TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Cupping Room

90/100 (2271 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Australian

International

Cafe

Gluten Free Options

International

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Breakfast

Lunch

Brunch

French Toast

Burger

Toasts

Juice & Smoothies

Halloumi

Juice & Smoothies

Cakes

Pancakes

Pork

Salad

Salmon

Café

International

Australian

Café

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"I’d do 6 stars if I could. Great vibe at this place. Excellent play list and super friendly staff who seem to enjoy being there. Best coffee I had..."

Pete Williams

"Excellent food & great coffee - perhaps one of the best coffee's I've ever had !, friendly & attentive staff. Highly recommend the 'salted caramel..."

Jade Baxter

"If i'm in the city i will usually always stop by here for a coffee as they're made to perfection. The first time i had a meal was a Chicken burger..."

Joel Morris

"Had a great breakfast there this morning. Nice service, bacon and egg roll was delicious, so was the chia tea, 9 yr old loved the French toast with..."

An Thony

"I wish this place was operating when I went to the ANU many moons ago. What a fantastic place! Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Must go!..."

Mirza Tong

"Three visits within 24 hours signifies a winner! Friendly staff who recognised us as repeat offenders each time, flavoursome coffee & a breakfast..."

Sharon Grimley

"The best cafe service and food I have had in town. Coffee is great and the awesome staff were really accommodating in organising pram access for our..."

Bernadette Bentley

"Coffee 10/10. Its a true reflection of the years of hard work Sasa has put into Ona. This place is busy for a good reason.... coffee, food, staff,..."

Tess Presso

"Service was great and the food was delicious. Had the Avo breakfast; the combination of flavours was amazing especially the labna and dukkha with the..."

Rhonda Steele

"We went there in our trip to Canberra, we ordered chicken burger and their special French toast, I must say “Best French toast I’ve ever tasted...."

Negar Abedi

"Great cafe using Ona coffee, so the coffee here is quality. Get there early, for the wait is long if you want to dine. So we just had coffee. Prices..."

Thewhereto

"no booking in advances but staff was helpful even we are a group of 10, was able to take order for us 14 secs before kitchen close, like their..."

EaT EAT EAT

"We have visited this cafe a couple of times now and probably tried everything on their menu which is vegetarian. The Black Forest french toast was..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"The foods here were great, in general, and the sauce and seasoning here do seperate them from other Brunch..."

Toni

"I had heard so much about The Cupping Room and it certainly lived up to the hype.The coffee is excellent and the waiting staff are on the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Amazing food! My husband and I had to wait 30 mins for a table on Sunday but it was worth it! Top place for brunch in Canberra for sure..."

Liz Elton

"Amazing food and service. Highly..."

Tamara Tobing

"Mushroom on weekend menu is really good! Love the 63 degree poached..."

Amberoo

"Kian very generously wrote down a list of bars, restaurants and cafes to try in Canberra after he learnt that I was visiting for the first time. He..."

Ed

"Perfect poached egg. Thick cut chorizo. Coffee is smooth and not too acidic. Friendly staff. Will want to try the Avo next time...."

Chewi

"One of my favourite cafe in Canberra, beautiful and relaxing space, the coffee is always amazing, and the food menu always interesting and delicious,..."

FoodieInMel

"Promise me you will only order their avo and French toast. The quality of other dishes are not guaranteed... But avo is always good! ONA coffee is..."

Yue Wang

"Went on a quiet Day morning but this place got busy already when we reached. Beautiful food and drinks. Service was so so as they were quite busy, so..."

1900.

"Ordered the Salmon we were wondering if there is going to be any carbs in it - turns out we forgot about the scotch egg (which is also a part of the..."

The Sauceress

"Read great things about the coffee here so had to give it a try when we visited Canberra. Coffee was excellent, my breakfast was great, my wife was..."

Yorkie_Traveller

"While travelling in Canberra... we visited this cafe expectant and was sufficiently impressed. Great coffee. Top service. Fantastic food and good..."

Linda

"We had breakfast here after Anzac Day dawn service. There was a queue to get in but it was all good to wait and we had a seat in no time. The service..."

Josie

"Visited Canberra for a long weekend and I had this brunch place pinned down as one of the places to visit. There was a 10-15 minute wait on a..."

M3lissa____

"Probably my all up favourite café in all of our time in Canberra!!! It's so popular, but the food is nothing short of incredible and the staff were..."

Dini

"It’s the best. Coffee curation is perfect. Food is amazing. Passionate dedication to customer service every time I’ve been here. Can’t fault..."

Hung Ton

"Well deserved high rating. Excellent coffee and friendly, knowledgeable staff. They served the food quickly and it was absolutely delicious, the..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Visiting Canberra from Melbourne, we love the cafe culture and were really impressed to find The Cupping Room.On a warm day it was..."

Val86

"We joined the cue of eager, regular patrons outside The Cupping Room in Civic at 9am on a Saturday morning. The vibe was good. We had kids..."

Debbie

"Came here a few years ago and revisited today The cafe always has creative seasonal menus.Ordered Black Betty (Coffee with chocolate) and..."

Xiaoguniang

"A little like The Grounds vibes in Sydney. The Salmon was nice and clean, worked well with the egg and salad. The pork belly burger was pretty juicy..."

@juliaxeats

"This place is just in front of ANU.we went to Canberra for a day trip and had breakfast there as it’s recommended on lonely planet. It’s very..."

Tomacco

"The food is really quality stuff, but be warned, it IS expensive. You’ll have to wait for seats, especially in the morning. Not somewhere where you..."

Garry Huang

"Good coffee. Really good coffee. Good menu however some interesting dishes already sold out for Monday lunch by 12:30. Quick pleasant service. Tasty..."

Jennifer Wilkins

"Warm friendly space, efficient hospitable staff who provide terrific service. Great menu and fabulous coffee. We tried three different coffee, all..."

Fiona Martin

"Lovely place - cool ambience, friendly and efficient service, and really delicious brunch food! Milkshakes and smoothies were amazing too. Highly..."

Li-La

"When I first arrived, everybody kept telling me about cupping room to try their coffee. I would say that the coffee is pretty good but it is so..."

Maeloke97

"Got there on a Sunday morning at around 9:20am and only waited for like 10min. The French toast is both good looking and tasty - can be a little bit..."

Liliankitty

"Their coffee reputation is not a joke. I tried their special flat white - I cant remember the name of the beans but it has a chocolate scent on it...."

Adinda Meycy Aksari

"Went for lunch after reading the high reviews and was not dissappointed - in fact our expectations were exceeded. The staff were so warm and friendly..."

Micko

"The Cupping Room probably is the best and most popular cafe for brunch in Canberra.Even came early morning, there was a long time waiting to be..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Beautiful food here - the smoked labna was delicious and a really nice twist on smashed avo. The slightly tangy/spicy dukkah was a great touch too...."

Mafarmer714

"The best brunch ever! Everything is so amazing!!! I feel like we definitely will drive to Canberra again just for The Cupping Room. Highly recommend..."

Jin

"Again another master piece served on the plate. I love Aussie breakfast! The coffee again was perfect with the smashed avo and the cauliflower dish..."

Tulika Kabra

"When I saw a 4.9 average I was almost taken aback. Surely not in the heart of Canberra would my highest ranked restaurant be found. Arrived at 7.30..."

JDP79

"So much hype for this place so I thought, I gotta try here too lol.Since hub and I were already in Canberra spending time for aniv, we thought,..."

Aya Marie

"I went here twice during my four day visit to Canberra as the service was warm and the staff were accomodating. The food was delicious and the coffee..."

Hannah.berries27

"Our go to place for brunch, best service, best food, best atmosphere and best coffees. Only reason I gave it 4 stars is because they don’t serve..."

Sammy

"Love the burger, coffee and almond slice. Chips were crunchy and fresh. Friendly staff. Didn’t wait for long for a table although there was a line..."

Carmen Tassone

"They provide Great service and amazing food. Pork belly is the best. The Avo is pretty cool, beyond average for sure. The choice is quite..."

Vanessa.xueqq

"Cupping is the process coffee graders use to judge the merit of different coffees. Graders rate each coffee by body, sweetness, flavour, acidity and..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"The menu at the cupping room constantly changes, and some menus are better than others. While they are usually great, you may get unlucky. But one..."

Flutisticwonder

"The line was out the door, they made seats by putting chairs near the bar so that's where we sat. The "poached" eggs were solid in the inside and did..."

AJ

"I'm here to travel in Canberra for 2 days, and I've eaten in this place twice, I'd say it definitely worths a try, tbh it is a bit pricy tho, don't..."

Jimmy Low

"I went for takeaway breakfast and while it was slow I enjoyed my peanut butter toast which thankfully was loaded with peanut butter. The mango and..."

Rachel P

"The Cupping Room is well situated in the heart of Canberra and has some interesting tastes to offer.Although significantly overhyped (but..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"I have heard the big hype about 'The Cupping Room' and it is definitely worth a visit. It gets super busy, got in at 8:20am on a weekend and just..."

E

"Amazing coffee and perfectly cooked eggs. The smashed avo was amazing. Even though it was a cold morning we sat outside, but the heaters on the roof..."

Kelsie

"Stopped by this really great cafe for breakfast before our road trip back to Melbourne. We were in a hurry and the staff were very efficient and..."

Meuni

"I'm not sure if it's the return of the sun and the season change, or just a renewed enthusiasm, but The Cupping Room has really stepped up its game..."

Caitlyn McKenzie

"One of the hippest place in Canberra! Never ever come at Saturday lunch time unless you are willing to wait for 40 minutes to get seat. This place..."

Tammi Prasetyo

"Market fish - love the source and the fish so I ordered extra toast to finish it ;) the place is very busy during lunchtime on a weekday. Thanks very..."

Clara GU

"Lives up to the hype! Flavours to die for - crafted with aesthetic creativity and to be savoured with a sip-worthy velvety coffee. Take your time..."

Gracie

"We had to wait for a table for about 15 minutes but it was worth our time. Service is exceptional here - both friendly and attentive. The various..."

Jacob

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus The Cupping Room is a great cafe in the heart of Canberra that we had..."

Love At First Bite

"Went here this morning for a super later breakfast after checking out of our hotel. We did some research into breakfast in Canberra and this one kept..."

Cat Broadby

"This place is consistently pretty good. Not a huge menu, but they deliver well on everything they offer. Service can be a bit slow during peak times,..."

žzap

"The Cupping Room is seriously one of the best things about Canberra. Don't even ask why, just give it a try! They really deserve the fame, hype and..."

Ivy Park

"The service is super quick. Ambience and the staff are welcoming and warm. Food is love-licious. Salted Caramel Popcorn Shake, recommended. Loved it..."

Aarti

"This place was a "must try" recommendation by word of mouth. So I just had to see what the hype was about. Their coffee, I must say was excellent...."

Fe3eats

"With a rating of 4.9 I was expecting great things and I guess everyone else who turned up for breakfast on a weekday was too (so busy!)...."

Clairesy6

"I absolutely love this place! It delivers every time. Great set-up, service and food. A few yummy options on their menu. Most recently I had their..."

FooDee

"Good thing we came here just after it opened on Sunday morning as by 8.30 the queue was long. Staff are friendly and the food was great!..."

Miffy7

"I will recommend the chocolate shake,orange juice,egg and bacon roll and the mushroom hamburger.We two girls felt so full when we finished.Crowded..."

Elsa

"Was saddened to see that the breakfast menu has been reduced to only a couple of items (maybe due to season). In any case, had the coconut chia..."

Kdfpm02

"Big queue for Sunday brunch, was sceptical when told the wait is 25 mins, but turned out it was exactly 25 mins. We got seated around the communal..."

Manz

"Amazing food is served at this cafe. Definitely at another level and would give Sydney cafes a run for their money. I tried the super salad and..."

Johnny Pan

"Nice decor, friendly service and the most important - food was not bad on the day we made a trip down to Canberra. My halloumi cheese burger was..."

GymEatSleep

"Very friendly service. Nice decor- open and vibrant. All the dishes we saw come out looked amazing. We chose the market fish ($25) brocolini and..."

Kerri

"The cupping room is one of my fave places for breakfast and if they had more seating it would be perfect. Any day of the week, it seems to be at..."

TotalAwkward

"This place was great. Fantastic food. Great coffee. The service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great..."

Sara

"Soul shake is unreal!!The light pink colour with some flowers on the top, looks romantic. And the flower add flavours to the shake as..."

Yaorong Chen

"Good cafe vibe, service was great attentive wait staff, coffee was alright... but the Best Bacon and Egg roll!!!!! Yum!!!!! Make sure to have..."

NowayJose

"Headed to the Cupping Room for breakfast on the weekend. The place was quite busy at 7 on a Saturday morning. The wait staff were great and seemed to..."

EatLiveEat

"The food is really really good. Fabulous presentation. The cafe itself is comfortable and the music fits in well.The staff are really friendly..."

Eric Icantsay

"This is a wonderful cafe in Canberra. We dashed in for a quick breakie and went back for an afternoon snack. Very serious coffee with attention to..."

Salted Caramel

"One of the most delicious brunch dishes I've had. The 'beetroot and cauliflower' was amazing - sourdough toast with cauliflower, asparagus, a few..."

Hanah Penrose

"Visited here for brunch, the food was delicious and we were provided phenomenal service. It was the perfect blend of organic, fresh food with warm..."

Freyja

"I have been to thecupping room many times. Definitely, this cafe surprised me every time. I really love it really!! I rank its coffee as 1st! You..."

Sienna

"So went to this cafe at 9am, it was a bit busy in there, they have different type of coffee bland selection to choose your coffee which was a bit..."

Food Affair

"Chia bowl with avocado from the famous Canberra haunt named the Cupping Room. For all the hype I expected just a little bit more. Don't get me wrong,..."

Torys

"Been here last weekend! It was such a lovely place for brunching, despite the fact I had to wait about 30-40 mins since it was super busy! However,..."

Jenny Phan

"My wife and I are big foodies, we especially love our breakfast and coffee.We have been to The Cupping Room (TCR) on numerous occasions,..."

Daniel Badinski

"The Cupping Room has def the best milkshake in Australia! Miss it so much! Usually I would have the honeycomb one but the other milkshake are amazing..."

林庭如

"Good food and great service. The weekend atmosphere uplift your mood in the morning as so many people around. You should make a booking in advance if..."

Absolute Vy

"Was surprised to find Canberra actually had a few trendy cafes. The cupping room had great reviews and it did not disappoint. Great varied menu with..."

VegoWolf

"I think I just had the best long black I've ever had at the Cupping Room.. it certainly lived up to all the hype! I ate the pumpkin dish for lunch,..."

Suzy Of Sydney

"Love love love the Cupping Room. A great place to stop for brunch, but also great to get your morning coffee or one of their fantastic milkshakes. We..."

EdibleCities CBR

"I very much enjoyed breakfast here with the friendly service and beautiful inventive food to start off the day. The pancakes are great for a frosty..."

Hipstemic

"You'll find all kinds of bad but crazy good at this contemporary, upbeat cafe in Canberra. I was recommended this place for its coffee by a foodie..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJ1. The JUDGE loves herself a HOT STRONG coffee and The Cupping Room (the 'highly..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"What a great place!!! The food was yummy and the service was incredible. They really take care of their customers. We had the smashed avo and poached..."

Jackson

"Guest Blend Coffee: Smooth with dark chocolate notesGrilled Halloumi: Fantastic cheese, good balance of flavoursCheese Burger: Juicy patty..."

Sensaikai

"Good decor! And friendly service! House blend Coffee very nice! Chai latte bit sweet for me! Food good, but the taste and presentation cannot compete..."

GINA

"Staff were brilliant and they really do have great coffee. We went for brunch at 1:30pm and there was still a wait. These guys know what they're..."

Grace Eats

"Fantastic. Lovely cafe in Canberra. Everything is very good, the food - interesting menu choices but not too many to be overwhelming. The service is..."

MF

"Really beautifully presented food and they were able to cater to my dietary requirements. Staff were helpful and the food was delicious. The coffee..."

Angela Scafidi

"Come back again to try. Same problem as last. Hot coffee in a cold cup = warm coffeeSad! Can't rate the coffee very highly cuz of this...."

Ferra Moans

"The best cafe for brunch I think it using Canberra! It's popular and there is always queue along the coffee window. I especially like the French..."

Shijing Wang

"I finally made it to The Cupping Room and it lived up to the hype. The chicken burger was fantastic - the best I have had in Canberra. Be prepared to..."

Nick

"Absolutely beautiful. We were driving from Melbourne to sydney and decided to stay in Canberra for 1 night. And thank god we did, the food..."

Rayfeng

"I love the food and coffee. The service is good. And I always go there to but coffee. I have tried many of there burgers and they taste..."

Youkin328

"The best place to grab a soy chai in Canberra. It can be inconsistent from day and day from amazing today and tomorrow a drink that taste like warm..."

Missy Lam

"Whenever I return to Canberra, I always try to make a trip to The Cupping Room, one of my home town’s most popular cafés. Located right in the..."

MyFoodBelly

"Every time time I come here it is busy but it is worth the wait. The Cupping Rooms serves some of the best cup of coffee in Canberra with its..."

Rayzzz

"Canberra surpassed all my expectations & was not like the arduous, long day of school excursion I had endured previously. Not only is the town..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"when it's 7.45 am and there's already a crowd waiting outside a place to get breakfast, you know you're in for something good. and what we got was..."

Constanza Wilhelmy

"Very good - lives up to the hype and if you're a young thirty something in body or mind this is the place to come for deliciousness and a dose of..."

Hungryhungry

"I love the cupping room, in here, I felt in love my confit salmon!!!! We had one salmon dish and one lamb dish. Both are very nice and full of..."

Alice Zhou

"Great coffee, food is good. Always a long line up and wait but I never mind. Always great to sit out in the sun, recommend the salmon dish. Service..."

Andrea

"Established by Sasa Sestic as part of the Ona Empire, The Cupping Room is the shiny city flagship. What are big black espresso machines you may..."

Out And About

"Great coffee - always want more than one cup! Food is yummy and presented beautifully. Friendly service. Definitely worth a visit! Better than their..."

Piggypiggy

"Living down the road, I always notice a large crowd outside on the weekends whilst walking past on my way to town. Such regular crowds suggests this..."

Semi

"Went here for brunch on the weekend with some friends, really enjoyed the placeStaff were friendly, table service was fast Managed to get a..."

DisCallsForAMuzz

"Amazing coffee and great food! Bacon and egg roll and chia and sago bowl was fantastic. Decor and atmosphere was clean and trendy. Gets busy so get..."

Phil Graham

"Bit torn on this one. The food was really good - I had the smashed avo and it was super fresh and tasty (could have used a little bit of lemon but..."

Ausbeagle

"This place was amazing! We put our names down and the wait was said to be 30min, however it was much shorter. We could order coffee while..."

Amanda

"I thought that I’d have to head down to Melbourne to find more innovative cafes outside of Sydney, but surprisingly, I found a cafe in Canberra..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"Nice food. I had smashed avocado - gluten free option. I tried the gluten free one because I am interested in the quinoa bread (by deeks) and it is a..."

Jenny

"After living in Canberra for 2 years I could finally realise the quality of some of the local products. There are the truffles, the wine, the bacon..."

Eat Like Ushi

"I never do reviews but these guys deserve it! Amazing place! Great coffee, excellent service and good food! No complaints I highly recommend!..."

Teagan Smith

"Great food and ambience. I ordered the watermelon, lychee and grapefruit juice which was a refreshing summer beverage. The fried chicken burger with..."

Sp

"I frequently visit this cafe because of its great atmosphere, service and seasonal menus that never fail to impress. I went with the french toast..."

MoodandFood

"If you're in Canberra, this cafe is a must! Awesome service, great music and amazing food. These guys are serious about their Chai. We were very..."

Poorani Bala

"I love The Cupping Room! It's great for lunch or breakfast for a couple or a group of six. You can't make a booking so just be mindful of this and..."

Eat Canberra

"This place really knows coffee, and has different brews on offer. Staff seem very knowledgeable about the offerings! Breakfast is an unusual..."

Matt

"The Cupping Room definitely delivered in service and quality of food. Seated immediately in the middle of brunch peakhour with friendly and efficient..."

Claire Lillian

"This was my first visit to The Cupping Room for lunch – finally, I could try their famous burgers! The spring menu is full of delights, and I..."

Adventures In Winterland

"While in Canberra for Eat Drink Blog, The Australian Food + Drink Bloggers Conference, I had some time for sight-seeing – food sight-seeing!...."

Goodfoodthyme

"Internationally renowned baristas hosted us for a coffee-and-food matched lunch on a warm Sunday afternoon. Every coffee had a story, and every..."

Ang Khocolateman

"Being in Canberra for only a weekend in September I was challenged with the daunting task of narrowing down the long list of eateries that populated..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Food is good and special. My friend really like those strawberry in the French toast. But the seasonal coffee is so-so. Well, every thing is nice,..."

Yuanting Li

"I came for one thing. I came for their milkshake. To be precise I came for their Salted Caramel Popcorn milkshake and it did not disappoint. The..."

FoodsterAu

"The variety of the menu is the real highlight here. Creative brunch options as well as fresh salads and burgers. It's hip without being too..."

Greedygreedyguts

"After a long wait but well worth it. Coffee great single origin and nice - could have been a bit hotter. The smashed avo eggs and bacon with whipped..."

Kylie

"This cafe is a Sydney version of trendy bourgeoisie Bondi meets hipster Newtown! It has a hip and cool atmosphere with pumping eclectic music pumping..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"My brother had heard some good reviews so we decided to go to The Cupping Room for breakfast. We settled for the Eggs to order with Bacon..."

Michelle Barnes

"Seriously inspired, creative and delicious brunch type fare! Packed to the brim yet comfy environment, responsive warm staff, generous but well..."

DL

"Spring is here.. Bird is chirping.. Flowers are blooming.. Bla bla bla.. It's a clear sign for a quick weekend GETAWAY for both of us!. Only a short..."

Let's Nomnom

"I would definately recommend coming to the Cupping Room and have the hotcakes. The hotcakes had a variety of flavours that was totally new to me. The..."

Michael Nguyen

"I cam at around 12:30pm on Sunday and had to wait for only 20 minutes for a table of 4. Good service. Good food but not a lot of choices. I had the..."

Vee

"If you feel like a diverse range of obscure options for breakfast lunch or tea this is the place to go in Canberra, it's highly popular and we had to..."

Shirani Shaz Williams

"Lovely cafe .. Good aroma coffee for waking you up in the morning. I had Salmon dish come with soft boiled egg and fresh watercress salad - Perfect..."

Alice Go

"Coffee was great! Loved the dark chocolate used in the mocha.Food had potential. Ordered the Sous vide salmon and the Gnocchi. Had some..."

Bec Harrison

"Great. best bacon eggs perfect great coffee. Av smash was really good and despite being busy they fitted me in. Perfect way to start a dreary cold..."

Spanner

"The Cupping Room is a concept cafe designed to take you on a flavour journey. Cupping is the process coffee roasters and growers use to judge coffees..."

2 Hungry Guys

"On University Avenue in the heart of Canberra you’ll find the fashionable and busy cafe, the Cupping Room! Cupping is the process of..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"10/10 would go visit cupping room again. Though its price is not very amiable yet the food and service would definitely make you spend your lovely..."

Will

"Coffee was pretty good, choice of different blends. Standard Canberra prices though! Food was above average which is a good thing for Canberra..."

Jen

"The Cupping Room is a cafe located on University Avenue in the North of Canberra, just north of Acton and of the many hotels in the area. Like..."

The City Lane

"Long lines out the front on a Sunday morning, as it's one of very few places that opens at this time in Canberra. Thankfully, they brought small..."

Pie Floater Fan

"One of my favourite places though I don't go as often as I would like to. Great coffee and food that is sophisticated yet unpretentious. Can't wait..."

Jules

"So delicious yet so far away! This would have to be…hands down, my favourite cafe experience to date. The Cupping Room challenges Sydney’s best...."

Beckish

"So delicious yet so far away! This would have to be…hands down, my favourite cafe experience to date. The Cupping Room challenges Sydney’s..."

Beckish

"Great food. Good service. A bit dirty place but food is really exquisite. A tad more attention on keeping the place clean will go a long way. ..."

He

"Hotcakes...."

Patricia Lee

"During our cupping session, we are encouraged to literally slurp the coffee and move it around our mouth. This ensures the coffee covers the entire..."

Foodpornjournal

"Love the breakfast!. As mentioned by other reviewers: the current photo of a slice doesn't do justice to the actual gorgeously looking and tasting..."

Evarrr

"Was in town for the marathon and was recommended this place.. was impressive, great coffee and service..."

Food 2 Run

"Amazing breakfasts!. The Cupping Room is one of my favourite breakfast places in Canberra. I've never ordered the same thing twice, and have never..."

Kym

"My absolute favourite place to get dine in Canberra. The coffee is amazing..."

Sofia

"Beautiful food. Really nice food. Had the Spanish mess and the hotcakes. Nailed the taste and presentation of food. Really nice vibe..."

Amy

"Coffee was good. Had milkshakes/coffee/iced drinks - loved the milkshakes. Loved the ambience/interior/clean look, i think they can up the..."

Jane Mk Cho

"Awesome food, nice wait staff, positive vibes, menu that makes the tastebuds tingle and coffee for days...."

Matthew Riddell

"Great food great service. Really busy on a Sunday morning but you can get it takeaway and go to the..."

Jose'

"10/10 | Perfect coffee, outstanding food. These guys have built a perfect cafe. This could sit someone amongst the many many strong offerings of..."

John Smith

"Great breakfast!. Although it s pretty busy and had to wait for a table it was well worth the 10 mins standing in the sun. Great service and the food..."

Lee Challoner-Miles

"Delicious!!. I ordered the burger with the guacamole and bbq sauce. I wasn't disappointed. I think the waiter forgot about my cappuccino order but..."

Food Addict

"The cupping room is my new favourite coffee shop and brunch place, we where welcomed by the warm staff who told us all about the type of coffee they..."

MsRuhh Noir

"The coffee and the pork belly burger were amazing! I will be..."

Doug Griffiths

"Food is great but coffee is wanky. Food is consistently delicious in this canberra cafe. However, when I was told that I could not order a cappuccino..."

Alice Mackie

"Great food, a little expensive but worth it.. Pricey, but very worth it. Service is pretty good, so is the coffee, and the food is great. Offers good..."

Jesh Brand

"Cozy and vibrant. Husband and I came in from a cold rainy day and immediately felt welcome! Warm, inviting space with well thought out decor and a..."

Ostrichfarmer

"Yes for brekky. Have only been at breakfast time but it's great. Coffee is of course fantastic (it is ONA coffee!) and so is the Huevos Bollo...."

Erin

"The house blend was delicious and the breakfast was very tasty. A very busy place but the staff were friendly and attentive and the service was..."

Pkjb

"My local. The staff here are wonderful and the menu is always changing based on customer reviews. I absolutely love it here and I'll come for..."

Melissa

"Great place for breakfast. Friendly staff, buzzing atmosphere, good..."

Chiyan Lau

"Top Service Excellent coffe.... Top ServiceExcellent coffee Sensational Food Staff..."

Anthony Sumbati

"Was the pork..."

Nigha Lee

"We arrived mid morning for their first Sunday trade - pretty obvious that something Canberra has been begging for, it was absolutely packed. I..."

Danika

"Visited with a group of 5 on a very busy Saturday morning. The staff were brilliant - calm,polite and professional. Fitted us in after only 15min..."

Winnie P

"Always a good option. Breakfast, lunch or just for a Coffee The Cupping room is my pick great menu and awesome coffee love the friendly staff..."

Wren

"Field mushroom burger was so good. Meatballs really great. Shakes (we had the Nutella) we're pretty full on. Would definitely return. Prob..."

Jen B

"Amazing! Went there for breakfast. We waited about 10 mins for a table because it was so busy but the staff were super nice and friendly. As soon as..."

Alexandra Craig

"Interesting breakfast options. I like a breakfast menu that's different and innovative and The Cupping Room fits that bill well. service is..."

Gene Blackley

"Great value, great food. Coffee is very good. Layout is very nice and hip but vibe feels more natural than some other spots that have opened around..."

Dani R

"Coffee Ecstasy. I dropped in for solo breakfast after a brutally early morning meeting. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but the flat white blew me..."

Julia

"Excellent place. I have been several times now for lunch. I have found the service to be extraordinarily efficient and friendly- especially for a..."

Byler

"Worth a try!. Stopped in for a quick breakfast while in Canberra for work, bacon and egg roll with avocado, and a large flat white all to go... great..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Coffee & food worth the wait. Have been here 3 times. There seems to have been some teething issues with service, though I've never been treated..."

Rhubarbcliffs

"Great Brekky. Only been here once but I think its worth a review! I had mushrooms on toast for breakfast and they tasted delicious! Mushrooms on..."

Sienna_k

"Best Breakfast. Outstanding addition to the canberra cafe scene. Stylish twists on the standard breakfasts you'll find around canberra at a great..."

Savortheflavour

"The cupping room is relatively new (I think it opened at the beginning of this year) and is part of the ONA family. Arriving at Saturday noon, the..."

Myfructosefreelife

"Posted on March 7, 2015 by Feast Wisely Leave a comment Last weekend I enjoyed an overnight stay with the lions and rhinos at Canberra Zoo. During my..."

Feastwisely

"I really enjoyed my breakfast at The Cupping Room, its nice to see places that take the old classics and really jazz them up, next time I come back,..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Sunday in Canberra was pretty glorious. The sun was shining and the sky was a beautiful blue. Bron suggested we have breakfast at The Cupping Room ...."

Gary

"The Cupping Room is refreshingly different. Sure it's another new cafe and there seems to be one of those popping up practically every week around..."

Rachi Perera

"Now that I’ve visited Canberra for the sixth time, I can finally say I found good food and coffee. Where? At The Cupping Room , regarded as one of..."

Gaby Mora

"Last Sunday, Rachi (blogger of Le-Bon Vivant ) and I caught up for lunch at The Cupping Room. It was my first time trying The Cupping Room and I had..."

Natalie Tierney

Akiba

84/100 (4090 ratings)

Restaurants

Street Food

Japanese

Seafood

Asian

Street Food

Bar

Japanese Fusion

Japanese

Asian

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Eggplant

Japanese Fried Chicken with Sriracha Mayo

Octopus

Kobe Beef

Salad

Chili

Josper Octopus Duck Fat Potato Charred Onion Mayo

Cakes

Miso Dengaku Eggplant with Pepita Seeds Puffed Rice & Noru

Crab

Sweetcorn Pancake with Chilli Caramel & Togarshi 4 pcs

Kobe Beef Skirt

Fish

Duck

Barbecue Pork Ramen

Sashimi

Tuna Tartare

Oyster

Tuna

Roasted Edamame

Pork Belly Bun

Fried rice

Salmon

Salt & Sichuan Pepper Squid Onsen Egg

Pork Bao

Pork

Kimchi & Oyster Pancakse with Kepie Mayo Sriracha & Itogaki 4 pcs

Noodle

Miso Eggplant

Cocktail

Beef

Soft Shell Crab Bun Pickled Baby Gem Creamy Ponzu

Oysters

Dim Sum

Beef Short Ribs with Tamarind Caramel & Asian Herbs

Ribs

Prawn & Chicken Dumplings 4pcs

Prawns

Dumplings

King Prwan Fried Rice Snake Beans Chilli Fried Egg

Pancakes

Green Papaya Salad with Bean Shoots Peanuts Chilli & Lime

Sit down

Street Food

Japanese

Japanese Fusion

Asian

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

After-hours

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"great service and delicious food! an asian fusion you will love..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Simply consistently good food. Flavours..."

Nick Birbilis

"Thoroughly enjoyed the vibrant buzz of Akiba. That with the fabulous food & service makes it hard to go passed when in the Nation’s Capital..."

Iceman

"Pending review with photos! Great restaurant..."

Vicnifer's Food Reviews

"Discovered this bar as it was near our hotel and decided to give it a try as it was packed on a Tuesday night. The staff were attentive and really..."

Michelle Weers

"A highly rated Restaurant that is well deserved. Great atmosphere and well appointed - the real deal. Will be visiting again. ..."

Bud Walter

"Love their drinks selection and the menu, mainly again fusion dishes, love the king fish sashimi. However is slightly pricey for what they..."

FoodieInMel

"Went for an early dinner here. Really great Asian inspired dishes and the seafood was just fresh as! Felt the serving wasn’t that big so had to..."

RM

"Excellent service. Tastes are great. Dishes come up very quick. Nice place for people to hang out but a little bit pricy for students. Overall it’s..."

Cara

"We had one night in Canberra, and after many research and recommendations by friends, we’ve decided to dine at Akiba. Did not disappoint at all!!..."

Linh-Chi Le

"Did a road trip to Canberra and we walked into Akiba at 8pm as it was loud, packed and looked like fun.It was exactly that- cocktails were..."

Teeks

"Always loveeeeed to come here everytime im in cNberra! Espaecially the kobe wagyu in teriyaki and black sesame ❤️ and also the salt and pepper..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"Can't say enough good things about this place!! We were placed in front of the bar initially and my partner was cold and suddenly not feeling it. Not..."

Dini

"3.5 A tale of two restaurants, amazing fit out creates a really funky modern space, however the toilets are a different story. Old, dirty and mouldy..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Highly recommend, a very cool hang out place in Canberra. Parkings right outside the restaurant. Bookings got confirmed right away, I had to change..."

Eunice Sin

"It was my first exposure to Japanese fusion food and I must admit,it was a good one.Really busy place and nice crowd.The options are..."

Kriti

"I can tell the way we’re served it’s definitely a popular place in Canberra as we didn’t make reservation (obviously not something you would do..."

Chiliong

"Previously I thought their food has Strange taste, with too much chili powder. Definitely not traditional Japanese food. We visited again last month..."

Yue Wang

"We went here for the first time and absolutely love the food! We had teriyaki kobe beef, beef buns, josper octopus, and japanese fried chicken, they..."

Meidy Rahma Dhana

"Almost a year since I have been here and food and the ever friendly ambience remains the same. Started with Prawns and Chicken dumplings with Momo..."

Nitesh

"The food is pretty good and it wasn’t crowded for lunch time. We were able to get our food within 10 mins of ordering and the food was..."

Maeloke97

"Just great food and staff just love it when we get a chance to go .Would go everyday if I could will return time and time again .A must try guys you..."

Mrs Ds Adventure

"Happening and vibie place. Modestly thumping soundtrack in the background as you eat amongst the local younger set.They have indoor and..."

Baba Gump

"Honestly haven’t had food like this in ages. Great Asian fusion food with incredibly tasty combinations. Came here alone and felt really..."

Mafarmer714

"We come here everytime we stop by Canberra. It may be on the expensive side, but the food and the vibe do pay up for it. You will be greeted by..."

Kingshark

"Lovely food, great atmosphere and a spectacular sake menu. Friendly staff, busy night so they sat us at the bar but it worked really well. What else..."

Alison

"The downside is the loud music. The upside is seriously nice food. The prawn and chicken dumplings were sublime, the fried rice generous in its..."

Andrew Shelton

"When you’re in a new place and you don’t know where to go- Akiba offers a great vibe, food fun and just an all round great night.We..."

Ash

"Went here for a late Friday night dinner with friends. We all ordered the Just Feed Me option. All dishes were out of this world. The food was..."

Mark

"Asian fusion cuisine at its best. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Good music. A must visit in Canberra.It's all about sharing...."

Rahul Marwah

"Akiba sits on Bunda Street, Canberra’s main shopping strip. It presents youthful, contemporary pan-Asian dishes, from a raw bar, barbeque and dim..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Fantastic! Superbly presently, delicate but full flavours, always incredibly fresh. I've never been disappointed with Akiba, if I had to find a..."

Catherine Gaudry Allen

"One of the best pieces of beef I have ever consumed - cooked to perfection, seasoned perfectly and super efficient service As to be expected at..."

Bkbenkershaw

"The hype of this place was high so husband and I decided to give it a go. To my surprise,it was one of the most enjoyable dinner I've had in..."

Aya Marie

"I'm in love with this restaurant, they have good bartenders and service crews willing to give u their best service. The food is definitely good,..."

Jimmy Low

"Asian fusion restaurant with cool decor. Staff are friendly and energetic, but some of them are carelessness. All dishes I ordered were yummy,..."

Chai

"Good vege options, food is yum. Service inside is okay, much better outside (get a table out there if you can). Book book book. Agadeshi tofu - get..."

Empirefortwo

"Great environment and outstanding service. Although the fusion style of food taste good but the portion is too small and pricy. The drinks are nice...."

Youkin328

"Amazing recommendation and it's easy to see why it's won such high accolades as Australia's best restaurant 2016. We decided to try a number of..."

Sonya

"The kingfish tastes special and delicious. Octopus with half-cooked egg is also good. Duck dumplings are just so so. Akiba's atmosphere is excellent..."

Xiaoyue Yang

"Amazing food, fantastic atmosphere and a great selection of drinks. My new favorite restaurant in Canberra. Will definitely be making it a regular..."

Madridista77

"Came here over the long weekend and dined as a group of 4. We made a booking ahead of time which was good considering how busy and popular the place..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"It's my favorite restaurant in Civic! Asian fusion but more of Japanese. I just can't stop eating especially their Bao. Also the deconstructed..."

John Geo Fuentes

"Akiba consistently serves up amazing food from diligent and effective staff. I have been to Abika numerous times and the satisfying experience is..."

žzap

"✅ Highly recommend the set menu. You get to try out a heap of great dishes — I think it's the best value compared to getting several sharing..."

Jay

"Went to Akiba for dinner and opted for the $49 feed-me options. Staff were great and changes to the courses catered to the table's dietary..."

Victor Chau

"Great vibe, loved sitting at the bar enjoying the 'just feed me' meal. The food came fast and fabulous and was more than we could complete. Friendly..."

Sue

" Food was unbelievably amazing! Fell in love on the first bite. Our fave is the noodle, boyfie loved the peking duck dumplings tho. The service was..."

Lestari Pradewo

"I've heard many good things about Akiba and it sure lived up to the hype. The setting is a modern take on Japanese fusion street food. It's cool but..."

FooDee

"I wan so amazed by the food! Various Asian infused food served in Yum Cha style. All delicious, especially salmon in crispy roll. Will definitely..."

Silver

"Nice Japanese fusion dishes. Staffs were extremely friendly.A bit crowded at night but solo diners should be seated real quick. Groups 'd better..."

Sonny Kieu

"The food and service here were just exceptional. Loved every dish we ordered! Especially the beef rib and the agedashi tofu.Would definitely come..."

Lily

"Great atmosphere although make sure you get a table that's not under the aircon!Food came out so quickly which was great as we were hungry...."

Sassy Eater

"Came in late afternoon, had a selection of dishes. All very tasty, a nice fusion of various Asian cuisines (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai)...."

Kdfpm02

"If you're visiting Canberra, this is THE place to try. I could see why Akiba was voted number one restaurant for sure. Our table of three came here..."

Jennifer Manalo

"Akiba. Think fusion new age Japanese. This is a hip dining bar scene located near the central Canberra Central precinct. Parking on the..."

Kevy K

"Outstanding... a group of us treated in the 'JUST FEED ME' eight course option for an early dinner. Outstanding selection of share plates,..."

Jonathan Mayes

"As The Dear Luncher strikes off yet another reputable eatery in the nation's capital, it's fair to say Canberra has got its act together in a serious..."

The Dear Luncher

"Amazing delicious food. We lucked on this place after a number of other casual eateries committed the ultimate no-no (for us) - no high chairs......"

Always_eating

"We came here for mum's birthday and the 4 of us got the Feed Me menu, which was $49/pp and included 8 signature dishes. Our favourite was the Gua..."

Why__dee

"The food is especially good - beef buns and Japanese fried chicken are a must. However on a busy night the service can be slow. Note - I would..."

Justin Mohamed

"What can I say about this place!!!! I walked by with a friend of mine and I said I really want to try it!!!!! I walked in at first the waiter said do..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Food was amazing. Kingfish starter was all time. Atmosphere was okay but I couldn't help noticing that only a couple of the staff were actually..."

Jesse M

"Highly recommend the ocean trout cheviche and the king fish dish. They have a great just feed me option for $45/pp and is great for non vegos. This..."

Ivy Shum

"Had a great experience dining at Akiba - the menu was exciting, the space had a funky atmosphere, and the service was friendly. We went on a sunday..."

Brando The Pig

"Great service and food. The standout is the service. Consistent even during busy periods. Well managed! Food is delicious with portion size slightly..."

Jack

"My partner and I dined at Akiba on a Wednesday night and it was absolutely packed. We ordered the banquet which was delicious and excellent value at..."

Zenia Anderson

"Top food. Top service. Akiba is one of my favourites. We tried the detestation menu with chef's recommendations and all four of us are..."

Absolute Vy

"Akiba is always a favourite. On our last visit we stopped in quickly for the pork belly buns, char sui and Asian slaw as a lunchtime snack. They're..."

EdibleCities CBR

"What a great place. Deserving of the awards. Dinner menu provided good choices and staff very helpful. Get there early to avoid the busy times...."

Kyle Langford

"Akiba is a standing favourite of mine, and I hadn’t been back for a while, so stopped in with friends for a long weekday lunch. We were seated in..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Knowing that we were going to Canberra for a weekend getaway, we couldn’t miss the chance to discover for ourselves the buzz surrounding Akiba,..."

Twohappybellies

"I ate a weekend lunch here with friends. Superb vibe and ultra friendly and helpful staff. Eclectic food with good range of options. Loved..."

John Finkelde

"Deserving of its high rating. Obliging friendly and efficient service. Delicious food and a hard to choose menu - settled on the $45 waiter's choice..."

MF

"After our afternoon at Bentspoke Brewery we went looking for somewhere for dinner and luckily were able to get a table outside at Akiba, which was..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Loving this restaurant and bar! The food here is very nice. The lunch menu is different from the one for dinner. There are more noodle or fried rice..."

Shijing Wang

"Akiba has a vibrant atmosphere with it's wood and black metal interior encouraging neat casual attire. The open kitchen makes it fun to watch the..."

Missy Lam

"Travelling back home last year, we made an overnight stop in Canberra and this was our first dinner there after a long day of driving. A modern,..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Modern set up, hippy servers & fusion Asian food. Interesting menu with an Australian twist. A good place for having a few drinks and..."

G

"Been here 4 times - 3x for dinner and 1x for "yumcha". Loved the freshness and punchy flavours for their regular dishes. Service was great too!..."

Piggypiggy

"Thoroughly enjoyed my night. Great atmosphere and a quirky yet chic looking restaurant. Chose a 'feed me' which is a set menu consisting of their top..."

E

"Fantastic dining... Amazing food Excellent service and wonderful sakiRecommend this eatery to everyone !!! We had the feed me menu..."

Gay Riches

"I absolutely LOVE Akiba! It's one of my favourite restaurants and I highly recommend it to any one who asks me for restaurant suggestions. Everything..."

Eat Canberra

"Fun, vibrant and great atmosphere, this place has it all to go along side the wonderful food they create in the back kitchen.A modern take..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Akiba has been the name I've heard most in town. Everytime I walk past it's booming with customers. I think it was inevitable that I had to dine..."

FoodsterAu

"I went to Akiba with a few friends for a late Valentines Supper. The cocktails are excellent especially the clover with Tanqueray and Raspberry. Good..."

Alex Sab

"The décor is appropriately captured in the bright sign depicting the lit cities of the world. Akiba is bright, colour and international, though with..."

MyFoodBelly

"Dinner last night - great food. No booking but arrived 6.20pm & told had to be out by 7.45pm which we agreed to believing there to be plenty of..."

Karyn Richardson

"Nice play for a quick work/business lunch. It's clean and quite spacious. Delicious food for a reasonable price. Service is good, food was served..."

Sandra Z

"My husband and I received a voucher as a gift from some friends. We had $200 to spend so decided to take another couple with us who were visiting..."

Minhnieme

"Yet again I have been blown away by this place. We went for the "Feed me" option of 8 courses selected by the staff. Outstanding! Akiba is now..."

UnCovered Oz

"Think asian fusion tapas. Nice atmosphere, the food was moorish. We just kept on ordering one dish after another and all were very satisfying. Last..."

Jojo

"Even in my very short (and first) visit to Canberra, I heard a lot about this place. Its riding on lots of hipster hype. We had a booking (which in..."

Ambra

"I can see why this buzzy hipster joint is popular. Trendy and vibrant with nice staff (although one of the waitresses really needed to brush up on..."

Rachel P

"I've been wanting to go to Akiba for quite some time based on my other people experiences, and has lived up to its expectations. The fusion of Asian..."

Michael Nguyen

"Always amazing and inventive food. The kingfish and pork belly buns are favourites. The food comes out fast and fresh. A definite winner for any..."

Anita943

"Love it here! Food is always perfect and atmosphere is great! Staff are very attentive and always willing to make suggestions/ recommendations! Have..."

Kelly

"Akiba has become Canberra's hottest eatery with its bright neon lights, earthy wooden colour with fast, affordable and vibrant atmosphere. Serving..."

Let's Nomnom

"Excellent food. Good friendly prompt service. On trend interior. Central location. Buzzing atmosphere. Will be back soon. Highly..."

Karen Forster

"This week’s review is our first ever review of a restaurant in Canberra. Our choice went to Akiba, a restaurant located just outside Canberra..."

All About Food Blog

"Akiba – if you haven’t been there yet, you don’t know what you’re missing out on, man. And I feel for you, I really do.If you’re..."

TwoPeasinTheCan

"Akiba’s opening in December 2014 was greeted with much anticipation from Canberrans. The concept, the location and the marketing (who didn’t walk..."

Brian Eats

"Great food Fun food Eat all you can Party for your senses The food was a real joy Sat at counter and watched chefs weave..."

Moods

"Yum! Great place for a casual dinner. Friendly staff. Deal with requests gracefully. A few veg options. Service too quick for a leisurely meal..."

Ell Cee Dee

"Went there on the weekend, food was good though on the pricey side. Atmosphere, ambience and décor was very cool. Friendly service. The food is..."

Jules

"One of my favourite places to eat in Canberra! Never disappoints!..."

Nadi

"No wonder it's rated so highly, definitely the best Asian cuisine I have ever had in Canberra and Sydney. Get the soft shell crab bun if you are..."

Alegna1234

"Finally a great place: Unpretentious service & gastronomic delight!! You guys are awesome. Please keep up your standards in not just making..."

Mili

"Initially long wait and they wouldn't call to let you know when table was ready, had to wait in small area by the bar - we were a walk in...."

Aussiedoc

"Delicious food, great ambiance. Went for dinner during Easter weekend and we could not have picked a better place! Yam food, great atmosphere, good..."

Evarrr

"Akiba, Akiba!. It was love at first sight and then love at first bite! Akiba obviously employed a great interior architecture or stylist before..."

Julia Coates

"Newcomer Akiba is all about modern asian share dishes. The space is modern and trendy, with plenty of outdoor seating; perfect for a sunny day..."

Missklicious

"Yeah, it's pretty damned good! - try it for..."

Dinerblue

"Modern and Trendy fusion Asian restaurant. Food above average. This is a new addition to Canberra's trendy culinary scene. It's modern and trendy...."

CanberraTourist

"Best meal out I've had in years. Flavours were spot on, service was great and the meals came out so quick we were shocked. I highly recommend to..."

Mrscino

"Couldn't be happier. I have been looking forward to eating at Akiba since it opened in December. The staff who greeted me were friendly and full of..."

Inspiredwisdomzm

"Wow watch out supernormal in Melbourne you have competition in the taste..."

Beverley

"Great food great staff excellent cocktails. The service was very friendly and quick. We are having a fun night but please please turn the music down..."

Carolyn Pik

"Great service and GREAT food. Try everything! Ask for..."

Katherine Morgan

"Oyster Ume Mignonette. Delicious..."

Nicole

"Tofu cheesecake - who'd have thunk.... My husband hasn't stopped raving about this place! We were there for a group lunch of 12, complete with a few..."

Love2eat

"Immersive sensory and emotive experience. My first visit I stumbled solo into Akiba needing a coffee. Warmly welcomed I selected a seat at the bar,..."

Carole Mary Reid

"Great service and outsantidn food! Every dish is a journey to new and fantastic flavours. I've been in canberra for about 3 months from Melbourne and..."

Tony M.

"Love it!. Tried tofu cheese cake the other night and it was pretty damn good! Love how funky and modern everything is. The waitress that served us..."

Foodlover101

"A refreshingly delicious addition to the Canberra restaurant scene. I went for dinner with a group of friends and we opted for the $45pp tasting menu..."

Lynda

"Great service, and delicious drinks!. I had a few cocktails with my girlfriends there last night, and loved the interesting cocktail and drinks menu...."

Sarahelise.jordaan

"What the City needed!. If you don't like great food, service and wine don't go. I've been back twice and will be there again over the weekend. Not..."

Kd

"AkibaaaaaaaaaAaaaamazing. WOW! On par with some of the best restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney! Canberra is definitely winning with Akiba! We had..."

Elomakes

"New menu items. Good to go back after a couple of months and see some new menu items. Smoked potatoes were great, and sirloin was divine. Service a..."

James

"Glad I dropped in.. Great food, awesome staff. Ate and drank too much. A great night out. Loved watching the kitchen in..."

Tony.armstrong

"Went here for my birthday dinner tonight with hubby. Booked online, got seats watching the kitchen and sashimi area which was great! The service and..."

Ruwandi Perera

"Excellent dining experience!. Booked a table for two for dinner and we were sat at what was probably the best table there (had an up close view of..."

Facebook User

"Went to Akiba for a spontaneous weekday lunch and loved it! Excellent food, great fit out/vibe, and helpful and friendly service. Highlights were the..."

Natassja Hoogstad Hay

"Finally a restaurant in Canberra that's nailed it!. Ive dined at Akiba twice now and can't wait to return. The beverage list is a ripper. Great..."

Kat Strand

"Just what Canberra needed ! Love the atmosphere, food and service - very..."

Kath

"EAT HERE. My wife and I ate at Akiba tonight, the food was amazing, the cocktails suited all the food we had. The Tuna and Kingfish sashimi were..."

Toddlenfield

"A definite must go!. Fabulous service, fantastic food and great atmosphere! What more could you want? Oh and all at a great price. The..."

Daniel.d.nguyen

"New favourite place! Omg I.... New favourite place! Omg I have been here 3 times already, twice for dinner and once for lunch, just keeps..."

Chandra

"Incredible venue amazing drinks and great..."

Wal

"Akiba - the best in Canberra!. The service here is fabulous, Mike and the guys are personable, fun and know their menu inside out. The best food in..."

Jess_k04

"Daaaaaaaaaaamn!. Get up in this joint, deep! So good, thanks to Kat for making our experience all the more awesome. Great food, good beer selections,..."

Jgraham

"One of the most esteemed new eateries in Civic has been AKIBA, who proudly push out Japanese-fusion cuisine. As soon as the place opened, AKIBA’s..."

Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls

"Akiba recently introduced yum cha on weekends between 10-3. I was interested to see what it would be like so I booked an outdoor table with some..."

Foodpornjournal

"I did intend on returning to Akiba but not this soon, this was all TimmyC’s doing, he was super keen! Despite the bad weather, we head in with..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"Riley our waiter was lovely, he remembered 16 dishes which was amazing. I went with my vegetarian friend and we ordered a regular "Just feed me" and..."

Jason Nguyen

"Food obviously appeals to the majority, well made but don't expect big flavors, the skirt steak was the highlight. Service was flawless. On the down..."

Darren S

"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We got the luxe menu. I didn't get to take a photo of everything, since I was too distracted by..."

Alicia Lynch

"We did the banquet menu which had a great selection of dishes on it! Great ambience within the venue, I think it was a Tuesday and it was buzzing!..."

Shanae Tantram

"Had a really good experience at Akiba. Wasn’t sure what to order but Riley (our server) suggested really awesome items from the menu, which..."

Ken Filomeno

"Great venue for a work dinner, the food was delicious and catered to our different dietary requirements! Kya (our waiter) was so attentive and..."

Yaya Lu

"Casual dining for lunch or dinner. The food, staff and atmosphere was fantastic. We had the Luxe menu of 10 dishes. The Thyme of your Life cocktails..."

Vendra Begonja

"Asian fusion at its best. Fantastic food and the vibe is pretty cool here. Love the deco with some neon and the music curator just nailed every song..."

Reset

There are 73 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Cakes in Canberra

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Jdnosewine

Arijit Das

Two Sheds

Tanya

Minhnieme

E

Absolute Vy

Emily Johnson

UnCovered Oz

Hungryhungry

Michael

Canberra Vegan

Tales Of Rose

Pollo_pesce_me

Dees

Ben_jamin_74

Stewbys

Snoopytc

Mj.he

Amy Goff Becker

Steve Parker

Philler123

Vog_chicca

Gregg

Green63k

Food Lover 101

Jaggannath

Jewels Hackett

Acacia Cherry

KJ

Annie Belle

Ruth

Kitty

G McFeat

Debbo

DeliciousNoms

Gary

Fillmytummy

Rudy Van Der Korput

Ed Devlin

Virginia Buchanan

Danielle Robinson

Bob Holbert

Mirko Milic

Angela Higgins

Barbara Norman

Ken Jordan

Damian de Alwis

Scarlett He

Cheryl Chew

Piotr Gajewski

Dean Salonga

Nicks.smirking.revenge

Val86

Eat Canberra

Petros Angeli

Magpie

E

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

Andrew Johnson

Michele Walton

Michele Walton

Rayzzz

Hanburger

Shijing Wang

Dessert_lover

CanberraTourist

Louisa Tang