The Dip, GOODGOD Small Club, Chinatown
DO THE DIP!
Named for the dastardly Dip featured in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit‘, this Dip features a hell of a lot of old school American goodness in the form of Hot Dogs, Tacos, Burgers and some damn fine beer. Tucked away in GOODGOD Small Club, with the magic of Andrew Levins and Bianca Khalil working behind the scenes it’s a welcome late-night addition to the Sydney scene.
I know why I’m here. I’ve been stalking Lev’s Dawg for a few weeks now, a tweet here and a teasing mention of it there on the menu means I have eyes for nothing else, even though that Pulled Pork sandwich is tempting! Sydney’s going through a Hot Dog love fest at the moment, but for now Lev’s Dawg reigns supreme in my opinion.
Lev's Dawg - Smoked kosher hot dog w/ chipotle mayo, fresh tomato salsa, grilled yellow peppers and american mustard on a steamed bun $12
With a soft bun and looong sausage it’s the condiments in Lev’s rendition that pushes it above the rest. The fresh tomato Salsa is bursting with flavour and is unbelievably sweet and cuts perfectly with the tart American Mustard and Mayo. Between the two of us, we’ve demolished it within minutes!
Grilled Corn - on the cob, with lime mayo and chipotle salt
Sliced into manageable pieces, the Grilled Corn is grilled lightly and served simply with the mayonnaise and chilli flakes for your dipping pleasure. The mayo is a beautifully thick texture and easily one of the best I’ve ever had and the chilli sprinkled on top just makes it all the much better.
Salsa Fries - Hand cut fries w/ fresh tomato salsa and cheese $6
Unfortunately my love doesn’t extend to the Salsa Fries, which come out in a surprisingly small serving. The salsa is refreshing but the chips themselves a little limp and we end up appropriating them to dip in the leftover mayonnaise from the corn side dish which is much more to our liking.
SOL - Mexican Beer $7
There’s a whole page of cocktails to be had, but for some reason my eye is pulled towards SOL. Is it the slick packaging? The promise of 4.5% alcohol with a volume of 330ml? Whatever the reason, it’s the Mexican version of a Corona served complete with a slice of lime and goes down a treat.
Pulled Pork Nachoes - Corn chips topped w/ 12hr smoked pork, pinto beans, tomato salsa, bbq sauce, lime cream and cheese $15
Oh Tacos where you been all my life! The moment they arrive at the table my only regret is that we hadn’t ordered one each. The corn chips are smothered in a generous layer of cheese which stretches in enticing strings before revealing the payload. Pulled Pork.
It’s a ridiculously messy, fun dish to eat topped off perfectly with my SOL beer. The only thing that could have made this dish better is if we’d ordered one each so we wouldn’t have had to share.
Cookies n Cream - Salted caramel ice cream between two chocolate molasses cookies w/ hot chocolate fudge $10
It’s the mention of the Salted Caramel Ice Cream that draws my attention to the Cookies n’ Cream, it’s a last-minute order and despite service being run of its feet that night our order still makes it to us quickly.
I’m slightly disappointed that the ice-cream is only a thin layer between the two cookies (my visit to the Dip was on opening night, more recent reviews I’ve seen of this dish show an entire scoop of ice-cream between the cookies!). The cookies are a brain freezing, saltily sweet sensation of a bite and while I wish they were a little larger, my stomach is finally content.
The major appeal of the Dip is that it has no pretensions, the menu consists of 6 main options and does them well. Occasionally daily specials are available and advertised covertly through their Twitter account (I’m still devastated that I missed out on the recent Mrs Officer pulled pork sandwich!).
It’s mostly DIY service as you order your meals from the kitchen out back and find your own table, business gets busy quickly here but you’re able to book a table up until 7.30. The best part? They’re open til 12am on Friday and Saturday.
In the immortal words of Levin, ‘Do the dip motherfuckers!’.
The Dip @ GOODGOD
55 Liverpool St,
Haymarket, NSW, 2000
Web: http://thedip.com.au/
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This article was written on 10 Jun 2011, and is filed under American, Dinner, Sydney, CBD.
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Funny to see how some things have changed in so little time. The sausages are stubbier now and, as you noted, the Cookies N Cream come with a (not that big) scoop of ice cream.
The grilled corn is awesome. Tastes like burrrning.
Mexican fever in Sydney!
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is one of my all-time faves!
Do the dip indeed.
i’m loving the look of those nachos
Looks great, I’ve been wanting to eat here! Btw, i think you meant 12am not 12pm
lol oops, fixed!
Really enjoyed the dog and the pulled pork sandwich the other night! Warm and tangy and oh-so tasty. Plus the jugs of cocktails with a twist are good value too.
Those cookies do look sad compared to other posts and sad about the salsa chips, but I do dream of that hot-dog!
Looks great!
I just went here last night and there was a huge scoop of ice cream in our dessert
mmm waiting to pay this place a visit! the grilled corn with all of its condiments sound delicious!
I love nachos with lots and lots of cheese and the way you said its stretchiness, I ought to come here soon!
The place looks invitingly chill, too. Thanks for sharing this.
reading this makes me wonder why I am not living in Sydney. lol!
Chheessssyy nachos! I must get and that hot dog does look good mmm
I have to say, even the pic of those chips doesnt look great so I’m not surprised you didnt like them. The dog looks amazing!
Went there for a group dinner recently and we have the banquet for $28/head. Got to have nachos, fries, choice o f1 main, veggies, and choice of dessert. Definitely a bargain,
Loooved the dawg!
Lev’s dawg looks soo yummy (no homo).
can’t wait to go here.