LONDON—The flavours of the Mediterranean or the tastes of Asia often burst through dishes that are cooked the contemporary Australian way. It’s another fusion food that’s proving popular on the streets of London.
“You’ve got a rich Italian, Greek, Lebanese heritage but then you’ve also got the South East Asian, Chinese, and Japanese heritage as well,” said Sydney-sider Matt Robinson, who is group executive chef of four London eateries.
Dickie Fitz, Matt’s latest restaurant venture, offers Australian-style cuisine in Fitzrovia. A popular Japanese-inspired dish on the menu is the Tuna Tataki, while the more adventurous might go for kangaroo tartare.
Kangaroo, in Matt’s words, “is like eating venison or beef; it probably doesn’t have the same depth of flavour but it’s very lean and very tender”.
