Kepos Street Kitchen

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 I found out about this little neighbourhood gem from a series during Sydney's lockdown, where a bunch of Sydney hospitality heavyweights were interviewed about the food spots that inspire them. Kepos Street Kitchen, the tiny, unassuming Middle Eastern eatery tucked away among the leafy streets of Redfern, was named by the owner of Nour (one of my favourite restaurants - read my review here). 

Fish burger, $22

Vibrant and beautiful, yet somehow still utterly simple and unfussy, this is perhaps one of the best fish burgers I have had in a long time. The fish part of the burger is more like a fish cake (the soft kind, not the bouncy Thai-cuisine kind), crumbed and fried until golden, the fish completely mashed rather than flakey and seasoned to perfection. The bright magenta and green pickles were pleasantly tart but sweet, cutting through the grease of the patty. The fresh dill - generous sprigs thereof - was an inspired touch. 

Smoked Salmon Salad, $24

I usually never order salads, because I am under the (perfect false) impression that I could easily toss together some lovely, fresh ingredients after a morning at the local farmers markets and basically live my best life at home. When my friend's order, being this smoked salmon salad, arrived, I knew I have found a restaurant salad that I wouldn't be able to easily replicate myself. This is a gorgeous, filling, colourful salad that packs a punch. Apart from generous chunks of wood smoked salmon and perfectly soft-boiled eggs, the salad base is not the usually leafy concoction one finds but a coherent, interesting and fresh boy-band of kipfler potatoes, avocados and greens. 

Eggplant mutabal dip (take home, $7)

I could not resist picking up a little home-made dip to enjoy with my favourite baguette from Azuki bakery. It is smokey, tangy, salty and fresh. 

Score: 4.5 / 5
Price: approx $25-$30pp
Address: 96 Kepos St, Redfern




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