Ken’s Continental - Rushcutters Bay, Sydney

Ken’s Continental in Rushcutters Bay, led by chef and restaurateur Michael Mu Sung, is a Euro-inspired deli, café, and sandwich shop that promises delicious fare in a cozy setting perfect for people-watching. Situated next door to Farmhouse, the venue offers a quaint space with no indoor seating, but a selection of cured meats, cheeses, and pastries temptingly displayed at the deli counter. Chef Jacob Riwaka, formerly of Rising Sun Workshop and Cornersmith, brings a focus on seasonality and reducing waste, repurposing products from Bones Ramen to create delectable pâtés and pickles.
The brunch menu at Ken’s Continental features a variety of options that go beyond the ordinary. Diners can enjoy a continental deli plate with deli cuts, pickles, egg, and baguette, or indulge in yellow pea pancakes topped with herb salad, avocado, jamón, and a soft-boiled egg. Sandwiches such as chicken with dill, cucumber, and apple, or eggplant with walnut and dried tomato on a baguette, offer tantalizing choices. The café aims to be a perfect complement to Mu Sung’s other venues on the same street, offering a charming atmosphere and a menu that promises to please.

Ken’s Continental operates as a classic inner-city café in the morning, serving quality coffee and delicious pastries from LouLou Boulangerie. For those seeking heartier fare, the brunch and lunch menu features favorites centered around specialty deli meats, such as the breakfast muffin with folded eggs, gruyere, and chorizo. The venue’s Parisian-inspired space, adorned with shelves of take-home provisions and an open glass deli counter, invites guests to enjoy a taste of European charm in the heart of Rushcutters Bay.