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dada

G4/12 Furzer St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

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G4/12 Furzer St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

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+61 493 514 593
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About dada

South-side regulars keep quiet about this Furzer Street room for good reason. Dada runs an inventive modern Asian kitchen where dietary restrictions get dedicated culinary swaps instead of stripped-down plates. Dinner opens with warm rice bread and savoury butter—moving into striploin with Vietnamese chimichurri or bowls of udon ragu. The big pull remains the crisp Coral Bay barramundi in yuzu kosho beurre blanc, paired with pours from Canberra district vineyards.

  • Inventive Pan-Asian Plates: Cross-cultural plates balance Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese accents, from rich udon ragu to striploin with fresh Vietnamese chimichurri.
  • Thoughtful Dietary Adaptations: The kitchen prepares dedicated gluten-free, celiac, and plant-based alternatives across both à la carte and tasting menus rather than simply omitting components.
  • Canberra District Pours: A focused cellar list spotlights cool-climate bottles sourced directly from local Canberra district winemakers.
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Why Diners Choose Dada

From purposeful dietary substitutions and signature rice bread to intimate tasting menus, secure your table for South-side Canberra's most attentive dining experience.

  • Inventive, Custom Dietary Substitutions

    Rather than merely dropping allergenic ingredients, the kitchen crafts intentional vegan and dietary-specific replacements across courses to guarantee complete dish balance.

    I loved that they substituted in the vegan options instead of just removing an ingredient.

    Carli Breur

  • Signature House-Made Rice Bread

    Dada eschews conventional wheat bread service for a house-baked rice bread paired with savoury whipped butter, creating a distinctive and allergy-conscious opening course.

    Oh and I know no one who does such amazing bread (rice bread), do try it!

    Waltzing Matilda

  • Adaptable Multi-Course Tasting Menus

    Couples dining across the multi-course tasting menu enjoy bespoke flexibility, with the floor and kitchen teams seamlessly customising courses on request.

    We asked for one substitution, and they were more than happy to be flexible.

    Ed Orman

  • Balanced, Feel-Good Dining Pacing

    Pacing and portioning deliver deeply layered, vibrant pan-Asian flavours that leave diners energized and thoroughly satisfied without heaviness.

    If you’re looking for a feed that fills your heart but is till light on the stomach, this is the place to go!

    Grace Salem

  • Genuine Peace of Mind for Coeliac Diners

    Gluten-free and celiac diners experience complete dining ease, backed by genuine kitchen diligence that replaces anxiety with total hospitality.

    I am gluten free and I have never felt so cared for at a restaurant.

    Phoebe Hobbs

  • Effortless Welcome for Severe Allergies

    Dada treats severe food allergies as an opportunity for thoughtful hospitality, ensuring guests with complex needs feel fully included.

    I suffer from food allergies and they always accomodate me and make things work.

    Sam Hulm

Inventive pan-Asian plates and signature staples most frequently praised by guests.

  • Rice Bread

    The most beautiful rice bread with delicious savoury butter to start

    Bison Administrator

  • Korean Fried Chicken

    The Korean fried chicken comes with the yummiest chilli sauce

    Carmela Chivers

  • Wombok Pancake

    Everyone raved about the food, particularly the wombok pancake and barramundi.

    Helen Zhang

  • Udon Ragu

    My wife and I enjoyed the tasting menu, and everything on it (especially the udon!).

    Ed Orman

Other favorites

Thoughtful sides, regional cellar selections, and inventive desserts that round out the dining experience.

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    the standouts being the salmon crudo, the cooked octopus and the sticky date pudding.

    Tyran Murphy

  • Vietnamese Coffee Banoffee Pie

    Vietnamese coffee banoffee pie, all great too.

    Miles Goodhew

  • Fries with House Korean Sweet Chilli Sauce

    Fries were amongst the best we've had in Canberra, crunch without being dry, and the dipping sauce is worth buying a jar of to take home.

    Sam

  • Canberra District Wine Selection

    the wine list included quite a few local wines which I always appreciate.

    Anne Brechin

Beyond the menu

From tailored dietary swaps to regional cellar pairings, experience South-side Canberra's thoughtful dining—book your table in advance.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Substitutions

    Rather than merely omitting ingredients for dietary restrictions, the kitchen prepares tailored alternatives so vegan, coeliac, and allergy-sensitive guests receive fully realized dishes.

  • Signature House Rice Bread

    Meals open with Dada's signature house-baked rice bread served alongside savoury compound butter as an inventive alternative to standard bread service.

  • Flexible Tasting Menu Customisation

    Diners enjoying the multi-course tasting menu can easily adjust courses, with staff readily accommodating plate swaps to match tastes and dietary preferences.

  • Canberra District Wine Curation

    The beverage list deliberately spotlights local Canberra district wineries, presenting regional regional producers paired directly with cross-cultural plates.

Before you head over

Essential advice on navigating customized tasting menus, must-order staples, and regional wines—reserve your table in advance to secure your spot.

  • Tailor your tasting menu without hesitation

    Don’t shy away from sharing dietary restrictions or allergies with the team. Instead of merely omitting ingredients, the kitchen actively prepares thoughtful substitutions across both à la carte and tasting courses.

  • Anchor your meal with the house rice bread

    Be sure to add the signature house-made rice bread with savoury butter right at the start of your meal; it serves as a beloved opener and perfectly anchors the punchy, lighter fusion mains.

  • Reserve well ahead and explore local pours

    With a compact room that frequently hits full capacity on weekends, secure your table in advance and take time to sample the wine list highlighting local Canberra district producers.

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