From the city centre to the coast, the best Asian restaurants in Adelaide are home to memorable celebrations, from grand family and friends and get-togethers to romantic date nights. Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year around an outstanding feast of traditional classics, contemporary twists, and stunning lychee cocktails.
Try pork belly bao alongside Vietnamese flavours in Mawson Lakes or head to Henley Beach for some Szechuan spice. Creative cocktails and stellar banquets in city centre hotspots are perfect for large gatherings. Get a birds-eye view of Adelaide from the city’s tallest restaurant serving up Hokkien noodles and ginger dumplings.
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For a Chinese hotspot with stunning cocktails – book at Blue Rose in Henley Beach
A blue and white-tiled dining space brings a relaxed, poolside vibe to this modern Asian eatery. Blue Rose’s varied menu pairs buttery-seared scallops with creative gin and elderflower cocktails. Rich egg noodles and truffle paste come together in the delightful truffle mi goreng, and a Szechuan pepper soy glaze adds a kick to the crispy yin-yang pork. If you’ve got a group together, opt for the Feed Me experience and enjoy Blue Rose’s most popular signature dishes. The restaurant bases the dessert menu on the freshest produce, so it changes with the seasons. Just ask the waitstaff what’s on the menu. The cocktail list is the highlight of the drinks menu, with house peach tea brandy and house Szechuan chilli tequila featured in some drinks. Alternatively, try the Blue Rose lager or Barossa Valley wine.
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For one of the best Chinese restaurants in Adelaide for breathtaking views – try Koomo Restaurant and Bar in Adelaide City Centre
Come for the food, stay for the views at Adelaide’s highest restaurant, Koomo Restaurant and Bar. Pale wooden furnishings and floors create a minimalistic, Art Deco-inspired aesthetic that’s perfect for your next date night or family gathering. Koomo’s Feed Me and Feed Me More menus for two or more diners serve up the kitchen’s favourite dishes. Dip soft pork and ginger dumplings into a spicy black vinegar sauce before digging into tender Koomo lobster rolls with Kewpie mayo. A tangy and sweet yuzu and coconut slice is the perfect way to end your meal. From the à la carte menu, try smokey char-grilled pork ribs or chicken thighs with plum and gochujang sauce. Vegetarians should try the wok-fried Hokkien noodles served with seasonal veggies. Located in Crowne Plaza, in the heart of the city centre, the Express Lunch menu is perfect for a quick catch-up. Alternatively, swing by for the ever-changing hot buffet breakfast served all week long.
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For one of the best Asian restaurants in Adelaide for all-day dining – book a table at District1 Modern Vietnamese Eatery in Mawson Lakes
Framed snapshots of Vietnam hang on the walls above the comfortable couch seating at District1 Modern Vietnamese Eatery. Serving breakfast from 8 am and a full lunch and dinner menu from 11 am, this Mawson Lakes hangout spot is an all-day affair. Get the day started with a sizzling banh mi chao with Porterhouse steak or a creamy tomato and soft-shell crab risotto. Pair it with one of District1’s Vietnamese iced coffees (there are nine unique options) or a sweet matcha latte. For lunch and dinner, the menu expands to offer pork belly – roasted with pepper, packed into fluffy bao or served in a bun bowl with vermicelli noodles – and crispy fried pho. The drinks menu also opens up after 11 am, with lychee mojitos, whiskey sours and fruit-packed smoothies. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, so it’s the perfect spot for a big group.
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For one of the top Chinese restaurants Adelaide for shareable plates and fun cocktails – visit Gondola Gondola in Adelaide City Centre
Blue Rose’s sister restaurant Gondola Gondola has a similar focus on shared meals and fun cocktails. Here, pastel shades of pink and green blend with wooden furnishings to create a laid-back atmosphere where drinks and dumplings flow. Start things off with a plate of wontons filled with chicken and corn, a tangy, sweet vinegar sauce and ‘mum’s chilli oil’. Alternatively, share some crispy pork belly with sweet nashi pear and lychee purée. For something a little more substantial, opt for the twice-cooked pork rack coated in a sticky honey glaze and spicy paste. Vegan diners can enjoy a bowl of king oyster mushrooms and tofu skin served with beancurd and peanut butter for an unusual yet delightful taste. Like Blue Rose, Gondola Gondola offers a “Feed Me” family banquet for four or more diners. Pair your meal with one of the house sodas or a bottle of kiuchi umeshu (sweet and sour plum wine). After your meal, try the Vietnamese filtered coffee alongside one of Gondola Gondola’s seasonal desserts.
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For a private omakase experience – head to Shobosho in Adelaide City Centre
Shobosho balances the smoky flavours of the grill with simple seasoning. Grab a table and gather with friends to share dumplings, skewers and grilled vegetables. With a seat at the counter, watch the chefs work their magic as they sear seafood and meat to perfection. Just off the main restaurant, visit Shō, where yakitori skewers are the star of the show. You can book this for private omakase functions for groups of six to 10 diners. Pair your grilled delights with glasses of wine, sake and beer and keep going until you can’t eat anymore. Shobosho stays open until late Monday through Sunday, so it’s the perfect spot for that long-awaited catch-up.
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The best Asian restaurants in Adelaide are the best hotspots to try popular dishes like fluffy bao and flavour-packed wontons. With Asian-fusion menus sweeping the city, pair your favourite Chinese dishes with favourites from Vietnam, Japan and Thailand. Fruity cocktails and mocktails add some extra fun and seasonal desserts are the perfect end to your meal.
