15+ new places to eat in Canberra this August
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Hungry for the best eats in Canberra? Well, the good news is there are one or two (or 15) new places to try all around the capital.
This month, head to Casey for fried chicken, dig into burgers at Dickson, try black sugar cinnamon croffles in Belconnen, order coffee at Isaacs’ newest café and find out what’s coming up in the hospitality scene.
Donut Bros (Gungahlin)
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You do-nut want to miss out on this. They’re pillowy-soft and fluffy donuts that are covered with cinnamon and your choice of a sticky and sweet filling—and the best part is they’re gluten, dairy, soy, and nut-free. Canberrans with sensitive stomachs can rejoice as Donut Bros make a permanent home in Gungahlin.
Read more here—it’s sure to be a-glaze-ing.
Marketplace Gungahlin, outside Big W | donutbros.com.au
Zhangliang Malatang (Gungahlin)
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Nothing is better than a pick and mix express hotpot on a cold day—and now Gungahlin is home to Zhangliang Malatang’s newest location. Choose from oodles of noodles, masses of meat and a veritable feast of veggies to DIY your own bowl!
Shop H52, Market Place Gungahlin, 33 Hibberson St, Gungahlin | @zhangliang_gungahlin
Southern Seoul Fried Chicken and Beer (Casey)
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Kimchi chicken fried rice anyone? Combining the deep sizzling flavours of Southern America with the spicy flavours of Korean cuisine, Southern Seoul Fried Chicken and Beer is opening its doors in Casey in early August. Run, don’t walk.
Tenancy 13, 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey | @southernseoulchicken
Luna Cheese Co (Belconnen)
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Craving a black sugar cinnamon croffle? What about a chicken cashew taco? I bet you are now. Luna Cheese Co is a new café/restaurant in Belco and it’s making all of our foodie dreams come true. But the best part is it’s pet friendly! Doggie brunch date anyone?
5/114 Emu Bank, Belconnen | @luna_cheese_co
Dada (Woden)
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Woden continues its march into serious foodie territory with the addition of Dada—and it packs a real punch. Traversing a broad range of Asian cuisines—from Korea, to Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand and further afield—the menu is extremely accessible for specific dietary requirements…and looks darn delicious.
Read the full story here.
G4, 12 Furzer Street, Phillip | @dada_canberra
Grillin’ (Isaacs)
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Another day, another burger joint to try. But with the Boujee burger on offer (double smashed beef patty, double American cheese, sliced tomato, hydroponic lettuce, grilled red onions, and house sauce between a milk bun) as well as spicy loaded chicken fries, Grillin’ has all your cravings sorted.
Shop 5/6 Farr Pl, Isaacs| @grillin_au
Maple and Pine (Issacs)
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Craving a coffee? Maple and Pine in Isaacs is bringing specialty coffee to the suburbs. Add in an all-day menu that includes French toast with caramelised banana, fresh berries, and beef bacon rashers as well as smoked salmon benedict and you have your newest Sunday brunch location sorted.
Shop 3/6 Farr Pl, Isaacs | @mapleandpinecafe
Mafia Buns (Dickson)
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Will we ever tire of burgers and wings? The answer is no—and therefore we expect Mafia Buns to live up to its promise of deliciousness.
18 Challis Street, Dickson | @mafia.buns
OMI (Civic)
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Those seeking the taste of rice dons and Black Truffle Wagyu need to look no further: OMI has landed at the Canberra Centre. OMI’s first venture outside Victoria, you can expect melt-in-the-mouth Japanese fusion flavours.
Shop EG08 Bunda Street | @omiaustralia
COMING SOON
La Sable (Civic)
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Do you smell that waft of crumbly pies and sausage rolls that promise new brunch, lunch and afternoon tea options? La Sable Patisserie is opening soon in the Canberra Centre—and it’s bringing us perfectly formed sweet treats (which look like they have jumped straight off a high-tea tray in Versailles), pastries and coffee. Yum.
Opposite Coles Supermarket, Canberra Centre | @la_sable_patisserie
Canteen (Fyshwick)
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Love noods and booze? Ramen Daddy is bringing a ramen and bottle shop to Dairy Road and we couldn’t be more excited. Watch this space to find out everything you need to know!
Dairy Rd, Fyshwick | @canteen_cbr
Negozio by Amelia (Civic)
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Promising authentically Italian cuisine, this café, bottega and bar will be opening in the Canberra Centre in August. With no hint of the menu online yet, you can colour us intrigued (and hungry!).
Kodiak Bar
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Bartenders in bowties, cocktails and a menu full of tapas—we wrote about Kodiak Bar in February and it looks like it’ll soon be opening it’s doors. With upmarket, New York loft styling, a private dining room, and the promises of sophistication, it might be the perfect place for cocktail connoisseurs to enjoy.
Read the full story here.
1/25 Kennedy St, Kingston | @kodiak_bar
Super Sweet Café (Braddon)
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They brought Isaccs the magic of milk crepe cakes and coffee, but now Super Sweet Café is closing its doors as they get ready to open in a brand new location: Braddon. With goodies like matcha, tiramisu and earl grey cakes on offer, Braddonites might need to invest in more stretchy pants.
Salu-Salo (Nicholls)
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After closing their doors in June, Salu-Salo is finally re-opening in August to bring the best of Filipino home-cooked dishes back to Nicholls. We’re beyond excited to see what they do next!
Shop8/39 O’Hanlon Pl, Nicholls | @salusalocanberra
Nene Chicken (Gungahlin)
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Korean. Fried. Chicken. Making its way to Canberra for the first time, cult South Korean fried chicken chain Nene Chicken is bringing us wingettes, drumettes, burgers, and wraps all made with their secret recipe sauces (as well as delicious dessert options). Meaning “Yes! Yes!” in Korean, you’ll be saying NeNe in no time.
46 Hibberson St, Gungahlin | @nenechickenaus
Feature image via facebook.com/OMIAustralia
