OGNI offers a culinary experience that celebrates the modern Australian story, beautifully woven with South and Southeast Asian heritage. Our contemporary cuisine is a delightful fusion of vibrant spices, herbs and textures, which are carefully selected to excite the senses and tantalise the taste buds
Our focus on smoke and fire elevates the dining experience, adding depth and richness to our dishes. Our share plate approach, with bold flavors and a hint of elegance, is perfect for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience. Our exciting bar and snack menu offers a perfect accompaniment to our carefully curated dishes. Each plate is a tribute to the influence of our cultures and travel experiences, transforming traditional recipes into something unexpected.
We take pride in sharing the rich and diverse stories of our regions, showcasing how migration over the centuries has influenced the food culture of South and Southeast Asia. Working at OGNI means sharing knowledge, joy and passion for good food and the best experiences for our guests and our staff.
As a chef and author, Sarah pursues flavour and culture with a passion. The spicy, savoury, sour, sweet and textural joys that come from Southeast and South Asian food is what brightens Sarah’s world. She loves to share her knowledge and experiences with others through her two best-selling cookbooks, events, masterclasses and catering.
Before becoming a chef, Sarah was a lawyer for 10 years. She then went on to compete on MasterChef Australia 2017 (with Rashedul) and returning as a Fan Favourite in MasterChef Australia 2020. As one of the show’s most popular contestants, Sarah gained professional experience in several kitchens across Sydney (Firedoor, Amah) and running market stalls. Sarah brings an immense positive energy to the restaurant and loves creative collaboration and experimentation with food.
Pastry, desserts, and anything in the world of sweets is in Rashedul’s wheelhouse. With a passion for all things food, Rashie brings particular creative flair to the dessert and cocktail menu at OGNI.
Before stepping into culinary entrepreneurship, Rashedul held leadership roles in large international corporations managing global high profile and high value programs within his engineering and management expertise over 17+ years.
His culinary journey started on the 2017 season of MasterChef Australia and his success as a contestant led to professional experience in Sydney (KOI Dessert Bar) and internationally. He also has done multiple sell out pop-up events and private catering. He has been featured regularly in the media in Bangladesh and he has written multiple columns over the years.