Photograph by Lauren Commens

A seemingly unconventional partnership, New Zealander newcomers on the street, Stoneleigh Wines, have weaved their vines across our heritage terraces, and slinked their way harmoniously into the Mekong menu, for a limited time only.

Kensington Street's Indochine jewel, Mekong, offers a communal travelling feast down South East Asia's Mekong River.

Hop aboard this culinary barge, and delight in the symphonic collaboration of flavours and scents gathered from near and far.

Traverse the world on a budget and ignite the curious wanderluster within. No airfares or passports required!

Mekong is located at 14 Kensington Street (upper level) and is open for lunch from Thursday - Sunday at 12-3pm, and dinner Monday - Sunday from 6-10pm.

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Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc

This week, the exterior of one of Kensington Street’s most enchanting terraces has exploded into a sprawling floral installation. Dripping with moss and sumptuous flora, this botanical take-over signals the eagerly anticipated arrival of The Stoneleigh Hotel, a wonder of nature located in the heart of Sydney.

To celebrate the launch of this exciting new pop-up, Stoneleigh are gifting diners at Mekong a bottle of their award winning Wild Valley Sauvignon Blanc, valued at $45.  

To receive your complimentary bottle, go to www.mekong-restaurant.com.au and make a booking for two or more people. Be sure to mention "Stoneleigh" in the promo code field on the booking form.

This tantalising offer is only available until the end of November, while stocks last, and is not valid with any other offer. Limit of one bottle per table. Diners must be over the age of 18.

Book now to ensure you don’t miss out!

Mekong - Photography by Lauren Commens

Limited seats are still available for a saucy lunching experience at Mekong this Saturday.

Book now for a unique opportunity to discover the wonderful amalgamation of old and new that characterises Chippendale, by dining with renowned local historian and author Dr. Ian Hoskins and Mistress Scarlett, whose bondage house, The Kastle, is an ongoing testament to Chippendale's salacious history and beguiling present.

Enjoy good wine, food and deviously engaging conversation with a lavish Southeast Asian feast at Mekong, and complimentary wine, for just $28 per head.

This cheeky feast takes place on Saturday 12 November, from 12.30pm - 2pm. You won't want to miss your chance to frolic in the mischievous stories that Mistress Scarlett has to share.

Stretch those legs after a sumptuous feast, and join Dr. Hoskins on a trip down the notorious Paradise Row, learn the morbid and compelling history behind Mortuary Station, and discover the haunting beauty of St Benedict's School and Church, built by the the great English Gothic architect, Augustus Welby Pugin, and many more fascinating historical sights.

Get saucy and claim your spot now

Watch a video of Mekong from Good Food Month 'Seven Deadly Sins' event, Credit: Soumya Iyengar

Attention all foodie adventurers!

We are issuing you a one-day passport around the globe to traverse the diverse cuisines that Kensington Street has to offer, at the inaugural Food and Wine Safari.

Delight in a delectable moving feast on the Eastside of Kensington Street, and whet your adventurous appetite.

Accompanied by a glass of Stoneleigh's Wild Valley Sauvignon Blanc, dip your toes into the Mekong river with some delectable canapes by Chef Tiw Rakarin. But only for a blissful moment, before being whisked off to discover the rich aromas of the new Handpicked Wines Cellar Door, the lush scape of The Stoneleigh Hotel, and the finessed creations of applauded international chef, Stanley Wong at The Private Kitchen in the Old Rum Store.

As a first time offer, tickets are selling for only $40 per person.

Keep Saturday 26 November free, from 3-5pm. Contact us at info@chippendalecreative.com.au to book your spot.

* Must be over 18 to attend

All aboard our feasting barge. Join us for a journey around the world in a day.

Vanessa Stockard, 'Spring Bunch" 2016

Revel in the romance of Spring with the gentle, painterly strokes of Sydney based artist Vanessa Stockard in her upcoming exhibition 'Spring', and claim your complimentary bottle of Stoneleigh Wild Valley Sauvignon Blanc at Mekong for dinner afterwards.

Join us for the opening of this exhibition at Kensington Contemporary on Thursday 17 November, from 6-8pm and take a look inside the fresh and graceful subtleties of Stockard's favorite season.

Hop, skip and jump over to Mekong, just a few doors down, to delight in the beauty of Spring on the plate.

Book your table at Mekong for Thursday night, and claim your bottle of Stoneleigh Wine: www.mekong-restaurant.com.au

Seafood Amok - Photography by Lauren Commens

Couldn't make it down to Mekong this time around? Channel Mekong's Chef Tiw Rakarin's zest for cuisine from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Chef Tiw, formerly of Mama's Buoi and Alphabet St, draws on his childhood memories and the rich cultural traditions of the Indochine region to allow diners to dally in every region that the River intersects. Try your hand at Chef Tiw's Seafood Amok

Seafood Amok

Ingredients:

150g Barramundi fillet
2 fresh King prawns
2 fresh scallops
4 pipis
3 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp butter

Sauce:

¼ cup cream
½ tbsp curry powder
½ tsp Chinese wine
1 ½ pork broth
1 tsp white sugar
1 tbsp oyster sauce
½ tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp white pepper
1 egg

Method:

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Place all seafood in pan and cook for 3 minutes.
Add white wine and butter and keep cooking in pan for another 3 minutes, or until half-cooked.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and set aside.
Place wok on low heat. Add sauce, followed by seafood. Cook for 1 minute on low, then increase to high heat for 2 minutes.
Add egg and stir until cooked.
Serve.

"Couldn't have been happier with the level of service we received. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and it really makes such a difference to our dining experience. Food was excelled, we went for a shared plate to start so got to try many different appetizers. For mains we went for the confit duck curry which was delicious. Would highly recommend Mekong and will definitely return."

Mark S - Dimmi, November 2016

"This place just gets gets better each time. Asian flavours of chilli, coriander, garlic and lemon grass in and with wonderful sauces and colours. Dumplings are reinvented here. How can they be so clever? So much excitement in the menus with specials as well. Lower Mekong downstairs is for estuarine foods. Where we dined tonight. Upper Mekong with food from the tributaries is appropriately upstairs. Where I dined last week. Delightful."

Barry D - TripAdvisor, August 2016

We look forward to embarking on a whimsical winding journey down the Mekong River with you.

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