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Khon Kaen (Issan) August 26th bookings from 5pm Kiin’s Cook’s Tour of Thailand returns this winter with our second stop, Khon Kaen, Issan. For the first time, Ben and Dave are travelling to Khon Kaen, a major city in Thailand’s north-east known for...
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North Adelaide
Old pubs, handmade pasta and coffee along O’Connell and Melbourne Streets give North Adelaide a generous appetite behind its leafy, heritage streets.
Norwood
The Parade gives Norwood its daily rhythm: coffee between shops, a proper sit-down lunch and South Australian wine when the afternoon stretches out.
Glenelg
Jetty Road leads Glenelg’s appetite to the sea, with cafés, family meals and ice cream stops between the tram terminus and the foreshore.
Henley Beach
Henley Square keeps dinner close to the water: beachside cafés, shared plates and a glass of wine as the light drops beyond the jetty.
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No.VenueAboutAddressPhone
01.Bistro by the DamCafe, Bar, RestaurantOpen deck seating looks straight out over Serpentine Dam, where native ringneck parrots drop by table railings mid-meal. Diners point to the tender steak sanga and hot burgers fresh off the grill, while celiacs get dedicated fryers for crisp chips. Sunday coffee orders can back up during peak hours—giving you time to grab a bag of bird seed and watch kookaburras perch above the water.Kingsbury Dr, Jarrahdale WA 6124, Australia+61 8 7638 4758
02.Indian TemptationsIndian, RestaurantIn Blair Athol, Indian Temptations delivers rich North Indian curries and oversized naans in a bustling, spacious hall. Regulars treat the place as a weekly ritual—making beelines for the rich, velvety butter chicken, slow-simmered dal makhani, and tender lamb korma. Big tables order fragrant chicken biryani built for four, while automated service robots roll between booths shuttling baskets of blistered garlic naan straight from the tandoor. The room runs loud and family-packed, anchored by a veteran owner known for greeting long-time patrons like kin and plates wiped clean to the last drop of spiced gravy.490 Main N Rd, Blair Athol SA 5084, Australia+61 481 874 499
03.Haz Beans CafeCoffee, CafeSkip the suburban brunch rush for Modbury North's unhurried hangout—delivering proper Aussie brekkie warmth and expertly pulled espresso. Tucked inside Clovercrest Plaza, this cozy daytime outpost pairs relaxed neighborhood chatter with owner-operated hospitality from Denise, who regularly works the room. Regulars drop by for morning flat whites and hefty bacon-and-egg Turkish rolls before settling into hearty scratch cooking. The kitchen turns out housemade sausage rolls, fluffy pancakes, and bowls of spiced chilli con carne spooned over corn chips with sour cream.Clovercrest Plaza, 28 Montague Rd, Modbury North SA 5092, Australia+61 8 7225 8155
04.Grand North | Tavern, Bistro & Sports BarRestaurantNo fuss, generous portions, and cold pints—Grand North nails the suburban pub feed. Regulars know the drill: grab a booth, head straight for the complimentary salad and vegetable buffet, then clock the daily blackboard specials. Tables consistently point to the Bushman's chicken schnitty—crusted, fried crisp, and weighed down with bacon, diced onion, and barbecue sauce. For beef, the kitchen turns out porterhouse steaks with peppercorn sauce fast and hot, even when the dining room fills up for milestone family birthdays. The back of house accommodates tricky dietary requests without missing a beat, right down to vitamised Atlantic salmon.737 Grand Jct Rd, Northfield SA 5085, Australia+61 8 8359 7141
05.The BaristroBrunch, Cafe, RestaurantA brunch, cafe, restaurant serving great food.Shopping Centre, Northgate, South Australia, 5085, Australia0451228561