About

This Melba takeaway elevates Asian street food with passion and precision, crossing cuisines to create dishes packed with authentic flavors. You'll discover Sichuan dan dan noodles, Korean kimchi fried rice, and Thai beef salad from the ever-changing seasonal menu that responds to customer feedback. The small operation focuses on speed without sacrificing quality, with plans to introduce more traditional home-style dishes as trust builds. From the team behind Café MAMÉ, this represents Asian takeaway done right - casual, flavorful, and genuinely exciting rather than the usual suburban offerings.

Best Times to Visit

Thursday to Sunday during lunch hours (12-2 PM) for the freshest preparations, or early evening service (5-6 PM) for optimal dish availability and shorter waits.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Busiest Time

Saturday 12 PM - 2 PM

Quietest Time

Tuesday 5 PM - 8 PM

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Takeaway, Wheelchair Accessible Parking, Free Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, Casual Atmosphere, Quick Service

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine

Malaysian

Neighbourhood

Belconnen

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: From central Canberra, take Belconnen Way northwest towards Belconnen. Turn right onto Cohen Street, then left onto Emu Bank. Continue to Melba and turn right onto Copland Drive, then left onto Melba Court. Drunken Tiger is located in Shop 1/8 on your left with free parking available.

By Public Transport: Take ACTION bus Route 17 or 67 from the city towards Belconnen. Alight at Melba shops stop on Copland Drive. Walk approximately 200 metres south to Melba Court where you'll find Drunken Tiger in the small shopping complex.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request pickup to Shop 1/8 Melba Court, Melba ACT 2615. The journey from Canberra city centre takes approximately 20-25 minutes via Belconnen Way. The restaurant is easily identifiable in the local shopping precinct with clear signage visible from the street.

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