Every venue has its own identity, he said. Tony Kelly has opened his fifth eatery on the Sunshine Coast, Giddy Geisha. Picture Tegan Annett The Rice Boi DNA is there, but this is, without being cliche, really about approachable Asian street food. The menu is centred on fresh food that comes out fast with highlights such as kingfish sashimi, gyozas, fried ribs, ramen and pho. There is also a unique take on butter chicken, a reflection of Mr Kelly s why not approach to food and business. Sunshine Coast restauranter Tony Kelly opened Giddy Geisha at the Maroochydore CBD on January 2.
Tony Kelly and Dirk Long at Rice Boi Mooloolaba, which has proved a mega hit with Sunshine Coast diners. Picture: John McCutcheon
Named after Rice Boiâs most popular cocktail, Giddy Geisha will have a different menu to its parent restaurant and a different array of drinks.
Its location is next door to Market Bistro, another of Mr Kellyâs establishments, at the Foundation Place building in the new CBD.
âThis will be fast and furious, like Rice Boi, and no reservations so you will have to line up,â he said.
âNothing will be over $24.
âWe will do group bookings but as far as weâre concerned, we are here to feed the locals.â