Restaurant
TASTE TEXTURE
358 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
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358 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
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Taste Texture swaps tired cafe conventions for bold Asian-American comfort on Botany Road. Tables fill quickly for signature heavy-hitters like the K-PoP—crisp Korean fried chicken stacked on fluffy pancakes with tangy slaw—and the Living in NY, pairing fall-off-the-bone beef short rib with Dorito-crusted mac and cheese. Parents appreciate the airy floor plan equipped with high chairs and changing stations, while weekend diners dodge the usual penalty rates thanks to a zero-surcharge policy. Pair the savory plates with an iced matcha caramel Biscoff or a hojicha-chai blend.
- Inventive comfort mains: Diners bypass eggs on toast for braised beef short rib over rich mac and cheese or fried chicken with kimchi slaw on fluffy pancakes.
- No weekend surcharge: The roomy Alexandria cafe waives weekend surcharges on dining checks.
- Family-friendly layout: Spacious layout complete with high chairs and baby changing stations for easy group and family brunches.
What's On at TASTE TEXTURE
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Taste Texture
Discover why Alexandria locals and families choose Taste Texture for creative brunch mains and specialty drinks.
Indulgent Short Rib & Mac Comfort Mains
Dishes like 'Living in NY' pair slow-braised short ribs that melt off the bone with rich macaroni and cheese and crunchy crushed Dorito toppings.
The slow-braised beef was incredibly tender and paired perfectly with the creamy mac & cheese and crushed Dorito crunch.
K Savory-Sweet Fusion Pancake Combinations
The signature K-PoP pancake stacks crispy Korean fried chicken glazed in sweet and spicy sauce over savory-sweet fluffy pancakes with kimchi slaw.
crispy Korean fried chicken with a sweet and slightly spicy glaze, balanced by the kimchi slaw. The pancake itself wasn’t overly sweet, so the whole dish worked really well together.
xiaoyu liu No Weekend Surcharges on Brunch
Diners can order full weekend cafe brunches and specialty drinks without paying unexpected weekend surcharges on the final bill.
Good food, good coffee, and no weekend surcharge — definitely coming back to try more!
Elaine Sun Spacious & Family-Equipped Dining Environment
The dining room features a wide layout, large tables for group dining, and dedicated family facilities including high chairs and changing stations.
The space is spacious and comfortable, with large tables that are great for groups. It’s also very family-friendly with thoughtful facilities like high chairs and baby changing stations.
ANNIE JAMIE- (Eat.la_mates) Layered Specialty Matcha & Biscoff Beverages
The cafe serves inventive drink pairings, including layered matcha with sweet Biscoff spread and whipped cream to complement savory meals.
Matcha + cream + Biscoff is such a good combo! 💚 The slight bitterness from the matcha balanced nicely with the creamy texture and sweet Biscoff flavour.
Elaine Sun Creative Hojicha-Chai Infusions
The extensive beverage menu features innovative specialty drinks like hojicha blended with warming spiced chai.
absolutely obsessed the hojicha and chai combo, genuinely top tier and would have again.
Yolo
Most popular items
Creative fusion comfort favorites that define the Taste Texture brunch experience
Living in NY (Beef Short Rib Mac & Cheese)
We ordered the 'Living in NY' short rib dish, and it was pure comfort food theater. The slow-braised beef was incredibly tender and paired perfectly with the creamy mac & cheese and crushed Dorito crunch.
K K-PoP Pancake
We tried the K-PoP Pancake and it was surprisingly good — crispy Korean fried chicken with a sweet and slightly spicy glaze, balanced by the kimchi slaw.
xiaoyu liu Prawn & Chorizo Pasta
Four big prawns! They were super fresh, firm and really meaty. The chilli flakes on the pasta added such a nice kick 🌶️ — definitely a great choice if you like your pasta with a bit more flavour. The chorizo was nicely seasoned and went really well with the pasta.
Elaine Sun Holy Crab Benny
The 'Holy Crab Benny' is another absolute must-order. The soft-shell crab was perfectly crispy, and the signature Tom Yum hollandaise adds an incredible, tangy twist.
K
Other favorites
Specialty drinks and sweet finishes to complement your brunch
Matcha Caramel Biscoff
Matcha + cream + Biscoff is such a good combo! 💚 The slight bitterness from the matcha balanced nicely with the creamy texture and sweet Biscoff flavour. Lots of layers of flavour and definitely worth trying if you're a matcha fan.
Elaine Sun Salted Cream Caramel Latte
The Salted Cream Caramel Latte was so good, definitely worth ordering.
Valencia Li Hojichai
absolutely obsessed the hojicha and chai combo, genuinely top tier and would have again.
Yolo Pina Colada French Toast
If you want something sweet, i’d recommend the Pina Collada French Toast which was super unique and was both sweet and refreshing
Lysha
Before you head over
Practical advice for planning your visit to Taste Texture
Weekend Billing
The venue waives weekend surcharges, making Saturdays and Sundays cost-effective for full-table brunch spreads.
Family Amenities
Groups with strollers or young children can take advantage of on-site high chairs and baby changing stations with spacious seating.
Arrival & Parking
Located along a busy thoroughfare, external street noise and roadside parking can occasionally be tricky.
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