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                                                                            MELALEUCA

                                                                            RESTAURANT



                                                                            Whole Baby Barramundi

                                                                            Best accompanied by: Pinot Grigio



            We dare you not to fall in love with Melaleuca’s   culinary excellence in Australia.”  Like  Adam’s  recommended  whole  baby
            whole  baby  Barramundi  complimented  with   With fresh produce alongside locally sourced   Barramundi - utilizing the giving ocean on our
            a light crisp Pino Grigio – in all honesty   ingredients unearthed by the Melaleuca culinary   doorstep, it is a specialty of his prepared with
            Melaleuca has set itself as one of personal   team, this hatted eatery showcases the quality   a  panko  crumb  and  Asian  spices,  Melaleuca’s
            favourites in Port Douglas.         of the ingredients that Far North Queensland is   Thai caramel, Asian bean shoot salad and sweet



            The team has an uncanny ability to pick spot on   renowned for with artistic flair.  steamed Jasmine rice. The dish is tickled further

            parings that excite my taste buds every time - mix   “Local produce all the way through the menu,   by the mingling of a lighter-bodied, fresh, Corte

            that with the soothing sea breeze coming in from   being consistent, using local and fresh ingredients   Giara  Pinot  Grigio  with  vibrant  floral  aromas
            the neighboring Coral Sea, the ambiance whispers   is especially important.”  that  attractively  compliments the  Barramundi.
            “settle in and enjoy the Melaleuca moment”.  “That’s what we do, we keep it simple, let the   GAME. SET. MATCH.

            Port Douglas really upped the foodie ante two   ingredients speak for themselves – that’s always   While Adam creates in the galley, it’s the charm
            years ago when head chef Adam Ion and his wife   been my motto when cooking, it seems to go   of  Nahmee’s  gentle  nature  and  warm  welcome

            Namhee  opened  the  doors  of  their  awarding   along way – we don’t want to over complicate   that sets the feel of restaurant. With a flash of her
            winning restaurant and in that time, they have as   anything at Melaleuca,” he said.  smile, she instantly makes the guest feel relaxed

            many Chef Hats to boast for their passion.  Adam and his team of chefs have worked alongside   and ready to enjoy the fine things in life. Coupled

            This Scottish-born Chef’s enthusiasm for seafood   each other coming up through the kitchen ranks   with her knack of knowing exactly what you need
            began when he was a young lad working in his   creating a synergy among the team that certainly   her expertise shines through as she moves from
            first kitchen at the age of 13 where he spent his   translates beautifully on the plate.  table-to-table intent on ensuring everyone is

            time shucking oysters and chasing langoustines   “I love everything about the business – I always   enjoying their Melaleuca experience.
            around the kitchen.  From this moment he was   loved the comradery that all chefs know comes
            hooked, learning how to respectfully handle and   with running a busy kitchen and the rush of a
            prepare seafood that would naturally become a   dinner service!         MELALEUCA PORT DOUGLAS
            signature of his and one that has earnt him many   Nahmee and Adam feel very fortunate to have found   22 Wharf Street, Port Douglas
            accolades over the years.           success in their own restaurant and want to create a   [email protected]
            Among these, he rates the illustrious two Chef   place where their guests can come and relax under   07 4099 5167
            Hats among his most exciting awards.  “As a   the beautifully natural and organic Melaleuca trees,
            chef  from overseas,  it  is  so  special  for  us  to  be   whilst they take care of everything else.  melaleucaportdouglas.com.au
            recognised in the company of the pinnacle of
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