Morks, New Kingston 9 April

Present: Megan, Karen, Jim, Andrew, John, Ron, Kim

Morks is now in new Kingston, that new area next to the lake teaming with new apartment blocks.   It's a bit hard to find if you are not familiar with this area.  It's on the canal, that part nearest to the Lake.  But fear not, you will be able to find it because of the noise.  Yes, it's one of those restaurants that want to drown you out with noise, goodness knows why.  Is it because they want you to leave as soon as possible so that the table is free for the next guests?  Anyway as I approached Morks I had that sinking feeling, oh another place where I will have to shout and won't be able to hear anyone.

At least that means the place was full, which means that the food is good.

Wine:  2013 Tatara Sauvingon Blanc Marlborough

Jelka Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 McLarenVale

Food:

For the entrees, we had the scallops, prawns, salad and chicken and crab claws.  The scallops were delicate, beautiful.  The texture of the pig's ear complemented the scallops perfectly.  The prawns had a lovely lime leaf spicy flavour.  The salad was quite chilli hot.  The meat was a bit indistinguishable but the rice cakes were nice. The crab balls were okay, interesting, different but not outstanding.

Of the mains, we could detect that some were straight down the line Thai, and others were a bit more imaginative, more fusion inspired.  We had the mussaman beef, tofu and vegetables and barramundi (Thai) and  pork, duck and chicken (fusion).  All were tasty, beautifully presented, best to be shared.

The desserts were delicious and rich.

Other comments (apart from the noise) were that some of the dishes were hard to divide up; some of the servings a bit on the small side; service a bit slow but overall food was delicious.

 Topics of conversation?  Oh the usual, retirement, super pensions, money, families.