Illawarra Food Reviews: Blue Ocean Restaurant, Windang

After another visit to the Windang foreshore we decided to give in to our rumbling tummies and visit the Blue Ocean Restaurant on Windang Road, Windang. I had spied a $7.50 lunch sign in the window and within moments I knew that the Szechuan Beef with boiled rice would be my choice. After some deliberation, Phil settled on BBQ Pork with Plum Sauce .

Unfortunately I had left my Pentax digital slr’s at home so I snapped these with our mobile phones. Apologies for the quality but I am sure to return again soon as the flavours were amazing and we are definitely going back another day.

Szechuan Beef – tender pieces of beef with flavours of hot bean paste, szechuan pepper, sesame oil, rice wine, ginger, garlic and soy as well as szechuan spices. Make it yourself with Neil Perry’s recipe or call in and visit to experience it yourself.

BBQ Pork with Plum Sauce and Fried Rice

An amazing dish that was so nice we ordered another to take home. A bargain at $7.50 and despite the fact we were full we couldn’t help but go back for more. Sooo good! Flavours included garlic, plum sauce, hoi sin, chinese five spice and sesame oil. Delicious!

There was an interesting moment after ordering when we asked for ‘no capsicum’ and due to a language barrier the chef and waiter thought we meant Philip was allergic to carrot. After some trial and error the chef brought out a selection of vegetables and I pointed to the capsicum. Relief all round and my husband was so happy to be able to sample both meals for a change. You’d be surprised how often capsicum is added to dishes in restaurants and cafes. I must remember to print out my “NO capsicum” cards and keep some in my wallet. Better safe than sorry 🙂

As we were enjoying the last of our Chinese (Green) Tea a couple with their baby entered the restaurant. They are regular diners at the Blue Ocean restaurant and can’t recommend it enough, eating there at least once a week. I can’t wait to try their Satay Chicken and Prawn Chow Mein.

LUNCH SPECIALS $7.50

Szechwaun Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb
Garlic Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb
Sweet and Sour , Beef, Pork or Lamb
Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb with cashews
Satay Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb
Mongolian Chicken , Beef, Pork or Lamb
Curry Prawns or Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb
BBQ Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb in Plum Sauce
Prawns or Chicken or BBQ Pork Omelet
Stir Fried or Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Vegetarian or Mushroom Omelette

Prawn, Chicken, Beef, Pork Fillet, BBQ Pork or Vegetable Chow Mein

Blue Ocean Restaurant,
Windang Rd. Windang
NSW 2528 Australia