Originally opening in 2013 as Catfish Thai, Mr Jones has had a bit of a facelift over the years.
The Asian-inspired cuisine of Catfish Thai was “intense” food and a fast-paced dining experience. After five years of Catfish Thai, it became Mr Jones Dining. Renovating the upstairs dining room and slowing down the dining experience, making it a little more staggered and relaxed. The menu on offer is still Asian with lots of big, bold flavours but not as intense.
Mr Jones is less rigid and the menu allows for more creativity, while keeping traditional cooking techniques.
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Mr Jones provides a chance to escape the busyness of life, while enjoying an experience rarely found in a regional town or even in the cities. It is a chance to relax and be waited upon by professionals. With a modern aesthetic vibe, and a reason to showcase local artists in the dining space, Mr Jones is truly the place to be.
A modern Asian menu is a creative exploration of Asian offerings and still stays true to traditional cooking techniques. The menu is constantly evolving and changing with the seasons, using the delicious seasonal produce available, and always featuring an array of balanced and unique flavours and textures. The flavours present are vibrant, bold and of course, delicious.
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All the food is made in house to order with the best ingredients that can be sourced.
Mr Jones is best known for curries made with fresh coconut milk and handmade curry pastes. Curry pastes made from scratch, ground with a mortar and pestle – and you can’t forget one of the showstoppers, the Savoury Thai cupcakes, which are iconic.
Mr Jones uses seasonal vegetables and fruit, as well as Australian seafood, and local meats and vegetables when in season. They value using local produce and markets to stock their kitchen, and have even used some stockists for the whole time the restaurant/s have been open. The wine list is curated to pair with the food and flavours, ensuring to use small producers, including Australian, local and European wineries. They also have their own deus sauce range, next level condiments for the opportunity to enjoy Mr Jones at home – what more could you want? Word has it that the Crispy Chilli Condiment aka C.C.C is a favourite, however, you must ‘apply generously’ as the label instructs.
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The team at Mr Jones have an incredibly strong and loyal customer base who appreciate what they do. They love to eat with them, as the menu is constantly evolving and changing. This is your chance to taste the flavours and enjoy wines that are unique and delicious, to be treated to a very special evening.
Book a table at Mr Jones this weekend here.
Where: 42 – 44 Main Road, Ballarat 3350
When: Thursday – Saturday Evenings, & Friday Lunch
