Firedoor

Sydney, Australia

Food at its most pure and primal. There are no modern cooking implements at Firedoor, nor does the open kitchen use gas or electricity. Instead, chef-owner Lennox Hastie – formerly of grill mecca Asador Etxebarri in Spain – and his team cook on two wood-fired ovens, a trio of grills or over the ever-burning hearth, using different kinds of wood to add a subtle smokiness to locally sourced produce of the highest quality. The cooking is valiant in its simplicity. Prawns go from tank to table within 10 minutes. Beef hung for 150 days is served naked on a plate. Even the bread is char-flecked, served with smoked butter. The chef's set menu evolves with the seasons. Throw in creative cocktails, which highlight the smoky allure of the wood-fired cookery, and an excellent choice of robust wines, and you'll see why Firedoor is one of Sydney's most popular restaurants.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $169
• Lunch: Thur – Fri Dinner: Tue – Sat
• +61 2 8204 0800
• Visit Firedoor's Website

Location

23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010