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Mínima
Unit 3/29 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
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Unit 3/29 Bentham St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia
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Mínima serves an inventive Southeast Asian tasting menu from a 24-seat Yarralumla dining room where guests watch every plate cross the pass. Pull up a stool at the kitchen counter for dishes that shift every three months—blue swimmer crab paired with boudin noir and sharp nahm jim, or creamy udon tossed with five-spice pancetta, fig, and longan. Regulars point to the asam laksa with belacan pork and tender beef tongue as proof of the kitchen’s range. Wine pairings arrive with thoughtful context, and the kitchen builds dedicated vegan and allergy-adapted courses without stripping back punch or depth. Diners end on desserts like pavlova dressed with tarragon oil, passionfruit ganache, and berries.
- Quarterly Tasting Menus: A rotating multi-course menu pairing Southeast Asian traditions with modern technique, featuring dishes like asam laksa and crab with boudin noir.
- Chef's Table Counter: Roughly 24 seats with kitchen bar dining right along the pass, letting guests watch the chefs work up close.
- Allergy & Vegan Course Parity: Full vegan menus and individualized allergy adaptations crafted with the same culinary attention as the standard tasting.
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Why Diners Choose Mínima
Discover why diners choose Mínima for inventive tasting menus, intimate counter dining, and dietary inclusivity.
Front-row kitchen bar and pass seating
Guests seated along the kitchen bar and chef's table get an uninterrupted view of each multi-course dish being prepared and finished at the food pass.
getting a seat at the kitchen bar made the experience even better—I loved being able to watch each dish come through the food pass.
Fidela Ghodang Quarterly seasonal menu transformations
The kitchen rotates its multi-course tasting menu every three months, blending Thai, Malay, Peranakan, and Chinese influences with modern techniques.
the menu changes every three months so this has meant I’ve experienced 16 different dishes, and they’ve all been fantastic.
Tim Conway True parity for severe allergy adaptations
Diners with severe dietary restrictions receive tailored courses that mirror the full tasting menu without losing depth, complexity, or presentation.
She was able to enjoy the same meals I did, slightly modified without compromising an ounce of flavour.
Dhanukshi I Dedicated multi-course vegan tasting format
Plant-based guests enjoy a dedicated, cohesive tasting sequence crafted specifically around inventive techniques and rich textures rather than basic omissions.
they were accommodating of dietary requirements and set us up with a well thought out vegan set menu.
Corey Le Seamless hospitality for milestone celebrations
Birthdays and milestone evenings are supported by attentive staff, well-matched wines, and unhurried progression between courses.
Celebrated my partner's birthday at Minima. The wine was excellent, the food (the tasting menu) was even better, and the service better still.
Darcy Brooker Measured course pacing for special occasions
Each tasting course unfolds at an unhurried, natural tempo that allows parties celebrating together to savor conversation and wine without rush.
The pacing was perfect, allowing us to really enjoy the experience rather than feeling rushed.
Jeremy Sussex
Most popular items
Highlights from the multi-course Third Culture tasting menu
Tasting Menu
the wonderful Tasting Menu, which is full of wonderful and very tasty morsels of food
Alistair Nitz Vietnamese sausage
You must try is the Vietnamese sausage
Alistair Nitz Short rib sloppy joe
Short rib sloppy joe
Alistair Nitz Beef tongue
And their beef tongue? Easily the most tender I’ve ever had.
Fidela Ghodang
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches and open-kitchen details that define the dining experience at Mínima.
Counterfront View of the Food Pass
Guests sitting at the kitchen bar or chef's table can watch each dish delicately prepared and passed across the food pass in full view.
Quarterly Menu Evolution
The multi-course tasting menu rotates completely every three months, allowing returning diners to explore entirely refreshed culinary creations.
Uncompromised Dietary & Allergy Craft
Guests with complex dietary requirements or severe allergies receive thoughtfully modified multi-course dishes that preserve the same depth and flavor profiles without compromise.
Attentive, Familiar Hospitality
Staff deliver attentive, unpretentious hospitality where diners are welcomed warmly and looked after like family friends.
Before you head over
Practical planning advice on reservations, seating, and dietary accommodations at Minima
Book well in advance
With roughly 24 seats in a petite space, reserving your table well ahead of time is strongly recommended to secure a spot for the multi-course tasting experience.
Choose the kitchen bar for pass views
Request counter seats at the kitchen bar or chef's table if you want front-row views of the team prepping and passing each inventive course.
Advise dietary requirements ahead of time
If you have allergies, vegan, or vegetarian preferences, notify the kitchen beforehand so they can thoughtfully adapt dishes to match the regular tasting menu without sacrificing flavor.
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