Sugarcane Restaurant

Every dish that came out with the banquet was amazing. I can't eat seafood and was planning on just eating whatever else came out, but the chef's went out of their way to make single serve variations of the seafood items just for me so I didn't miss out on anything. Really appreciate that.

Highly recommend the Aromatic Baba Curry. Easily one of the best Pad Thai we've had in recent memory and the Lamb Neck Bun was very tasty also. Combine that with a very nice ambience and friendly staff made this one of our most enjoyable dinner experiences to date.

I was there for a Christmas dinner banquet, Unconventional Asian food, loved the creativity, the fresh taste, the explosion of flavours in your mouth. I would love to visit again with my family.

One of the better Thai restaurants in Australia in my opinion.
The food is exceptional the service matches that and the ambience is just wonderful, the staff exceptionally cheerful, helpful and spoilt us with not often experienced speed and efficiency.

Really good variety on the menu, something to appeal to all tastes. Chicken pad thai was lovely & very filling. Fresh fish sashimi was awesome. Very friendly staff & great atmosphere.

We booked a table of 11 for a joint birthday party. We were made to feel so welcome and they accommodated our guests extra requests with style and grace (wheelchair/allergies/gluten free) The guests commented it was one of the nicest Asian meals they had ever had. They were kind enough to let us bring our own birthday cake (with cakeage fee) and served it while singing happy birthday. Thankyou for a really special family night. After not seeing much of each other with Covid, it was a special night to remember.

Went for a birthday so in a private area of the restaurant. I would have to say service was excellent! Great staff, really efficient service and overall a great experience. Food was a banquet style given the number of people we had and for a banquet, I would say the food very good! Scallops, prawns were exceptional starters. The mains were also tasty with green beans, slow cooked beef and rice. Great atmosphere and definitely a good venue to go with friend where you can share dishes. Bookings are essential for the weekend as it was very busy.

Love Sugarcane! The ‘Trust me’ option was absolutely fantastic. We loved every dish. They make great cocktails too. Staff are really nice and it’s a relaxed atmosphere. I’ve also ordered take away from here and the food was delicious. This is one of my favourite restaurants.

What a fabulous find - very pleasant, great value and vibe, you wont be disappointed, I would highly recommend. A great little local.

Wow, wow and wow. Staff has a great knowledge about their meals. You can feel how passionate they are. The taste is just incredibly good. I’ve been a couple times and I will return!

Friendly staff. Unfortunately, pretty much all dishes we had were slathered in oyster sauce, to the point that even the veggie side was too salty to eat. Left half our food behind.

Very nice atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good selection of dishes. Great specials. I had the prawns from the specials list and it was good.

I had dinner with a friend 3 months ago. The food was average Asian fusion. I was very disappointed that every 5 min a waiter / some times different waiter was asking how our food was. Our food and conversation was continually interrupted by wait staff over zealous of asking for our approval. Food was overpriced. I would not recommend this place. Back packer workers being rude and not giving diners space. Stay Away.

Booked 1 month before for our small wedding dinner. Confirmed with booking manager for the print menu and small table, but when we arrive there was nothing. Also, the reception didn't know the bride name when we drop off the cake. This is so embarrassing. I think between booking Manager and staff, they lack of communication.

Should be a 5 star for the food and service. BUT SORRY I HAVE TO DEDUCT 1 STAR because of the misleading information.

Food was amazing, and the service was great and it was a full house. We had the same waitress all night and that was awsome she remembered what we all had for drinks and was able to take the order fast and efficiently. Definitely going back

Love this restaurant. Food is amazing, tasty and so unique compare to any other place. I highly recommend the crispy chicken with plumb sauce, delicious! Service is always attentive and friendly. Well done everyone!

Sugarcane occupies a great spot in Coogee overlooking the beach where during the day you can see bustling locals and tourists passing by or be immersed in the lively nightlife that descends after dark.

My dining partner and I were only able to get a late 9pm sitting as it is a very popular spot. We arrived a few minutes early and were greeted by very friendly staff who showed us immediately to our table. Even at this late hour the dining room was buzzing with activity and I was surprised to see it was quite full with patrons. This means it’s a louder environment and some may find it a little difficult to have easy conversation. With this said it was a very upbeat vibe and the Asian inspired decor made for a comfortable enough experience.

We opted for the trust me menu where for $60 per person the staff select items from the a la cart menu including a selection of entree’s and mains. A desert course can be added for and additional $10.

We were informed that several items from the menu were already sold out including oysters and another raw meat selection. Keep this in mind if you are opting for a later sitting.

The selections came out at a nice steady pace starting with the tortillas and scallops. Both were well presented and had fresh flavours. The tortillas suffered a little bit from overdressing which masked a lot of the crab flavour I was expecting. The scallops were beautiful and delicate garnished with a zesty accompaniment.

The curry spring role and grilled octopus were delivered a short time later. The spring role was hot and spicy and consisted of a crispy casing filled with a seasoned beef mince. It’s a bit like an Asian inspired sausage roll. The grilled octopus was slightly chewy and again I found that the dish was slightly overdressed. The mashed green base was delicious and added nice complimenting flavours to the octopus.

Last course was a hearty combination of crispy chicken and beef rendang curry served with a bowl of steamed rice. The crispy chicken was as advertised; crispy outer crust with tender chicken slices. The flavours were acidic and cut through the proteins of the chicken but again I found that the sauce was just a bit too over powering. The crispy skin flavour would have done this dish proud but the sauce was quite tart and masked the flavour of the meat. The beef fell apart and was cooked perfectly. I beautiful cut of meat that again was slightly let down by the sauce. The rendang curry had a beautiful consistency and flavour but maybe a bit heavy handed with the star anise which overpowered the other flavours of the sauce.

This course was also served with what was described to us as a new menu item, Pomelo Salad. It was a simple mix of iceberg, grapefruit, pickles, mint, roasted peanuts and a dressing. It was ok but a combination of flavours that I wasn’t sure made for a harmonious dish, somewhat lacking in refinement.

We chose to accompany our meal with a glass of rosé for my dinner partner and one of the on tap beer selections for myself (the pale ale is the better of the two).

Overall I was more than satisfied with my meal. I can’t complain about the amount of food as I was struggling to finish everything that was bought to the table and I noticed a few doggy bags at other tables. The food was very nice but I felt on this occasion it lacked a little bit of refinement with the biggest downfall being sauces overpowering the main ingredients.

The staff are superb and very attentive. Each time a dish came out the staff were familiar with their tasting notes and the dishes they were serving.

I would definitely come back again and look forward to trying a few more items from the rest of their menu.

The service was exceptional and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We opted for the trust me menu and we weren't disappointed - every dish was delicious. We will definitely be back soon!

Outstanding service, excellent food, buzzing and modern atmosphere, beautiful view. Definitely coming back here, very highly recommend

Birthday celebration for Kevin with Serena and Chloe. Desert and birthday song is soooo cute!
Trust me menu is proved to be trustworthy!
Poland waitress girl is sooo nice~ love the vibe here. Definitely good for grouping.