We all know about shopping at the Canberra Centre, but it’s also a great destination for food lovers (once they’ve shopped!) Photo: Michelle Kroll.
While the Canberra Centre offers all you need to shop till you drop, there is also an abundance of options for fantastic dining experiences located within the shopping centre to make any trip to Civic a full day or evening out.
Canberra Centre General Manager Gary Stewart says the city is the place to be for all kinds of dining.
“From casual eats to fine dining, the Canberra food scene has evolved significantly over the last few years,” Gary explains.
“Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a meal with friends, every visit is a delicious opportunity to explore what the city has to offer.”
Next time you plan a shopping trip, make sure you save some time to get your food fix while out at the Canberra Centre. Here are just a few options to get your tastebuds tingling …
Enjoy a delicious selection of Korean-style food at Gami Chicken and Beer. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Gami Chicken and Beer
Location: Shop FG07/148 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Brought to Canberra after franchise manager Priya Pattem had a memorable experience at the Melbourne restaurant, this conveniently located eatery is every chicken and chips lover’s dream.
“We had such an amazing time when we went to eat there in Melbourne and I realised that I wanted to bring their food and service to Canberra,” she says.
“We have been running the shop since 2018 and I absolutely love creating a family environment for people to enjoy the way we did our first time eating there.”
From their signature ‘big chicken’ with enough chicken, cheese sticks, rice cakes and shoestring chips to feed the family to a grilled chicken burger to wings smothered in the sauce of your choosing to delicious Korean meals without the chicken, including beef bulgogi, bibimbap and tteok bokki, Gami is the perfect place for your next family lunch or dinner.
An extensive selection of Thai food awaits you at Kinn Thai. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Kinn Thai
Location: Shop FG03_04/148 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily 11:45 am to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Some of the best Thai food in the region awaits at Kinn Thai. With the options of all-day lunch, takeaway, cocktails and dinners seven days a week, Kinn Thai is sure to satisfy.
Feeling indecisive? Why not opt for one of their four-set menu choices for two to four people? The two-course meal offers an entree and a main with everything from duck pancakes to salt and pepper squid to curry puffs and duck curry. Why not wash your meal down with one of their beautiful cocktails or mocktails from their extensive range? If you’re craving Thai, look no further than Kinn Thai!
The churros come out hot, crunchy and golden. Photo: Kazuri Photography.
Fonda
Location: Shop FG10/148 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Enjoy some classic Mexican food for lunch and dinner every day at Fonda. From classic chips and salsa to mouth-watering burritos and nachos, quesadillas, freshly cooked chips, and an endless supply of sauces, all washed down with an impressive selection of margaritas and traditional churros, every day is a fiesta at Fonda. If you don’t feel like eating in, the entire menu is also available for takeaway.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Anita. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Anita
Location: 148 Bunda Street, Canberra
Opening hours: Daily 9 am to 11 pm.
Get a taste of Italy with traditional gelato at Anita. The family-run business has been whipping up traditional treats for over 20 years and has stores all over the world. With more than 150 different flavours available, including sugar-free, fat-free, soy-based and traditional ice cream, there is something for everyone at this iconic dessert chain. With the option to order online for delivery or pick up, you’ll never be short of an icy treat.
Tiger Lane’s aesthetic is just as inviting as their food. Photo: Thomas Lucraft.
Tiger Lane
Location: FG16 Canberra Centre, Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily, 11:30 am to 9 pm.
Tiger Lane is a strip of colour and lights and flavours that Canberra has never seen before. It offers a vibrant selection of four unique restaurants and six more casual dining options.
Get yourself a Vietnamese-inspired breakfast at Honey Toast, return for a healthy poke bowl or rice paper roll at Blowfish, and finish off your evening with some delicious Thai food, including soft shell crab curry, pad Thai, or warm up with some traditional Tom Yum Kung soup at Supalove.
Enjoy some of the best Japanese food in Canberra at OMI. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
OMI
Location: Shop EG08/84 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily, 11 am to 8:30 pm.
Tantalise your tastebuds at the award-winning OMI. OMI offers a modern twist on traditional Japanese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, indulge in the ultimate wagyu bowl, salted egg karaage chicken, delicious truffle tonkotsu ramen, and finish off with delectable desserts, including green tea crepe cakes and exotic crème brûlée. Wash it all down with yuzu juice and a selection of green tea.
Warm up with a variety of hearty soups at this traditional Malaysian establishment. Photo: Kazuri Photography.
PappaRich
Location: Shop FG13B/148 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily 11:30 am to 9 pm.
An abundance of traditional Malaysian food is waiting for you for lunch and dinner at PappaRich. With plenty of Hainan bread, dim sum, rice and noodle options, varying levels of spiciness, and endless vegetarian options, everyone will walk away satisfied after a trip to PappaRich.
PappaRich also prides itself on catering to the whole family, so there are plenty of sharing plates on offer, including nuggets and chips for the pickiest of little eaters.
Enjoy the fresh flavours of Vietnam on your next lunch break. Photo: Ms Ba Co.
Ms Ba Co
Location: 4&6/108 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm.
Ms Ba Co is one of the most popular Vietnamese takeaway food places in Canberra and for good reason. Whether it be a cup of pho noodle soup, a freshly made Bahn mi roll, or a fresh rice paper roll, Ms Ba Co is the perfect place for a lighter lunch or an afternoon pick me up. Customise your delicious Banh mi roll as it’s made before your eyes. Enjoy the taste of Vietnam at this iconic chain.
Enjoy a unique Japanese dining experience at Taki. Photo: Ben Calvert.
Taki
Location: FG16, 148 Bunda Street
Opening hours: Daily 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Take your Japanese dining experience to the next level at Taki. Serving traditional Japanese-style hotpot, barbecue and delicious desserts, this is Japanese like you’ve never had before. Their lunch specials include a curry for everyone, including wagyu beef, chicken, pork and salmon. Bring your friends and family together and enjoy a generous hot pot meal together, with a large variety of additions including fresh veggies and wagyu beef. There is also a vegan option. Whether you are craving a quick Japanese favourite for lunch or getting together a large group for something heartier, Taki is the most unique Japanese experience in Canberra.
To discover more dining options, visit the Canberra Centre.
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