It’s a rich dessert so good for two to share. We finished with the warm chocolate chip cookie, vanilla malt ice-cream, butterscotch sauce, macadamia brittle.
#Papi chulo sauce full
Not so cool – there is a Papi Chulo burger with the works on the menu, we got a plain cheeseburger version for the offspring, and they charged us full freight for it – $18. Huuuuge prawns! And a great tangy dressing.Īs sides, we got the Curly fries (crunchy but not particularly tasty) and the refreshing Vietnamese coleslaw. Jumbo king prawns, lemongrass and coconut dressing. The octopus was wonderfully smokey and went well with the fresh herbs, probably our favourite dish. Tasty combination.Ĭroquettes mushroom and heidi gruyere croquettes – delicious, but awfully small for $12 – should have been a few more.īBQ baby octopus – grilled zucchini flowers, spring onions, soft herbs. Grilled corn on the cob, smoked cheese, lime. A clever idea using peas instead of avocado – it was fresh, vibrant and had a good chilli kick. Summer pea guacamole with tortilla chips. It’s not perfect, but there is no doubt Justin Hemmes has another hit on his hands.
Since my better half is a vegacquarian, we didn’t try any of the BBQ meats (and I have had mixed reviews on these from friends with a few disappointed) but the seafood and vegetable dishes we tried were all great. Woodfire, charcoal, and smoking feature heavily on the menu, which is a mixture of South American and the “deep South of the USA” (with a very sideways twist to Vietnam for a salad). Looking out over Manly Wharf, the vibe is laid back, the salsa and other Latin American tunes humming in the background. Was Justin naming the venue after himself? It’s the Merivale empire’s first move to the Northern Beaches. Papi Chulo apparently means “pretty boy” or similar in Spanish. If you want to avoid all that, head up to the rooftop bar which is over 18’s only.Ĭoogee Pavilion, 169 Dolphin St, Coogee, Ph 02 9240 3000 The kids were very happy to run off and play while we sat and chatted and enjoyed our meal. There is an awesome sizeable room at the back with table tennis, climbing walls, scrabble and a giant connect four among other things.
Kids meals are $12.50 and under the only annoyance of the day was that we had to chase down our kids’ steak repeatedly – it took 45 minutes – but given that the kids were thoroughly entertained they didn’t drive us mad. There are high chairs, so cute small people like this one can be comfortable. Otherwise you’ll find your oysters arriving with your pizza and fish and chips.Īnd the place is incredibly family friendly. Its not food that is going to blow your mind, but accessible, pleasant fare for a relaxed meal. Note that it does come from each individual counter so can arrive very quickly – if you want them to space it out let them know.
If you go all fresh seafood it can be quite expensive, but for a low key pizza and burger its not too bad at all. There’s fresh seafood, pizza, steaks, salads, burgers. There is plenty to catch your attention, various counters everywhere, and I love the fact that the tables are nice and spaced out and you don’t have to sit on top of your dining neighbour.Īnd the food? Its pretty solid. Like its older siblings it has been transformed into a wonderful space – this time the approach is bright and breezy, perfect for a beachside venue. I’ve been to plenty of their venues – sushi e, Felix, Papi Chulo, Lorraine’s, Palings, Mr Wong just to name a few, and have, for the most part, had great experiences.Ĭoogee Pavilion is a relatively recent addition to the family. Like them or loathe them, you’ve got to hand it to them – their ability to take a space, transform it, attract good chefs and instantly draw a huge crowd – and sustain it long term – is enviable. The Merivale group should offer marketing or business courses, or something.
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