Solarace by Chef David

Originally from the Sichuan, Yunnan and Gui Zhou provinces of China, David Li and his team of chefs have used the last six months to re-establish their Kew venue from an ‘all you can eat’ focused experience to a fine dining establishment.

The result is a unique art-installation focused dining experience at the new Chef David Kew venue, complete with circular booth seating and deep red and royal blue ambient lighting. Whilst dining, guests will be encompassed by a number of theatrical projections on the ten metre long LED installation that runs the length of the bar, displaying images reminiscent of the regions specific to the chefs behind the menu. 

We loved being taken on a culinary journey with Solarace’s stunning 6 course degustation menu. Highlights included the two Pete Campbell’s Collaboration Dishes - sichuan kangaroo tartare and croissant botanicá as well as stunning dishes like the umami-laden moonshine silken tofu and moreish M9 Full Blood Wagyu served with Tasmanian black truffle, yakiniku sauce and sea salt flakes with extra virgin olive oil.

To match the quality and attention to detail of the Autumn menu, there’s an equally as considered drinks menu featuring over 150 specialty pours, which will soon be expanding to 300 unique drops. The Chef David Kew team have even created their own blend of Cabernet Sauvignon in partnership with Barmah Park Wines. 

Chef David Kew’s reopening as a fine dining, art-focused venue is a celebration of Chef David’s success within the Australian industry and the timely relaunch has certainly reinvigorated the hospitality scene in Melbourne after what has been an extremely tough few years. Guests will be tantalised by how international flavours interweave with one another whilst they’re encompassed by an all-sensory experience at the revamped Kew venue.

Location: Shop R01/140 Cotham Rd, Kew 

Phone: 0431 169 890

Link: solarace.com.au