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From the coolest new bars to cute cafés and rocking new restaurants, after an unprecedented two years it’s incredible to see how Canberra’s hospitality industry has rallied.
To celebrate we’ve rounded up every new eatery that we’ve featured in our 2022 editions of ‘New Places To Eat’, sorted by region. And with plenty more (hopefully) to come, it’s probably time you invested in some more stretchy pants. You’ll need them.
Volstead Repeal. Photo by Ashley St George.
Beloved Sri Lankan restaurant Banana Leaf has moved to new digs on Akuna Street in the city and all we can say is “Wow”.
The fitout is sleek and elegant with plenty of dark wood accented by bursts of colour and tributes to the owners’ home country.
2 Akuna Street, Canberra City | facebook.com/BananaLeafCanberra
Transit Bar‘s new location in Bailey’s Arcade (formerly Hogsbreath Café) sees the live music icon stretch its wings, taking advantage of the existing kitchen infrastructure to offer an extensive food menu.
Feeling thirsty? A nine-metre bar alongside the live performance space is ready and waiting for you to sample their craft beer menu or one of their cocktails on tap.
Lower ground floor, Bailey’s Arcade, 143 London Circuit, Civic | facebook.com/transitbar
Located in the spot where Momoda and Soju Girl once sat, Edo Tori has been appointed in dark colours with lots of banquet seating and feature walls of Japanese art.
While the food also looks artful, Owner Runze Liu is keen to point out that Edo Tori is a casual place, prices are surprisingly low and conversations with friends over chicken yakitori and an Asahi Superdry (one of the eight beers on tap) are to be encouraged.
But that’s not to say he has not gone to enormous effort to produce a menu which traverses Japan’s favourite snacks—charred edamame with house-made togarashi, softshell crab tempura and pan-fried pork gyoza for starters.
Read the full story here.
41 Northbourne Avenue, Civic | edotori.com.au
Can’t find this spot? Just look for the queues lining the outside of New South Wales chain restaurant 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle. Those seeking the taste of authentic hand-pulled noodles need look no further.
Bunda Street, Canberra City | @1919lanzhoubeefnoodle
With a promise to “change the way you feel about traditional takeaway sushi”, this cute-as-a-button sushi shop on City Walk promises DIY sushi. We’re intrigued.
Shop 7 / 131 City Walk | @riceandnori_canberra
A fusion of all of our favourite things (dumplings, Italian pizza, pasta, Bhutanese food, and even a Continental breakfast in the morning) Zomsa Fusion is a one-stop-delicious-shop.
Shop 19/21 E Row, Canberra City | zomsafusion.com
Dreaming of summer days filled with beach trips, Açaí bowls, and smoothies? Delicia Açaí Bar is serving up everything from fruit-filled smoothie bowls to plant (and dairy) based shakes as well as savoury options – we’re sure we’ll Açaí you there soon.
Shop 8, 20 Genge Street, Canberra City | deliciaacaibar.com
A Sydney chain making its first mark on the ACT, Zhangliang Malatang is hotpot heaven, with oodles of noodles, masses of meat and a veritable feast of veggies waiting for you to create the hotpot of your dreams. Wintry goodness!
No Name Lane, City West | @zhangliang_malatang
Sandoochie has found its permanent home in No Name Lane—and by golly, are we glad about it.
Sandwiches rightly stuffed to the very edges, on some Under Bakery sourdough goodness… what more could you ask for?
Read the full story here.
Shop 8, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, No Name Lane | @sandoochie
Not your mum’s bubble tea, Koo‘s colourful beverage menu was made for sunny days. We see you, milk tea obsessées—go forth and explore!
39 London Circuit, Canberra | @koo.cbr
Be transported into a post-Prohibition, New York-style cocktail bar with walls lined with whisky bottles and deep green leather chesterfields beckoning for you to partake of a drink while soaking up the jazz and candlelight.
There’s a wine and beer list featuring an interesting mix of local and overseas labels, and if it’s whisky you’re after, well, there are more than 300 choices to mull over. Meanwhile, one end of the bar houses a small kitchen and pizza oven, cranking out some old-school pizzas and charcuterie platters to settle back with.
Read the full story here.
7/32 Mort Street Braddon | volstead.com.au
Imagine for a minute a bar with its own kitchen, a degustation of perfectly matched cocktails and canapés, and an establishment that fed you until 1 am. In Braddon. Praise be—this is not a dream.
The brainchild of restaurateur Ricky Liau and chef Kenny Tse, Alcove is a cocktail bar with a difference, melding food and drink in a unique way.
Read the full story here.
105/16 Lonsdale Street Braddon (take the car park entry to the right of the building and take another right) | @alcove.act
There’s a newbie on Lonsdale Street! Let’s Chaat is providing the vegetarian Indian goods for your perusal and it’s exactly what we need for the colder months…
A tea-riffic addition for tea lovers, meet Tea Connoisseur: a boutique lounge and restaurant with a culinary focus on the fantastic combination of fine dining and tea.
That’s right—think a menu full of delicious delicacies like wagyu beef with aged black tea, Oolong tea salad (Crispy Tie Guanyin oolong tea, crispy rice pop, baby cos lettuce, and cucumber, served with sesame dressing), and Pu’erh tea pork belly (braised pork belly served with Vintage 2004 Shu Pu’er tea). And if that’s not enough, they even host tea-themed events for a little extra spice in your life.
Founders Lane, G07/2 Batman Street, Braddon | @teaconnoisseurcanberra
Promising breakfast, lunch, pizza, coffee and cake, Ciao Braddon sounds like the city café of our dreams. Honestly, what more do you need?
12/33 Mort Street, Braddon | @ciao_braddon
Tikka Stand is making the move, to stop being on the move. Setting up in a permanent spot in Braddon you will now be able to find their mouth-watering Indian cuisine without having to worry about where you’re going to have to drive to find it.
Find out more about Tikka Stands move here.
Moo & Chick. Photography: Ash St George of Pew Pew Studio
Will Canberrans ever tire of Japanese cuisine? The answer is no, and Yori Fusion Bento‘s arrival in ANU’s Kambri precinct has been met with open arms—and open wallets.
155-12, Kambri 155, University Ave, ANU | @yorifusionbento
MAJI Japanese Cuisine is a culmination of pure dedication to the craftsmanship of Japanese cuisine. In appetisers alone, the menu features delicious options like Kani Korokke (creamy crab croquettes with mayonnaise), Nama Kaki sashimi (fresh oysters with wakame and yuzu dressing), salmon cream cheese sushi rolls (with cucumber, egg, and avocado), Chicken Katsu and more.
For a more filling meal, you can choose from mains like Miso Itame Buta (stir-fried sliced pork belly with misco sauce), Hamaguri Sake-Ni (clams cooked with sake) and the crispy deep-fried ramen.
Read the full story here.
Shop G09, 21 Provan Street, Campbell | @majijapanese
Bread, coffee, and cake…what more could you need? This new bakery café is bringing all the delicious Asian baked goods to the streets of Dickson.
Dickson has oodles of great eateries but locals know it’s a little thin on the ground when it comes to cafes. Luckily, Moo and Chick is changing that, with coffee, breakfast and lunch options in a cute courtyard location.
1/53-57 Woolley Street, Dickson | @mooandchick
Another week, another delicious delicacy to try on Dickson’s Woolley Street. This time it’s No9 Palace‘s “Art Chinese Fusion Cuisine” which, according to Instagram, takes the form of sculptural desserts and too-pretty-to-eat goldfish dumplings. We’ll take four.
Woolley Street, Dickson | @no9palace
Toastie lovers rejoice, Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium has opened a permanent food van at the Croatian Club in O’Connor! Open Friday and Saturday evenings you can expect some of their classic creations as well as shoestring fries, soup and coffee. Who needs a homemade cheese toastie?
68 McCaughey Street, Turner | meltedtoasties.com
The brainchild of Capital Food Group (which boasts such names as Pasticceria Amelia at Belconnen Markets and Emporium Espresso at DOS Emporium in Fyshwick), you’ll find Capital Press Gallery at the Australia Bureau of Statistics, serving everything from stacked paninis to the perfect latte to Belconnen’s hungry hoardes.
Australian Bureau of Statistics | @capitalpressgallery
Pasticceria and café by day, pasta and wine bar by night? Say no more!
Brought to you by the team behind the beloved Pasticceria Amelia and nestled in the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, AMELIA has got you covered for whatever shall take your fancy.
Belconnen Fresh Food Markets | @pasticceria_amelia
In case you missed it, you need to say hello to Hachikō in Belconnen. Featuring a combination of a diverse menu filled with delectable Japanese flavors (including burgers, linguine pasta, and ice cream, all served in a lakeside restaurant), it’s the best of Western and Japanese cuisine.
8/114 Emu Bank, Belconnen | facebook.com/HachikoBelconnen
Meet The Poet, a café, tandoor and bar that’s bringing our Indian cuisine dreams to life. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, go for a morning coffee and stay for their butter chicken samosas.
41 Chandler Street, Belconnen | facebook.com/thepoet.restaurant
It’s hard to keep up with everything opening up in Canberra, but Belconnen coffee lovers have another reason to celebrate with another café now open in Grazier Lane! Open from 7 am – 3 pm every day satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of cake and your favourite caffeinated beverage.
Grazier Lane, Belconnen | @society.coffee.co
Korean BBQ is having a serious moment in Canberra—and now Belconnenites can get a (wagyu) slice of the action at JoA Korean BBQ on Thynne Street in Bruce.
We heard about this dessert mecca via Instagram and all we can say is “wow”. We’re talking dessert waffles, crepes, poffertjes and more, locked and loaded and smothered in Nutella.
What more do you need when facing down a Canberra winter?
32 Polilight Street, Dunlop | houseofdesserts.com.au | @houseofdessertscbr
Scullin has welcomed a delicious (and vegan!) new resident with Braddon darling Sweet Bones putting down roots at the local shops. Find all your favourites (cinnamon buns!).
Scullin Place, Scullin | sweetbonescompany.com
Marketplace Gungahlin’s newest resident has family and culture at its heart. It likely comes as no surprise to those who know the translation (yiayia = grandmother) but Yiayia’s Bakery is all about baking long-held recipes that showcase the best (and most delicious!) of Greek culture.
46/50 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | @yiayias_bakery_act
From the cheeky name to the loaded sundaes, what’s not to love about Ritzy Franklin. Did someone say post-work milkshakes?
127/3 Clare Burton Crescent, Franklin | @ritzy.franklin
Adore Tea has a new location and we’re brewing (sorry) with excitement! Now offering their staggering collection of over 200 teas in Mitchell, pop in to enjoy a cuppa with a delicious sweet treat. Scones with French Earl Grey tea-infused strawberry jam anyone?
2/2 Dacre Street, Mitchell | adoretea.com.au
The friendly folk from the Project Enoki Verity Lane Market pop-up have taken the leap in opening Sourdog Provisions—your new fave place to experience a premium deli experience in Nicholls. Pop in to grab goodies on the go or sit and enjoy their dine-in options.
You can read more here.
Book lovers, your dreams have been answered! Gold Creek’s latest edition Pulp Book Café is the perfect place to wait out this winter. Featuring an all-day breakfast menu, fabulous lunch options, a fire, and the perfect novel to accompany your brew of choice.
You can read more about Pulp here.
6/18 O’Hanlon Pl, Nicholls | @pulpbookcafe
Looking for an occasional villainous takeaway treat on the northside? Burger Villains is bringing their delicious, devilish, and downright affordable burgers to Belconnen. Offering gourmet burgers at affordable prices, grab your stretchy pants and wallet— you’ll need them.
1-9 Page Place, Page | burgervillains.com
Turkish-Azerjaibani fusion has come to Kingston with Caspian Cuisine‘s opening on Giles Street.
Helmed by Chef Hajar Gala, who honed her skills at nearby Turkish Delight, Caspian Cuisine reflects Hajar’s blended heritage and the taste of life by the shores of the Caspian Sea.
75/71 Giles Street, Kingston | caspiancuisines.com.au
The name “Champi” is an homage to a small village along Xadone river in Champasak Province, Southwestern Laos, which is where Chef Aiden Xindavong’s family live. Champi is all about the taste of home—but this is a restaurant where the food speaks for itself.
Chu Chee Curry of Crispy Soft-Shell Crab with coconut cream and lime leaves, Grilled Sticky Caramelised Pork Belly with a pickled Thai salad and the Kingfish Ceviche with lime, chill, fresh dill, crispy onions and chili dressing are all stand outs.
Read the full story here.
17 Kennedy Street, Kingston | champi.com.au
With its sleek website and a Millennial-friendly menu (think wine collections like ‘Smashable’ and ‘Big Rig’) delivery service Waxtop Wines quickly carved a name for itself in Canberra’s at-home drinking scene, elevating booze delivery from ‘a wine bar’s poor cousin’ to ‘someone who knows what they’re talking about chose this for me’.
But as Canberra got back to the face-to-face lifestyle, so did Waxtop. Open Wednesday to Sunday, Waxtop’s new bottleshop in Kingston (while not strictly a ‘new place to eat’) is your destination to purchase ‘a unique variety of natural wines, ranging from funky lo-fi’s, local classics, and international big dogs’, promising a wine experience ‘without the pretentiousness’.
Read the full story here.
28a Jardine Street, Kingston | waxtop.wine
When Louis Couttoupes opened his 11th arrondissement-inspired restaurant in Kingston, Onzieme, he had more up his sleeve. And now, hidden behind a cherry red door, a warm and cosy wine bar, awaits with a serious wine and snack menu. From Clyde River oysters, Under Bakery sourdough, duck liver pâté, and some of Onzieme’s now-famous potato galette, pop in now to discover Canberra’s newest hidden Bar À Vin.
Corner Kennedy and Eyre St, the little red door, Kingston | onzieme.com
Kingsborough’s neighbourhood brewery and espresso bar has just unveiled its expansion into ‘pizza pub’ Parbery Lane. We are excited for the woodfired pies to complement their fabulous neighbourhood vibe!
Walks around the lake have never looked this good with the introduction of Walter Café, named after Walter Burley Griffin this mid-century modelled café will be all the inspiration you need to finally do the bridge-to-bridge walk.
With stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin, settle in with your drink of choice, soak in the sunshine (when it’s here that is) and relax with your choice of breakfast or lunch options.
Read up on the Walter Café here.
Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Parkes | @waltercafe.au
With stunning views, scrumptious small bites and sensational drinks Leyla is bringing it all to the table. Watch the sunset from this rooftop bar over sweeping skyline views of the leafy city, Lake Burley Griffin and beyond whilst sipping on a crafted signature cocktail. Your Friday plans just got sorted.
Learn more about Canberra’s latest rooftop bar here.
Looking for a new café spot perfect for an insta-worthy photo shoot over brunch? Say hello to Deakin and Me. Featuring a bright and airy dining space and grown-on-the-site herbs, their Instagram is definitely shaping it up to be a new go-to for all your caffeine and foodie needs.
Eightysix South. Photography: Pew Pew Studio
SuperBao has brought their signature bao southside with a new pop-up restaurant in Westfield Woden’s Bradley Street eat street. Expect their signature bao-gers and plenty of takeaway options. Noms.
Bradley Street, Westfield Woden | @superbao.woden
HerCanberra’s Emma Macdonald revealed what could be the most hotly anticipated new restaurant of 2022—eightysix south.
We can faithfully report that it is same-same, but different, to its iconic Braddon big brother, eightysix north.
Located in Woden, next to the Alby, you’ll recognise immediately its trademark dark and industrial fit-out courtesy of the design team at Capezio Copeland.
5 Furzer Street Woden | eightysix.com.au
Hanok‘s second Canberra restaurant has landed at Westfield Woden, so you can feast on Korean BBQ northside and southside.
Did someone say Korean fried chicken…?
Westfield Woden, Bradley Street, Phillip | @hanokact
Ramen Wow! Ramen Oh! And Ramen Oh My God! Ramen O has arrived in Woden, and you can bet the same queues that wrapped around the Belconnen store are going to do the same thing down in Woden.
The perfect meal to conquer the winter shivers, go and grab a bowl of hearty ramen with vegetarian options up for grabs it’s the perfect way to warm up this winter.
Read more about this Canberran favourite here.
35 Furzer Street, Woden | @ramen.o.japanese
A Sri Lankan take on a traditional Australian Café, Short Eats Phillip has officially moved into its brick-and-mortar location and we couldn’t be more stoked! (You should be too, btw).
You can read more about their journey here.
Want casual dining but not so casual food? Two Blind Mice in Curtin offers all your pub classics—with a twist. This elegant eatery has quickly become a neighbourhood favourite, thanks to its menu of crowd-pleasers executed to perfection.
6/44 Curtin Place, Curtin | twoblindmicecurtin.com.au
From the classics to the boujee burger there is something for everyone at one of Canberra’s latest burger joints Grillin’. Spicy Loaded Chicken Fries are the perfect way to warm up from this cold weather and if there is one thing Canberra can deliver without fail it’s a delicious burger.
Unit 5, 6 Farr Place, Isaacs | @grillin_au
Lonsdale Street’s OG Scandinavian brunch spot, Rye, has opened new digs at South.Point Tuggeranong—further proof that Canberra’s southern reaches are becoming a new foodie hotspot. You heard it here first, folks.
Eddie Murphy eat your heart out, America has come to Tuggeranong! Find it hard to pick a place for dinner where everyone gets what they want? Tuggeranong got a two-for-one deal with Burrito Bar. Ribs and burgers one side of the menu, Mexican the other. Keep an eye out for Rugby legend and owner Terry Campese too, and grab a green machine cocktail if you’re game.
G15b South Point Shopping Centre, Anketell & Reed Streets, Tuggeranong | burritobar.com.au
Brand spanking new, Café Beetroot is freshly open and ready to stun you with all their faves in the deep south. Shout out to the south-siders—this one is for you!
311 Anketell Street, Greenway | @cafebeetroot_cbr
Coming to Canberra by way of Newtown, Blossoming Lotus is a 100% plant-based restaurant serving up delicious Thai dishes. With Chu Chee eggplants, Pad Thai and spicy fried rice on the menu you can expect flavourful food without the fuss.
Remember the New Orleans-inspired burger joint that brought Watson damn delicious soul food? Well, we have some good news for southsiders—you can now find their Cajun and creole flavours in Wanniassa. Hello Cult Classic burger, bye-bye self-control.
38 Gartside Street, Wanniassa | facebook.com/SoulCartelCBR
Sugarplum Fairy Cakes. Image supplied.
The prettiest cake shop you ever did see might not be what you expect to find in semi-rural Hall, but Sugar Plum Fairy Cakes‘ new shopfront is well worth a short drive.
While founder Courtney has been creating dreamy cakes for years, this is her first shop and no detail has been forgotten. Pop in for cupcakes, cookies, brownies and other goodies with a side of ONA coffee.
2/8 Victoria Street, Hall | @sugarplumfairy_cakes
Nourishing our souls with fresh-made pastries, drool-worthy pies, rustic sourdough, tasty toasties, and great coffee, Little Sutton Bakehouse is the mini-road trip destination you didn’t know you needed. Dine-in or takeaway—but make sure to leave some room because you’ll definitely be going back for more.
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