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With a culinary focus on China’s far-flung regions – including Yunnan, chilli-loving Jiangxi, Hunan and Sichuan, with its citrus-hued warmth, Guangxi and Xingjiang – Spice Temple’s a la carte menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed banquet style.
Wine
Our concise wine list of exactly 100 wines, has been designed to complement the regional Chinese flavours we celebrate in our menu. Alongside this we have a cocktail list featuring superbly crafted drinks based around the Chinese zodiac.
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Aromatic and fragrant, the culinary focus at Spice Temple is regional China, looking at the different provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Xinjiang. With the dusty aromas of dried spice and the intensity of chillies (dried, fresh, salted, pickled, brined and fermented) our menu is designed to excite, with balance and harmony at its core. Please note, our menus are subject to change.
- A La Carte
- Golden Banquet
- Premium Banquet
- Desserts
- Drinks, Wine & Cocktails
THE PREMIUM BANQUET
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
Based on the finest seasonal produce
- THE PREMIUM BANQUETCucumber with ginger, garlic and mint <br>Cabbage and radish <br>Raw kingfish with spicy orange oil and lettuce <br> Pork and prawn spring rolls <br>***<br> Pipis with XO or ginger and shallot <br> Steamed murray cod Hunan style <br>***<br> Tea smoked duck with aged black vinegar <br> Greenham "Pure Black" Scotch fillet <br> <i>Kampot pepper and curry leaves</i> <br> Stir fried greens with garlic <br>***<br> Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait <br><i>$85 per person for a premium wine matching</i>129/PP
- THE PREMIUM BANQUET129/PP
- Cucumber with ginger, garlic and mint
- Cabbage and radish
- Raw kingfish with spicy orange oil and lettuce
- Pork and prawn spring rolls
***
- Pipis with XO or ginger and shallot
- Steamed murray cod Hunan style
***
- Tea smoked duck with aged black vinegar
- Greenham “Pure Black” Scotch fillet (Kampot pepper and curry leaves)
- Stir fried greens with garlic
***
- Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait
$85 per person for a premium wine matching
THE GOLDEN BANQUET
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
- THE GOLDEN BANQUET109/PP
- Cucumber with ginger, garlic and mint
- Cabbage and radish
- Shredded white cut chicken with salted chili and mint
- Steamed eggplant with three flavours
***
- Wheel of fortune prawn toast
- Steamed flathead Jiangxi style
***
- Wuxi pork ribs
- Stir fried Wagyu brisket with lucky money dumplings
- Steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce
***
- Raspberry granita with vanilla cream
$65 for matching wines per person
- THE GOLDEN BANQUETCucumber with ginger, garlic and mint <br>Cabbage and radish <br> Shredded white cut chicken with salted chili and mint <br> Steamed eggplant with three flavours <br>***<br> Wheel of fortune prawn toast <br> Steamed flathead Jiangxi style <br>***<br> Wuxi pork ribs <br>Stir fried Wagyu brisket with lucky money dumplings<br>Steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce<br>***<br>Raspberry granita with vanilla cream <br><i>$65 for matching wines per person</i>109/PP
Our food is designed for the shared table. The hottest dishes have an Asterisk.
PICKLES
To awaken the palate and to cool the fire
- Daikon with ginger and black sesame10
- Cabbage and radish10
- Cucumber with ginger, garlic and mint10
SALADS & COLD CUTS
- Raw yellowfin tuna*spicy orange oil and lettuce39
- Kale and sesame salad18
- Steamed eggplant with three flavours29
- White cut chicken*Strange flavour dressing29
- Tea smoked duck salad with mustard soy dressing and pickled cabbage39
HOT ENTREE
- Fried eggplant*spicy ginger and garlic dressing25
- Fried salt and pepper silken tofu*spicy coriander salad27
- Fried squid, Hong Kong Typhoon style*34
- Fried pork chop with sweet soy26
- Spice fried chicken wingsheaven facing chillies34
- Hot and numbing dry Wagyu beef*29
DUMPLINGS AND THINGS
- Prawn wontons black vinegar and chilli8 for 29
- Wheel of fortune Prawn toastSpice Temple sweet and sour sauce19
- Lamb and cumin pancake22
- Pork and prawn spring rolls6 for 24
LIVE FROM THE TANK
- Lobster$22/100g
- MudCrab$16/100g
With a choice of:
- Four chillies*
- Salted olive and black bean dressing
- Black bean and salted chilli*
- Ginger and shallot
- XO sauce*
- Add fried or boiled egg noodles $5
NOODLES
- Handmade egg noodles*XO and bacon*29
- Crispy Chow MeinAustralian Chinese style with pork relish34
SEAFOOD
- Steamed flathead, Jiangxi stylepickled mustard green and chilli49
- Fish drowned in heaven facing chillies and Sichuan peppercorns*flathead Sichuan style59
- Stir fried prawns with king brown mushrooms55
POULTRY AND PORK
- Ma La Hui Ji*Slippery chicken49
- Kung Pao chicken*Sichuan peppercorns, heaven facing chillies and cashews 49
- Yunnan style stir fried pork and bean curd skin 44
- Hot, sweet, sour and numbing pork*49
- Wuxi pork ribs49
BEEF
- Stir fried wagyu brisketbaby eggplant and chilli paste49
- Beef fillet in fire water*broth blackened with chilli and Sichuan peppercorns55
- Jacks Creek scotch fillet, grain fed Angus marble 4+kampot pepper and curry leaves140
VEGETABLES AND RICE
- Steamed Chinese broccoliwith oyster sauce and fried onions18
- Greens stir fried with garlic19
- House style fried ricebacon, peas and salted chilli19
- Steamed rice5 pp
DESSERTS
- Mandarin and ginger granitacoconut chantilly and candied almonds17
- Three milk cakedried raspberries, pistachio and almond17
- Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait21
- Mandarin marshmallows7
THE GOLDEN BANQUET
- THE GOLDEN BANQUET$109
- Cucumber with ginger, garlic and mint
- Cabbage and radish
- Shredded white cut chicken with salted chili and mint*
- Steamed eggplant with three flavours
***
- Wheel of fortune prawn toast
- Steamed flathead Jiangxi style
***
- Wuxi pork ribs
- Stir fried Wagyu brisket with lucky money dumplings
- Steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce
***
- Mandarin and ginger granita
- coconut chantilly and candied almonds
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
$109 PER PERSON
Optional matching wines $65 pp
- THE GOLDEN BANQUETCucumber with ginger, garlic and mint <br>Cabbage and radish <br> Shredded white cut chicken with salted chili and mint <br> Steamed eggplant with three flavours <br>***<br> Wheel of fortune prawn toast <br> Steamed flathead Jiangxi style <br>***<br> Wuxi pork ribs <br>Stir fried Wagyu brisket with lucky money dumplings<br>Steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce<br>***<br>Raspberry granita with vanilla cream <br><i>$65 for matching wines per person</i>109/PP
THE PREMIUM BANQUET
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
Based on the finest seasonal produce
- THE PREMIUM BANQUETCucumber with ginger, garlic and mint <br>Cabbage and radish <br>Raw kingfish with spicy orange oil and lettuce <br> Pork and prawn spring rolls <br>***<br> Pipis with XO or ginger and shallot <br> Steamed murray cod Hunan style <br>***<br> Tea smoked duck with aged black vinegar <br> Greenham "Pure Black" Scotch fillet <br> <i>Kampot pepper and curry leaves</i> <br> Stir fried greens with garlic <br>***<br> Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait <br><i>$85 per person for a premium wine matching</i>129/PP
- THE PREMIUM BANQUET129/PP
- Cucumber with ginger, garlic and mint
- Cabbage and radish
- Raw yellowfin tuna with spicy orange oil and lettuce*
- Pork and prawn spring rolls
***
- Stir fried prawns with King brown mushrooms
- Steamed murray cod Hunan style
***
- Tea smoked duck with aged black vinegar
- Jacks Creek scotch fillet, grain fed Angus marble 4+
- kampot pepper and curry leaves
- Stir fried greens with garlic
***
- Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait
FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE
$129 PER PERSON
Optional matching wines $85 pp
DESSERTS
- Mandarin and ginger granitacoconut chantilly and candied almonds17
- Three milk cake with dried raspberries, pistachio and almond17
- Chocolate & caramelised peanut parfait21
- Mandarin marshmallows7
COFFEE
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee8
- add your favourite liqueur10
DESSERT COCKTAILS
- Bulleit in Brooklynbulleit bourbon, cardamom spiced dry wine, amer picón, macerated cherry24
- Dry Spiced Espressoespresso, dry spiced rum, mr black, walnut bitters24
DESSERT & FORTIFIED
- 2018 Petit Manseng, Symphonia, 'Royal'King Valley, Vic. (500ml)15 Glass | 95 Bottle
- 2015 Semilion Blend, Chateau Filhot,Sauternes, France ( 375ml )125 Bottle
- 2018 Semilion Blend, Chateau Riessec,Sauternes, France ( 375ml )24 Glass | 115 Bottle
- Kunizakari Muroka Umeshu(60, 375, 720 - ml)13 | 74 | 140
- NV Muscat, Chambers 'Grand' Rutherglen, Vic. ( 375ml )27 Glass | 165 Bottle
- NV Tawny Port, Quinta do Noval,Douro, Portugal. ( 750ml )13 Glass | 125 Bottle
Cocktails, Drinks & Wines
Wines
100 Wines – Explained in 100 Words
Why 100 wines exactly? It forces us to make this list the best possible match for Andy Evans extraordinary Asian food. Every wine fights for its place on this list. When a new wine arrives, another must go. Think it’s easy to do? It’s not.
Each wine has a reason to be here: to match with a special dish, for a celebration, or to just have a fine glass at lunch. Whether you want crisp, rich, dry or not dry, you can find it here.
No matter which you choose we are confident you will be happy. Explore and Enjoy!
Zodiac Cocktails
We have crafted each drink to reflect the intricate harmony of sweet, sour and spice. Drawing on aromatic herbs, fragrant spices and local produce.
- RatPeaflower gin, falernum, lime, prosecco23
- Oxsmoked whisky, Chinese five spice, wagyu washed mezcal, agave, cinnamon27
- TigerHine cognac, house made peach & apricot liqueur, pistachio25
- Rabbitlavender & rosemary infused Tilde vodka, elderflower liqueur, ruby grapefruit25
- Dragonjalapeno infused mezcal, coco leaf, agave, lime27
- Snakefresh pineapple, seasonal marmalade, cane spirit, sake, aromatized wine23
- Horsepomegranate reduction, Dictador 12yr rum, chinese five spice, lime24
- SheepIrish whiskey Sour, lime infused umeshu, hybiscus26
- Monkeyginger, makrut lime leaf, ketel One vodka, citrus shrubb, soda23
- Roosterpassionfruit, Aperol, lemoncello23
- dogBlack Tears spiced rum, Dry Gin, yuzu orgeat, lemon24
- piglychee, pisco, vermouth, rose bud tea, prosecco (carafe only)38
Provincial Classics
It’s often said that culture is found in flavour. Each of the below take inspiration from the local provinces that inspire Spice Temple.
- Sichuan NegroniSichuan pepper, spiced campari, four pillars ‘Modern Australian’gin, aromatized wine24
- Guangxi PunchCoconut & pandan washed white rum, pineapple juice25
- Xinjiang Spritzyuzushu, lemon myrtle, sake, prosecco20
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
- Henlyre’s Italian spritz, passionfruit, grapefruit bitters13
- Passion FlowerOrange and grapefruit soda, passionfruit, lemon13
- Berry Compoteseasonal berries, rhubarb oil, lime skin, cranberry juice13
- Lyre’s G&T, Non Alc, 0% AbvNon alcoholic gin & tonic, with a floral infusion, Melbourne, Vic9
- Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz, Non Alc, 0% AbvNon alcoholic Aperol Spritz, Melbourne, Vic13
- Lyre’s Amaretti Sour, Non Alc, 0% AbvNon alcoholic Amaretto Sour, Melbourne, Vic13
Beer on tap
- Reschs LagerSydney, NSW, 370ml, 4.5% alc. /vol.11
- Balter XPACurrumbin, QLD, 370ml, 5.0% alc. /vol.12
Bottled beer
- Tsingtao LagerQingdao, China, 330ml, 4.5% alc./vol.11
- Sydney Beer and Co. LagerSydney, NSW, 330ml, 4.5% alc./vol.12
- Lord Nelson Three Sheets Pale AleSydney NSW 330ml, 4.9% alc./vol.12
- Cascade Premium LightHobart, Tasmania, 375ml, 2.4% alc./vol.10
Cider
- Apple Thief Cider ‘Pink Lady’Batlow, NSW, 330ml, 4.5% alc./vol.12
- Apple Thief ‘The Accomplice’ (Non-Alcoholic)Batlow, NSW 330ml, 0% alc./vol.10
Water
- Nordaq Fresh Mineral Water, Still or SparklingEco-friendly, filtered water system from Sweden with a taste that actually enhances the true flavour of great food and fine wines.9.5 pp
Wine by the Glass
Champagne & Sparkling
120ml | 375ml | Bottle Available
- 2016 Chandon ‘Rockpool Cuvée’ Brut, Yarra Valley, Vic.21 | - | 115
- NV Louis Roederer ‘Collection 242’ Reims, Champagne, France 32 | - | 195
White
150ml | 375ml | Bottle Available
- 2021 Riesling, Grosset ‘Rockpool’ Clare Valley, S.A. ( V )16 | 40 | 78
- 2016 Riesling, Kabinett, Baltharsar Ress, Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Rheingau, Germany27 | 66 | 130
- 2019 Albillo, Bernabeleva, San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Madrid, Spain19 | 46 | 90
- 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Bannockburn, Geelong, Vic.17 | 42 | 82
- 2020 Chardonnay, Toolangi, Yarra Valley, Vic. ( V )20 | 49 | 95
Red
150ml | 375ml | Bottle
Available
- 2017 Rosé, Bodegas Exopto ‘Bozeto de Exopto’ Rioja, Spain20 | 49 | 95
- 2021 Pinot Noir, Barringwood ‘Estate’ North Western Tasmania20 | 49 | 95
- 2020 Nebbiolo, G.D. Vajra ‘Claré J.C.’ Langhe, Piedmont, Italy24 | 59 | 115
- 2020 Tempranillo, Touriga, Dalwood Estate, Hunter Valley, N.S.W.18 | 44 | 87
- 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, St Hugo ‘Signature' Coonawarra, S.A.26 | 64 | 125
- 2020 Shiraz, Spinifex ‘Bête Noir’ Barossa Valley, S.A.24 | 59 | 115
Something Different
150ml | 375ml | Bottle
Available
- 2019 Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Domaine Wachau ‘Kaiserberg’ Wachau, Austria (V)Grüner Veltliner, the indigenous white grape variety of Austria, is a wine that expresses its terroir & most famously in the Wachau, a narrow band of steep slopes between Melk and Krems along the banks of the Danube. This dry wine, hand picked from “Kaiserberg” a grand-cru site, is a well-balanced, fresh wine with lively acidity, wet stone minerality, subtle nashi pear & ripe lime with an elusive saline finish causing it to linger on the palate.25 | 61 | 120
- 2021 Vermentino, Swan Valley Wines 'Tamala' Swan Valley, W.A. (V), ( C )Fermented in amphora & grown in limestone soils with proximity to the coast, make for a fresh and juicy wine, with authentic Sardinian-like preserved lemon & dried peach notes with pronounced minerality.20 | 49 | 95
- 2020 Dolcetto, Unico Zelo ‘Jungle Jungle’ Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, S.A. ( V ), ( C )An Italian-inspired, textural and site-expressive wine. The Clare Valley is perfectly suited to a variety like Dolcetto. The warm days bring bright, ripe fruit. The cool nights let it retain its natural acidity. The Clare Valley's signature herbaceousness gives it a fragrant edge - yet there is only one word we need to encapsulate this wine: Juicy. Bright plums and cherries are jam-packed in the glass, with svelte and more-ish tannin.16 | 39 | 75
*( V ) – Vegan Friendly Wines,
*( C ) – Served via Coravin System, a unique wine preservation system.
Wine by the Glass
Premium Selection
This special selection is served via the Corivin system which is a unique wine preservation system. It allows us to offer wines that are not usually made available by the glass. These are selected because they may be a rare bottling, an aged wine in the perfect drinking window or because it simply tastes delicious.
White wine
150ml | 375ml | Bottle
Available
- 2018 Chardonnay, Venon & Fils, Chablis ‘L’Expression’ Fourneaux Hill, Burgundy, FranceFive minutes drive from the Grand Cru slope of Chablis itself, along the road to Tonnerre, you find the peaceful village of Fleys - home of the Chablis Premier Cru vineyard, Fourneaux. Jérémy Venon has lived in Fleys his entire life & produces this absolutely classic Chablis, displaying powerful intensity, dense minerality and superb length.38 | 94 | 185
- 2009 Gewürztraminer, Domaine Paul Kubler ‘Zinnkoepflé’ Grand Cru, Alsace, FrancePaul Kubler is a thirteeth-generation winemaker & his Grand Cru vineyard in the ‘Zinnkoepflé’ with its reputation as a sunny, hot terroir, allows Gewurztraminer to grow in perfect conditions. The grapes dry on the vine on the terroir of limestone and grit, gaining complex aromas and concentration. The wine has a ripe, generous profile with fruity, floral and spiced notes. Will go very well with spicy food!42 | 103 | 205
Red wine
150ml | 375ml | Bottle
Available
- 2016 Pinot Noir, Domaine de la Cras ‘Cras’ Coteaux De Dijon, Burgundy, France (V)Biodynamic & hand harvested from 37 year-old vines grown in clay-limestone soils, the cuvée ‘Le Cras Rouge’ is a selection of the best exposed vines at the top of the ‘En Bessy’ parcel overlooking Dijon, with extended aging, more whole cluster, and additional new oak barrels. Red cherries, cranberry & wild strawberries dance across the palate to a long finish.39 | 94 | 190
- 2015 Grenache, Yangarra ‘Old Vine’ McLaren Vale, S.A. This Old Vine Grenache is complex, elegant and enticing. The fruit comes from 70-year-old, non-irrigated bush vines, with Yangarra's incredible winery doing its bit to maintain all the purity of fruit and natural vineyard character in the wine. This is an emphatically perfumed, seriously structured, utterly delicious Grenache.40 | 98| 195
- 2013 Shiraz, Hickinbotham, Clarendon Vineyard ‘Brooks Road’ McLaren Vale, S.A.This single vineyard shiraz hails from the legendary Hickinbotham vineyard, planted in 1971 in the Clarendon region. Fruit from this important site has contributed to some of the most iconic wines in Australia's history, including Penfolds Grange. Full bodied, rich, ripe blackberry and liquorice flavours dominate the palate over some dark plums, subtlety smoked vanillin cedar and spice.50 | 123 | 245
Wine by the bottle
Champagne & Sparkling
- 2016 Chandon ‘Rockpool Cuvée’ Brut, Yarra Valley, Vic.120
- 2019 Vasse Felix, Brute Rosé, Idée Fixe, Karridale, W.A.115
- NV Patrick Bottex, 'La Cueille' Bugey-Cerdon, France110
- NV Louis Roederer ‘Collection 242’ Reims, Champagne, France195
- NV Prévost, La Closerie ‘Les Beguines’ Extra Brut Blanc de Noir (LC13), Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France385
- 2013 Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’ Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France680
- 2018 Pear Cider, Bordelet, Poire Authentique, Normandy, France ( 750ml )65
White
- 2017 Melon de Bourgogne, Luneau-Papin ‘Terre de Pierre’ Muscadet Sèvre et MaineLoire Valley, France90
- 2014 Riesling, Jim Barry 'Florita' Clare Valley, S.A.210
- 2014 Riesling, Weszeli ‘Steinmassl’ Kamptal, Austria195
- 2021 Riesling, Grosset ‘Rockpool’ Clare Valley, S.A. (V)78
- 2020 Riesling, Pewsey Vale ‘Prima 23GR’ Off Dry, Eden Valley, S.A.75
- 2016 Riesling, Kabinett, Baltharsar Ress, Hattenheimer Schützenhaus, Rheingau, Germany130
- 2019 Riesling, Furmint, Moric ‘Hidden Treasures No. 3 Villa Tolnay’ Lake Balton, Hungary125
- 2018 Sylvaner, Trocken, Wagner Stempel 'Gutswein' Rheinhessen, Germany96
- 2009 Gewürztraminer, Domaine Paul Kubler ‘Zinnkoepflé’ Grand Cru, Alsace, France205
- 2021 Fiano, Maan Wines, McLaren Vale, S.A.85
- 2021 Arinto, Linnaea ‘Electric Magnolia’ Heathcote, Vic. (V)90
- 2017 Albariño, Granbazán ‘Etiqueta Ámbar’ Rias Baixas, Spain95
- 2021 Assyrtiko, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, S.A.80
- 2019 Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Domaine Wachau ‘Kaiserberg’ Wachau, Austria (V)120
- 2021 Chenin Blanc, Corymbia, Rocket’s Vineyard, Swan Valley, W.A.92
- 2014 Chenin Blanc, Domaine Huet ‘Clos du Bourg’ Demi-Sec, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France225
- 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Les Deux Moulins, Loire Valley, France75
- 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Bannockburn, Geelong, Vic.82
- 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, François Cotat ‘Le Grande Côte’ Sancerre, France 235
- 2015 Semillon, Andrew Thomas ‘Braemore’ Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 175
- 2021 Grenache Blanc blend, Yangarra ‘Blanc’ McLaren Vale, S.A. (V) 77
- 2019 Hondarrabi Zuri, Gorrondona Txakoli, Bizkaiko Txakolina, Spain 85
- 2016 Pedro Ximénez, Terroir Al Limit ‘Terra de Cuques’ Priorat, Spain 140
- 2019 Albillo, Bernabeleva, San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Madrid, Spain 90
- 2020 Pinot Blanc, Paul Blanck & Fils, Alsace, France 88
- 2019 Pinot Gris, Scorpo, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 95
- 2020 Pinot Grigio, Peter Zemmer, Alto-Adige, Italy (V) 103
- 2009 Savagnin, Domaine de la Pinte, Arbois, Jura, France 180
- 2017 Chasselas, Ziereisen ‘Heugumber’ Baden, Germany (V) 76
- 2019 Viognier, Yeringberg, Yarra Valley, Vic. 135
- 2021 Aligoté, Garagiste, Tuerong, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 115
- 2020 Chardonnay, Venon & Fils, Chablis ‘L’Expression’ Fourneaux Hill, Burgundy, France185
- 2018 Chardonnay, Louis Michel, Chablis Premier Cru, Montée De Tonnerre, Burgundy, France (V)245
- 2020 Chardonnay, Toolangi, Yarra Valley, Vic. (V) 95
- 2021 Chardonnay, Garagiste, Tuerong, Mornington Peninsula, Vic. 130
- 2016 Chardonnay, Ten Minutes By Tractor ‘Judd’ Mornington Peninsula, Vic.248
- 2019 Chardonnay, Shaw & Smith ‘Lenswood Vineyard’ Adelaide Hills, S.A.185
- 2014 Chardonnay, Caroline Morey ‘Les Chaumées’, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Burgundy, France465
- 2014 Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Margaret River, WA.490
Rosé
- 2019 Rosé, Clos Cibonne ‘Tradition’ Côte de Provence, France 135
- 2017 Rosé, Bodegas Exopto ‘Bozeto de Exopto’ Rioja, Spain95
Amber & Amphora
Amber wine, also known as orange wine, is a type of wine made from white wine grapes. In typical white wine production the grape skins are removed, whereas with amber wine production the skin is left to stay in contact with the juice for days or even months.
The skins contain colour pigment, phenols and tannins, this gives amber wine its colour, flavour, and texture.
Amphora, experiencing a renaissance across the globe, these clay vessels pre date wooden barrels by 6,000 years. Clay can be thought of as a middle ground between steel and oak. Like oak, clay is porous, so it does allow for some oxygen giving the wine a deep and rich texture, but like steel it’s a neutral material that won’t impart any additional flavours.
- 2020 Zibibbo Blend, Unico Zelo ‘Esoterico’ Riverland & Clare Valley, S.A. (V) Zibibbo, Gewürztraminer, Moscato Giallo, Greco di Tufo & Fiano. No additions of any kind - save for sulphur when bottled. There is no fining or filtration involved, with the wine allowed to clarify by gravity alone - resulting in a slight haze and sediment. A textured & aromatic wine showing green apple, guava & lime zest.76
- 2020 Chardonnay, Ari's Natural Wine Co. ‘Retsini’ Southern Highlands, NSW (V)Chardonnay and Zibibbo infused during ferment with resin from the Aleppo pine, sourced from the regional home of Retsina, in a small village in the mountains to the east of Athens. Wild fermented, unfiltered, unfined with no sulphur or other additives whatsoever added at any stage. Well balanced with fresh citrus flavours, bright acidity and a touch of piney lift.78
- 2021 Vermentino, Swan Valley Wines 'Tamala' Swan Valley, W.A. (V)Vermentino fermented in amphora. Preserved lemon, nashi pear and dried peach notes with pronounced minerality.95
- 2019 Cabernet Franc Blend, Patrick Sullivan ‘Rain’ Gippsland, Vic Cabernet Franc & Pinot Gris Blend – fermented separately then assembled in September (2018). The Cabernet Franc is fermented using carbonic maceration and the Pinot Gris is fermented on skins in stainless steel for one month. Well structured with bright cherries, raspberries & spice, throwing soft tannins.140
- 2017 Bourboulenc Blend, Frederic Cossard 'Zizifredo' Southern Rhone Valley, FranceBourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, and Muscat of Alexandria. An aromatic & textured wine showing ripe orange, yellow peach, quince & lemon zest with texture from extended time on skins. Unfined with minimal filtration resulting in a slight haze and sediment.165
- 2017 Macabeo Blend, Domaine Gauby ‘Calcinaires’ Roussillon, FranceThe mainstay of this Roussillon white is the macabeu grape and Gerard Gauby adds other elements such as carignan blanc and chardonnay. Hand picked & hand made with minimal intervention, it is fermented with native yeasts then undergoes eight months of ageing on lees in tanks and is not clarified or filtered before bottling. A complex wine of freshness, texture and length, showing citrus, wild herbs, honeysuckle & wet stone minerality with a subtle saline lick on the finish.110
Wine by the Bottle
Red
- 2018 Gamay, Chateau Gaillard, Clos De Mez, Morgon, Beaujolais, France 140
- 2019 Fragola, Ochota Barrels 'She's lost control' Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, S.A.95
- 2018 Primitivo, Guttarolo ‘Miro’ Puglia, Italy 110
- 2021 Pinot Meunier, Mac Forbes ‘EB 76 Taken for granite’ Healesville, Yarra Valley, Vic125
- 2020 Pinot Noir, Mount MacLeod, Gippsland, Vic. (V)75
- 2021 Pinot Noir, Barringwood ‘Estate’ North Western Tasmania95
- 2020 Pinot Noir, Murdoch Hill 'Phaeton' Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide Hills, S.A.125
- 2018 Pinot Noir, Grasshopper Rock 'Earnscleugh Vineyard' Central Otago, New Zealand140
- 2019 Pinot Noir, Sailor Seeks Horse 'One Monkey' Huon, Tasmania 150
- 2016 Pinot Noir, Domaine de la Cras ‘Cras’ Coteaux de Dijon, Burgundy, France (V)190
- 2019 Pinot Noir, Felton Road ‘Calvert’ Central Otago, New Zealand 325
- 2018 Pinot Noir Blend, Domaine du Pélican ‘Ouillé’ Arbois Jura, France275
- 2020 Mondeuse Blend, Domaine Giachino ‘Giac' Potes’ Savoie, France 120
- 2019 Frappato Blend, Occhipinti ‘SP68' Sicily, Italy 125
- 2019 Nerello Mascalese Blend, Girolamo Russo ‘A Rina’ Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy120
- 2020 Nebbiolo, G.D. Vajra ‘Claré J.C.’ Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 115
- 2021 Sangiovese, Blood Moon Wines 'Étoiles' Heathcote, Vic. (V) 98
- 2017 Mencia, Algueira, Ribeira Sacra, Spain 105
- 2018 Blaufränkisch, Prieler Johanneshöhe, Burgenland, Austria 105
- 2018 Rufete, Vinas Serranas, 'El Ciclon Serrano' Castilla y León, Spain 76
- 2021 Grenache, Gentle Folk, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, S.A. 98
- 2015 Grenache, Yangarra ‘Old Vine’ McLaren Vale, S.A. 195
- 2021 Grenache Blend, Rockford ‘Frugal Farmer’ Barossa, S.A. 115
- 2020 Dolcetto, Unico Zelo ‘Jungle Jungle’ Polish Hill River, Clare Valley, S.A.76
- 2015 Dolcetto, Chionetti ‘Briccolero’ Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy 135
- 2017 Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino County, California, USA 105
- 2018 Malbec, Terrazas ‘Reserva’ Mendoza, Argentina 90
- 2020 Tempranillo, Touriga, Dalwood Estate, Hunter Valley, N.S.W. 87
- 2018 Cabernet Franc, Crawford River, Henty, Vic. 135
- 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, St Hugo ‘Signature' Coonawarra, S.A. 125
- 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wynns ‘John Riddoch’ Coonawarra, S.A. 545
- 2018 Cabernet Blend, Woodlands ’Wilyabrup Valley’ Margaret River, W.A. 92
- 2015 Cabernet Blend, Domaine A ‘Petit a’ Coal River Valley, Tasmania 110
- 2014 Merlot Blend, Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet, Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux, France160
- 2012 Syrah, Domaine Clape ‘Cornas’ Rhône Valley, France 490
- 2020 Shiraz, Spinifex ‘Bête Noir’ Barossa Valley, S.A. 115
- 2017 Shiraz, Torbreck ‘Rockpool’ Barossa Valley, S.A. (1.5 Litre ) 270
- 2013 Shiraz, Hickinbotham, Clarendon Vineyard ‘Brooks Road’ McLaren Vale, S.A.245
- 1992 Shiraz, Henschke, 'Hill of Grace' Eden Valley, S.A. 1,895
- 2001 Shiraz, Mataro, Wendouree, Clare Valley, S.A. 440
Half Bottles
- 2014 Riesling, Kabinett, Joh. Jos. Prüm ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ Mosel, Germany115
- 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Charvin, Rhône Valley, France 150
Dessert & Fortified
Glass | Bottle
- 2021 Petit Manseng, Symphonia, 'Royal' King Valley, Vic. (500ml)15 | 95
- 2015 Semillon Blend, Château Rieussec ‘Carmes de Rieussec’ Sauternes, France (375ml)24 | 115
- NV Muscat, Chambers ‘Grand’ Rutherglen, Vic. (375ml)36 | 175
- NV Tawny Port, Quinta do Noval, Douro, Portugal. (750ml)13 | 125
- Kunizakari Muroka Umeshu, 14% alc./vol. ( 60, 375, 720ml)13 | 74 | 140
Sake
60 | 375 | 720 ml
- Tsukinokatsura, Kyoto prefecture‘Honjozo’ 15% alc./vol.14 | 85 | 140
- Houraisen Wa, Aichi prefecture‘Junmai Ginjo’ 15.5% alc./vol.18 | 108 | 175
- Kidoizumi Shuzo, Chiba‘Junmai Genshu’ Sparkling Sake, 14.5% alc./vol. *360ml*65
- Mukai Shuzo, Kyoto‘Junmai Genshu’ Red rice sake, 14.1% alc./vol.20 | 128 | 215
Dessert Cocktails
- Dry Spiced Espresso Espresso, dry spiced rum, mr black, walnut bitters24
Coffee
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee 8
- Add your favourite liqueur 10
Tea Selection by Rabbit Hole
- Dragon well A delicacy of buttery pan roasted green tea7.5
- Jasmine PearlsA green tea scented with jasmine flowers for delicate aromatics12
- Pu’erh Black A distinctive broad-leaf tea with a mild and earthy flavour9
- Lemongrass, Goji & Ginger Refreshing, light and familiar with a zesty hint of spice9
- Chamomile & Yuzu Floral with notes of mandarin and citrus9
- Peppermint Minty and refreshing, this brew may also help settle an upset belly9
- Spearmint 5
Digestives
- Amaro Averna, Italy 12
- Fernet Branca, Italy 12
- Disaronno Amaretto, Italy 12
- Amaro Montenegro, Italy 12
- Frangelico, Italy 12
- Cointreau, France 12
- Chartreuse Green, France 12
- D.O.M Benedictine, France 12
- Pernod Absinthe, France 1212
Aperitif & Vermouth
- Lillet Blanc, France 10
- Lillet Rose, France 10
- Campari, Italy 12
- Oscar 697 Blanco, Italy 10
- Oscar 697 Rosso, Italy 10
Vodka
- Ketel One, Netherlands 12
- Skyy, San Francisco, USA 12
- Ciroc, France 13
- Belvedere, Poland 14
- Grey Goose, France 15
- Nikka Coffey, Yoichi, Japan 15
- Lawrenny Saint Clair, Central Highlands, Tasmania 15
- Tilde, Sydney, Australia 14
Gin
- Brookie’s Dry, Byron, NSW. 14
- Poor Toms, Marrickville, Australia 14
- Four Pillars ‘Spice Trade’ Yarra, VIC. 14
- Four Pillars ‘Olive Leaf’ Yarra, VIC. 14
- Four Pillars ‘Fresh Yuzu’ Yarra, VIC. 14
- Melbourne Gin Co. Gembrook, VIC. 14
- Dasher and Fisher Ocean, Devonport, Tasmania 14
- The Botanist Gin, Isle of Islay, Scotland 12
- Bulldog, Warrington, England 12
- Tanqueray, Cameron Bridge, Scotland 12
- Plymouth, Plymouth, England 13
- Tanqueray No 10, Cameron Bridge, Scotland 16
- Nikka Coffey Gin, Yoichi, Japan 14
- Hendricks, Ayrshire, Scotland 15
- Hernö Dry, Dala, Sweden 15
- Monkey 47, Germany 15
- Monkey 47, Sloe Gin, Germany15
Single Malt
- Morris, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia 18
- GlenDronach 12 y.o. Valley of Forgue, Highlands 19
- Glenkinchie 12 y.o. Pencaitland, Scotland16
- Bruichladdich, The Classic Laddie, Unpeated, Islay, Scotland 20
- Talisker Port Ruighe, Isle of Skye, Scotland 20
- Ardbeg 10 y.o. Islay, Scotland 16
- Macallan 12 y.o. ‘Sherry Cask’ Speyside, Scotland 22
- Macallan 12 y.o Single Malt Triple Cask Matured, Speyside, Scotland 30
- Laphroig 10 y.o. Islay, Scotland 26
- Laphroig Quarter Cask, Islay, Scotland 28
- Lagavulin 16 y.o. Islay, Scotland 19
- Balvenie 12 y.o. ‘Double Wood’ Speyside, Dufftown, Scotland 17
- Adelphi Glenrothes 25 y.o. Speyside, Scotland 55
Japanese
- White Oak ‘Bourbon Cask’, Akashi, Japan 40
- Hakushu 12 y.o, Osaka, Japan 52
- Nikka Takesuru Pure Malt, Hokkaido, Japan 21
- Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt, Sendai, Japan 31
- Yamazaki Single Malt 12 y.o, Osaka, Japan 54
- Kurayoshi Pure Malt 12 y.o, Tottori, Japan 42
- Hibiki Harmony Blend, Osaka, Japan 30
- Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt & Grain, Saitama Prefecture, Japan 22
Blended
- Glen Grant 10 y.o, Speyside, Scotland 12
- Chivas Regal 18 y.o, Speyside, Scotland 16
- Johnnie Walker Black, East Ayshire, Scotland 12
- Johnnie Walker Blue, East Ayshire, Scotland 48
Irish
- Jamesons ‘Black Label’ Dublin, Ireland 16
- Bushmills ‘Black Bush’ County Antrim, Northern Ireland 13
- Bushmills 10 y.o. County Antrim, Northern Ireland 16
- Bushmills ‘Triple Cask’ 16 y.o. County Antrim, Northern Ireland 38
Bourbon
- Bulleit Bourbon, Louisville, Kentucky 12
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Lynchbury, Tennessee 15
- Wild Turkey Longbranch, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 12
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 13
- Woodford Master ‘Brandy Cask’, Versaillies, Kentucky 20
- Woodford Master ‘1838 Style White Corn’, Versaillies, Kentucky 20
- Michter’s 20 y.o. Louisville, Kentucky 315
Rye
- Wild Turkey Rye, Lawrencebury, Kentucky 12
- Bulleit Rye, Louisville, Kentucky 12
- Michters 10 y.o. Rye, Louisville, Kentucky 34
Tequila & Mezcal
- Ocho Blanco12
- Espolon Blanco12
- Don Julio Blanco 15
- Patron Silver 15
- Fortaleza Blanco 26
- 1800 Reposado 16
- Espolon Reposado 12
- Gran Centenario Reposado 14
- Fortaleza Reposado 29
- Patron Reposado 22
- 1800 Anejo 17
- Patron Extra Anejo Piedra 71
- Herradura Selecion Suprema 85
- Illegal Joven Mezcal, Guatemala, Mexico 12
- Del Maguey ‘San Jose Rio Minas’, Oaxaca, Mexico 18
Rum
- Pampero ‘Blanco’, Ocumane, Venezuela 12
- Bacardi Blanco, Santiago de Cuba 12
- Flor de Cana 5 y.o. Chichigalpa, Nicaragua 12
- Mount Gay ‘Extra Old’ Barbados 13
- Dictador 12 y.o. Cartagena, Colombia 16
- Dos Maderas PX Cask 5+5, Barbados/Guyana 16
- Ron Zacapa 23 y.o. Guatemala 18
- Gosling’s ‘Black Seal’ Bermuda 14
- Black Tot Last Consignment Navy Blend, Guyana, Barbados & Jamaica 130
- Black Tears Dry Spiced, Cuba 13
- Baron Samedi Spiced, Lawrencebury, Kentucky 12
- Kraken Black Spiced, Trinidad and Tobago 14
Cognac & Brandy
- Hine ‘H by Hine’ VSOP 14
- Frapin XO Chateau 22
- Tesseron Lot No. 53 XO 42
- Remy Martin Louis XIII 385
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Meet Our Team
Andy Evans
Executive Chef
Spice Temple Sydney
Andy has carved out a long, successful culinary career, beginning with his first-year apprenticeship at Rockpool on George Street in Sydney at the age of 19.
Andy chalked up nine years with the Rockpool team, before moving to Neil Perry’s restaurant XO in Potts Point, then leaving the Rockpool fold for several years. During this time, he worked at China Doll in Woolloomooloo.
In 2008, after a stint travelling through South America, he re-joined Rockpool Dining Group (now Hunter St. Hospitality) to assist with research and development for the launch of Spice Temple, which opened in January 2009 with Andy as Head Chef.
Another key milestone for Andy was the opening of Spice Temple Melbourne in 2011, when he assumed the role of Executive Chef, overseeing both restaurant kitchens.
