Omakase! OMG - what a fun way to dine at this place…read more Ascend above the noise and bustle of the Electra House bars on the ground, and you arrive in an open space with a mixture of high (bar-style) and regular (dining room style) tables to suit your group dynamics. You have chopsticks AND knife and fork at hand, to fit in with the variety of Asian Fusion food offerings. The dishes are as appetising as the photos suggest. But once our knowledgeable server described the Omakase option, we were hooked! Four 'rounds' of dishes from the menu; changed on a daily basis - so think of it as the banquet option, but you never know which one until you arrive. Especially for a first time visit, it's the best way to go.

From the owner: Located on the first floor of Electra House, Level One is a Modern Asian…read morerestaurant with an informed yet informal dining style. The edgy on-trend interior including 'Electra Blue' painted floors, neon signs and light boxes surrounded by Tasmanian Oak framing, give the sense of "You have arrived!" as soon as you set foot in the venue. With many years experience in Modern Australian, Italian, Korean and Japanese cuisine, Executive Chef Jamie Kang uses these skilled techniques paired with flavours from his Korean heritage in our contemporary asian menu. Using fresh South Australian produce, he creates a seamless marriage between Eastern, European and Australian flavours. Our extensive beverage selection includes our quirky, yet also recognised wine list and cocktail menu.

Waiting for the initial controversial hype to pass, we finally made our way to this establishment…read morewhich used to be the Hampshire Hotel. Headed by the team behind Vietnamese Laundry and in collaboration with chef Miles Davies (previously Golden Boy, Jolley's Boathouse) the offering at this venture is Asian fusion, twisting and contrasting old favourites and creating new modern takes, such as the cheeseburger spring rolls, the pork roll-ups. Dishes are encouraged to be shared as most are tapas-style. We had quite a number of dishes as the menu was rather interesting. The chicken wings was delicious, but salty. The manchego sweet-corn, however was on point. They ran out of the trout dumplings, so it was substituted with a prawn and chicken ones. They were lovely, but a tad too salty and sweet for me. We also ordered the shallot pancake which came with two dipping sauces. It was overpriced in my opinion for one typical Asian pancake, which did not justify a $5.00 pricetag. Also shared was the oysters which was beautiful. It was refreshing and tasty. Interior decor was light and bright, with pastel pinks and greys throughout. Decked with booths and casual stools, mirror ball and a ping-pong table, it doesn't strike me as a pub. It is definitely different! It is a good place to catch up for a casual drink and nibbles. For something more substantially filling, I would head elsewhere.

A friend suggested Hotel Longtime after we were unable to get into another spot on a Tuesday night…read more When we arrived early around 6ish there were still quite a few tables available - by the time we left there were a lot more people and some waiting for tables. There's a mix of areas to sit and eat/drink, including outdoors which would be great for when it's warmer. We were served quickly for drinks and then our food order taken. Tuesday's is $4 baos so we ordered a mix of those + some pieces from the regular menu. I had the chicken, pork and royale with cheese. I wish the skin on the pork was a little more crispy, it was slightly soggy but still really delicious. The chicken was well cooked and not dry at all. The royale with cheese was a little hard but they nailed the flavours of the Big Mac for sure. The other dishes we ordered were Kimchi - so delicious we ordered a second serving Wings - not too bad, there was no spice when the schezuen (spelling) should have given it some sort of kick. Lemongrass sauce on the side was good Eggplant - full of flavor - be careful, its hot when you bite into it Edamame - a bit over salted on the top Overall we enjoyed our meal and the $4 baos are a great deal. Would definitely be back for a weekend drink and check out more of the fit out as they've done a really great job

The prawn dumplings were really delicious, we also ordered the cheese spring rolls which are…read morebasically your average mozzarella sticks (wouldn't order these again) and a lobster slider. I would suggest to use different bread with the lobster dish and perhaps add more filling considering it's $12 for one small roll. The Vietnamese coffee is one of the best I've ever had!!! Would suggest to order this cold if you like coffee! The service here is also fast, however sometimes they have forgotten things like our drink order and getting their attention was difficult. The atmosphere is trendy, has good mood lighting and the music is pleasant. However during our experience, we noticed several giant cockroaches crawling over the bar which didn't leave us feeling all that great about what we just ate. There were minor critiques but overall my recommendation would be if you're looking for somewhere quick to go for lunch or dinner, this would be it, but be prepared to pay a little more for small dishes and still be left feeling hungry.

I was here a few nights ago for my first visit and my wife couldn't resist writing a review. I…read morecouldn't resist going back and now I can't resist sharing my views on Gin Long Canteen. We arrived in time for an early dinner and had a bit of luck and got seats for three right away. Like my first visit, we were at counter seats, but this time at the back, overlooking the bar instead of the kitchen. I've always been a fan of casual restaurants where you can see "the whole show." Gin Long has nothing to hide and a lot to be proud of. It's a fun watch. We started off with drinks. Like our previous visit, service was quite good, despite it being a very busy Friday. In fact, I am amazed by how popular this place has become in just a couple of months. And I am also amazed at how well they run the dining room. Greeted promptly-Check. Seated or guided to the waiting area like you're the centre of the universe-Check. Drink ordering promptly-Check. Food ordering promptly-Check. Add-ons, special requests cheerfully handled-Check. Get your tab quickly when you are ready to go-Check. Never feel rushed or pushed-Check. Take note Adelaide restauranteurs, Gin Long gives Master Classes in customer service. But service alone can't get you 5 stars. We came to eat. After perusing the menu and making a dent in our first round of drinks, we settled on: Smoked Trout Lettuce Cups and Sugar Cane Prawns (served moo shu style)--both were repeats from out first visit. We added crispy Nom Nom Barramundi and an order of Prawn Dumplings. Out of the blue, we we also given a complimentary serving of the Slow Cooked Thai Beef. Everything got split three ways, so two large serves and 3 small serves totally packed us out--not one of us could manage another bite. The Nom Nom Barramundi is one of those dishes that's as fascinating to look at as it is to eat. Crispy, juicy pieces of crumbed and fried Barramundi are piled in a deep fried, curled and cleaned Barramundi. It's a beautiful presentation, worthy of how good the fish is to eat. The lime chilli garlic dipping sauce is divine and the perfect choice for this dish. Like all the sauces we've had here, it has a little bite to it. The prawn dumplings were quite good--but the curry sauce they came with took them to the next level. It seems they have given great thought to matching all the components of each dish to maximum effect. A surprise hit for all of us was the Slow Cooked Thai Beef serving they gave us. It was so tender and flavourful and it honestly almost melted in your mouth. It's definitely on the list for our next visit and I'd recommend it for your first visit--pretty much along with everything else. I'd love to tell you about dessert, but it just wasn't possible. I tried to split one three ways, but my wife and our friend just said, "NO!" Sitting in front of the bar, we got to watch them at work. They made a special effort to entertain us by making some of our drinks on top of, rather than behind, the bar. It was quite something to watch as they prepared Pandan shooters with two floats on top of the Pandan syrup. They said they'd done some serious work trying to come up with a good combination drink to introduce the Pandan flavour to their customers. I tested it several times--they succeeded with me. Lastly, there's something unique about the atmosphere here. They call themselves a canteen and they carry the theme well with lots of casual counter seating and many big tables for large groups or several smaller groups at one table. It somehow feels like a big party at someone's house--it's all very comfortable and friendly. It's easy to catch the eye of a staff member and when they stop to see what you want, you seem to get 100% of their attention. Adelaide offers lots of choices for dining out, but I've found few as unique and satisfying as the Gin Long Canteen. I'll definitely be back and I give this eatery my highest recommendation. I only hope that they don't get spoiled by too much success! Eat, drink and be merry, but not too much! JD

I am so happy I found this place thru yelp. I was craving some good Asian food that is not…read moreVietnamese. Their Bao is perfect for a snack or light meal. I personally loved their spicy fried chicken bao rather than pork belly bao. The chicken was crispy and had the perfect spiciness. Pork belly was good but did not have melt in my mouth experience. The pork was bit dry. I did takeout so when I got home, bao was already bit cold but still soft and tasted the subtle sweetness. Lotus root chips were also yummy. They were seasoned well but I found some stale non-crispy pieces. If they were all crispy, then would have been perfect! The service is fast and great. Finally a small business that takes American Express credit cards for no fee in Australia! I would definitely like to come back and try other items when I am back in Adelaide.

These little bao, summer rolls and lotus chips were pretty darn good! It was just a bit pricy in…read moremy opinion. I think it might have been around $25 for this and a little box drink of winter melon tea. The unagi bao was good, not much meat in it tho. The special spicy KFC was really good but not spicy to me.

As one restaurant closes, another one spring open - in the same spot no less! It appears that…read moreaffiliations of the New World Lifestyle Group is going through makeovers, starting off with Mesa Lunga, now British India. Fish Head's menu focuses on more Indian, Indonesian and Malay cuisines with hint of Singaporean, the huge emphasis on the fish head curry which is also their namesake. Unfortunately, we did not sample this dish this time, to my regret as I learn that they serve it two ways; 1) with the head it all its glory and 2) fish meat only in its signature curry sauce. Never mind, another excuse to pop back in, especially as the weather is getting colder. Done away with the tea cups and saucers as light fittings, it is replaced with more sleek lighting. You cannot miss the massive mural of a fish on the right upon entering. The very low lighting might put some diners off, especially those with challenging eyesight. Staff are still learning the menu, but is super friendly, big tick there! Food ordered includes satay mix, spinach and cottage cheese, twice cooked duck and otak otak (grilled fish wrapped in banana leaf). We share the yellow rice between the two of us. Every thing was delicious, except for the spinach and cottage cheese curry. It tasted as unappetizing as it looks - refer pics. Some part of the duck was a tad dry, however, the flavours was delightful. The satays which included chicken, pork and veal served with a tasty peanut sauce was lovely, might be a little bit small for some. The banana wrapped fish was really really good. The fish was not overcooked and the sauce had a spicy tang to it. Apart from their teething problems, I believe this might become a popular destination in Chinatown.

I sadly never got the chance to go to British India in all those years but it looks like we have a…read morestrong new player in the Gouger Street area. While the name raises eyebrows, the food is pleasing and don't worry, there is only ONE dish on the menu that you can choose to have served with the fish head. Like the famous Curry Fish Head in Malaysia. That brings me to the cuisine. It's Indo-Malay-Indian. A blend of flavours from these countries that focus heavily on spices and herbs to create well balanced rich flavours. Tonight we had the Soft Shell Crab, Otakotak, Beef Naan, Crispy Pork Belly, Twice Cooked Duck and Beef Cheeks. Soft Shell Crab was crispy and well seasoned but the salad it came with was my favourite. I just wanted more and more of that tangy dressed salad. The other dishes were richer and sweeter so it was perfect for countering that and resetting the palate. All the meats were very tender, the duck and beef cheek curries both had lovely flavours. I would say the dishes here are very much on the sweet side, if they could pull that back a little the other flavours will have a chance to shine through better. I have to mention that the OtakOtak is not OtakOtak like it is in Malaysia. Instead it is a fillet of fish topped with a sambal like paste and steamed in banana leaf. If you are looking for a taste of home or authentic otakotak this is not it. Otherwise, all the other dishes were thumbs up. Lastly we made room for dessert. Mango Panacotta, Pandan Coconut Crepes and Coconut Sticky Rice served in a coconut with fresh coconut flesh and coconut ice cream. They were all delicious and fragrant. I think it offers something that the area doesn't have, probably not anywhere in the city. I wish them all the best, I personally would return.

This is our regular go to local restaurant. But also worth…read moretravelling to! Food variety and taste - 9-10 Cleanliness- 10 Service- 10 Menu mix up - 9 Wine and cocktails- 8-9 Going back tonight!

yrscore: F4,E4,R4…read more The menu in this fusion restaurant is pretty interesting. Tried the roti Benedict which was pretty good. Exciting choice of TomYum hollandaise sauce and roti canai. There is a tea menu with a variety of Asian tea to choose from. I love the setting and feel of this restaurant. There is a zen feel to this place. The service is good too. Will most definitely revisit this place to explore different dishes and tea.

New Kid in the Renaissance Arcade Block is 'Sizzling House' serving up some more Asian Food…read moregoodness. Their speciality seems to be the basic stir fry style of cooking, but they do it well. I do like my spice so I chose the Sichuan beef fillet (two chilli) with rice and I was pleasantly surprised at the level of heat. It's not pure Sichuan but close. Other dishes include a variety of Fried Rice and Noodle dishes and a range of Stir Fry flavours.

This place is tiny, and perhaps a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, but it is bright, cheerful, and clean…read more Ordering is straightforward; you go to the counter, read the menu, order, and pay. The cashier was helpful and friendly, explaining the different dishes. I ordered Chicken Laksa and the Pork Fried Rice- and a BEER! Most of these types of places don't have beer, but Honki Tonki does! I sat down, poured my beer, and within minutes, my soup arrived- piping hot and oh so good! The broth was perfect! I love Laksa, and it's hard to find in the US. My fried rice arrived- and, my god, this was some of the best fried rice I have ever had! So tasty, and such a great mix of ingredients. Again, it's not a fancy place, but the food is so good, so much so that I came here on my last night in Adelaide! Plus, it's open until 10 PM!

I love living in a town where there are literally dozens of awesome little hideyhole businesses…read moredoing great things. And this place is no exception. An amazing array of top quality, affordable lunch options with a bunch of banging sides to boot. Bonus points for the beautiful bounty of bevvies on offer too. Alliteration aside, I had a great lunch - bbq pork dry noodles with a side of pork dumplings. The dry noodles come laiden with a sprinkle of uber tasty minced pork. The quality of the food is fairly high - around the table we had, inter alia, an array of quail eggs, laksa and teriyaki chicken. Everybody seemed happy and well fed. The lovely folks at HT also stock their own line of delicious chilli oil at $7 a jar. Bargains galore! In fact, the true satisfaction test came 20 minutes after I walked out and realised I was feeling really full. A nice feeling when you drop $15 on a meal for lunch. Happy days. I popped the top on a lovely hills dry cider so my bill was bigger ($9 for a three oaks Adel hills cider) than a regular work lunch but today just happened to be one of those "treat yoself" sort of days. Glad I did. Honki Tonki. Get amongst it.

Kin Thai was recommended by colleagues who visit on a regular basis…read more I got invited along for a small group for the $10 lunch special, we pre-ordered because we were on a time limit. We waited a few minutes and the food came out, it was fresh and tasty! I got the chicken and cashew nut, which was flavoursome and really nice. Only criticism is that the portion was a little small for me, however, it may just be my appetite! I think the dinner portion for $3 more would be sufficient. The restaurant was full of natural light with plenty of seating. It is located down the west side of Waymouth Street so a lot quieter but perfect for me. The staff were friendly and the service was very quick. A great experience, the only downside was the portion but I'm sure the dinner size would be great. Will definitely be back.

Kin Thai is where I go for Thai food in Adelaide. Small, quaint, cozy, wooden interior, jazz music,…read morewatercolor paintings, and seats around 18 patrons. Food is excellent. My menu favorites: 1. Kao Soi Gai 2. Kin Thai Lava Omelette 3. Pad Prik Khing Moo Krob 4. Orange Chicken 5. Som Tum Seafood

This is by far, Adelaide's best kept secret right now. Small bars are popping all around town, but…read morethis one stands true to the whole hole-in-the-wall hidden bar concept. GENIUS. It is so refreshing. If you're not looking hard enough you would easily miss it. Walk in and it's like the prohibition era, from the grungy shelves to the dark, moody decor and booths to the sad music. It is easily one of the best themed cocktail bars in Adelaide. Drinks are fantastic. Some bars have expensive drinks for not much and they don't taste great. Not at Baddog, they are top notch and the barman does it right in front of you on the bar so you don't miss a thing. Brilliant. Best find of the year for me so far.

Zack has built an amazing speak easy style bar that makes you feel like you've ducked back in time…read moreto a prohibition era. The waist coats, crystal glasses and twisted stainless steel and silver spoons all work to make this a top spot for a cocktail or cheeky beer. A maestro of the common and rare cocktails and a range of spirits you wont find in many bars Zack makes this bar. Sitting at the bar is mandatory for the first drink in my opinion then sneak off to the lux booths for quiet and intimate drinks. Its dark, has very cool décor and edgy clean bathrooms. Bad Dog Bar doesn't have tvs, doesn't have pokies and doesn't have tap beer and for goodness sakes never order an apple-tini :) and that's the way we like it. Top Tip: order the pickleback - rye bourbon shot followed by some freshly made pickle juice. The SMoking Joint cocktail is also a fav!