To be honest, this isn’t an entirely new post. I went to Buns and Balls in early February but since I didn’t go anywhere new this week I decided to relive the memory. So this is another blog about exploring sydney and just so happens to be in Kings Cross, again.. But bear with me because this isn’t about delectable pizza and decadent cocktails like last time. This is about good old burgers and spicy chicken wings.
Buns and Balls
We first went here hungry and annoyed after being denied entry to another bar due to strict dress codes but it has some winning elements that more than shelved our annoyed selves. It’s a little tucked away which makes it hard to find but inside there are rows of table, pool tables and corners with padded cushions and lounge chairs perfect to relax, enjoy a cocktail and some good friends company. The lighting is dim and lends to the overall ambience of the place. Towards the back is their alcohol cabinet made of glass where we sat and picked out our favourite spirits and marvelled at all the weird yet oddly cool bottles. We ordered a sangria, or two but no-one’s counting right, while we waited for our food to arrive. Seeing as the name was Buns and Balls we all got a burger, mine was a chilli chicken burger and a serving of wings to go with it. The burger was about $10 and wings $1 each. While the place is known for having great burgers they didn’t knock my socks off. They were delicious, but I expected more of a WOW factor due to its reputation. The wings, however were incredible. Dusted with chilli and other spices they pack a punch, to cool them down they come with a very generous pot of melted blue cheese sauce and when paired together create a taste explosion in your mouth. If you can handle a bit of spice and a lot of flavour, I definitely recommend getting at least 3 wings each because you will definitely want them all.
Unfortunately the place has since moved on from Kings Cross but is re-opening in the Eastern Beaches, so if you’re around go down and get yourself some chicken wings. Yes, you can thank me later.
madeleinecurby 