Mid-week dinner for two: 10+ favourites to revisit
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There’s something about revisiting an old favourite.
Although we love recommending new places around Canberra, we thought it was time to show our tried-and-true favourites some love. While new spots are exciting, there’s something comforting about returning to these classics that consistently hit the mark.
This carefully curated list showcases some of our beloved restaurants that have stood the test of time, offering not just delicious meals but also inviting ambiance and exceptional customer service. They’re guaranteed to deliver exactly what you’re craving- a memorable dining experience from start to finish.
CITY
Bamiyan (Braddon)
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We recommend: The Manto Dumpling.
Arte 62/10 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Open Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 3 pm, 5pm to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 3 pm, and 5pm to 10pm| bamiyanrestaurant.com.au
CBD Dumpling House (City)
We recommend: The Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup.
Shop FG13C/26 Narellan Street, City | Monday to Sunday 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm| canberracentre.qicre.com
Happy’s Chinese Restaurant (City)
We recommend: The BBQ Pork Fried Rice Noodles.
Unit 1/17 Garema Place, City | Open Monday 11:45 am-2 pm, 5 pm-8 pm, Wednesday to Thursday 11:45 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:45 am to 2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, and Sunday 11:45 am-2 pm, 5 pm-8 pm| happys.com.au
Kinn Thai (City)
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We recommend: The Duck Curry with roasted duck, pineapples, lychee and Thai basil.
Shop FG03_04/148 Bunda Street, City | Open Monday to Wednesday 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5pm to 9:30pm, Thursday to Saturday 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:45 pm, and Sunday 11:45 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 8:45 pm| kinncanberra.com.au
White Chaco (Braddon)
We recommend: The Double Smoked Eel Rice.
g10/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon| Open Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Thursday to Sunday 12 pm to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm| @w.chaco
INNER NORTH
Gang Gang (Downer)
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We recommend: The Caramelised Cauliflower Steak served with almond satay sauce and herb salad.
Shop4/2 Frencham Place, Downer | Open Monday and Tuesday 7:30 am to 3 pm, Wednesday 7:30 am to 9 pm, Thursday to Saturday 7:30 am to 10 pm, Sunday 7:30 am to 5 pm| ganggangcafe.com.au
Old Canberra Inn (Lyneham)
We recommend: The Sriracha Chicken Burger.
195 Mouat Street, Lyneham| Open Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 12 am| oldcanberrainn.com.au
Lolo and Lola (Watson)
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We recommend: The Kinamatisang Baka.
3 Watson Place, Watson| Open Thursday and Friday 5pm to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm| loloandlola.com.au
Tu Do Vietnamese Restaurant (O’Connor)
We recommend: The Rare Beef Noodle Soup.
2/7 Sargood Street, O’Connor| Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm, Sunday 10:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm| facebook.com/tudorestaurant
Rogane Chimac (Dickson)
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We recommend: The Korean Pork Bone Soup.
Dickson Plaza, Shop 4/28 Challis Street, Woolley Street, Dickson | Open Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 2 pm, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm| facebook.com/roganechimac
BELCONNEN
Sue’s Kitchen (Scullin)
We recommend: The Dry Fried Chilli Beef.
3 Scullin Place, Scullin| Thursday to Tuesday 5 pm to 9:30 pm| drive.google.com
Olive at Hawker (Hawker)
We recommend: The Pork Medallions.
2a/78 Hawker Place, Hawker | Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm| oliveathawker.com.au
GUNGAHLIN
Thai Herb (Harrison)
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We recommend: The Tom Yum with chicken, vegetables or prawns.
94/11 Wimmera Street, Harrison| Open Monday to Sunday, 11:30 am to 10 pm| thaiherb.com.au
Frankies at Forde (Forde)
We recommend: The House Smoked Wings in BBQ Plum Sauce served with blue cheese aioli.
1/26 Francis Forde Boulevard, Forde| Open Tuesday 8 am to 4 pm, Wednesday to Saturday 8 am to 9 pm, and Sunday 8 am to 6 pm| frankiesatforde.com.au
The District (Crace)
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We recommend: The Thai Beef Salad.
56 Abena Avenue, Crace | Open Sunday to Thursday, 8 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 9:30 pm| thedistrict.com.au
Myanmar Corner (Casey)
We recommend: The Yellow Chicken and Potato Curry.
38/68 Dalkin Crescent, Casey | Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2 pm, and 5 pm to 9 pm| myanmar-corner.com
Casey Jones (Casey)
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We recommend: The Chunky Beef and Red Wine Pot Pie served with chips and garden salad.
15 Kingsland Parade, Casey | Open Monday and Tuesday 3 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30a m to 11:30 pm, Sunday 11:30 am to 10 pm| caseyjones.pub
INNER SOUTH
Baan Latsamy (Griffith)
We recommend: The Nam Neung Bowl.
Shop 9/17 Flinders Way, Griffith | Open Monday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 9:30 pm| baanlatsamyrestaurant.com
Antica Ricetta (Griffith)
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We recommend: The Pappardelle Calabrese.
M Centre, Shop 13-14 Palmerston Lane, Griffith | Open Tuesday 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 2:30 pm| anticaricetta.com.au
Bambusa (Griffith)
We recommend: The Shredded Peking Duck Pancakes.
36 Franklin Street, Griffith | Open Sunday to Thursday 12 pm to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 10: 30 pm| bambusaasiancuisine.com.au
Kita (Narrabundah)
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We recommend: The Beef Rendang Burger.
59 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah | Open Tuesday 6 pm to 12 am, Wednesday to Saturday 12 am to 6 am, 6 pm to 12 am, Sunday 12 am to 6 am| kitakafe.com.au
The Tea Lounge at the Hyatt Hotel (Yarralumla)
We recommend: Black Truffle Risotto with confit mushroom and aged Grana Padano.
120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla| Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 1 pm, and 2 pm to 4 pm| hyatt.com
LambSheds (Yarralumla)
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We recommend: The Confit Duck Leg with Black Garlic Fettuccine.
Unit 2/27 Bentham Street, Yarralumla | Open Tuesday 5:30 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday 12 pm to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 8 pm, Thursday to Saturday 12 pm to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 2:30 pm| lamsheds.com.au
Timmy’s Kitchen (Griffith)
We recommend: The Seafood Laksa.
Furneaux Street, Griffith| Open Monday to Sunday 11:30am to 2:30pm, and 5 pm to 9 pm| facebook.com/timmyskitchen
Belluci’s (Griffith)
We recommend: The Fettuccine Carbonara.
Franklin Street and, Furneaux Street, Griffith| Open Monday to Friday 12 pm to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 2pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm| bellucis.com.au
Queenies (Kingston)
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We recommend: The Kingfish Sashimi.
26 Giles Street, Kingston| Open Monday to Sunday, 4 pm to 10 pm| queeniesatkingston.com.au
TUGGERANONG
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant (Wanniassa)
We recommend: The Baked Aubergine Kebabi.
9 Gartside Street, Wanniassa | Open Tuesday to Thursday 6 pm to 10 pm, Friday 12 pm to 2:30 pm, and 6 pm to 10 pm| anatoliarestaurant.com.au
Little Istanbul (Greenway)
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We recommend: The Istanbul Special.
9b/210 Anketell Street, Greenway| Open Monday to Sunday 9 am to 9 pm| littleistanbul.com.au
Little Theo’s (Kambah)
We recommend: The Fish Burger.
Corner Boddington Crescent, Carleton Street, Kambah | Open Tuesday and Wednesday 3 pm to 8 pm, Thursday 11 am to 8 pm, Friday 11am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 7:30 pm| littletheos.com.au
WODEN
Brown Boyz (Isaacs)
We recommend: The Chana Masala.
6 Farr Place, Isaacs| Open Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11p m, Saturday 10:30am to 2:30pm, 5 pm to 11 pm, and Sunday 5 pm to 11 pm| https://brownboyz.com.au/order-now
Mustang Nepalese (Farrar)
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We recommend: The Goat Curry.
4 Farrer Place, Farrer| Open Monday to Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm| themustangcanberra.com.au
Indian Affair (Phillip)
We recommend: The Vegetable Masala.
64 Colbee Court, Phillip| Monday to Saturday 5pm to 9:30pm| http://www.indianaffair.com.au
Lemongrass Thai (Phillip)
We recommend: The Gang Keow Wan.
Corner Corinna and Ball Streets, Phillip| Open Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5 pm to 10 pm | lemongrassthai.com.au
Ming’s Chinese and Malaysian Cuisine (Phillip)
We recommend: The Chicken Laksa.
7/11 Botany Street, Phillip| Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 9 pm| mingsrestaurantcanberra.com
My’s (Garran)
We recommend: The Wonton Soup.
4 Garran Place, Garran | Open Monday to Saturday 11 am to 2:30 pm, and 5 pm to 9:30 pm| mysrestaurant.com.au
QUEANBEYAN
Cartel Taqueria (Queanbeyan)
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We recommend: The Pulled Beef or Prawn Tacos.
Ray Morton Park, 6 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan | Open Thursday 12 pm to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm to 8:30 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 8 pm| carteltacos.au
Lime Leaves Thai Restaurant (Queanbeyan)
We recommend: The Pad Kapao.
24 Lowe Street, Queanbeyan | Open Tuesday 5 pm to 9:30 pm, Wednesday to Sunday 12 pm to 2 pm, and 5 pm to 9:30 pm| limeleaves.orderlocal.menu
The Royal (Queanbeyan)
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We recommend: The 400g Rib Eye (voted Australia’s best).
85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan | Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 2 am, Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm| royalhotelqbn.com.au
Pronto by Trecento, Queanbeyan
We recommend: The Risotto Ai Funghi.
11 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan | Open Monday to Wednesday 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Thursday to Sunday 12 pm to 2 pm, and 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm| prontobytrecento.com.au
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Asian Noodle House (Dickson, Phillip, Campbell and the City)
We recommend: The Laksa Noodle Soup.
Shop 4/29 Woolley Street, Dickson, 6 Launceston Street, Phillip/ Unit 28/6 Provan Street, Campbell and 49 Northbourne Avenue, City| check location for opening hours | dicksonasiannoodlehouse.com
CocoNine (Kingston and Gungahlin)
We recommend: The Lamb Cutlets.
29 Eastlake Parade, Kingston and Unit 3/45 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin | Kingston: open Monday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 5:30pm to 9pm. Gungahlin: open Monday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 12 am, and Wednesday to Sunday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm| coconine.com.au
Vanilla Pod (Kingston, Greenway and Queanbeyan)
We recommend: The Tandoori Chicken.
35 Kennedy Street, Kingston, G-10/210 Anketell Street, Greenway and 2/131Monaro Street, Riverside Plaza, Queanbeyan | Open Monday to Sunday 7 am to 9:30 pm | vanillapodact.com.au
Feature image: Queenies. Supplied.
