As April comes to a close and we head further into autumn, it’s time to look back on the fantastic businesses Adelaide welcomed this month. From chicken shops and grocery stores to ice cream havens and Prospect pantries, here are 16 great new spots to check out!
Chicky Chuppy
A new Korean fried chicken spot has landed just off Rundle Mall, serving up fresh chicken prepared daily and affordable prices aimed squarely at students, city workers and anyone chasing a quick, satisfying feed.
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Dai Phat
One of Adelaide’s best-known Asian grocer names has landed in the CBD, with Dai Phat taking over the former Kim Wang site at Market Plaza. Bring your trolleys and carry carts, because Dai Phat is packed with all the go-to Asian products shoppers know and love, along with plenty they may not have discovered yet.
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Ella Sando
Adelaide’s lunch scene has had a spicy, saucy upgrade with the opening of Ella Sando, the latest venture from the team behind popular CBD venues Lady Burra Brewhouse and Two Suns.
Bringing the flavours of Adelaide’s popular bars to a daytime menu focused on Italian-style sandwiches, cakes, and coffee, the deli sits in a prime spot facing Currie Street, sitting in the same building as two of the group’s other venues.
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Fratelli Deli
Cult lovers of a classic Italian sandwich spot in Prospect can now get their fix in Adelaide’s CBD.
Designed to suit city life, Fratelli Italian Deli opens its doors from 6am, catering to early risers in need of quality coffee and breakfast on the go.
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Gelato Messina
The sweetest of treats has arrived in Adelaide just in time for the weekend, with Sydney’s cult favourite Gelato Messina officially landing in North Adelaide at their highly anticipated new 88 O’Connell Street dual flagship.
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Legend Lanzhou Beef Noodle Bar
Legend Lanzhou Beef Noodle has just opened its latest location, the third for the brand, in Kilburn’s Churchill Centre, bringing its signature hand-pulled noodles and rich, slow-simmered broths to a new pocket of the city. Built around centuries-old techniques, the brand centres on noodles made from recipes that are time-tested and refined through generations.
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Lickd
Close your eyes and imagine the trendiest cafe you can think of. Envision all the latest cafe crazes, current Adelaide favourites, and a vibrant social media presence – then double it, and you might just land somewhere in the ballpark of how unapologetically ‘in the loop’ Lickd is.
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MalayaLane
You may know them as Smatra Curry House, a family-run affair that has built a loyal following for its Malaysian-Indian cooking, particularly its banana leaf feasts, flaky roti and richly spiced curries.
Now, that same food has found a permanent home, with MalayaLane opening its first restaurant in Edinburgh, in Adelaide’s north.
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My Sugar Daddy
Semaphore’s sweet tooth has a new home, with cult market favourite My Sugar Daddy opening a brand new café and bringing with it its famous baklava, buttery pastries and bestselling sweets.
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North Kitchen
Adelaide’s far north isn’t usually the first place foodies think of for a feast of the senses. But North Kitchen plans to change this perception and offer a premium dining experience in Munno Para, a destination that usually leans more into takeaway and casual dining venues.
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Okastu
Oh, you like Kastu? You’re in luck, a new venue nestled along King William Street is bringing Adelaide a deeply comforting and good katsu plate.
Okastu, is making this much-loved Japanese classic more than just a quick meal. With soft light, wood and olive tones running throughout the venue, there’s no shortage of seats waiting for you to slow down and savour every bite of their authentic menu.
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Pantry on Prospect
Pantry on Prospect has given one of Adelaide’s busiest dining strips another serious drawcard, with culinary duo Themis Chryssidis and Callum Hann opening their new neighbourhood restaurant, which happens to double as a pantry, on Prospect Road.
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Que huong Restaurant
The tiny shop tucked away in Adelaide’s western suburbs was once a go-to for locals chasing something quick and classic — think bánh mì, fried rice or a pork bun. Now, after two years in a small space, the team has secured a permanent home in Ferryden Park, moving into a larger venue that was once an old TAB.
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Shadow Baking
Shadow Baking has landed on O’Connell Street, serving sweet and savoury pastries, tarts, focaccias and coffee. Adelaide fans can also look forward to favourites like the Custard Tart Danish, alongside a dine-in menu featuring indulgent dishes like croissant loaf French toast with maple butter and crème anglaise.
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Strange Concept Cafe
The Clare Valley has recently welcomed a new cafe to town, and its name, Strange Concept, may just be an ode to all it offers.
Led by chef and hospitality veteran Lenny Giri, the new spot has got no shortage of knowledge behind the scenes, with Lenny having over two decades of experience. As a French-trained but globally inspired chef, Lenny’s menu jumps from Vietnamese bánh mì to Indian, Italian and Greek dishes, with everything from dim sims to club sandwiches in between.
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Sweetie Zone
A new wave of inventive cafés is blurring the line between what you sip and what you savour, dreaming up desserts that are as eye-catching as they are indulgent. The newest arrival on this scene is Sweetie Zone, which opened earlier this month in Rundle Mall.
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