Infuse - Katsu carrot w curried mayo ($7)

Infuse, Camberwell

Tucked right next to Camberwell Place, Infuse is an all-day eatery where co-owner and chef Mick Huang uses Western techniques to showcase Asian flavours. At 5pm the cafe menu transitions to dinner, which is where we find ourselves on quite a busy night of trading.

Thin and crisp roti is used to scoop up mouthfuls of Curried Eggplant Dip, which is smooth in texture and piquant in taste. We contrast this with our order of sweet and tender Hoisin Lamb Ribs.

Curried Salmon is soft and flakey thanks to being cooked in a banana leaf. The fish is flavoured by a very subtle red curry, and the ceviche found on the side is covered by a sweet sauce. The Chilli Short Ribs are a heavier feed, and although the bao are a bit dry today, the ribs themselves are tender and have a good spicy flavour. Sides are often underrated, and the Katsu Carrot is a fine example of this. The coating stays crunchy for a long time, and both its seasoning and that of the curried mayo make this a highlight of the meal.

The texture of their dark chocolate souffle is a little more like molten chocolate cake. Cooked to order and taking about 20 minutes to prepare, its crust crowns the liquid centre hidden inside, making for a rich and chocolatey end to our experience.

Infuse - Curried eggplant dip w pomegranate and grilled roti ($7)
Curried eggplant dip w pomegranate and grilled roti ($7)
Infuse - Hoisin Lamb Ribs w turmeric Lebanese cous cous, vanilla labneh, pistachio dukkah ($18)
Hoisin Lamb Ribs w turmeric Lebanese cous cous, vanilla labneh, pistachio dukkah ($18)
Infuse - Tom yum brown fried rice w pineapple, roast coconut prawn, snake bean, capsicum, crushed cashew nuts, bean shoots, spring onion, dried shallots, tuna floss ($18)
Tom yum brown fried rice w pineapple, roast coconut prawn, snake bean, capsicum, crushed cashew nuts, bean shoots, spring onion, dried shallots, tuna floss ($18)
Infuse - Chilli beef short ribs w steamed bao, celeriac remoulade, sesame, coriander ($26)
Chilli beef short ribs w steamed bao, celeriac remoulade, sesame, coriander ($26)
Infuse - Red curried Atlantic salmon in banana leaves, served w vegetable ceviche of cauliflower, black bean, bell pepper and charred corn, with pickled fennel and dill ($26)
Red curried Atlantic salmon in banana leaves, served w vegetable ceviche of cauliflower, black bean, bell pepper and charred corn, with pickled fennel and dill ($26)
Infuse - Katsu carrot w curried mayo ($7)
Katsu carrot w curried mayo ($7)
Infuse - Dark chocolate souffle w vanilla bean ice cream ($13)
Infuse - Dark chocolate souffle w vanilla bean ice cream ($13)
Dark chocolate souffle w vanilla bean ice cream ($13)

Disclaimer: I was invited to Infuse as a guest, however, opinions expressed here are purely my own, and are based on my experience at the time.

Infuse Camberwell
2 Burke Ave
Camberwell, VIC, 3123
(03) 9813 1333
infusecamberwell.com.au
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