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10 Hidden Dining Gems of Brisbane City

Updated: Aug 30, 2025

Tucked away in the laneways and streets of Brisbane City are these hidden dining gems - 10 restaurants and eateries that are not just affordable but well worth seeking out:

Mr Bao

The slick contemporary bao bar and Asian restaurant located in the Heritage Lanes precinct of Brisbane CBD

Yakiniku Hachi

This traditional Japanese barbecue restaurant is found upstairs in an historic warehouse in Brisbane City

Little Red Dumpling

In the basement of this heritage-listed city church there's a secret dumpling bar

Mr Wabi

A funky Pan Asian street food eatery and bar nestled in Brisbane's oldest laneway

New Season Asian

Located in the heart of the city, New Season Asian restaurant offers some of the best Thai street food in Brisbane

Mamak

Bringing the authentic tastes of Kuala Lumpur's Indian-Malay street stalls to Brisbane CBD

Sendok Garpu

One of Brisbane's best Indonesian restaurants has opened in the city's Asian street food laneway

Little Miss Sunshine

A unique city bistro with its own brewery, located at the rear of Brisbane City's stunning Heritage Lanes precinct

Maru Grill House

Step through the doors of Maru Grill House and be transported to Korea, with bustling crowds of diners drinking soju

Wu Kong Kitchen & Bar

A Monkey King themed Chinese restaurant in Brisbane CBD, taking inspiration from the classic 16th century Chinese novel

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Oct 31 - Nov 2

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Oct 31 - Nov 1

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

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Nov 1-2

SIX60 Live

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Nov 2

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

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Nov 4

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Nov 4

Supanova 2025

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Nov 7-9

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

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Nov 8

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