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Asian Restaurants in Canberra and ACT

Asia has so much to offer – not the least of which is an astounding amount of variety. The range of food on offer varies from palate burning goat curries to tuna sashimi. In fact the only real problem with Asian cuisine is that there is such a scope and variety that it is often hard to decide what to eat. It doesn’t help that Australia is Asia’s close neighbour and confidant, and has hundreds of establishments that deliver authentic recipes.

To help you decide where to satisfy your craving for Asian food, Best Restaurants has put together a list of some of the best Asian restaurants in your capital city. Click here for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Restaurant	Cuisine	Area
Abells Kopi Tiam Meaning “coffee shop” in Malay, Abell's Kopi Tiam is about much more than just coffee. Authentic Straits’ cuisine abounds in this friendly Manuka eatery. Malaysian-born chef Abell Ong has settled into this bright and cheery Manuka restaurant, offerin...	Asian, Chinese, Malaysian	Manuka
Asian Cafe The quirky and unassuming Asian Cafe restaurant in Canberra’s Civic serves up food from across Asia with speedy service and a smile. Tucked away in a long strip of competitors, Asian Cafe is surprisingly large inside, where the delicious pastel paint...	Asian	Canberra
Banana Leaf Restaurant and Cafe Sri Lankan food comes into its own at Banana Leaf Restaurant and Cafe, sharing the spotlight with some interesting bush tucker and cafe standards. Civic's Banana Leaf Restaurant and Cafe specialises in this eclectic mix of flavours, and throws in a f...	Asian, Bistro Cafe Deli, Native Australian, Sri Lankan	Civic
Choices Vietnamese Restaurant Whether you are in the mood for a light pho, a fragrant stir-fry or a rich curry, Choices Vietnamese Restaurant in Manuka is sure to please with its extensive menu and welcoming atmosphere....	Asian, Vietnamese	Manuka
Civic Asian Noodle House With a menu of well-priced laksa, noodles and other Asian favourites, Civic Asian Noodle House is well on its way to reaching status in the ranks of Canberra’s noodle restaurants....	Asian	Civic
Dickson Asian Noodle House Specialising in South East Asian cuisine (Laotian, Malay, Thai and Singaporean), this restaurant is open seven days a week from 11am-10pm. Dickson Asian Noodle House combines all the good things to be found in Asian dining – long opening hours, sh...	Asian, Malaysian, Thai	Dickson
Golden Dragon, Manuka Offering over 100 different dishes - primarily Chinese in origin but also with touches of Thai and Malaysian cuisine - Manuka’s latest restaurant addition, Golden Dragon, matches menu to decor: slick and fresh....	Asian, Chinese	Manuka
Griffith Vietnamese Simple and unassuming, Griffith Vietnamese Restaurant not only hosts a menu of delicious and ultra pocket-friendly Vietnamese meals but also a celebrity wall of signatures from politicians, journalists and sports stars....	Asian, Vietnamese	Griffith
Hoang Hau Restaurant Although surrounded by several other similarly-priced Asian-themed restaurants, Hoang Hau nicely carves out its own niche in the eatery-dense suburb that is Kingston....	Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese	Kingston
Jasmine House Family Asian Restaurant Smiles and friendly service rule at Jasmine House Family Asian Restaurant – a Gungahlin eatery that is as famous for its hospitable attitude as it is for its delicious banquets and mixed Asian cuisine....	Asian	Gungahlin
Nico’s at Koonaburra Aside from producing award-winning wines, Koonaburra winery in Bywong has one other gift in its favour; its small but relaxed restaurant Nico’s, which has locals and Canberran visitors coming back again and again....	Asian, Modern Australian	Bywong
Phnom Penh Specialising in the little known cuisine of Cambodia, Phnom Penh offers a huge range of Southeast Asian dishes in a dining room reminiscent of a Cambodian jungle. Named for the capital city of Cambodia, walking into this Belconnen restaurant is like ...	Asian, Thai, Vietnamese	Belconnen
Rasa Sayang Restaurant In the thirty years Rasa Sayang Restaurant in Dickson has been in business, this cozy Malaysian and Chinese spot has firmly cemented its place in the dining world of Canberra....	Asian, Chinese, Malaysian	Dickson
Spicy Ginger Cafe Sure to become a regular with many students and professionals, Spicy Ginger Cafe in Acton is a new restaurant offering a comprehensive menu of Sichuan delights that are at once traditional, tasty and tempting....	Asian, Chinese	Acton
SukoThai Delivering a blend of authentic and modern Thai dishes that spans from “goong nang far” to “sizzling kangaroo”, Yarralumla’s SukoThai restaurant pleases the palates of local families, businessmen and other diners alike...	Asian, Thai	Yarralumla
Taste of Himalaya If you’re searching for a new experience or a change from laksa or pad Thai, Manuka’s Taste of Himalaya Restaurant may be just the answer. Here you’ll find a menu of authentic dishes that represents the many flavours of the Himalayas....	Asian, Indian	Manuka
Timmy's Kitchen Simple, yet boasting 20 years in the Canberra dining arena, Timmy’s Kitchen has humbly set the standard for Chinese and Malaysian restaurants and continues to draw diners into its Manuka dining room....	Asian, Chinese, Malaysian	Manuka
wagamama canberra Be prepared to rub elbows with the rest of Canberra in this modern Japanese restaurant that offers crisp flavours and a fresh palate. Offering no-nonsense service and an anonymous atmosphere, it’s not hard to understand why the nation’s capital has e...	Asian	Canberra