Automata, Chippendale

It is the first time in 13 years that my son didn't have a birthday party

because this time, my son who is now officially a teen wanted to have 
a quiet, intimate and memorable birthday celebration just with the family. 

Choosing the perfect restaurant wasn't that hard. I immediately thought of Automata.

I have been wanting to try it since it opened a few months back. 

Automata is housed in the bricked Old Clare Hotel that is just across Spice Alley 
and next door to Kensington Street Social. 
The place is cool, a bit industrial and edgy but intimate. 
Just what my teenager son might prefer.

Chef Clayton Wells (ex Momofuku Seiōbo sous chef) is a genius at creating flavours

that will set your taste buds into orbit! We were all impressed.

Overall, it was an excellent dining experience and would certainly recommend it to everyone. 

Red witlof and violet mustard

Fried salmon skin, yuzu kosho

Cherries, fermented juice, onions and capers

This dish is simply fantastic! The fried capers are to die for!

Wow! Those rolls spread with anchovy butter will surely delight your palate.

The bread was fluffy with the right amount of crisp. The butter tasted extraordinarily great.

Whipped anchovy butter, sunflower seeds with chicken jus.

Steamed Hapuka, Asparagus, Chickpeas, Laver

Smoked Quial, Barley Koji, Hispi Cabbage

Mukai Shuzo Ine Mankai Red Sake

A bit sweet and tart- cherry and pomegranate flavours.

Inside Skirt, Jerusalem Artichoke, Shiitake, Arame, Tamari

Leon Posset, Blueberry, Lemon Thyme & Back Sesame

Chef Clayton Wells plating up.

Automata, Chippendale
website
+61 2 8277 8555
5 Kensington St
Chippendale NSW 2008