Supernormal, Melbourne review (2016)

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Rye July

A microcosm of all things Asian cuisine, you won't be disappointed with a jaunt to eat at Andrew McConnell's vibrant Melbourne eating place.

Andrew McConnell’s crisp-lined, bustling, pan-Asian canteen continues to pack ’em in. And for good reason.

Two years on and Supernormal has settled into a well-oiled groove, where it’s as busy on a Monday lunch as it is a Saturday night, so pervasive is the appeal of pan-fried spicy beef buns and plates piled high with DIY duck bao.

Deft spicing that dances across lands defines the elegance of such plates as the kingfish with dashi and horseradish, while wrap-and- roll Sichuan lamb amps the heat to tinglingly good effect (and, yes, there’s that lobster roll that still flies out the door).

The fried custard remains the city’s non-negotiable full stop. But it’s more than just great food. Service is all class, as is a wine list that’s clever, interesting and approachable, and a good line in sake keeps the room abuzz.

Oh, did we mention the karaoke room downstairs? With so much that’s good here, it’s easy to sing Supernormal’s praises.

Must eat dish: duck bao

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