Canberra restaurants reviewed by Wendy Johnson. What and where to eat in Canberra.
"A look like this in Canberra would mean that no one came through the door," but columnist HUGH SELBY finds himself licking his lips with anticipation of a meal in faraway Hakata, south-west Japan, world famous for its ramen and gyoza.
"It was service with a smile on our arrival, but matters soon got confusing," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON about an otherwise "darn tasty" Nepalese meal.
"A special dish we hadn’t had before was the salted egg yolk lava bun – dark in colour, but glistening with gold on top." Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON heads to Manuka for yum cha.
Pialligo Estate offers a picture-perfect setting, gorgeous interior, intriguing menu and pleasant ambiance, but there's a but, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
A prime restaurant space that had been empty for far too long now has a new lease on life, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
It’s happy birthday time for Rizla, at Braddon, now six years old and holding strong in a competitive hospitality market, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Korean food is fast becoming popular in the capital, but Muk Bar has its own take on matters," says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
You’re in full control of how you cook your meal right at your table – rare, medium or well done. There's no blaming the chef at The Flames Galore, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"A collaboration between L’épi bakery and Underground Spirits has resulted in the beautiful-looking and divine-tasting Floriade Tart." reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"It became a very frustrating experience watching staff wander about without paying attention, so much so we left much earlier than initially planned and wondered if we would be back," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
When Mexican and Spanish cuisines combine, the result can be exciting, including at breakfast, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Pop by for creative food, cool tunes and a mix of playful and serious wines. A main design feature of Bar Outro is thousands of vinyl records, played on a mighty impressive sound system," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Switched on and passionate, Andrew Wilks is dedicated to making his new restaurant, on Brierly Street, Weston, a smashing success, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
A playful wine bar-bottle shop combo nestled on Kennedy Street, Kingston, Tintino invites customers to "take a seat or take it home", writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Sisters under the stars. While Lunetta and Lunetta Trattoria, on top of Red Hill, are in the same orbit they promise different but complementary dining experiences – one more formal and one casual, writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
"Think slow cooking, stews, sautés and dishes loaded with enticing, deep flavours. Think Ethiopian on Northbourne," writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON throws support behind one of the (struggling) restaurants in the light rail construction area and indulges in the chef’s masterfully created, authentic Beijing roast duck.
"'It’s always food o’clock'. I chuckle every time I pass the sign at CocoNine in Kingston, but admire the restaurant for being open seven days for lunch and dinner when so many places are cutting back on hours," writes WENDY JOHNSON.
If you’ve booked a show at The Q and want to enjoy a meal before or after, Michael’s Restaurant, at historic Walsh’s Hotel (established 1875), is just next door, says dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
