Chinatown, Adelaide

Chinatown is a popular spot located at the south-east end of Adelaide’s CBD. It is internationally famous for its eclectic flavors from all diverse cuisines. Here, you will find traditional gourmet foods and oriental cuisine and it is a beautiful mix of five star restaurants, food stalls, cafes, wine bars, pubs, and food courts. Two large Paifang mark the entrances at either end and Chinatown stretches from Grote Street to Gouger Street. You can take a stroll down these streets to check what’s on offer and experience an endless array of Asian cuisines like Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Korean, Japanese, and Indian

You can get lost in the maze of this pocket of Asia and the multicultural community is a diverse experience. On Moonta street, you will find pagoda style restaurants and cozy red lanterns. You can enjoy steaming bowls of pho, spicy ramen, dim sums, authentic Chinese food, and stir fries. The people are friendly and the helpings are huge. Some of the most popular restaurants include T-Chow Chinese Restaurant, Wah Hing, Ryo’s Noodles, and Thanh Thanh Vietnamese restaurant. This hub of pan-Asian flavors also has some of the best Japanese cuisine and you can enjoy dishes like katsu chicken, teriyaki chicken, and an array of bento dishes. There are many cultural performance studios, live music, and events that take place. You will also find craft sellers selling handcrafted goods, jewelry and so much more. You can also purchase fresh Asian produce.