The Sassy Spoon
Inventive comfort-food mains and exquisite desserts

Eclectic European-inspired rations like multigrain pappardelle with fenugreek cream or a twice-baked emmental soufflé and new-wave American-style dishes like Cajun-spiced prawns or pork ribs in house-smoked barbecue sauce get equal billing at this locavore eatery by chefs Irfan Pabaney and partner Rachel Goenka. The latter’s exquisite desserts (clotted-cream scones, caramelised maple and coffee French toast, roasted banana pancakes) make it the perfect destination to indulge in afternoon tea.
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