The Canberra Foodie Bucket List (Part Two)
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Last week we brought you Part One of our updated Canberra Foodie Bucket List – and now it’s time for Part Two.
From Sandoochie sandwiches to the Ube Croissant from Wildflour, here are the final 68 Canberra food experiences you must have before you die (as voted by you).
Ranked in alphabetical order of venues, it’s your ultimate (and literal) A to Z guide.
101. Mr Papa’s Chanchito.
Mr.Papa’s signature burger – grilled pork belly, golden sweet potato, onion salsa, ‘Pan Frances’ bread, and ‘Huancaina’ cheesy cream.
70 Barrier Street, Fyshwick | mrpapa.com.au
102. Ms Ba Co’s Crispy Pork Banh Mi.
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Court recommends paying a little more for some extra pork belly and adding some fresh orange juice for a “next-level meal”.
4&6/108 Bunda Street, City and Shop 39, 18-26 Spitfire Avenue, Majura Park| msbaco.com
103. The Chocolate Tasting Experience from Murrumbateman Chocolate Co.
A selection of sustainably produced chocolate varieties with Indigenous Australian ingredient pairings. What could be better?
1153 Nanima Road, Murrumbateman | murrumbatemanchocolate.com.au
104. My Gourmet Delights’ Banh Mi.
An unassuming hole in the wall café with brilliant Banh Mi.
4/1-20 Curtin Place, Curtin
105. Cupcakes from My Sweet Lady.
Order your own naughty creation or find them at the local markets.
106. My’s Vietnamese Restaurant’s Steamed Fish Fillet with Ginger and Shallots.
You’ll be thinking about it long after the meal is over.
35 Brierly Street, Weston | mysrestaurant.com.au
107. Myanmar Corner’s Burmese Milk Tea Panna Cotta.
Milk Tea Panna Cotta with creamy evaporated milk, crunchy cake rusk and brown sugar syrup. Yum.
38/68 Dalkin Crescent, Casey | myanmar-corner.com
108. Naadam’s Ox Tongue.
Served with creamy eggplant puree and pickled red cabbage, you’ll have to try it for yourself.
98 Corinna Street, Phillip | naadam.com.au
109. The Chocolate Miso Tart from Nick O’Leary Winery Heywood.
Because wine and dessert always goes hand in hand.
149 Brooklands Road, Wallaroo | nickolearywines.com.au
110. OHNO!’s Sesame Prawn Donut.
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This is one share plate you won’t want to share.
13 & 15 Flinders Way, Griffith | oh-no.com.au
111. The Old Canberra Inn’s Chicken Parmigiana.
Anywhere that can do a chicken parmi well should be at top of your list.
195 Mouat Street, Lyneham | oldcanberrainn.com.au
112. Onzieme’s French Onion Consommé.
The amazing menu changes all the time here, but this dish deserves a special shout out.
35 Kennedy Street, Kingston | onzieme.com.au
113. Origin Bake’s Olive and Rosemary Sourdough Bread.
Find this Egyptian inspired artisan bread at the local markets.
114. Ortopizza’s Garlic Pizza.
With mozzarella and parmesan you can’t go past this classic.
Shop 8/28 Garran Place Garran | ortopizza.com.au
115. Paint Pinot Kingston’s Stone Baked Pizzas.
You might not expect it, but according to Melanie, this is the best pizza in Canberra.
3/34 Giles Street, Kingston | paintpinot.com.au
116. Parlour’s Eggplant.
Think: eggplant with ajo blanco, balsamic glaze, spiced corn salsa, and n’duja.
16 Kendall Lane, NewActon | parlourdining.com.au
117. The Rueben Sandwich from Pattissez.
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House made, wagyu corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, house Zuni pickles, a special sauce, and mixed leaves on buttered grilled sourdough. It’s loaded and delicious.
2/21 Bougainville Street, Griffith | patissez.com
118. Pho Phu Quoc’s Pepper Fish.
Cooked in clay pot, this house special is a must try.
5 Badham Street, Dickson | phophuquoc.com.au
119. The Duck Pancakes from Portia’s Place.
Currently closed until November, be the first in line for this dish.
11 Kennedy Street, Kingston | portiasplace.com.au
120. Puddle Cafés Crumpets.
Choose from sweet options like the Banana Biscoff or savoury like the Baked Avo Stack.
113/227 Flemington Road, Franklin | puddle-cafe.square.site
121. Raku’s Nigiri.
Level up your Japanese dining experience.
Shop DG36C/148 Bunda Street, City | rakudining.com.au
121. Ramas’ Goat Curry.
This ticks all the boxes of comforting, spicy and yummy.
Pearce Shopping Centre, Corner Macfarland and Hodgson Crescent, Pearce | ramas.com.au
122. The Ramen from Ramen Daddy.
Need we say more?
3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | ramendaddy.com.au
123. Ramen O’s Ramen Wow!
You only need to try it once to appreciate the name of this dish.
1F/54 Benjamin Way, Belconnen, G09/35 Furzer Street, Phillip and 1/28 University Avenue, City | ramen-o.com.au
124. Rebel Rebel’s Macadamia & Lemon Myrtle Ice Cream Sanga.
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The ultimate sweet treat.
23 Marcus Clarke Street, Acton | rebelrebeldining.com.au
125. Rizla’s Mushroom, Chèvre and Hazlenut Papperdelle.
It’s a cult fave for a reason.
Unit 146 Mode3, 24 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | drinkrizla.com.au
126. Roy Jr.’s Beef Croquettes.
Sink your teeth into slow cooked beef brisket croquettes with sweet potato hummus, chilli jam, herb salad and poached eggs.
7 London Circuit, City | royjr.com.au
127. The Eggs Benedict from Salters at Dirty Janes.
Your choice of meat (bacon, smoked salmon, or ham) served on homemade cheese-infused hasbrowns with poached eggs, rocket, and hollandaise sauce. Delish.
80 Collie Street, Fyshwick | highcowcreative.wixsite.com/salterscanberra
128. Literally any Sandwich from Sandoochie.
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They’re all amazing but for Ash the Eggplant Milanese or Butter Chicken and Onion Pakora are favourites.
Shop 8 No Name Lane, City | sandoochie.com.au
129. The Ethiopian food from Seni’s Ethiopian Cuisine.
Find them at the Old Bus Depot Markets.
21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | obdm.com.au
130. Shanghai Dumpling Café’s Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings.
So simple, yet so good.
35 Childers Street, City
131. Silo’s Pesto, Tomato, and Mozzarella Focaccia.
Eat it while it’s still hot.
36 Giles Street, Kingston | silobakery.com.au
132. Sonamu’s Korean Veggie Pancake.
Made with the highest quality, organic ingredients. Yes please.
Shops, 4 Barker Street, Griffith | sonamu-korean-restaurant-restaurant.business.site
133. Sonoma’s Deeded Soy Linseed Sourdough.
There’s a reason why people line up around the block.
1/21 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | sonoma.com.au
134. Studio Cocoa’s Speculoos Truffles.
These milk chocolate truffles filled with a smooth speculoos biscuit praline have something of a cult following. No surprises as to why…
135. Chicken Wings in Spicy Salt from Sue’s Kitchen.
“These are the best wings I’ve ever had in my life and only $13 – bargain!” From: Now ruined for other chicken wings.
3 Scullin Place, Scullin
136. Sushi Nara’s Salmon Sushi Rolls.
There’s nothing like a good salmon sushi roll.
24 Hardwick Crescent, Holt
137. Cinnabons from Sweet Bones Bakery.
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Cinnabons? You mean sinnerbons because once you try one of these vegan cinnamon rolls, you’ll be willing to do anything to have more.
8/18 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | sweetbonescompany.com
138. Sweet Little Café’s Crip Almond-Flaked Custard Cannoli.
The perfect combination of sweet, and flakey.
12 Barker Street, Griffith | facebook.com/sweetlittlecafe.com.au
139. The Breaky Roll from Teddy Pickers.
Slow cooked crumbed beef brisket, red-eye mayo, pickled jalapeños, shallots and a fried egg with a yummy hash brown on the side.
53/65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell | teddypickers.com.au
140. Temporada’s Sourdough Bread and Cultured Butter.
When the bread is this good, you know whatever follows is sure to be as well.
15 Moore Street, City | temporada.com.au
141. Terra’s Beef Brisket.
Meat lovers can’t go past this dish.
No Name Lane, g2/40 Marcus Clarke Street, Braddon | terracanberra.com.au
142. The Thueringer German Sausage from The Brathaus.
Eat one a fresh bun with sauerkraut, or you can it take one home and cook it on the BBQ.
facebook.com/TheBrathausCanberra
143. The Donut Bouquet from The Bunched Co.
Who needs a bouquet of flowers when you can get a delicious one made of donuts?
144. The Inn’s Lamb Shoulder.
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Slow cooked with garlic toum, parsley and mint, this will melt in your mouth.
1 Edgar Street, Ainslie | edgarsinn.com.au
145. Ravioli all’Aragosta from The Italian Place.
Lobster ravioli, lobster bisque with salmon roe, chives and tomatoes concasse.
38 Mort Street, Braddon | theitalianplace.net.au
146. The Knox’s Blueberry Danish.
Baked fresh on site.
Shop 1/13 Watson Place, Watson | theknox.com.au
147. The Usual’s Carrot Cake Muffin.
Have it with one of their Thai milk lattes.
125 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin | the-usual.square.site
148. The Yazzbar’s Baked Canberra.
It’s not a Canberra venue but with honey, walnuts and thyme (and served with Turkish bread), this special dish sounds amazing.
81 Comur Street, Yass | yazzbar.com.au
149. Nonya Chicken Curry from Timmy’s Kitchen.
The perfect comfort dish from one of oldest and authentic Chinese Malaysian restaurants in Canberra.
Furneaux Street Griffith | facebook.com/timmyskitchen
150. Tokyo Canteen’s Tofu Curry and Rice.
A staple and delicious dish to try.
151. Trident Seafood’s Seafood Congee.
Fresh seafood? Yes please!
G13/61 Cooyong Street, Braddon
152. The Turkish Banquet from Turkish Grill.
Why limit yourself to just one dish?
9a/20 Gartside Street, Wanniassa | turkishgrill.com.au
153. Turkish Kebab House’s Spinach and Cheese Gozleme.
Unlike any other you have eaten.
Unit G13/12 Dalby Street, Fyshwick |turkishkebabhouse.com.au
154. Turkish Pide House’s Lamb Pide.
Braised lamb, onions, capsicum and cheese…delish.
97-99 Corinna Street, Phillip | turkishpidehousewoden.com.au
155. Typica’s Benedict.
Milk bread coated with panko, micro herbs, poached eggs, sauteed spinach and hollandaise sauce. Just choose what you want with it – bacon, ham, mushrooms or smoke salmon?
4 Palmerston Lane, Griffith | typica.com.au
156. Cardamom Buns from UNDER Bakery.
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You only need a mouthful to understand why some say UNDER is home to some of the best baked goods in Canberra.
1/30 Mawson Place, Mawson | under-bakery.com
157. Vincent Restaurant’s Smoked Duck Breast.
Served with apple, mustard and green beans, pair it with a unconventional wine.
48 Macquarie Street, Barton | vincentrestaurant.com.au
158. The Southwell Special from Walsh’s Hotel.
Located in Queanbeyan, this is actually sirloin steak with jumbo calamari, AKA one of the best pub combinations.
40 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan | walshshotel.com.au
159. The Chicken Schnitzel Burger from Watson Takeaway.
There’s nothing like a good chicken schnitzel burger from a local takeaway shop.
Shop 3/5 Watson Place, Watson | watsontakeaway.com.au
160. White Chaco’s Black Ramen.
Pork ramen broth with black sesame paste, wakame, lava egg, smoked chashu, fungus and shitake. White Chaco packs some serious culinary punch.
G10/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | white-chaco.business.site
161. White Rabbit’s Tweedle Rum.
Kat loves this combination of Gosling’s Black Seal rum, pineapple juice, lime, ginger beer, house made spiced vanilla and pomegranate syrup, and a dash of Angostura bitters.
65 Northbourne Avenue, City | whiterabbitroom.com.au
162. Wild Panda’s Signature Beef Noodle Soup.
It’s souperb.
40 Marcus Clarke Street, City | wildpanda.com.au
163. Wildflour’s Ube Croissant.
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An activated charcoal croissant overflowing with Ube crème. Need we say more?
164. Wilma’s Snag Sanga.
A twist on the classic Aussie favourite that you’ll love even more.
1 Genge Street, City | wilmabbq.com.au
165. The Kebabs from Yarralumla Halal Pide House.
Be prepared to line up for one of these fully loaded kebabs.
Shop 1/47 Novar Street, Yarralumla | order.halalpidehouse.com.au
166. Yat Bun Tong’s Dry Fried Chilli Beef.
famous for hand-cut noodles and freshly made dumplings, don’t skip out on their dried fried chilli beef.
Lathlain Street, Belconnen and 61/10-12 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | yatbuntongdumplinghouse.com.au
167. Yu Café’s Coconut Rose Bliss.
Bingsu made with shaved ice with glass herbal jelly, lychee popping, lychee fruit, whipped cream, toasted almond flakes and rose petals.
168. Zaab’s Betel Leaf.
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With roasted coconuts, peanut, ginger, lime, onion, galangal and shrimp reduction, this is a Zaab staple.
2/9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | zaabstreetfood.com.au
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