My oh Ms.G's !

Sydney Eastern Suburbs.  Late one chilly Thursday night. Hungry for something tasty. Need warmth. A trendy vibe too.  Hmmm, not that much choice really (attention Clover Moore !)  But then we remember Ms. G's in Potts Point, a new-ish estblishment that's quickly making itself into a Sydney institution.  Then again, Merivale hardly ever get it wrong.  With views over the city and harbour and four levels of ultra cool design, ithis is a truly unique modern Asian dining and drinking extravanganza.  Here's why.

By the time we arrive, it's around 10pm and not too crowded.  We are seated on a table for two, although there are several communal tables for large groups and shared dining alike.  The menu requires some careful decision making because it all sounds way too delicious - and inventive.  Now the specialty cocktails here are not just any cocktails.  You might feel like you're a kid at Easyway as they arrive packaged just like an asian pearl tea, sealed with plastic.  Just grab an extra wide colourful straw from your table setting and bottoms up; so much fun.  I'm glad I chose the Green Iced Tea ($13). The flavours of Zubrowka vodka, Cloud & Mist tea, grapefruit bitters, green apple and soda are right up my alley. 

It's not a long wait before our Chicken Katsu Mini bánh mì ($6ea) arrive and boy, does this little burger deliver big satisfaction.  By this stage, we are settled right in and salivating for more. Cue the Egg noodles with XO sauce, braised duck, soft poached egg ($18), which taletented chefs Dan Hong and Jowett Yu (Lotus) recommend we mix before eating.  Once everything is deliciously coated in that beautiful yolk, the texture and flavour lifts to another level.  The duck is lovely and I wouldn't change anything about it. But our stand-out favourite was Jow’s Sweet & Sour lamb ribs ($23).  Ribs aren't usually on my radar but I'll never forget this dish.  In fact, I won't go back to Ms G's without having it.  The lamb is so tender, so meaty and so soft, that you could almost eat these ribs with a knife and fork. The sauce is so heavenly that we don't want to waste a drop.



Must try - Jow's Sweet & Sour lamb ribs



Hungry to experience more, we were sure to leave enough room for dessert.  True to it's name, the “Stoner’s Delight” consisting of doughnut ice cream, chocolate, rice bubble, pretzel, peanut brittle and marshmallow ($12) was worth it.  The best part is the saltiness of the peanut brittle combined with the sweetness of the other elements of the dish.  It's almost an absurd idea but this after dinner treat kicks ass.

At this stage, all our senses have been pleased and we're even dancing in our seats to the cool beats reverbrating through the graffitied dining room.  The waitstaff have been fantastic and their night is winding down, so they even have time to chat and share a joke with us, although maintaining profressionalism always.  After a Vittoria coffee and digestif (no authentic Italian limoncello though, unfortunately), we're ready to rock'n'roll on home.


We're the last to leave but will be the first ones back because Ms. G's, you are special.


Jas.xx


Ms. G's
155 Victoria Street
Potts Point
Mon - Sat 5pm-11pm
Fri 12pm-3pm
Sun 1pm-9pm (Bar 1pm-10pm)