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Capital Pancakes
74/100 (1339 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pancakes
"Amazing! The pancakes were delicious, the mega chocolate shake was icy cold & just like shakes used to be! The staff were friendly & didn’t stop &..."
Rosalie Le-Guier
"We came in tonight for our first visit after the rebranding and we're so impressed. The equivalent of our "usuals" were not only cheaper than before..."
Laura Dixon
"I have been going to the Parlour for 20yrs now. It is a fantastic place to sit back in a booth and enjoy not only the food and friendships but the..."
David Rudland
"Had the best dinner as always. The bacon and potato pancake is my absolute favourite and every time I get it it is perfect. Staff were lovely &..."
Amy Elizabeth
"We just ate here and I have to say - We loved it! We were caught in the Canberra balloon breakfast rush but the staff were polite & friendly. Service..."
Corryn Shakibaee
"Pleasantly surprised how well pancakes and barramundi crumbed fish go together. Very delicious. Utterly enjoyed it. Highly recommend White Russian..."
Ela Mierzecka-Pain
"great service- waiter was lovely. food came quickly. lovely gentleman helped me take the pram down the stairs. food was..."
April Carolyn
"My wife Ela and I had a wonderful evening with a splendid meal and service. The baramundi fish was cooked perfectly and the salted caramel stack was..."
Bill Hanggliding Pain
"I bought my boys to Capital Pancakes tonight for a meal, I was telling them both how much we use to enjoy coming here as teenagers ourselves. ..."
Tina Deasey
"I have had mixed experiences at The Pancake Parlour Canberra over the years, but yesterday, when my daughters and I went for breakfast, I have to..."
Jane Dawe
"Absolutely wonderful service and delicious food in a fabulous atmosphere. Service was amazing with very friendly and personable staff. We will..."
Vanessa Parton
"Took my grandaughter. Enjoyable. Staff helpful. Pancakes great and a good menu. Lovely..."
Elizabeth Olsen
"Just went in for my birthday dinner while on holidays in Canberra. Awesome food and service. They even put a candle in my dessert pancake for my..."
Madi Mac
"I had the Spinach and Fetta pancakes for dinner last night with a Chai Latte. Very yummy and filling, I recommend..."
Carrie Wright
"This was so amazing. I love Pancakes on the Rocks in Sydney, but I think this might be even better! Those pancakes are so soft! I love that they do..."
Holly Corpe
"Very pretty vintage place and the pancakes taste really good. It’s fluffy and soft! However, the portion is too small. Ordered bacon and eggs..."
Majesta
"Absolutely love this place. Prompt friendly service. Generous servings. Great family atmosphere and long opening hours. A long time staple of the..."
Ian McLeod
"The recent changes to this restaurant are all for the better! I went for breakfast for the first time since it has been renamed and it was the best..."
Nu
"Review Context: Family of 4 with 2 adults in early 40s and 2 girls aged 8 and 6 from Sydney. Australian Day long weekend in Canberra. Looked for a..."
Khiem Luu
"A great find, this unique restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner and has a huge menu of sweet and savoury options. My lemon pancakes were..."
Red Reviewer
"Went here 3 times a week for the 5 dollar pancake, 2 stacks pancake with 1 generous scoop vanilla pancake. Completed with really cozy place...."
Ribka Febriana
"Good -Located in Civic. -Looks like heritage interior. -Very friendly and bright staff. -Student menu available. -Kids menu available. -Good portion..."
Min Shin (mini)
Mr Shabu Shabu
74/100 (544 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Noodle
Beef
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Sukiyaki & Shabu Shabu
Shabu Shabu
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Stopped in fo lunch after a shoot in town wow this was great. So enjoyable, quiet due to covid, we will do that..."
Rob Klein
"Perfect for a rainy day. I tried their shabu shabu while my friends got a ramen and a udon. They all came in a big portion. Remember to try their..."
Terry Quang Le
"I love this place. Every time I visit I leave impressed and satisfied. The sashimi noodle dish is a work of art. So to the shabu shubus. All kinds of..."
Arne
"Shabu shabu was a very generous and warming meal, enough to share between two not-so-hungry people with a varied selection of vegies and hearty miso..."
Yasmin T
"The Shabu set contains some meat and vegetables for the pot and a bowl of rice. The small plates here is just normal. The chicken wings is OK but he..."
Shijing Wang
"This place is pretty standard. The shabu shabu concept is cool but the food and service is at an average level. It's a little difficult to eat rice..."
Missy Lam
"My love of shabu shabu is no secret, but on this particular visit, a friend and I indulged in dessert there after our reliably delicious beef shabu..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Convenient for a student, and good food too. The service wasn't too good but meh, the food makes up for it I guess...."
Shimmy Bong
"This place has all you want for a good Japanese meal! Great prices, generous sashimi portions, individual hot pots and quick service. Have been..."
Nhi
"One of the nice dinning options around ANU, I recommend beef shabu shabu, the marbled beef slices tastes really tender and flavorful. Good portion of..."
Erica
"Sushi: fair price and yummy :). The shrimp and chicken sushi rolls are..."
Jane Bai
"Great value and portion size for shabu..."
Lee
"I really enjoyed the food and my time there. Visually I thought the interior was very nice, simple and modern.  I ordered the beef set which came..."
Tangertalks
"Shabu shabu is a dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in a broth. That night, I ordered the pork shabu shabu ($14.50). Everything came..."
Foodpornjournal
"The two of us ordered the Shabu Shahu with beef, udon noodle egg soup, prawn tempera, and vegatable tempera. All very yummy. The server was very..."
Rob Walker
"We thought to have not eaten there because It looked quiet, but behind that wall people all the tables were booked. Tasty food, average price..."
Naomi Gonzales
"Omg they reopen for trading after quite a while! I miss the beef shabu set so much then I just stick to it. IT WAS JUST AMAZING!!! Ticking all boxes..."
Cecilia M
"Looks like its under rated, the food was delicious. Loved the shabu shabu hotpot. Will come again..."
Davinder Sidhu
Yat Bun Tong Dumpling House Braddon
73/100 (1588 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cakes
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Chili
Duck
Prawns
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Asian
Chinese
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
BYOB
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful good and dumplings yum yum. The place needs to be bigger though. Too crowed and too too noisy. That’s the only..."
Maria Carey Ludwig
"I Love ❤️ My dumplings and this place did not disappoint! Fresh, tasty, hot and made with love! Would totally recomend!..."
Vonnie Tye
"I can't find any faults at all. I was hungry and wanting to have soup. After a long hours at the hair dressing salon. As I was walking along the..."
Sahlee Burton
"Nice restaurant. Hot and sour soup had strong flavour of vinegar (I didn’t like it). Rest of the foods were decent. Fast..."
Muna
"Came specifically for the Shanghai pan fried pork buns and was not disappointed! The chilli oil should get a special mention because it had enough..."
Julie T
"Decent place for a casual Chinese meal. The dumplings are great and the meals come out pretty..."
Jessica D
"This Chinese restaurant is one of best in Canberra so far. Pretty clean, professional staffs, and most importantly delicious food!! During an..."
Jimmy LEE
"Food was good but sadly not the..."
Caitlin Green
"Had an enjoyable lunch. Dumplings were good. So were the other dishes. Service was friendly and efficient. Happy to visit again in..."
Richard Brooks
Bookplate
73/100 (1647 ratings)
Quick Bites
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Healthy
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Fish & chips
Toasts
Pancakes
Juice & Smoothies
Quiche
Salad
Cakes
Salmon
Juice & Smoothies
Fish
Pork
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Sit down
International
Australian
Contemporary
Café
Healthy
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Came here for an early lunch after going to Questcon. The ambience is lovely which is highlighted with the beautiful stain glass windows.I got..."
Karen
"3.6. Terrific little cafe located at the National Library. It’s a charming spot. We felt instantly at home here. And it wasn’t just the..."
Two Sheds
"Really beautiful seating area outside with heaters above. Chilli scrambled eggs and regular scrambled eggs were perfect. Coffee was excellent and..."
Red Bean
"This cafe was hidden inside the National Library. Such a popular place for locals and tourists. I loved the decor with several large colourful stain..."
Jianierrrrrr
"My first ZOMATO review goes to - Bookplate Canberra.Absolutely must go in Canberra!It’s located in National Library and has an..."
Jessie Li
"Great view for brunch. The food comes in large portion and the wagyu burger was quite tasty. It’s great to just site outside during lunch and enjoy..."
Lucianna Guo
"What a stunning outdoor dining area on a sunny day. Stopped here for lunch before leaving Canberra, it was beautiful and sunny, service was fast and..."
Renee
"Nice setting beside a wall of stained glass windows. Sign said wait to be seated but I stood around for some time before anyone paid me attention,..."
BrisvEGustation
"The clientele here are...well...old. It's a nice enough spot and who doesn't love the library? It's probably good for an in-venue cafe but it's..."
Ausbeagle
"Bookplate is a popular spot for lunch (served 12-2pm) that’s close to major Canberra tourist attractions. While it gets busy on the weekends,..."
Michele Walton
"Visited today and absolutely loved it. Very busy and had to wait a bit, but was worth it in the end. Food was great and the place had a great..."
Niks
"Hubby and I headed here for brunch before visiting the Celestial Empire exhibition last week.  We loved it.  The cafe is beautiful with the sun..."
Sherrym1au
"My friend and I met up for lunch at Bookplate in the National Library. I hadn’t been to Bookplate in about 5 years but knew that it had been..."
Foodpornjournal
"Bookplate is a popular spot for lunch (served 12-2pm) that’s close to major Canberra tourist attractions. While it gets busy on the weekends,..."
Michele Walton
"Bookplate has become my absolutely reliable go-to place for weekend breakfast.  The menu is genuinely innovative, the food quality is always..."
Kristy Ellen
"My team organised a lunch at Bookplate, the cafe at the National Library of Australia, which has come under new ownership this year. The menu is..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Consistently good coffee and food. Whether seated outside with one of the best views in Canberra or inside with the sun streaming through the Leonard..."
Fairlake1
"Whenever there is a curry on the menu here, it is amazing. Good coffee and quick service in a great..."
Hingo
"Busy but relaxing. While the lines for the counter can be off putting it is worth the wait. The food, be it breakfast or lunch, never disappoints...."
Ryan
"Great coffee, great selection of sweet things. I've never eaten lunch there but it's mainly gourmet looking sandwiches and salads. Sit outside if the..."
Annie Belle
"Great spot for a quick bite, even when they are busy. Staff are really accommodating. We came in after they closed the kitchen but they still did..."
Holly Corpe
"Lovely cafe adjacent to the National Library. It has a large indoor area which can be accessed from inside the library and a beautiful large outdoor..."
Princess Greedyguts
"Stopped by for a brunch and sat outside in the sunshine. The waitress mustn’t have known how to communicate effectively, I had to approach and..."
Caitlin Treloar-Ward
"A real find at the National Library. Really great food and service in a fantastic setting. Really enjoyed lunch and coffee..."
James Arvanitakis
"What an amazing location to have a cafe situated within the National Library. The stained glass windows create a unique atmosphere. The quality of..."
Matt Ezzy
"Great coffee, great location, retro furniture and fantastic stained glass windows. The staff were very courteous. The lamb burger which was fresh,..."
M T (Dryasadingo)
"Had a lovely lunch today at Bookplate. My friend and I shared this lovely heirloom tomato dish with what must have been the most delicious homemade..."
Georgie Winter
Chaki Chaki Japanese Restaurant & Bar
73/100 (301 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Sushi
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
Fish
Sashimi
Pork
Crab
Oyster
Fish Soup
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Sushi
Seafood
Japanese
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Their lunch hour menu is quite interesting, especially their tonkatsu ramen ans japanese curry rice, both of them are delicious, especially their..."
Neewei94
"Very nice restaurant and delicious Japanese food. Service was great and the place was beautiful. We absolutely loved this restaurant and will come..."
Xyyangh
"Nice upper-end Japanese restaurant located in Braddon. Need to climb some stairs so mobility access is limited. Dishes are well flavoured and..."
Jack
"Great service. Was able to provide good gluten free choices. Attettion to detail was good, would recomend for fellow celiacs. Good atmosphere. Yummy..."
Tegan Redman
"I came here because of a RiotACT article about best ramen in town. Upon entering the place is pretty empty and I understood why after looking at the..."
Authenticity
"It's a little bit hard to find it(on level 1),and a very quiet place in Braddon.It serves typical Japanese food.Food looks so great.I would recommend..."
Elsa
"Great food in Lonsdale! The fish is fresh and good, best sashimi I have found in Canberra (after searching for more than a year). Tried the tacoyaki..."
Ana Beracas
"We've been to Chaki Chaki a few times now and each time the food has been amazing. It's fresh and authentic and the staff are lovely. We get the..."
Alex
"Went here for my birthday and loved it. The food was fabulous, and made with fresh high quality produce.Make sure you check the specials on..."
Anon
"Oishi kata!!!Absolutely delicious, the most authentic Japanese I've ever had in Canberra. All the meat and seafood was high quality and..."
Immy Love
My Cafe In Manuka
73/100 (769 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Eggs Benedict
Burger
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Schnitzel
Pancakes
Crepes
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Café
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic cafe!! Visiting from Melbourne and we were there for breakfast on Saturday; dinner on Saturday; and then breakfast again this morning...."
Helen Hodge
"My husband and I enjoyed a lovely meal here the other evening, while staying in Canberra. We have visited your Restaurant/Cafe on several occasions..."
Francesca Rhodes
"Dropped in for a quick breakfast, good food and coffee, agreeable staff and service,..."
Ilona Hudson
"Outstanding service! I was in a rush and staff provided a 10 minute turnaround on two (incredible!) takeaway breaky burgers and coffees. Food was..."
Samantha Baldwin
"Delicious food and really lovely staff, have just moved to Canberra and already been to My Cafe 3 times, been impressed all 3 times �..."
Kirsten Alice
"Delicious Kirby family favourite. Especially on a stunning, sunny autumn day!!..."
Sarah Kirby
"We three Brisbane folk came here for brunch. Service was wonderful, friendly and prompt. (We had a lively discussion about the election win with the..."
Sherry Mackay
"We enjoyed eating here with the lovely atmosphere and covered outdoor seating, very fast service, tasty food, and good coffee. Several GF cakes to..."
Jaala Kellam
"Had a lovely Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict, which was served on a huge Hash Brown. Great combination! Nice outdoor seating with heating in cold..."
John Rotenstein (Fermax)
"Bao-ger was very good!! Mm yummy And delicious..."
Geneviev H
"The owner was delightful and very attentive, greeting us as soon as we arrived outside. We ate Cesar Salad and fish n' chips and cake. It was all..."
A. B
"Wonderful service on a Sunday morning. Nice almond milk banana 🍌 smoothie. The clay pot egg is different with curry flavours. Average coffee..."
Jen C
B-one Korean Restaurant
73/100 (425 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Bibimbap
"I would highly recommend the dolsot bibimbap, but the other food is also delicious. Can't go wrong eating here. Well priced. Service is good...."
Flutisticwonder
"The last time I dined at B-One Korean Restaurant in the city was probably 6 years ago. I’ve strolled past so many times and had been meaning to go..."
Foodpornjournal
"I went there for dinner last week. The restaurant vibe was great they were turn on k-pop song. The food was great love everything except for the..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Nice unassuming Korean place located at Garema place. It's got all your classic dishes like japchae, bibimbap, fried chicken, stews, beef and pork..."
Jules
"This was the pork and squid lunch set. I like going into b-one during lunch time as it's usually quiet and provide swift service. The portions are..."
G
"For some reason I had a craving for fried chicken. Well the precise reason was I saw the $42 fried chicken platter at Public in Manuka the night..."
Eat Like Ushi
"Went for a friend's birthday dinner, the food is quiet amazing, i loved the smoked bbq and ribs soup, very..."
WY-star
"They changed new chef from Sydney,their food is more delicious than before. I like their seafood pancake and Beef Bugogi, and I think the bibimbap in..."
Camel_888
"Very friendly staff and awesome food! As authentic as you can get in Canberra for a Korean joint. Highly..."
Mr. Paw
"Good food, very Korean, & great service. Usually have lunch special -bipimbap with kimchi. Had a wonderful special birthday banquet at $20 pp..."
Deb R
"Great service and tasty authentic Korean food. For great value ask for the lunch special for..."
Nina
"Walked past this place in mid 2011 and decided to give it a go even though it always seems pretty empty inside. The restraint is hard to find and..."
Jingles
"Damn fine food. Nothing else needs to said (ok, it's also BYO). I rate..."
Kevin McDonald
Cafe Essen
73/100 (440 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cakes
Burger
Salad
Toasts
Sit down
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great staff and amazing blueberry muffin’s. Coffees are the best in..."
Sam Cohen
"Café Essen is my favourite café in Canberra city now for many years. The owners and staff are always cheerful and engaging and what’s more they..."
Bru Steph
"Really friendly people, the specials like the lamb shank were awesome, and the veggie bagel is always a great..."
Ari Hola
"I loved the veggie mexi burger! Delicious vegan..."
Мини Валя
"Delicious food and friendly services. Definitely will come back..."
HanhDuyen Tran
"Good vibe the last few times I went. Very relaxing..."
Jere Farr
"Excellent food excellent service great..."
Kieran Krause
"The menu at Cafe Essen is very large, mostly-Mediterranean-inspired and eclectic, with almost as many blackboard specials as well. There are soups,..."
Skevos Mavros
"Really yummy, and always love a place that has a vegan menu. The coffee I had really hit the spot, smooth, but with enough of a kick to wake me up...."
G. Byron Williams
"Tea at Essen can be one of life's joys. Sitting and watching as the world goes by, can be lovely particularly with the right company. The food is..."
Katie Ley
"Open late, usually quiet enough to have a chat. Perfectly adequate coffee with a few food options. I'm not saying it's the best place in Civic. But..."
Cody Smith (Fray Joker)
Hangari Kimchi
73/100 (806 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Dumplings
Sit down
Korean
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent choice to have Korean food for dinner this evening. My kids enjoyed the pork schnitzel and chicken. I had Bibimbab with pork. The food was..."
Joanne Sullivan
"Tried various Korean dishes here. The seafood Korean pancake was really big, about a size of small pizza and quite thick too. Assorted steamed..."
Hangry Jules
"The dolsot bibimbap was really good, I only wished that they would have given miso soup on the side. My friends also enjoyed their..."
Charu Pandey
"Ditched B for this one, and tried my first Korean in Canberra. We had the Kimchi omelette, pork with kimchi, pork dumplings, prawn dumplings (both..."
Cuisine Monsters
"I've had a ridiculous craving for fried chicken lately so on Friday night one of my foodie friends and I decided to do a little food crawl in..."
Eat Canberra
"The food was ok, but i was disappointed to not be allowed to cook my own BBQ, I asked politely twice. Also, this review shouldn't need to be 140..."
Si Hobbs
"The snow cheese chicken and the ganjung chicken were really good. One of its kind. However, the other dishes were pretty average and lacking flavor...."
Facebook User
"Great food, friendly service. I love this restaurant. I am a regular for eat in and takeaway and am never disappointed. Love the rice cakes,..."
Bronwyn.dexter
"Overpriced but decent Korean. Food is decent but certainly not worth $30 that we paid (2 of us) for lunch. Flavours were distinctive Korean and the..."
Donald Keith
"Fine meal. I found the staff very professional and friendly.The menu is good and the food is excellent.I often eat there and have only good..."
Johnratkinson
"Absolutely standout! Headed in keen for some spicy food and dumplings. We had tofu vegetable dumplings and pork kimchi dumplings, which are some of..."
Birdofacadence
"First time Korean BBQ with our two young kids, they enjoyed the experience. Love it that they cooked for us, it's hard otherwise to eat together with..."
Lily Wong
"I’m a Korean, and it was my first time to eat Korean chicken after arriving in Australia. To be honest, before eating the chicken, I was doubtful..."
박지웅
"Food was good! But you will need to wait abit of time. Reception staff was rude and not helpful when asked when the last dish going to come (becoz..."
LK LEUNG
"It was a fantastic experience. The ambience is both warm and inviting. The dish was presented beautifully and tasted delicious. This warm and..."
Pundra Reeka
"The moment I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by professional and well mannered people and ushered me to my table. The place has the best..."
Tashi Gyamtsho
"When I discovered the Van Gogh Alive taking placing in Canberra, thought how awesome it would be to spend a weekend with my dear friends after..."
Chali Pearce
"Food was delicious. The staffs were friendly and helpful. They were very considerate to squeeze bookings for 10 between their already busy and fully..."
jigme euden
"Korean BBQ done right. Great BBQ and very good hotpot. Have the wagyu if your budget extends that far, totally worth it. Looking forward to the next..."
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