Seven Lanterns

07/07/2026

Some dishes are designed by chefs but this, by winter. Enough marbling to make a real estate agent excited, gently cooked in a rich hot pot broth. Let the steam fog up your glasses and your decision-making.

22/06/2026

OK OK I admit it. Yes, I DID say the night is yours, the restaurant is yours, when you booked for the Intimate Dining for 8. And I knew anything could happen, knowing what you all my loyal followers are like. But BYO TV for State of Origin?!… BYO commercial grade Karaoke system?! What next? I can’t wait… You guys are so very special, so fc***ng special!

11/06/2026

This came up on my throwback fotos, 10 yrs! i'm not saying this coz i've had few drinks but I haven't aged a bit I reckon... and too fc***ng pretty to be in the kitchen. btw is it just me but that black thing in front of me looks like a fc***ng d***o???....

01/06/2026

16 years of Seven Lanterns…and in light of successful launch of Virgin Ninjas, I think it’s time for something different for me. Just 1 group of 8 to 10 guests a night, 6 courses that I will cook and serve. And yes — I’ll probably drink your precious reds, talk a bit too much and fail to curb my profanity. But then that's just me... Tue, Wed & Thur only and MUST book by CALLING me on 0402 225 102. The current degustation menu is on our homepage. Menu | Seven Lanterns https://share.google/EIjy8Yfy3gFsfvDlj
And don't even think about saying any s***t about me in this pic, it's the stupid A.I

Mediterrasian; European influenced Korean & Japanese

05/02/2026

Valentines already💕 This year, Rachel and Jason (Virgin Ninjas) have collaborated. I asked for just one thing... no fc***ng vegie menu! Then, I just watched & drank 😘🍷Once plating is finalised, I will start posting pictures. Reservation 0402 225 102

Pour Toi
2026
Valentines 6 Course Degustation $110pp
5 Matching Beverages $80pp

Sashimi Tartare
tuna salmon & kingfish sashimi fresh greens citric sauce lemon zest on rotti
Champagne

Lobster & Crab
chunky lobster tail shredded crab meat crunchy vegetable japanese mayo

Wonton
house made prawn & pork wonton roasted shallot onion chilli oil
Pinot Gris

Toothfish
light soy marinated antarctic toothfish grilled & confited korean dwenjang sauce
Sauvignon Blanc

Wagyu Steak
teppan grilled olive oil & pepper marinated wagyu served w/vegetable
Shiraz

Matcha Cheese Cake
served w/creamy classic vanila ice cream & other stuff that I don't know
Moonshine Sake

20/10/2025

The best pic from 20yr anniversary photo shoot, says Rachel. As you can see from my facial expression, I feel so much love🤣

20/10/2025

And I was gonna use this as our logo🤣 How pi**ed was I???

28/05/2025

So you wanna know where the name ‘Virgin Ninjas’ came from. The official version is; "Bold and Pure ingredients cooked with Ninja precision" but you all know that’s bu****it as it’s not really my style. The truth is, I call my chefs with Japanese cuisine background, 'Ninjas', with their black chef’s uniform, carrying their own blades and s**t. But... I don’t think they get much action…. So Virgin Ninjas. Obviously I'm not qualified to work there!

15/05/2025

I’ve been very lazy and apathetic but I’m back! Back with a new restaurant in Kareela shopping village. I reunited the old crew, Ethan, Sang and my long time right-hand man, Jason Ma, now my partner. And I unleashed them! All new menus by Jason with Issy at the front house. I won’t be too involved, I just want the money. So go visit “Virgin Ninjas” and give’em hell!!

12/04/2023

Yes, I had a heart attack! The sins of my past have finally caught up with me in Manila Philippines last August. It was s’posed to be a relaxing working holiday, setting up mates’ business but….. it became a series of fc***ng nightmares. Firstly, on the way to the hospital I experienced what it’s like being a racing car passenger with a driver trying not to s**t his pants. Then I learned screaming “More Morphine!” don’t mean s**t to the doctors. But real nightmare began in operating room when someone started to play with my dingling AND my BALLS. I also vaguely remember hearing what sounded awfully like a fc***ng d***o. In morphine induced mind, I remember thinking I’m gonna die so they are sending me off with a happy ending FFS. But the doctor must’ve read my mind and explained they need to shave "the bush" as they may insert STENTs thru the groin area, so don’t worry. Oh yes I’m fc***ng worried alright, what if the nurse is a DUDE! I’m in touch with my feminine side but NOT THAT MUCH! Later, I did ask my mates but the pricks just smiled and said they couldn’t remember.
I still wake up in the middle of the night with a cold sweat. No, it’s not about some dude nurse playing with my dingling (and balls) but in my nightmare, I’m actually fc***ng enjoying it! I now shave all the time…. just in case