Tapas Restaurants in Sydney

MUMU Grill Crows Nest Though only a recent addition to the Alexander Street food strip, MuMu Grill, headed by owner/chef Craig Macindoe (formerly of Kings Cross establishment The Tasting Room), has already become a local hotspot.

From the Warhol-esque prints of cattle and pigs on the pine feature wall, to a name that evokes thoughts of outrageously fresh beef, it's clear that Macindoe is a man passionate about his meat. Here at yourRestaurants we're enthusiastic carnivores ourselves, so we were hooked from our first glance at the menu.

The tapas selection was enticing, including a variety of dishes clearly designed to keep the vegophiles happy. The mushrooms topped with roasted capsicum, feta and parmesan, and the grilled quail breast on mushroom with white bean paste were both delicious, but the most surprising dish was also the most humble. The unassuming house-made corn bread, served with a healthy dollop of butter, was warm from the oven and a delightfully light, crumbly creation of melt-in-the-mouth perfection.

The bar was set high for the mains, but MuMu delivered. The standout was the signature Kimel coffee-crusted, aged and grass-fed sirloin. The coffee added an intriguingly gritty texture to the meat's tenderness and, inexplicably, we found it addictive.

With too many delectable desserts to choose from, we opted for the varied sample platter, providing just enough to satisfy our 'dessert stomachs'. The brown sugar pavlova was a sensory revelation, its caramelised foundation proving just sweet enough, compared to the over sweetness its white-sugared counterparts are often guilty of. The mousse was the perfect balance of rich and fluffy, with just a hint of bitterness from the fine dark chocolate. We left feeling sinfully full and swearing that the diet starts tomorrow - though perhaps after we go back for a slice of corn bread or two. more