What makes a good beach? 3 words: Sun, Sand and Surf. Bondi beach is perfect for all you beach bums whether it’s an adrenaline rush or a lazy chill out at the beach you seek. In all honesty, it’s one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to. I love the sand here… it’s so soft and gentle on the skin as compared to that yellow grainy sand typically found at other beaches (ugh!)
However, what really gives Bondi it’s edge is this little cosy cafe called Trio (56 Campbell Parade). My friend and I decided to try it out after researching for good food at Bondi. A TIP: google search items such as “best food in Sydney”, “Best restaurants in Sydney”. It’s really helpful to find good places worth spending your money on; the more reviews, chances are the better it is.
Back to Trio.
The half an hour waiting time did not reside well with our growling tummies, but luckily we had our determination to see us through!
Trio is a great place for a catch-up brunch with the girls or guys. It is somewhat fusion, as they are inspired by middle eastern and mediterranean cuisines. A word of caution though, you may feel slightly disappointed at the limited variety of dishes they offer. They have only about 15 items on the menu which was a small setback for me because I love choices- plenty of them.
We decided to order “Boss eggs” which are scrambled eggs with feta & truffle oil served with sourdough toast, avocado & prosciutto, “Charcoal grilled banana bread”, “corn fritters”, and an eggplant dish consisting of grilled eggplant, hummus, and toast. Initially when the food came, we were slightly disappointed. It looked pretty simple, something that we could do at home instead of spending all this money to eat. But it was so worth it.
Ever had a moment when you bit into your first bite and it’s so good that you just don’t want to talk? The meal was practically eaten in silence. The eggplant dish was delicious; the combination of eggplant and hummus on toast was perfect. The corn fritters were crisp and satisfying and what separated it from other corn fritters I’ve tried was the smoky flavor of the tomato chutney.
The charcoal grilled Banana bread smelt heavenly, and the comforting scent of vanilla and bananas filled the room as the waitress walked towards our table. The large portion of the bread and of course it’s smell caused the diners around to look at us (possibly in envy hehe). The moist chewy texture of the Banana bread went well together with the sweet cream that it came with. The cream was not too heavy or sweet which would have been overwhelming for the dish.
The real big boss of the day however was the Boss eggs dish. It is my firm belief that everyone should try boss eggs at least once in your lifetime. The only word to describe Boss eggs is “Epiphany”. That’s how I felt when I tucked into that delicious dish… the truffle enhanced the flavor of the eggs that made it mind-blowingly delicious. The flavor was deepened with the inclusion of prosciutto ham which gave it a textured salty layer… I am smiling just thinking about it.
A brunch at Trio shouldn’t be missed! Expect to pay about $25 for a good meal, but I spent over $40 though out of pure greed.
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