Routine can be comforting - but sometimes, your taste buds are itching for a little more adventure. If you're in the mood to break out of the usual and explore something different, these venues offer vibrant flavours, immersive settings and unexpected culinary twists that will jolt your palate and refresh your dining routine.
Here’s where to go when you want your next meal to be something completely new.
Chatkazz – Harris Park, NSW
A sensory explosion from the moment you walk in, Chatkazz in Harris Park
captures the hustle, heart and heady aromas of India’s vibrant street food
culture. Bright walls, buzzing energy and the irresistible scent of cumin and
coriander welcome you to this vegetarian eatery, where every plate packs punchy
flavour and joyful chaos. It’s a no-fuss, full-flavour experience that’s
anything but ordinary.
Start with crispy pani puri - crackling shells filled with
spiced water and potato - or the rich pav bhaji, a buttery vegetable mash scooped
up with golden toasted buns. The dosa, an enormous lentil crepe wrapped around
a spiced potato filling, is a showstopper; or go rogue and try the tandoori
pizza with cottage cheese and fragrant spices. Pair it with a chilled mango
lassi and you’ve just booked yourself a one-way ticket to Mumbai - no passport
required.
Ready for a flavour trip? Book a table at Chatkazz for a street-food
adventure, don't forget to leave a review.
Olive Thyme – Albion, Qld
Inside a stunning 1920s heritage building in Albion, Olive Thyme delivers a
fresh, elegant take on Turkish cuisine with the spirit of traditional
hospitality at its core. Between the polished floors, white-linen tables and
decorative ceramic plates adorning the walls, this is Turkish dining
reimagined - modern, polished and deeply rooted in family tradition.
Start your journey with mezze from the counter - perhaps white
anchovies with red onion and parsley or slices of warm Turkish bread dipped in
housemade dips. Then move on to spiced lamb meatballs paired with sumac onions
and cucumber yoghurt, or opt for the Fremantle octopus, served with a silky
tahini bean purée and crunchy daikon. Expect the unexpected - this isn’t your
average Friday night dinner.
Explore the bold and beautiful world of Turkish cuisine - book your seat at
Olive Thyme. Show your appreciation by leaving a review.
Chirin – Adelaide CBD, SA
For those seeking a twist on traditional pub fare, Chirin in the heart of
Adelaide turns heads with its Asian-inspired pizzas and playful fusion plates.
The vibe is rustic yet urban: exposed brick, hanging greenery and a laid-back
energy that transitions seamlessly from lunchtime eats to night-time hangouts.
Lunch might mean a rich chicken massaman curry with jasmine
rice, lotus root chips and edamame, but stay for the real fun - Korean fried
chicken tossed in sticky soy, or Asian pizzas like the kimchi and tofu slice or
banh mi-inspired pork belly with red onion and coriander. It’s pub grub,
redefined for the modern diner.
Break the rules of pizza night - book in at Chirin for your next foodie fix. Mark your visit with a review.
Mad About Food Cooking School – Yallingup, WA
For those who want to go beyond eating and get hands-on in the kitchen, Mad
About Food Cooking School in Yallingup is a delicious detour from the norm. Led
by passionate cook and Tuscan local-at-heart Sioban Sargent, this immersive
experience blends storytelling, technique and joy across two unique cuisines:
Tuscan and Thai.
You'll prepare six courses together - think hand-rolled pasta,
rustic salads, slow-cooked meat or fragrant Thai curries - then gather
around a long table to feast on your creations. The best part? Sioban’s
anecdotes about life in a rural Tuscan town will have you daydreaming of
sun-drenched villas and long lunches.
Looking for something hands-on and unforgettable? Book a class at Mad About
Food, make sure others know with a review.
Thai Room – Adelaide CBD, SA
With moody lighting, polished interiors and a dedication to detail, Thai Room
offers a refined take on Thai cuisine that balances authenticity with modern
flair. Since opening in 2022, it’s earned its stripes as one of Adelaide’s most
exciting new restaurants - combining warm hospitality with bold flavour.
Start with a Purple Blossom rum cocktail, then nibble on
seared scallops dressed with kaffir lime and green apple salad, or chicken
satay skewers with crushed peanuts. For mains, the chu chee barramundi curry
delivers crunch and spice in equal measure, while the grilled duck curry with
lychee and pineapple is rich, fragrant and beautifully balanced.
Elevate your Thai experience - reserve your table at Thai Room today. Make sure to record your visit with a review.
Trying something new doesn’t mean leaving your city - it’s just a matter of knowing where to look. From cooking your own six-course meal in Yallingup to discovering kimchi pizza in Adelaide, these venues promise to shake up your tastebuds and reinvigorate your appetite for discovery.
