Popular Menu Items Return! Introducing bills’ SPRING/SUMMER Refresh Menu—Experience Australia While in Japan
Hello, this is PR Sunny-chan!
Now that the cherry blossom season with its occasional cold days has passed, we’ve entered a refreshing season of warm, pleasant weather.
Perfect for this season, the “bills SPRING/SUMMER Refresh Menu” began service at all 8 domestic locations on Thursday, April 1!
This time, to commemorate the release of bills restaurateur Bill Granger’s latest cookbook “Australian Food,” the lineup has been renewed with the return of popular menu items from the past!
This cookbook celebrates the 20th anniversary of Bill Granger’s first cookbook release and features numerous popular menu items that have been loved at bills locations around the world, from bills’ classic menu to favorites throughout the years.
Bill Granger’s latest cookbook “Australian Food” (Murdoch Books)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Australian-Food-Bill-Granger/dp/1911632965/
From this latest cookbook, popular spring and summer menu items have returned, including the summer staple “Sweet Corn Fritters,” the healthy “Spaghetti – Kale & Pistachio Pistou” featuring kale, and the vibrant green “Green Risotto.”
Today, we’ll introduce some of the most recommended items from the menu!
Sweet Corn Fritters – Roast Tomato, Bacon, Avocado Salsa
sweet corn fritters, roast tomato, avocado salsa ¥1,800
This dish brings back bills’ summer staple menu item. It’s a classic menu that has been loved by bills fans around the world since the opening of the first Sydney, Australia location in 1993. The fritters feature a delightful chunky texture of corn, onion, and paprika, accompanied by avocado salsa that incorporates the ‘Tex Mex’ (Texan and Mexican) American-Mexican style that was popular in the 1990s when the restaurant first opened, further stimulating the appetite!
Chopped Salad – Green Beans, Courgette, Chickpeas, Beetroot, Sesame Dressing
chopped salad, green beans, courgette, cabbage, crunchy chickpeas, beetroot and citrus sesame dressing ¥1,500
A chopped salad featuring an abundance of colorful summer vegetables. This healthy dish is delightful with the crispy texture of deep-fried chickpeas topping the fresh vegetables. The sesame dressing, which Bill describes as “creamy but without using cream,” features ponzu as a secret ingredient that adds a refreshing flavor.
Spaghetti – Kale & Pistachio Pistou
kale, lemon & pistachio pistou spaghetti ¥1,700
Spaghetti featuring an original sauce made by adding kale and pistachios to “pistou sauce” made with basil, garlic, and olive oil. Fresh broccolini with a crisp texture and chopped red chili provide a nice accent. Lemon zest, used in various bills menu items, adds a light touch.
Green Risotto – Rocket and Spinach Purée, Topped with Asparagus and Courgette Salad
green herb risotto and raw summer salad ¥1,800
A risotto perfect for the warm season, with vibrant green colors that evoke the essence of bills. The soft risotto with rocket and spinach purée pairs perfectly with the crisp asparagus and courgette salad. The nasturtium topping with its cute round leaf shape is apparently a favorite of Bill’s, who grows it in his own garden.
Pavlova – Mango, Passionfruit, Rosewater Cream
brown sugar pavlova, mango, passionfruit and rosewater cream ¥1,200
“Pavlova,” a meringue-based baked dessert traditionally enjoyed in Australia, is a popular dessert menu item that has been loved at bills locations around the world for many years. This menu brings it back as a summer-inspired dish featuring luxurious use of rich mango and refreshingly tart passionfruit! The combination of mango yellow and meringue white is very vibrant, making it a visually enjoyable dish. Among all the bills desserts Sunny-chan has encountered, this ranks among the top favorites.
The Botanist Yuzu Collins
The Botanist gin and yuzu collins ¥1,300
A refreshing original cocktail featuring the aroma of yuzu and elderflower syrup, along with the fresh flavor of cucumber. You can enjoy the fresh taste unique to premium craft gin “THE BOTANIST,” which has been adopted as bills’ house gin this season. Squeezing the accompanying lemon creates a different flavor profile.
Mandarin Homemade Soda
mandarin homemade soda ¥850
This season’s flavor of bills’ popular homemade soda is mandarin! This drink features natural sweetness that brings out the ingredients. The accompanying pink grapefruit adds freshness. It’s so fruity and delicious, you’ll want to drink it all at once!
Wine List Updated!
Image shows “bills House Wine,” also from Australia
The new wine list has been updated with wines exclusively from Australia and New Zealand. You can enjoy distinctive wines produced in naturally rich lands that pair well with bills’ Australian-rooted cuisine.
How was it?
Popular menu items that capture the refreshing season ahead are all here. During these times when traveling abroad remains difficult, why not enjoy a time at bills that feels like traveling to Australia?
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