weak side but certainly not the worst I've had in Sydney.
The venue itself is small but with a charming courtyard to the rear perfect for sunny days in the city.
After reading some of the reviews I was a bit concerned about this place. I was pleasantly surprised. It was great. I had the chook in broth, which was very nice. Good quick friendly service for a Friday lunch time crowd. Friendly people.
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White Taro is a Vietnamese fusion cafe in Surry Hills serving a range of classic and interesting brunch dishes. We had heard great things about this cafe and have been here twice and will share what we ordered on both visits.
On the first visit, we ordered the Viet skewer chicken burger with mixed lettuce, papaya, grain and seeds and aioli on a housemade charcoal brioche. I got the side of chips instead of salad because #treatyoself. The chicken was tender and full of flavour and went nicely with the sweet papaya and aioli sauce. To be honest, I did not feel like this dish had a lot of Vietnamese elements except for the papaya, it tasted mostly like a standard chicken burger, but was still nice and tasty!
Beautifully presented food. Highlights are the deconstructed Vietnamese pork roll - actually, so much of it is good. They really put in a lot of effort with their food. Another highlight - their homemade cookies! This is one of my favourite brunch/lunch places (they're a bit heavy for breakfast).
Mr & Mrs Bottomless Pitt
+3.5
White Taro dares to take risks with Vietnamese ingredients in a cafe style eatery that is innovative and fresh.
Coffee was good, but of course one should try the Vietnamese coffee, which is coffee strong and sweet. The deconstructed pork roll crackled but can be messy and had kim chi (pickled Korean cabbage)? Chicken broth is great for a cold day and while the pho had plenty of herbs and grilled scotch fillet, it just doesn't taste like 'pho'; nor should it since we are in a cafe. We are a fan of the scrambled eggs with prawns (generous and fresh). This place has seriously one of the best omelettes in town!
There's lots to try and we will definitely be back for the rest of the menu.
We got the grass fed Scott fillet baguette and the chook in broth. The scotch fillet was the best I've had in a long while. It's cooked perfectly (I like my steaks medium) and the bread was incredibly soft and fluffy on the inside, and crispy in the outside. The chook in broth was flavourful - exactly what you'd expect with chicken soup. A good second option to pho.
We enjoyed ourselves overall and the staff were very friendly and open to helping us choose the food. Will be back again
Amazing customer service ! Very friendly staff. Food was great, ordered a granola bowl and veggie platter. Poached eggs were runny and well cooked. Preferred my ice coffee with less shaved ice, but nonetheless was sweet and tasty. Backyard seating was super chill on a weekday morning . They have a cute little flower wall in the backyard, perfect for photos. If you're looking for a place to chill, this cosy cafe sets the vibe !
Fantastic food with friendly smiling service. The location is super convenient (on a quiet street in Surry Hills and so close to Central Station)and decor is simple yet stylish. We ordered a variety of dishes and their flavours, textures and presentation were excellent for the price. Nice portion sizes and nutritious too!
Croissants fresh from the oven is reason enough to kick off your day at White Taro. Perfectly poached eggs is another. Great coffee is a bonus. But where White Taro shines is with the attitude of the staff and attention to the little details such as fresh flowers on the table. An absolute delight! I'll be back
Hands down one of the best burgers ive had at a cafe. The chips are substantial and filling, not fluffy full of air. The patty was fresh, generously large and perfectly medium rare as all great beef burgers should be. Super cozy setting with great music. Keep blasting that Bruno Mars, Fergie and Queen.
Keestu Tappali Ekanathan
+4
The food is "so good"....coffee is meh...doesn't pack a punch but don't let that deter you from visiting this place.
Throughly enjoyed the small backyard ambience. If you like Vietnamese cuisine then give this brekkie place a try.
The flame grilled chicken baguette was really difficult to eat, but was really good nonetheless. The order took a really long time but in compensation they were very kind and gave us a chocolate brownie for waiting, as well as extra fries when we received our meals! The deconstructed banh mi was fine, but might be easier to eat if it wasn't deconstructed :p their chai latte is average, nothing amazing but it is fine.
Nice cafe. The iced vietnamese coffee was great on a hot day. The What the Pho had a grandma, Homely feel to it but we enjoyed the corn fritters.
An intimate cafe with Vietnamese fusion elements. Serves some delectable dishes, make sure to get seated in the back porch area.
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