During the mid-semester break, my Dad and I went down to Hobart. While we were there we visited the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and ended up having lunch at their restaurant which is called The Source. This is one restaurant I would never even dare to go to if my Dad was not with me, because it was so pricey. However, when we looked at the menu it sounded delicious and plus Tasmania is known for its produce so it is bound to be good.
We both decided to share two mains so we could have a little taste of everything. Dad ordered the godiveau of blue eye cod with Japanese spinach, clams, clam sauce and chorizo oil ($32) and I had the slow-roasted pork belly with spiced red wine, eggplant, apple sherbet and cider jus ($36). We also had some wine to wash it all down.
The blue-eyed cod
The pork belly
Unfortunately, although the food looked and sounded amazing it was average at best. The blue-eyed cod was lacking in flavour, I think it could of done with a little bit more of chorizo oil for a bit of a kick. The fish itself was cooked properly but it was just a spectacular dish. Also the pork belly was not crispy. The main reason I wanted to get pork belly is because I love the crispy skin and it was just not up to standard. Especially since we were paying $36 for it!
All in all it was an alright meal, there was not anything wrong with it but you would expect better for the price. I would definitely advise people to visit the museum but I would skip on the restaurant. It was probably 3/5.
Hobart Tasmania 7011
655 Main Road Berriedale
PH: +61 (3) 6277 9900
Opening Hours: Wed-Mon (10am-6pm)
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