The Schnitzel Kitchen82 Majors Bay Rd
Concord, Sydney
The schnitzel - in Europe its a staple, in Australia schnitty is typical at the pub.Not at The Schnitzel Kitchen (TSK) where schnitzel is the specialty.Inspired by the owner Frank Ribosa, TSK breathes schnitzel and offers traditional schnitzel, and on-trend with Sydneysiders desire to try something new and unique, offers specialty schnitzel such as kangaroo, wagyu beef, Greek lamb and more.
We walked in to TSK and instantly felt welcome. It's a family owned restaurant with a great vibe - everyone was chilled and happy. The industrial feel of the decor made TSK ooze modernity. At TSK the entrees were Spanish tapas inspired, all the schnitzel main meals are customisable - choose your schnitzel: traditional or TSK specialty, add either a topping or a sauce, and a side. The Schnitzel Kitchen is licensed so they also had wine, cocktails, spirits and sangria jugs on the menu.
The Schnitzel Kitchen has a real Spanish influence, with one of the head chefs (girlfriend of owner Frank) of Spanish background. Frank explained that the combination of Spanish entrees, delicious schnitzel and a family feel restaurant meant that he had many local regulars, but his specialty schnitzel was bringing in visitors from all over Sydney, just to try.While we perused the menu Duke ordered a Barwand Shiraz from NSW and Duchess ordered what Frank described as a "mean" Long Island Iced Tea. Both came quickly and the Long Island Iced Tea was spot on - perfectly balanced and definitely "mean". We were eager to try a Spanish inspired tapas entree and ordered the chicken croquettes Spanish style - chicken, egg, onion in a bechamel sauce rolled in panko breadcrumbs.
The croquettes arrived and they were delicious - the crispy outside was perfection, Duke was a big fan. Cutting into the croquettes we knew they were cooked well - we’ve had croquettes in Spain before, and these were strong rivals! The centre was a beautiful texture, soft and piping hot. They really were an authentic Spanish recipe.
While we perused the menu Duke ordered a Barwand Shiraz from NSW and Duchess ordered what Frank described as a "mean" Long Island Iced Tea. Both came quickly and the Long Island Iced Tea was spot on - perfectly balanced and definitely "mean". We were eager to try a Spanish inspired tapas entree and ordered the chicken croquettes Spanish style - chicken, egg, onion in a bechamekl sauce rolled in panko breadcrumbs.
The croquettes arrived and they were delicious - the crispy outside was perfection, Duke was a big fan. Cutting into the croquettes we knew they were cooked well - we’ve had croquettes in Spain before, and these were strong rivals! The centre was a beautiful texture, soft and piping hot. They really were an authentic Spanish recipe.
Duke loved the golden colour of his schnitzel, and that his sauce was on the side. He said the chicken was tender, and the crumbs were really the perfect complement.The jager sauce had a distinctly strong taste but was not overpowering, and the mash was creamy and smooth.
Duke was very satisfied and really enjoyed his hearty feed.
Duchess’ Greek Lamb specialty schnitzel was the highlight of the night. The crust had oregano, and there was a layer of fetta cheese between the crust and the lamb, which was cooked to perfection. The huge schnitzel came with lemon, which drizzled over the crust added that bit more flavour and moisture. The Greek salad side was delicious, too. It was the perfect complement to add freshness to the dish, with huge chunks of fetta, ripe tomatoes and a zesty dressing. It was a satisfying and fresh dish and best without sauce.
Even though we were so full, we couldn't look past the Spanish churros for dessert. We couldn't decide between chocolate or caramel sauce, so we had both!
We got three large churros, and they arrived at the table piping hot, very fresh, and had a perfect crunchy outside and soft inside.
They were coated in cinnamon and icing sugar, they smelled fantastic.
The churros felt and tasted very authentic. After tasting both sauces, we preferred the caramel - it was creamy and full of flavour.
The Schnitzel Kitchen was a great experience - delicious schnitzel teamed with Spanish inspired dishes. The servings are huge so make sure you’re coming here with a big appetite! And for those that are gluten free, you can order a naked schnitzel with no crumbs.
Duke and Duchess, who are now doing reviews for Sir and Mlady Dine Out, dined as guests of The Schnitzel Kitchen. A big thanks to Frank for looking after us, and the chefs who did a wonderful job.
