Best of Canberra: Chicken Parma

Canfan said :

So far Olims is the only one with two votes! Calling for more input on this one. I need to end up with a final 2!

I never voted for the Parma at the Mecure. I have only had steak there. The other person had Chicken Schnitzel also. Schnitzel and Parma are too completely different beasts.

So far Olims is the only one with two votes! Calling for more input on this one. I need to end up with a final 2!

fabforty said :

Madam Cholet said :

I would question why anyone would want to eat that. Schnitzel should be eaten only with a bit of tomato ketchup. Too many times in’s smothered in all sorts – probably because it’s overcooked and may taste otherwise like cardboard.

I would question why anyone would put tomato ketchup on a chicken schnitzel. No no and …. no.

I am also going to give you the benefit of the doubt in that you used the term ‘ketchup’ instead of ‘sauce’ to differentiate from the tomato based sauce placed on a parma. Australians do not use ketchup. Ever.

You are right – I did do it to make the differentiation. But let’s not get into the origins of the word ‘ketchup’ and who originally called it what. You might find it was the English who took it westwards.

Madam Cholet said :

I would question why anyone would want to eat that. Schnitzel should be eaten only with a bit of tomato ketchup. Too many times in’s smothered in all sorts – probably because it’s overcooked and may taste otherwise like cardboard.

I would question why anyone would put tomato ketchup on a chicken schnitzel. No no and …. no.

I am also going to give you the benefit of the doubt in that you used the term ‘ketchup’ instead of ‘sauce’ to differentiate from the tomato based sauce placed on a parma. Australians do not use ketchup. Ever.

Gundaroo pub if you keen for a drive.

While not exactly a traditional parma, burns club at kambah have a amazing Italian schnitzel.

liability said :

Olims at Ainslie do a great schnitzel, and on Thursday (I think that is the day) they have a two for one schnitzel deal, which makes for a cheap meal.

Olims was bought out a few years back by the Mecure hotel group. It is now called Mecure Canberra. The bar, bistro and beer garden is called the Olims bar though. Just in case anyone was trying to find the place.

It is an excellent place to go on a Sunday to watch the UFC and eat a good counter meal.

Paul0075 said :

Belconnen Labor Club gets my vote. 2 schnitzels with cheese, tomato and bacon, and some super chips and nice salad.

We used to go to Belconnen for years until the restaurant changed hands at the start of this year and went downhill. We go to Charnwood now and the restaurant staff have mentioned that a lot of other customers tell them the same thing. They do an excellent Parma at the Charnwood Labor club.

Zeffs used to do by far the best Parma in Canberra but sadly it is gone now

Olims at Ainslie do a great schnitzel, and on Thursday (I think that is the day) they have a two for one schnitzel deal, which makes for a cheap meal.

Oh I forgot the Austrian Club in Mawson! Huge portions, awesome schnittys. Order the mixed schnitzel, you won’t be disappointed.

Belconnen Labor Club gets my vote. 2 schnitzels with cheese, tomato and bacon, and some super chips and nice salad.

Madam Cholet said :

I would question why anyone would want to eat that. Schnitzel should be eaten only with a bit of tomato ketchup. Too many times in’s smothered in all sorts – probably because it’s overcooked and may taste otherwise like cardboard.

that said, ainslie shops’ edgar’s has schnitty nights and their fare is pretty good, pretty well priced and served amid a beer-selling environment with some good drops on tap.

I would question why anyone would want to eat that. Schnitzel should be eaten only with a bit of tomato ketchup. Too many times in’s smothered in all sorts – probably because it’s overcooked and may taste otherwise like cardboard.

Tradies woden have the best around, they offer two sizes regular and legendary and heaps of odd and fun topping options my fav is the mexican; salsa, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños & mozzarella cheese, killer!

I like the ones they do at the Gungahlin Lakes Club. They also provide a range of toppings for your schnitty.

Lanyon Vikings Club does a pretty good one, a few varieties to choose from as well.

Dickson Tradies is also pretty well known for their schnittys.

The Durham in Kingston.