Onice, a modern Asian restaurant in Mosman, is attracting attention for its fusion of Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese flavours paired with attentive service.
Background and Opening
Located at 161 Middle Head Road, Onice opened in February as a new addition to Mosman’s dining scene. Founded by Alex Nguyen, who previously worked as a flight attendant, the venue began as a daytime café before shifting to a full modern Asian menu in response to strong customer demand.
Mr Nguyen prioritised a welcoming atmosphere, offering both lunch and dinner daily in a space designed with glowing wall lamps, padded banquettes, and timber furnishings.
Menu Overview and Culinary Focus
Onice’s menu blends influences from Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese cuisines. Entrées include dishes such as betel leaf-wrapped wagyu beef, grilled lamb cutlets, and sizzling scallops with nam prik pao butter.
Larger plates feature twice-cooked beef ribs with Penang curry, grilled Skull Island prawns with XO butter, and turmeric chicken with lemongrass and chilli. Two “Feed Me” options, priced at $89 and $119 per person, offer curated selections for shared dining.
Vegetarian choices include chilli salt tofu and wok-fried seasonal greens. Sweets range from matcha cheesecake to Vietnamese crème caramel. Drinks include a concise list of wines, boutique beers and limited non-alcoholic options. The restaurant also offers BYO on Sundays.
Public Feedback and Community Response
Patrons have praised both the food and the service. Reviews describe the atmosphere as quiet and relaxed, with one diner noting the attentive care shown by staff during colder weather. Dishes such as sweet and sticky chicken wings, crispy pork salad, and special fried rice with prawn and scallop have received positive mentions.
Customers also highlighted the venue as a welcome replacement for a former Japanese restaurant previously located at the same site.
Parking is considered accessible, with nearby council parking offering the first two hours free. Visitors also noted the extensive wine list for a venue of its size, including bottles from regions such as Adelaide Hills and Margaret River.
Looking Ahead
Onice continues to operate seven days a week, with hopes from returning customers that the lunch offerings will further evolve. With consistent service and a diverse menu, it has quickly positioned itself as a notable new dining venue in Mosman.
Published 20-May-2025