Trust me when I tell you that I am not a satanist. Nor that I am judging being a satanist, but as I am queasy at the sight of blood a future as a Satanist is not in my cards, nor is being a doctor (aversion to bodily fluids also cancels this out). But when my blogging buddy Christie and I drive past the Goat Meat restaurant on our way to the Harry’s Bar event, we squeal with excitement. A Goat Meat restaurant you say? Yes. One with drawings of goats frolicking outside? Yes. And just like that we cancel our dinner plans elsewhere and make a last minute decision to go Goat Meat.
In the restaurant there is another large table of people mid-meal. We ask to see the menu-just in case-just in case of what I am not sure. We are intrigued by the offerings so we sit down and ask the waitress for her recommendations. We’re not well versed in goat meat, both of us only having it in curries, so she recommends the grilled goat meat and the raw goat meat (stay with me, hold onto my hand, it’s not as scary as it sounds). There’s a page of more traditional (and non goat-ey) dishes and a page of the more bovine kind. The waitress asks us if it is our first time here and indeed it is and she smiles and says proudly that this is the only Goat Meat restaurant in Australia.
Salted Lemon juice and Salted Plum drink $3 each
We order some drinks, a Salted Lemon drink and a Salted Plum drink. We’re not sure what to expect but they’re actually quite delicious albeit quite salty. I don’t find them as thirst quenching as I’d like though but they are very flavoursome.
Grilled Goat Meat with rice vermicelli $18
The first order of grilled goat meat comes out surrounded by colourful salad, with a plate of vermicelli and a fish & chili sauce. It’s delicious. Any fear of that taste is replaced with hunger. It’s similar to lamb and it is well cooked here with a bit of smokey flavour from the wok. Every piece of grilled goat meat is gone from the plate.
Raw Goat Meat with lemon juice $18
Our raw goat meat dish comes out next. The waitress explains that we eat some of the peanut covered goat meat with the shallots and mint leaves. It’s unusual but not bad at all, less flavoursome and more mild than the marinated grilled goat meat so adding a bit of chili adds to it considerably. It’s also slightly cooked like a ceviche from the lemon juice.
We can’t finish our meals, but it’s not because we don’t like it but because we are full. Who knew such delicious delights would be had here? There there, it wasn’t so bad was it?
Mùi Hương Goat Meat restaurant
314 Victoria Road
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone (02) 9569 7654
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This sounds really interesting, I’ve never eaten goat before.
Haha, I live right near the goat meat restaurant. I love the goats frolicking on the windows! I went there when it first opened, and I’m glad to see that it is still operating, the Thai place next door to that was an Indonesian restaurant before I went on holidays in December.
Think I have to go back for some more goaty treats!
you did! you raw goat meat-ed! *clutches at heart*
Love goat meat in Caribbean food. It’s so tender and flavorful. The grilled goat with vermicelli sounds really tasty!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Satanists hang out at Mui Huong! In fact goat meat is extremely low fat and low in calories – there’s a potentially huge export market opening up for Australian goat farmers at the moment. Hopefully it’ll be a success locally as well.
I have seen Goat meat for sale at an asian butchers not far from where I live… It is suprisingly affordable, maybe a couple of dollars cheaper than lamb. I haven’t quite had the guts (or the money) to go and get some. I would be interested to make a curry, but would an indian or middle eastern curry work better… hmmm food for thought
Yum. I am from Italian descent, and goat meat is featured in a traditional Easter dish – pan fried with parmesan and beaten eggs. I am yet to try goat meat with Asian flavours though.
Raw goat meat? Oh my… reminds me of the restaurants in Japan that serve raw horse meat ><
mmm Goat meat. I had it in Oman, “Goat Bone Soup” it was interesting. Do you think it tastes quite fatty?
You make the grilled goat sound divine. I’m not so convinced with the raw stuff – prejudice I suppose.
What a niche restaurant! I bet it’s the only goat meat restaurant in Australia! And what did you think of the salted lemon drink? It tends to taste like Dettol to me…
I get to be first! Yea! I’ve never heard of salted drinks. That’s neat!
An all goat meat restaurant (well, not so all goat meat, seeing that there were a few things off a cow, but…) sounds intriguing!
Ha, love the goats on the window.
The grilled goat salad looks great. We made a African-spiced goat rack last week that had great flavor, but not very much meat on the bone unfortunately.
I love goat. Hard to get here, but we came across an Indian specialty store that carries it.
Umm that restaurant looks almost foreboding and not sure abt putting nice pictures of goats on the window knowing what’s inside!
But I do enjoy a bit of goat in my curry
How interesting! I’ve had goat milk before but not goat meat. I would love to try if I get a chance.
I’ve only ever had goat in steamboat and curry – I can’t imagine eating it raw! Doesn’t it have a very gamey (not sure of the word here) taste?
I pass this place nearly every day but have never been. I think it’s because I had a bad goat meat experience once.
I think I will need to try this place though to get over my goat phobia!
When I think goat meat I tend to think Indian, so this place is somewhat surprising to me (at least for someone as culturally ignorant as I may be).
What would you liken the salty drinks to? I would imagine it’d taste something like a sports drink.
Hi Sara-It’s hard to find in my experience. I’ve only seen it on a couple of menus but if you get a chance I’d definitel recommend giving it a try
Hi lili-Oh cool! Lots of good restaurants near you then
I know, how cute is that picture? That Thai one is new to me too! 
Hi shez-Haha I did!
Hi The Duo Dishes-It is really nice. I would go back for that dish honestly, it was so yummy!
Hi Helen-Of course not, it’s a joke referencing goat sacrificing. I dare say the clientele is very normal.
Hi tara-I must look out for it. I would love to know what it’s like to cook with! Hmm well I know they have it in Indian restaurants so perhaps Indian but it’s similar to lamb so a middle eastern one would work too I think
Hi Sue-Oh that’s interesting to know! And easter is coming up too! That sounds delicious
Hi Kathy-Oh wow, did you try the raw horse meat?
Hi Julie-was it a clear soup? If I’d seen that on a menu I think I would’ve ordered it too
I didn’t find it particularly fatty but not lean either (like kangaroo) 
Hi Arwen-It was really quite nice. despite having lots of delicious canapes Christie and I finished it
I think starting with the grilled version helped 
Hi Forager-Yes I think that’s what she said-I certainly have seen any others
I didn’t mind it but I couldn’t finish it because I think it was too salty overall but I think it was well worth trying just to see what it was like.
Hi Blond Duck-It’s kind of like homemade lemonade but with salt (but not as much salt as sugar though-thankfully!
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Hi Midge-We felt the same way so we had to go in. I mean how often do you see that?
Hi Brittany-Me too, that’s what drew us in (apart from the concept). Wow, that sounds amazing! Aww what a pity there wasn’t much meat on the bone though but it sounds lovely.
Hi Beth-Oh that’s great to know, if I should check Indian suppliers as well as Asian ones if I want to make some at home
Hi Karen-Maybe the pictures are meant to make it look less intimidating?
Me too!
Hi 5 Star Foodie-It’s definitely worth giving it a try. I was surprised at how mild it was as I don’t really like goat’s milk because of the strong smell.
Hi Chris-I know what you mean and it wasn’t very gamey, quite mild really. I’m surprised it’s not more popular really
Hi Susan-aww no, yes a bad experience can put you off, especially for an item that you don’t eat very much. What was wrong with it?
Hi Simon -yes me too which I’ve tried a few times and enjoyed. I thought it would be like a sports drink but it was quite a bit saltier. Like perhaps 2-3 times saltier than a sports drink?
Gosh I was talking about this restaurant with my workmates yesterday. All live in the area. None had been I will be emailing them this review.
In Indonesia, there is this famous goat satay, even though it’s called satay, it’s not using crushed nuts (peanut butter replaced these in Aussie which is annoying me). Instead, it is using diluted sweet soy sauce mixed with coriander (fresh coriander powder is the recommended spice for goat meat). It is delicious albeit the high cholesterol in the meat. The famous goat satay is close to my hometown. My favourite is a mince goat satay wrapped with fat and grilled using coal. I’m going to eat these again when I’m back and will get these pictures of Indonesian, Balinese and other Javanese food.
You can cook goat meat using coriander powder and sweet soy sauce. You may need meat tenderiser prior this. Use the paw paw leaves or meat tenderiser powder at supermarket. Goat meat are on sale in Rockdale butchers and some butcher selling it. Try to cook it :p
What an interesting concept. I like the sound of the salty drinks, though I think I’d go for the grilled rather than raw goat.
Was wonderful to have a little extra time with you after the Harry media launch – and even more so because it was a foodie adventure!
That grilled goat was sooo good! You forgot to mention the large flames visible in the kitchen when they were cooking it, but alas I told you too late to take a photo
Hmmm how does raw goat meat compare to raw beef? I must venture down there to try it sometime ^^! Thx
I love lamb so I guess this would be a good place for me hee hee
lol. I was only joking too! It will be great if goat meat takes off like kangaroo is starting to.
you can surely add goat to the long list of foods i’ve yet to sample, and i must confess that the idea of raw goat turns my stomach a little. very interesting place–thanks for opening my eyes!
the thought of raw goat meat scares me a little!!
Hi Reality Raver-Ahh brilliant! It’s really good and well worth a visit
I’d love to know what you think of it if you do go!
Hi Lilia-That sounds delicious! I wonder if you can get that dish here?
Hi Cakelaw-I’ve never seen them this salty anywhere else but perhaps you might be able to find it at a Vietnamese restaurant as they had some Vietnamese dishes there
Hi Christie-It’s always fun hanging out with you! Yay for foodie adventures!
Haha yes from the wok, which gave it that great char grilled flavour.
Hi FFichiban-I think I prefer raw goat! Although admittedly I’m not a big fan of steak tartar. This is really worth a try though. Bring your buddies too!
Hi Helen-lol ok! I would love to buy some and experiment with it.
Hi grace-I don’t suppose there’s a goat meat restaurant near you?
Hehe the idea is a lot scarier than the taste
though, I promise!
Hi Alexandra-I admit it did a bit to me first but I was really pleasantly surprised
I love goat curry, and that’s probably the extent to which I’ve enjoyed goat meat so far!
Goat slow roasted in rosemary and olive oil is one of my favourite winter foods; knocks the socks out of lamb that’s for sure.
Like others I’m mostly eaten goat curry where the strong meat is matched by the spices. I’m not sure it’s high on the list of meats I want to consume raw.
Hi Y-I think that seems to be the most common way to eat it!
Hi Amaya-Sounds like a great alternative to lamb. The grilled goat was very much like lamb to me.
It really wasn’t entirely raw, it was like a ceviche so partially cooked by acids so really quite good!
Oh no
I love goats and the thought of eating one makes me sad 
Well im a distant family member of the owner, and all i can say is.. the menu might sound funny but its NIIIICEE AS MAN!!
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