A short break from my USA travels – perhaps it’s nice to post about something accessible here in Sydney (haha). It’s always good to change things up a little anyways. A sunny Sunday afternoon brings us to Reuben Hills in Surry Hills. It’s a real shame that I don’t get to go out to Surry Hills more often. I know there is so much on offer and my to go list is as long as ever right now.
We had a bit of spare time for a quick eat before watching Ovo, a Cirque de Soleil show now playing at The Entertainment Quarter up until November 25, 2012
I love the industrial look inside Reuben Hills – something you would not expect from the outside.
Reuben Hills even have their own range of coffee – impressive.
So, what to eat?
How cute is this? Reuseable glass bottles. And I felt like a camper drinking water out of this tin cup. Awesome concept!
Salted Caramel Shake $7.50
Oh my word, is the only way I know how to describe this amazing drink. It blew us away and we particularly loved the fact there were bits of salted caramel floating around. It wasn’t as sickenly sweet as I thought it would be; it had the perfect balance. It almost felt like I was drinking a liquid form of a salted caramel macaron filling. Oh yeah.
Pork Baleada $13
A large flour tortilla is topped with flavoursome pulled pork, black beans, cheese and chimol (salsa). It definitely gave off that Latin American vibe, and had all the flavour with it. Although Biggie and I didn’t have any mexican food in the USA, it sure felt like we were there.
The NOT Reuben $16
This sandwich is filled with wagyu salt brisket, pickled slaw, melted manchego and horse radish cream. You can clearly see the layering of everything! And boy let me tell you that this sandwich rocked our world. The brisket is incredibly tender and literally fell apart (none of that tough chewy business). All the other additions in the sandwich gave the perfect balance to a perfect sandwich. I’m usually not the biggest fan of horse radish cream but it paired so well with everything that it didn’t even bother me!
Doggs Breakfast $9
Doggs Breakfast? Nope, far from it – it’s an ice cream sandwich with a huge dollop of salted caramel. It was a great way to end somewhat of a small feed (we still have our huge appetites from the USA where everything was served large haha). Love the industrial/rustic spoons that came out with it.
Biggie and I would love to come back to try more from the menu. It vaguely reminds me of some of the feeds I had in the USA but not quite. There’s still a long way to come….
Reuben Hills
61 Albion Street
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Tel: +61 9211 5556
That dogs breakfast looks insane :D YUM! Hope you had a nice time at Cirque :)
The doggs breakfast was just funny to eat – I am so glad the name didn’t follow through in the food :P
Oooh I’m dying to do go to Cirque du Soleil! Was it good??
That salted caramel milkshake looks crazy good.. as does your dessert!
I really enjoyed Ovo, more so than the past 2! You should try and go if you can :)
The Not Reuben Rockz mah world
too! Salted caramel shake was lil bit sweet to my liking when I had it but still good! Wish I tried the dogs breakfast. Next time!
I think it was a good thing that Biggie and I had shared the salted caramel milkshake. The caramel bits reminded me of your macaron fillings :P
Salted caramel milkshake?! I clearly need to get one of those right now!
It really is amazing, something that should be more readily available!
I loved the Salted Caramel shake too! Can’t wait to eat real American food in a few month’s time too, sounds like you guys had an amazing time :D
You’re going to the States? You’re going to have a blast!
Love the photos Tina!
Only been to Reuben Hills once and really enjoyed it. Although wish I could’ve finished the Salted Caramel Shake!! So much more to try there! Oh and I agree…there is heaps to try in Surry Hills!!! Welcome back to Sydney dining lol :)
sydney dining is much more different to America – lol, but thanks it is good to be back.. somewhat anyways haha
My dream is to do a food tour – Reuben Hills
Hey Tina :)
Omg I ordered the salted caramel milkshake, not-reuben and balaeda as well!
Great service, great taste, a tad expensive (the salted caramel milkshake was $6.50 when i went, that was during march). And I agree with @helloitsming. I wish I finished the milkshake, because I thought the Boy liked it more so I’d let him have the rest but we ended up paying and leaving instead :( And I can see that they’ve upgraded their pretty cutlery and crockery, last time my not-reuben was served on a normal dish. I’m definitely coming back to this place soon :)
I have to agree – a bit steep on the prices of a milk shake but the taste is amazing so I suppose I forgive it this time :P I think we may have just ordered the most talked about items on the menu
So why was it a Not Reuben instead of a Reuben? And that dog’s breakfast looked fantastic.
I think a traditional reuben has pastrami, saukraut and mustard.
Mmmm, I want everything in this post. How’d you like Ovo? I’m still a little undecided on the story overall but the acts were amazing, as expected :)
I must admit there wasn’t too much of a story, or if there was, it felt unfinished particularly with the egg, but other than that, the acts sure were amazing! :)
How good was Ovo?! The salted caramel shake looks just as good.
Although creepy crawlies usually get to me, these bugs were fantastic. Loved that beetle ;)
mmm love your picture of the Pork Baleada! *drools
Wait until you try it :P
I am really wanting to get to Reuben Hills to try that much talked about milkshake!
I think nearly everyone orders it ;)
I really wanted to check this place out during my visit to Sydney in Feb but I got a little obsessed with Bills and ended up going back there 3 times. I really should have expanded my horizons!
I haven’t even been to Bill’s yet. Looks like I need to, stat, considering you went there 3 times! haha
Oh my goodness that all looks amazing! The milkshake especially. I work in surry hills and I still don’t get out and about there enough.
I am utterly jealous you work in surry hills. There is sooooooooooooooo much to try!
The salted caramel milkshake is awesome! Except I have to share it with someone otherwise it just gets a little bit too much lol
Yeah I have to agree with you on that one, luckily the boy is happy to share with me, or really, finish my left overs hahaha
Reuben Hills is one of my favourite places in Sydney, I’m slowly making my way through the menu. Salted caramel shake, I’m coming for you!
Then you must let me know what else I need to try from there :p
I keep forgetting to try the dog’s breakfast! might go and have that for lunch sometime since the weather is getting warmer :)
It’s the first on the menu viv :p