20+ new places to eat and drink this November
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Our new places to eat in Canberra column is back—and this time it’s stacked with the perfect amount of deliciousness to see you through to summer.
Read on for some of the newest restaurants, cafés and bars across Canberra (including some that aren’t even open yet!). Ready? Dive on in.
Canteen
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“It’s basically the lushest ramen shop you’ll ever see,” says Canteen co-owner and acclaimed Canberra chef, John Leverink.
Serving up “a fine dining approach to Japanese street food”, Canteen is located in Fyshwick’s hip Dairy Road precinct, where Red Brick coffee, sake and local wines will accompany Ramen Daddy’s full menu of Japanese classics and street food.
Expect many variations of their famed ramen, as well as a spin on much-loved Japanese and Taiwanese classics – try the Chicken Katsu Sando, followed by the plant-based Dan Dan Noodles and the classic Tori Paitan Ramen.
Building 3 Dairy Road Precinct, Fyshwick | eatcanteen.com.au
Snapper and Co (Yarralumla)
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Canberra’s best fish and chips just got better. While we know it’s not technically ‘new’, when Canberra’s much-loved lakeside destination Snapper & Co. closed in May for redevelopment, it promised to return bigger and better in spring. Well, it’s now open, and we can confirm it has ticked all the boxes.
Think new additions like the Container Bar, a gelato bar, loads of seating, a casual dining menu and unrivalled views. As well as Snapper & Co’s famed fresh fish and chips, an expanded menu also boasts burgers, salads, tasting platters and more.
Want to know the best part? On weekends, Snapper & Co. will also be offering a breakfast service. Read more here.
Mariner Place, Yarralumla | snapperandco.com.au
Noodles XO (Canberra Airport)
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Calling all noodle lovers who also like to travel: Noodles XO is now open at the Canberra Airport opposite Gate 7.
Promising fast service (hello tasty meals in under three minutes) enjoy everything from dumplings to spring rolls, sushi, edamame and—obviously—noodles.
Canberra Airport, Terminal 2 | canberraairport.com.au
Ms Yuki Bakery (Gungahlin)
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Sweetening your life and curing your cake cravings, Ms Yuki Bakery has is the place to go for a treat.
Think: profiteroles, macarons, freshly made lemon ice tea and an array of Asian desserts that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee.
46/50 Hibberson St, Gungahlin | @ms.yukibakery_gungahlin
Nene Chicken (Gungahlin)
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Say it with me: Korean. Fried. Chicken.
Now open in Gungahlin, cult South Korean fried chicken chain Nene Chicken is bringing us all the goodies: 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
Rasa Rosa (City)
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Joining Verity Lane Market’s thriving food hall, RasaRosa is bringing an authentic taste of Indonesia to local foodies.
Expect a menu full of handmade spice pastes and sambals, with fresh vegetables, tofu and meats to tantalise the senses—and you can’t miss dessert. Think Lempang lempung: banana fritters served with chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese and condensed milk. We’ll take two.
50 Northbourne Ave, Canberra | @rasarosafood
Bureau (City)
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Searching for a new café in the City? Meet Bureau, brought to life by the iconic Redbrick Coffee. Located in the ACT Government building at Constitution Place, it’s perfect for a quick caffeine pick-me-up.
220 London Cct, Canberra | constitutionplace.com.au
San Churro (City)
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San Churro is officially open in the Sydney Building and it’s bringing us all the chocolatey goodness as well as some savoury treats.
Friday afternoon snack pack and churro run anyone?
Sydney Building, Shop 1/23-25 E Row | @sanchurrocanberracity
La Belle Miette (City)
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Melbourne’s macaron specialist patisserie, La Belle Miette, has opened its very first ACT store at Canberra Centre and we’ll take one of everything.
From gin and tonic macarons to bonbons de chocolat, you can pick up a delightful sweet treat at their kiosk located on Level 1 near Aesop.
Canberra Centre, Level 1 | labellemiette.com.au
The Bloom (Campbell)
Offering all the café classics, The Bloom in Campbell is the perfect place to stop for a little pick-me-up.
Go for a coffee and pick up a pastry…you won’t regret it.
Shop 1B 2 Blamey place, Campbell | facebook.com/thebloomcampbell
Little Luxton (Gordon)
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On a mission to leverage Canberra’s coffee culture to connect community resource and community needs, Little Luxton donates one dollar from every coffee sold to support the excellent work of Gordon Community Centre.
Not only will you feel good about helping to make a positive difference in our neighbourhood, but your stomach will thank you for picking up that extra latte (and sour cherry danish). Read more here.
Gordon Community Centre, 110 Lewis Luxton Avenue, Gordon | littleluxton.com
The Tapas Cantina (Chisholm)
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They brought Chisholm locals amazing coffee and melt-in-mouth hot pies, but now the Public Place is serving tapas, tacos, margaritas and cervezas every Friday and Saturday night.
Think goodies like a pineapple and coconut margarita with house made empanadas and avocado sauce or patatas bravas. Yum.
42 Halley St, Chisholm | facebook.com/publicchisholm
Café Blanco (Kambah)
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Stepping into a small neighbourhood café in Kambah, the last thing you would expect is to be transported to Latin America. But as Café Blanco brings a taste of Latin culture and cuisine to the area, that’s exactly what southsiders will experience.
Drawing inspiration from ingredients all infused with Latin culture and love, the idea behind the menu was to create a fresh take on café favourites, like French toast with dulce de leche and hazelnuts to a chorizo and egg roll with provolone and salsa. And that’s not all. Read more here.
Shop 1/3 Carleton St, Kambah | @cafe___blanco
Colosseum Italian Street Food (Fyshwick)
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Serving authentic Italian food that you’d find on the streets of Rome, Colosseum Italian Street Food has expanded to open a new café in Fyshwick—and we’re beyond excited.
Head along for a delicious selection of pastries, pizza, pasta and coffee (AKA the best way to spend a weekend).
36 Mildura St, Fyshwick | facebook.com/Colosseum-Italian-Street-Food-Catering
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Blue Eyes (City)
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Inspired by the soulful songs of Frank Sinatra and the old Hollywood bars he would have frequented, Blue Eyes Bar & Lounge is coming to Garema Place to bring a touch of glamour, indulgence and opulence from Friday 11 November.
Think a refined menu, live music and cocktails that are perfect for starry eyed souls. Read more here.
Garema Place | @blueeyescbr
Taki and Inari (City)
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Launching in early November, Taki and Inari are is the first Tiger Lane venues officially opening their doors.
With a focus on Yakiniku cooked over charcoal, with local and imported Wagyu—all complemented by a contemporary Japanese a la carte menu which includes a Wagyu shabu shabu hotpot and a chicken and seafood hotpot—Taki is sure to be delicious.
Opening soon after is Inari, an authentic Japanese restaurant that will pay homage to Japanese 1960s retrofuturism. And with a retro-futuristic inspired venue menu (think sushi with dishes including the dynamite roll with seven pepper and chilli soy marinated tuna; the Inari Shojin roll with tofu atsuage; Inari tempura roll with tuna, salmon and kingfish), it’ll offer the best of Asian cuisine with a twist.
Read more here.
Paint Pinot (Kingston)
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Love a cheeky glass of Pinot or two? The good news is wine and art lovers can now rejoice as Paint Pinot gets ready to open a second location in Kingston on Sunday 6 November. A fully licensed Paint & Sip Wine Bar, it’s the perfect excuse to test your hidden painting talent while enjoying an espresso martini and a spicy salami pizza.
See you there?
Unit 3/34 Giles St, Kingston | paintpinot.com.au
Pattysmiths Premium Burgers (Manuka)
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One for burger lovers, Pattysmiths Premium Burgers is making its way to Manuka. Crafting burgers that are cooked to perfection and gives you a soft signature crunch, stick with a classic cheeseburger or treat yourself to the Swiss (beef patty, marinated mushrooms, Swiss cheese and truffled mayo).
Shop 5-6 Manuka Terrace, 18 Flinders Way, Griffith | pattysmiths.com.au
Yaki Boi (Woden)
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Pizza, burgers and beer—but not as you know it.
After making our mouths water with their Japanese-inspired snacks in the City, Yaki Boi is coming soon to Westfield Woden. And with goodies like Cherry Blossom Iced Tea on the menu (featuring Haku vodka, Roku gin, tequila, rum AND Cointreau—plus cherry blossom and yuzu to round it out), southsiders better get excited.
Westfield Woden, Keltie Street, Woden | yakiboi.com.au
Eighty/Twenty (Coombs)
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Love smoothies, acai bowls, salads and raw sweets? We’ve heard a rumour that Eighty/Twenty is opening soon in Coombs. Brunch anyone?
Cypher Brewing Co (Gungahlin)
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Did someone say tram pub crawl? Cypher Brewing Co is set to be the newest addition to Canberra’s exciting craft beer scene, with a brewery and brew pub opening right next to Gungahlin’s light rail in 2023.
Their beer will all be brewed onsite, and the 400 square metre venue has plenty of room to fit the brewery, plus a brewpub, kitchen and dining area. Read more here.
3/35 Hinder Street, Gungahlin | cypherbrewing.com.au
Feature image: Rasa Rosa, Ben Calvert.
