The Balfour Kitchen & Bar
Average price $80
TASTE IT ALL MENU - For the table to share $80
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Meet the Chef
Chef Lachlan Horstman is primarily inspired by Vietnamese cuisine but also draws on traditional French techniques. Growing up with a mother who had her own restaurant, Lachlan learnt to love simple cooking that respected the ingredients; pasta, roast chicken, slow-cooked pork shoulder. Now an acclaimed chef with several awards under his hat, Lachlan has brought his creative vision to an impressive roll call of kitchens including the London Club, , Survey Co, Gordita and Ginger's Diner.Restaurant menu
- Average price $80
- Chicken Pb & J Bao - Crispy Fried Chicken, House Made Satay, Raspberry Gel
- $8
- Kimchi Pork Bao - Pork Belly, House Made Kimchi, Hot and Sweet Sauce, Caramelised Apple
- $8
- Soy Glazed Eggplant Bao - Tempura Battered Eggplant, Soy Bean Sauce, Roast Tomato
- $8
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Robert H.13 May 2022 • 1 review
8/10Food was pretty decent. Just have an issue we asked for no chilli as my partner gets a rash from allergies but the meal came out still with chilli on top. I know it's a Vietnamese
- Pearl L.
15 February 2022 • 4 reviews
7.5/10We ordered the set menu, and we can't really say that we are impressed. The entree was nice, but the main course wasn't that great. The best thing was probably the dessert, yet the
- Cheri G.
17 January 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10What a fabulous restaurant we have just found. Can’t wait to go back. Five stars for everything
- Nathan M.
15 January 2022 • 14 reviews
10/10Lovely food, well presented with lots of flavours.
- Kevin B.
30 December 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10We are repeat customers, our third visit in 2021 in fact. We began our evening with cocktails and sparkling wine in the bar area. On this occasion we opted for the full tasting men
- Sian L.
4 December 2021 • 13 reviews
10/10Amazing food!!! Do yourself a favour and get the tumeric broth....hands down the best soup I've ever had. The cocktail list could have a little refresh but the service was spectacular. 5 stars!!!
- Sue H.
13 November 2021 • 2 reviews
9.5/10A new menu which was delicious the four of chose either the spanner crab or cobia ceviche for entrees followed by the Hot sticky sweet beef or duck breast which was sensational...t
- Nicola K.
18 October 2021 • 7 reviews
8/10Very big food portions, we shared a main and three sides and probably finished half. Plenty of left overs for dinner the next day!
- Dana L.
9 October 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10Lovely atmosphere, beautiful setting, very attentive waitress and delectable food. Would love to go back soon, was a fantastic experience for a first time visit.
- David W.
8 October 2021 • 31 reviews
7.5/10The food was very tasty vegetarian tasting menu. Been a few times and this is always great food. The location is really great and outside dinning excellent. Yesterday’s service was
- Monte H.
6 October 2021 • 4 reviews
8/10The Balfour rarely disappoints. Quality and service extremely high. Had the "eat everything" share menu. Good portion size and quality. Starting to become a bit dated.
- Danielle L.
21 September 2021 • 14 reviews
10/10Great atmosphere and very nice setting. Great building, a queenslander, using the decking area for tables.
- Chris R.
12 September 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10Great food, nice setting, great service
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8 September 2021 • 1 review
9/10Wonderful from start to finish. To the service and the food. Thank you for an awesome evening!
- Karyn M.
21 August 2021 • 1 review
9/10We arrived a little early and took a seat at the cute rooftop bar overlooking the City. Unfortunately that night they appeared short staff so the bar was not attended so we had a l
- George C
16 August 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10Very happy with everything. Excellent service and food, wine. The place is quite exquisite. The rooftop bar has beautiful views. Will certainly come again. Gyorgy
- Jade Wu
14 August 2021 • 1 review
4.5/10The taste is under average. And it's overpriced. For one duck leg charged 46 dollars with really under average taste, I wouldn't recommend it at all. Service is really bad. No one
- Jaime W.
14 August 2021 • 2 reviews
7/10Beautiful setting, friendly staff and Food was ok but little confusing.
- Stephen N.
25 July 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10Great experience food and service. Some Asian fusion flavours. Breakfast I had the Korean pork
- Sonia W.
19 July 2021 • 2 reviews
10/10Beautiful atmosphere, quiet balcony seating, incredible food and very friendly wait staff. We had the tasting menu which gave a great selection with perfect portion sizes for 4 people
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Opening timeOpen today
How to get to the restaurant
37 Balfour Street, 4005, New Farm (QLD), Australia
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About the restaurant
Escape the bustle of the city to our charming and serene Queenslander – with Modern Vietnamese dining on the veranda, relaxed gatherings under fragrant frangipanis or cocktails on the Rooftop Bar as the sun sets over the iconic Story Bridge.
Our edgy Modern Vietnamese inspired cuisine with a French twist, will entice those with a palate for fresh, light and punchy which also includes a delicious selection of vegan and vegetarian options. The enticing menu is the creation of Head Chef Lachlan Horstman and showcases local Queensland ingredients, fresh and cooked, with beautifully balanced Asian aromats and the distinctive sweet, hot, sour and salty flavours of Vietnamese cuisine at its best.
Breakfast at Balfour, almost a Brisbane institution, is a must; the perfect place to start the day. Linger with friends over High Tea, lazy lunches or sunset cocktails in our rooftop bar.
For those with dietary requirements, our Chefs are here to please.
Head Chef Lachlan Horstman showcases local Queensland ingredients with beautifully balanced Asian aromats and the distinctive sweet, hot, sour and salty flavours of Vietnamese cuisine at its best.
While respecting the traditions of French and Asian cuisines, he brings a rebellious flair to the fusion, inspired by the image of a Vietnamese chef cooking to comfort a Frenchman far from home.
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Asian, Breakfast, Good wine list, , Christmas and New Year, , , Lunar New Year, ,
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