Dada Restaurant

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G4/12 Furzer St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

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$60-80

About

This sleek modern Asian restaurant in Woden delivers serious flavours in a minimalist space with floor-to-ceiling windows and terrazzo flooring. The menu traverses multiple Asian cuisines from Korea to Thailand, creating innovative dishes like black vinegar beef tartare and chicken tortellini with chilli oil and crispy chicken skin. The moody, candlelit atmosphere transforms this unexpected Phillip location into a sophisticated dining destination.

Popular Dishes

Date Pudding, Lamb Ribs, Beef Tartare, Tasting Menu, Small Plates, Vegan Options

Best Times to Visit

Tuesday and Saturday evenings offer the full dinner experience. Wednesday to Friday provides excellent lunch and dinner options for business or leisure dining.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Busiest Time

Friday and Saturday evenings 6PM - 8PM

Quietest Time

Wednesday and Thursday lunch 12PM - 2PM

Restaurant Features

Takeout Available, Dine-in Service, Great Cocktails, Extensive Wine List, Wheelchair Accessible, Healthy Options, Small Plates, Reservations Recommended, Credit Cards Accepted, Caters to Groups, Solo Dining Friendly

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

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Getting There

By Car: Drive to Woden Town Centre and enter Westfield Woden shopping complex via Corinna Street or Melrose Drive. Follow signs to the upper level car parks. dada Restaurant is located on Level 4 (G4) at shop 12 Furzer Street within the complex. Wheelchair accessible parking is available in the shopping centre car park.

By Public Transport: Take any Woden-bound bus to Woden Bus Station, which is directly connected to Westfield Woden. From the bus station, enter the shopping centre and take the lifts or escalators to Level 4. The restaurant is a short walk through the centre to Furzer Street. Multiple bus routes service Woden including the 4, 5, 7, 8, and Rapid services.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request drop-off at Westfield Woden, Level 4 entrance near Furzer Street, or at the main shopping centre entrance on Corinna Street. The restaurant is easily accessible via lifts from the main entrance. Ride-share pick-up points are available at designated areas within the shopping centre complex.

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