the q on harris

located right across from powerhouse museum in ultimo, this place specializes in indonesian coffee as the owner really knows his coffee well and done his own roasting in house that helps in keeping their coffee always freshly served... :)

they also served beautiful food here and i have to admit, beautiful interior as well... more like an industrial design kinda look? :)

all i can say is いただきます.... itadakimasuuuuuuu..... saying grace for this beautiful food is definitely a must.... i mean look at that spread!

// kabuki waffle with free range fried chicken, honey yuzu glaze, savoury waffles, cabbage slaw, shicimi salt, and wasabi mayo dip.... 😍👍🏼🍗🍯 // eggplant & mushroom caponata tartine with burrata cheese, pomodoro sauce, pumpkin crisp, shimeji & button mushrooms, and basil kalamata olive tapenade // matcha cheesecake (this is sahhhhhh good! maybe one of the best we ever tried in sydney) // wash it down with agreatindonesian coffee // ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars!)

overall:
happy tummy meter: 4.5 out of 5
happy wallet meter: 3.7 out of 5

cute little cafe with very friendly staff andgreatservice! i have visited twice, first time i had to try their matcha cheesecake and it was good but a bit hyped up in my opinion. the salmon tartine was also quite average to me, but the mushroom tartine and kabuki waffles were amazing!! the second time i tried the scrambled eggs after seeing it so much on instagram and it definitely lives up to the hype, soft and fluffy japanese style. the pandan creme brûlée was also so good, i liked it much better than the cheesecake as it had the sugar crust, pandan flavour and crumbly tart base, simply delicious 😍 the friendly waitress there even remembered me from my first visit!

amazing coffee. you must try their pour over's i have been drinking coffee for 20 years and this is the best way i've found. the food is amazing for the price it's the best around. the salads are very good. they also offer gluten free breads. i asked for something once that was not on the menu and they instantly produced it!greatplace

i am only commenting on their desserts as i saw photos of their famous matcha cheesecake and i have been craving it ever since.

so today, i got my husband to drive us there so i could finally get to try and i even rang the cafe to reserve two slices for me as i was going to get there near closing time. when i was ordering, i noticed one lonely pandan brûlée tart ($7) so i had to try that too.

we had it after dinner and while the matcha cheesecake is small and my husband complained that it's not worth $10 for the size, i thought the taste wasgreatwith a good level of matcha and the chocolate crumb base was perfect. my husband preferred their pandan brûlée tart which i also enjoyed and i would come back to get their desserts again!

also the staff were super friendly too, i must come and try their food as well.

very friendly and efficient staff, seated and food brought out quickly.greatlunch and very affordable. loved that i could use zomato gold for a discount!

i enjoyed this place, very nice to sit in for a coffee. the staff are very helpful and friendly. the food and coffee are delicious. the ambiance isgreatand relaxing, especially with the jazz playing in the background.

trekked here on foot on an extremely hot day and boy we were not disappointed! offering different and varied brunch options, we had the chicken waffles and the katsu sandwich, both of which were amazing! perfect portions, addictive flavours and decently priced for cafe food, we were very happy with our time here. not to mention the indulgent matcha cheesecake was definitely a lovely treat andgreatway to finish of our meal. to top it off, the staff were so sweet and you know you’ll be well taken care of when you go here as they provide probably one of the best customer service we have experienced at a cafe or any restaurant for that matter!

this is agreatplace. they do care about the taste of their food. i liked all of their rices. highly recommend. the staff is also very friendly.

i used to go the q for brunch last year in may, it was nice during that time, staff are nice and kindly give advice. i love this matcha cake so so so much! the brunch isgreatas well and served fast. however, i went there again recently, because i miss this matcha cake, a female staff was not friendly. and told me they didn't do cakes for a long time.

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the q on harris the cutest little japanese fusion cafe and situated in harris street in ultimo. we had heardgreatthings about their matcha oreo cheesecake and were excited to finally try it out. 

first things first, you can not come here without trying this cheesecake. the matcha oreo cheesecake was so decadent, the strong matcha flavour perfectly balanced by the sweet creaminess of the cheesecake and the crunchy oreo cookie base. share it with a friend, or have it by yourself, we won’t judge!

the q on harris has agreatjapanese fusion menu boasting some impressive brunch and dessert options, so we headed over to ultimo to give them a try! to eat, we had the kinoko tartine, which was agreatcombination of confit mushrooms, garlic, spinach, sage and parmesan on sourdough. we also tried the house smoked salmon tartine, which had an interesting combination of dill, fennel, apple and cucumber complementing the lightly smoked salmon, which still retained lots of its original fatty flavour.

conveniently located across from the powerhouse museum, this cute corner cafe offers indoor & outdoor seating in a cosy courtyard as well as on site coffee roasting. an all day menu showcases a variety of modern dishes with asian, french & american influences. the kabuki waffle is fried chicken & waffles with korean accents. it came with glossy, caramelised chicken pieces which were sweet, juicy & tender. the waffles are made with a spicy batter & had a real kick. bibimbap is another dish showcasing the korean influence in a healthier way. japanese features in the yuzu brulee tart which has beautiful acidity in the light custard that contrasts with the sweet buttery base & caramel praline top. pandan brulee tart was fragrant, although sweeter then the yuzu but just as delectable. you cannot eat here without trying the matcha cheesecake with oreo base. it has a good matcha flavour without being overly sweet or bitter. the texture is silky yet dense & the oreo base was the perfect vessle for carrying the creamy cake. having their own rostery means agreatcoffee to be had and with friendly service also, this makes a perfect trendy yet relaxed meal.

the kabuki waffles were the highlight of today's meal - greatflavour combinations that went well with each other. i definitely recommend this dish if you plan on visiting. the chicken was crunchy and moist which went perfectly with the wasabi mayo. the smoked salmon and eggs were also nice if you were after something lighter. don't forget to try their matcha cheesecake. you'll enjoy it if you're after an intensified matcha flavour.

got there on a early on a rainy day fist thing on a saturday morning, it was busy with walk ins for their coffee.
really liked this place - chicken waffles weregreatit's a must try, did not try the matcha cheesecake but it looked nice.the avo stack was apparently good and the eggs scrambled was nice- bacon was cooked well and crunchy but not to a crisp.
coffee roasted on site was really nice good quality strong coffee.

what’s worthy of note here is the flip on chef taiyo’s menu having taken the helm just 5 months ago. 4 of the 9 dishes offer an optional meat/seafood add-on. i’m not a vegetarian, but appreciate the dishes and find it refreshing. today we focused on dishes with a slight hint of japanese and korean, but define it as modern australian.

you heard it here first: next season’s menu will incorporate flavors from the mediterranean. :o

conveniently located across from the powerhouse museum and servicing the many media corporates and university professionals and students in close proximity, the menu is safe yet somehow daring enough!

kabuki is japanese theatre incorporating song, mime and dance and these guys have taken that drama into a korean chicken waffle combination that surpasses expectation. these waffles are not sweet but more in the mochi gluttonous form allowing the spicy korean and sesame glaze to shine. the coating of the chicken is very south american with a herb flouring adding to the crunch.

kinoko tartine, the french open sandwich that features an assortment of herb roasted shimeji, enoki, button, shitake, oyster and portobello mushrooms with creme fruit, confit garlic, baby spinach and onion crisps on sour dough. there’s a pungent broth that forms from the layered flavor of shrooms.

bibimpap is the korean mixed brown rice bowl of fried egg, shiitake, spinach, bean sprouts, seaweed, carrot, house made spicy sauce, pickled radish and bamboo.

the french brulee is revamped with the japanese citrus fruit, yuzu turning the old creme flavor into a pungent custard creme with hard caramel top.

and of course, you will have to find the ever popular matcha in the beautiful leafy toned cheesecake. the vegetal taste of matcha somehow works well with the cream cheese offering yet another surprise to your expectation.

big thanks to mana and her team (mio & etienne), chef taiyo (marites & dianne) forgreatservice, excellent meals and overall memorable time!