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Botanic House Luke Nguyen Tasting Menu in Sydney's Botanic Garden

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Sydney, Australia
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.7
·
· Debra_G ·
Jan 2026
This is definitely worth booking - the food was good and each course had a great wine pairing. Staff were very friendly and no one rushes you through - very relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend it.
· Debbie_S ·
Jan 2026
The whole experience was wonderful location, food, drink and service was all 10/10 Highly recommend.

Overview

Finding a standout dining experience in Sydney can be overwhelming. This curated tasting at Botanic House in the Royal Botanic Garden offers a refined alternative to busy restaurants. Enjoy an 8-course shared menu where Southeast Asian flavors meet Australian produce and native ingredients—all served in a tranquil garden setting overlooking the harbor.
  • Enjoy a twist on standard restaurant reservations
  • The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney offers a tranquil and intimate atmosphere
  • Sample flavor combinations unique to the tasting menu
  • Begin with a welcome cocktail or mocktail to set the tone

Sample Menu

Starter

Gỏi Cuốn Gà Nướng

Roll Your Own – turmeric lemongrass chicken rice paper rolls, vermicelli, herbs gf

Starter

Mực Rang Muối

Salt & pepper squid, lemon myrtle, lemon pepper dipping sauce

Starter

Sốt Canh Chua

Hiramasa kingfish crudo with sweet & sour sauce gf

Main

Cá Kho Hanoi

Caramelised salmon, choy sum, cauliflower blossom, tomato, chilli, lime gf

Main

Bò Kho

Slow braised beef short rib, star anise, lemongrass, zucchini, warrigal greens gf

Dessert

Bánh Flan Trân Châu

Vietnamese coffee creme caramel, boba pearls, vanilla ice cream gf

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Cocktail or Mocktail upon arrival
  • Premium wine Selection that compliments the menu
  • Menu upgrades

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Botanic House
    1 Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    Botanic House

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Debra_G
This is definitely worth booking - the food was good and each course had a great wine pairing. Staff were very friendly and no one rushes you through - very relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend it.

Reviews

4.7
based on 11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding Luncheon in a Beautiful Setting

Karen_S, May 2026
One of the most outstanding luncheons we’ve experienced in Australia, and this is our third trip here. Every course and wine pairing was exceptional.

Excellent tasting and...

Fern_G, Mar 2026
Excellent tasting and wine pairing menu Enjoyed everything about our luncheon great food view snd service Exceeded my expectations Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your review - we hope to welcome you back sometime

The whole experience was...

Debbie_S, Jan 2026
The whole experience was wonderful location, food, drink and service was all 10/10 Highly recommend.

Lunch in the gardens

Debra_G, Jan 2026
This is definitely worth booking - the food was good and each course had a great wine pairing. Staff were very friendly and no one rushes you through - very relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend it.

This experience was very...

Bernadette_C, Nov 2025
This experience was very overpriced for what you got. While the food was fine and the gardens are a lovely background to lunch the service was poor and was not a memorable experience overall.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your review which has now been shared with our team.

A Perfect 10

Drew_S, Nov 2025
Amazing experience. Food was fantastic. Paired perfectly. Great service, lovely venue. I would highly recommend.

The perfect afternoon

Emily_P, Jul 2025
Exceptional food and service we have recommended to all our friends and family. Each dish was excellent.

The Best!!!

Jan_C, Feb 2025
Well worth the trip into the garden and food was amazing. Each course was different and wonderful. We loved it.

Great once you find it!

Barbara_T, Feb 2025
We had an enjoyable lunch once we located the restaurant but it is a walk from a road of at least 6-10 minutes and there was no signage anywhere. We found the restaurant by accident. They did however give us a buggy ride back to the main road. The food was very good but too much and we were full well before the mains. The service was excellent. We were surprised we were asked to be there at 12 rather than our preferred 12:30 because the restaurant wasn't full. Overall a good experience but could have been better

Tasting pleasure at best

Hugh_K, Dec 2024
A tasting experience not to miss. Food presentation and experience and explanation plus accompanying wines

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tasting experience, including the food presentation, explanations, and the accompanying wines. It's great to know that it was a memorable experience for you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another exceptional experience!

Great

Nelly_T, Aug 2024
Amazing and fun for couples, familys nor if you want to go solo. Was nice the greetings and seating.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our venue amazing and enjoyable for couples and families. We’re also glad you appreciated the greetings and seating. If you have any suggestions on how we could enhance the experience for solo diners, we’d love to hear them. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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