Evil Genius

Tucked away on Tidal View, Evil Genius is one of Ferrymead’s best-kept secrets. Inspired by traditional Asian street food, Evil Genius serves up bold, fresh flavours in a unique rustic setting. Think tasty, intriguing plates designed to be shared.

The friendly, knowledgeable team offers a relaxed and informal dining experience. Settle in at the cosy bar or extended dining area, the Lair, or treat yourself to sweeping views across the estuary and out to the ocean in our open courtyard. The perfect place to unwind with family and friends.

Start with some dumplings, available in a filling of either pork and coriander or shiitake mushrooms. Each is served with apple wasabi oil, sweet soy, furikake and pickled ginger, adding an irresistible tang to the already delicious offerings.

Our bao buns are soft, pillowy pockets packed with bold Asian-inspired flavour. From the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly in our Chairman Bao to the sticky, spicy crunch of the K-Bok chicken, each bite delivers the perfect balance of heat, sweetness and freshness. The Seoul Fire tofu brings vibrant plant-based punch, while the Crying Tiger beef layers smoky nam jim jaew with tender grilled steak. Finished with pickles and crisp slaw for that essential crunch, these buns are big on flavour and impossible to stop at just one.

If you still have room, indulge in dessert. The Tiramisu offers none of the normal flavours, combining matcha, sake, savoiardi and strawberry compote. Alternatively, challenge your taste buds with a Crumble. Playing with sweet and savoury, this consists of roasted sweet potato, five-spice crumb, sticky toffee and vanilla bean ice cream.