Blanca / Bar

BLANC BAR X IZAKAYA
SUMMER 2018/19 – POP UP

Welcome to Blanca Bar’s relaxed summer pop-up – IZAKAYA. Menu and cocktail list showcase fun, handmade, Japanese pub food bursting with flavours and creativity. Created for sharing, the menu serves snacks, right through to heavier portions for a full dinner. Set in Blanca Bar, the menu and atmosphere are designed to be relaxed – so pop in for a drink and a snack or stay the night and order the lot. The pop up has also seen a design take over and bespoke murals created by local artist Lisa T along with matching Izakaya-theming.

The cocktail menu will be collaborated with Tomi Bjorck’s closest Bartender friends around the globe. First set of Izakaya drinks are created by talented Jere Vihervaara from Dandelyan, London (no.1 Cocktail Bar in the World 2018) to complement the menu. Of course serving Blanca’s divine Signature Drinks, a wide range of Sake from Japan, cold beer on the tap, along with a global wine list.

Blanca Bar is also an excellent venue for functions and private parties.

Bar Food Bar Drinks

Bar Wine x Sake Private Party

IZAKAYA

IZAKAYA X FOOD MENU

TSUKEMONO Japanese pickles /3

KAKI Sydney Rock Oyster, xo-vinaigrette /5

SHISO BIFUTARUTARU shiso leaf, beef tar-tar, wasabi /6

SHISO EDAMAME shiso leaf, edamame, avocado, wasabi /5

KOME SENBEI miso prawns, rice cracker, lemon, daikon pickle /6

HAMACHI SASHIMI raw kingfish, soy-miring, wasabi, cucumber, ginger /12

HIYAYATTUKO chilled tofu, spinach, goma, sesame /5

TOMATO tomatoes, wasabi, truffle, shiso, grilled cucumber, wakame oil /6

SHYAKE ABURI SALMON torched salmon sashimi, yuzu-honey soy, nori, daikon pickle /12

TATAKI beef tataki, truffle dressing, truffle creme, mushrooms, /14

GOLDEN GAI HOT DOG soft steamed black bun, black pudding, truffle mayo, sauerkraut /8

BUTA MAN soft steamed bun, grilled pork belly, house kimchi, pickles, aioli /8

SHIITAKE MAN soft steamed bun, pickled shiitake mushrooms, kimchi / 7

GYU GYOUZA beef dumpling, black vinegar, chili /5

KABOCHYA GYOUZA pumpkin dumpling, black vinegar, chili /5

KANI NO SIO KOSYOU AGE salt & pepper soft shell crab, truffle wasabi dashi, wasabi mayo /6

BUTA SYOUYU AGE pork ribs, kimchi, soy caramel, chili sauce /10

KARA-AGE crispy chicken, coma dressing, sesame, lemon /10

FRIED ENOKI crispy enoki, soy-mirin, miso mayo, togarashi /8

IZAKAYA DON ‘poke’ bowl of raw kingfish, wasabi mayo, pickled ginger, seaweed, pickled cabbage, wasabi truffle dressing, sushi rice /15

GYU NIKU BURGER beef burger, grilled beef patty, cheese, miso mayo, kimchi, tomato, lettuce, kohlgrabi pickle, aioli /15

NASU BURGER crispy eggplant burger, miso mayo, lettuce, red cabbage pickle /14

HAMACHI KASHIRA grilled kingfish collar, teriyaki, lemon, sea salt /10

YAKI BUTA BARA NIKU grilled pork belly, red dragon sauce, kohlgrabi pickles, greens /11

SWEETS

MATCHA ICE Matcha tea – white chocolate creme, sorrel sorbet /7

CHOCO TO SAKURANBO Milk chocolate, cherry-sake sorbet, coconut /7

Bar / Drinks

FRIENDS AROUND THE GLOBE X IZAKAYA COCKTAILS

Izakaya’s Cocktail Menu is collaborated with Tomi Bjorck’s closest Bartender friends around the globe. This first set of Cocktails are created by JERE VIHERVAARA – Dandelyan, London (no1. Worlds Best Cocktail Bar 2018)

CHARMANDERS KICK /23
Nikka Whisky, Ota Shuzo Umeshu, lemon, house made macadamia-rice milk

KENJATAIMU /20
Havanna Club 3 Rum, oloroso Don Nuno Shery, lemon, mandarine, soda

MELON DOLLAR BABY /19
Tanqueray Gin, Suze, Lemon, watermelon

// BLANCA BAR X IZAKAYA HOUSE SPECIALS //

TOMIKATO – PINK GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZ /19
Campari, Ota Shuzo Umeshu, Pink Grapefruit, Cava, soda

HERUSHINKI /21
Hendrics, freshly squeezed cucumber juice, lime, ginger, mint

AMAI TENGOKU /21
Havanna Club White Rum, Chartreusse, pineapple, lemon

HAPPY HOUR
WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY
4PM-6PM

HAPPY HOUR – COCKTAILS
/14

NOBO – Strawberry infused Beefeater, mandarin, rosemary, lime

HERUSHINKI – Hendricks, fresh cucumber juice, lime, ginger, mint

APEROL SPRITZ – Aperol, cava, soda, orange

HAPPY HOUR – BEER /6
ASAHI DRAFT

HAPPY HOUR – WINE /9
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Hewitson LULU Sauvignon Blanc
Barossa Valley, SA, 2016
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Le Clairon Des Anges GSM
Rhone Valley, France, 2014
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Dominique Porter Fontaine Rose
Yarra Valley, VIC 2017

BLANCA SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

BLANCA GREEN GODDESS x 21
tangueray, st german, green juice, kale, lime

NOBO x 19
strawberry infused beefeater, mandarin, rosemary, lime

HERUSHINKI x 21
hendricks, freshly squeezed cucumber juice, lime, ginger, mint

GEISHA x 21
hendrick’s, lychee liqeur, elderflower, cava

KNOWLES GRAPEFRUIT x 19
tanqueray, aperol, pink grapefruit, lime, bitters

DELICE x 20
tanqueray, elderflower, rhubarb, lemon, egg white

SYDNEY FISH MARKET x 21
tanqueray, sake, vermouth, nori, salmon sashimi x 21

BEACH ROAD x 20
finlandia, vida mezcal, agave, apple, lemon, shiso

TOKYO SWIZZLE x 21
sailor jerry, plantation dark, falernum, pineapple, lime

COCO BLANCA x 18
spiced rum, amaretto, kahlua, espresso, coconut cream

BLANCA SOUR x 20
maker’s mark, yuzu sake, lemon, egg white

YAKUZA x 19
white oak akashi black whisky, 10 yr aged umeshu, bitters

Wine X Sake

CAVA, SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

Flor del montgo brut cava, catalunya, spain, 2013 x 12 / 56

Duval leroy champagne brut reserve, france, 2016 x 24 / 150

ROSE WINE

Dominique portet fontaine rose, yarra valley, vic, 2017 x 12 / 53

Maison saint aix rose, provence, france, 2016 x 15 / 75

WHITE WINE

Charquino albarino, rias baixas, spain, 2016 x 14 / 66

Stefano lubiana riesling, tasmania, 2016 x 16 / 79

Punt road pinot gris, yarra valley, vic, 2017 x 12 / 57

Lulu sauvignon blanc, adelaide hills, sa x 13 / 63

domaine naturaliste chardonnay, margaret river, wa, 2016 x 14 / 64

unico zelo esoterico, riverlands, sa, 2016 x 12 / 57

Domainees schfumberger pinot blanc, alsace, france, 2014 x 82

Onannon chardonnay, mornington penninsula, vic, 2016 x 105

Domaine louis michel & fils petit chablis, france 115

RED WINE

Blanca signature shiraz, barrosa valley, sa, 2016 x 15 / 79

Le clairon des anges gsm, rhone valley, france, 2014 x 12 / 53

Airlie bank cabernet franc , yarra valley, vic x 12 / 56

Foxeys hangout pinot noir, mornington pennisula, vic x 15 / 72

Cherry fields dolcetto, polish hill, sa x 11 / 55

Federico sangiovese superiore, bolonga, italy x 12 / 54

Domaine dominique piron morgon cote du py, beaujolais x 115

Craggy range ’te muna’ pinot noir, martinborough, new zealand x 155

Collector reserve shiraz, canberra, act x 138

SAKE (90ml /BTL)

Asabiraki junmai okarakuchi suijin 11 / 88

Kizakura junmai daigingo ’s’ 15 / 76

Mioya shuzo yuho yamaoroshi junmai kimoto muroka nama genshu, ishikawa 23/ 180

UMESHU (60ml)

Heiwa shuzo ‘ tsuru-ume’ yuzushu, wakayama 18

Ota shuzo dokan umeshu, shiga 14

Heiwa shuzo ‘ furu-tsuru-ume’ umeshu 10yr, wakayama 25

Private Party

Whatever the occasion, our award-winning team at Blanca will help turn your idea into a truly memorable event. Tomi Bjorck & Samuel Cole are delivering world class, exquisite dishes to suit your every need, with an extensive Wine, Cocktail and Sake list to match.

Situated within the pulsing heart of Bondi, Blanca is quintessentially stylish, boasting a minimalist design with clean lines throughout. Our guests are our focus, and we have two magnificent spaces that can cater for a variety of functions.

Blanca Dining is our split-level restaurant, which lends itself perfectly for sit down dinners, long lunches and official business. The restaurant can seat up to 60 guests across both levels and features a comfortable and intimate layout.

Blanca Bar is ideal for cocktail parties, casual events and birthday celebrations. It boasts an impressive bar with an incredible range of cocktails, world class service and wonderfully exquisite bar menu. The bar can hold up to 45 guests across it's indoor and outdoor space. 

Whether it is a birthday party, business or social gathering, product launch or media event, we will assist you in exceeding your expectations and making a lasting impression. We understand that every event is different, and we are committed to tailoring your experience to your personal expectations. 

Did we tickle your curiosity? Who not give us a call or send us an email? Or better yet, come try us out.

BAR SNACK MENU (SAMPLE)

27 PER PERSON

AUSTRALIAN OLIVES yuzu, furikake

SYDNEY ROCK OYSTER mandarin-szechuan pepper mignonette, avruga

RAW BEEF & SESAME LEAF aged raw beef, pickled radish, fresh wasabi mayo

BLANCA BLACK BUN soft black bun, crispy soft shell crab, XO- mayo, spicy red cabbage

CRISPY OX-TAIL DUMPLING black vinegar, pickled chilli

BAR TASTING MENU (SAMPLE)

44 PER PERSON