Holy Basil is a traditional Laos's cuisine. They started their Sydney adventure in Canley Heights many years ago and just recently decided to conquer the constant chaotic and hungry Sydney CBD in Shark Hotel.
Newly renovated and rearranged Shark hotel gives a warm and modern vibe, very welcoming but still have its cool. Pool tables are been removed to the right hand corner and it's less spacious as before. We still remember those university days, hanging out with friends in Shark Hotel after classes. Surely, we have grown with them - much more sophisticated and classy!
Love the motorcycle in the front
Holy Basil's slogan is Eat. Drink. Laughter. A touch of Laos.
They situated at very back of the hotel. Indeed, it's very well decorated, traditional great ambient.
They're much brighter sitting arrangement is much appreciated. Finally, we can clearly see what we're eating!
Cheers to the weekend!
Fresh young coconut juice is a must when you're visiting south east Asia restaurants.
Many would say their menu have a very strong Thai Isan region food influence. Funny enough, the menu is also written in Thai. For foreigners like us, we just simply love good food.
First stop: Laos Sausages
Traditional and tasty grilled pork sausages combined with fresh herbs and spices served
with Holy Basil’s special dipping sauce $10.90
I love the fresh lime leafs mixed in the sausage, uniquely fabulous!
The homemade special sauce compliments the sausage very well, cut through the grease and it's very refreshing.
Ox Tongue
Marinated grilled OX Tongue thinly sliced and served with Holy Basil’s special dipping sauce $10.90
This dish is a MUST try dish of this restaurant. It served in thin slices, and still pink inside. Very tender and addictive.
Pineapple Fried Rice $12.90
This is my favorite of the night. I have had so many different version of pineapple fried rice and this is surely my tops. Nice jasmine rice stir fried with egg, sultana, almonds, fresh cut pineapple and a choice of your own meat or seafood.
Rice Salad
Deep fried rice balls tossed with cured pork (nem chua) coriander, shallots, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, onions and mint leaves served on lettuce leave $12.90
This is unique dish. It's made of rice crust and with touch of herbs, it turns into a salad full of flavors.
Warm and welcoming decor
The main act of the night:
Deep fried fresh whole fish served on a bed of green mango salad (or green apples when not in season) dressed in mint leaves, coriander, shallots, Spanish onions, chilli and lime juice
Market Priced
Beautifully cooked deep fried whole fish fillet served with green mango salad mixed with carrots, onions, shallots, coriander and spacial Laos dressing - great way close the meal!
Without advertising Holy basil, its own fresh ingredients, well-though recipes, great value and customer services stands out among its competitors in Sydney CBD food battlefield.
If you have not tried this place, don't miss out!
Where is it?
City Shark Hotel
Address: Shark Hotel 127 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000
Phone: 9283 8284
Canley Hights:
Address: 233A Canley Vale Rd, 2166
Phone: 9727 7585
Menu & Booking: http://www.holybasil.com.au/index.html
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