The first incarnation of Bang Tang started out on Llankelly Place - our favourite laneway in Potts Point. It was essentially a hole-in-the-wall lunchtime + early dinner salad bar, that was a big hit with the locals especially the gym bunnies.
A couple of years on owner/operator Nat moved down to leafy Victoria Street and opened a casual eatery with al fresco dining and a lovely vibe on a summers evening. Our guests loved the soft light under the trees and happy bird sounds as we tucked into our delicious Tuna Bomb, Cigar Roll and Tofu Spring rolls whilst sipping a glass of wine from Nat’s very good wine list.
As the executive chef Nat has a passion for cooking and has studied Le Cordon Bleu techniques of patisserie to fine dining cuisine. His many years of experience working at Australian fine-dining restaurants - including the revered Sailor Thai - helped hone his restaurateur instincts. He dined his way around the world at top-hat restaurants tasting various cuisines which inspired him to learn even more.
Since the Llankelly days the salad bowls have become more sophisticated whilst still retaining their fresh, healthy appeal. These days the food is served in handsome ceramic bowls and beautifully dressed in green herb garnishes. Our guest always let out an ‘oh’ when their food arrives on the table.
The other night we tried a dessert course for the first time and were not disappointed. A delicious Passion Fruit Curd topped with a mango sorbet, cashew nut and toasted coconut, with a squeeze of Kaffir lime, went off well with our Melbourne guests. We paired the dish with Byron Bay distillery Brookies new Mac. Liqueur, a versatile little nutter made from locally sourced roasted Macadamia Nuts & toasted Native Australian Wattle seed. We highly recommend buying a bottle for your home bar trolley.
Recently Bang Tang moved a third time and is now on Springfield Avenue - off the Orwell street end - with more seats + space both indoors and outdoors. The space has French bistro vibes with a dash of South East Asian style: lined with white tiles and wood panels with colorful lighting of the spirits rack that frames the open kitchen. Tropical flowers and dashes of bright colour add a celebratory tone . We are really looking forward to taking our guests to the new dining room this summer.