Monal Dining

Brisbane’s palate-chasers are quietly obsessed with this Newstead terrace. Seriously—snag an outdoor table for instant romantic energy, then let the kitchen flex. Modern Asian plates that actually deliver on the hype. The power move? The $80 banquet. An absolute masterclass in bold aromatics and culinary restraint. Those in the know are aggressively championing the raw courses—an impossibly good beef tartare and a tuna preparation that converts skeptics on the first bite. Then, the main event: lemon molasses glazed chicken swimming in a rich, deeply savory curry sauce. Expertly crafted cocktails. Flawless, hyper-attentive service that never hovers. Finish with the fried bread and butter pudding—rich, decadent, yet perfectly balanced without tipping into cloying sweetness. Pure, unadulterated umami woven through a top-tier Brisbane essential.