Restaurant
The Little Rickshaw
24 Old Coach Rd, Aldinga SA 5173, Australia
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24 Old Coach Rd, Aldinga SA 5173, Australia
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Tables inside this rustic Aldinga shed are hard-won—Adelaide diners lock in reservations months ahead for good reason. The room runs cozy and lively, pairing relaxed hospitality with a multi-course feed me feast that rolls out over a couple of unhurried hours. Kitchen surprises kick things off early, setting the pace before dishes like chargrilled wagyu chuck tail and seared scallops in rich bisque hit the table. Even the dedicated nine-course vegan tasting menu receives the same layered, inventive touch.
- Feed Me Degustation: Multi-course chef-led banquet with surprise starters, pacing around 9 to 11 modern Southeast Asian fusion plates over two unhurried hours.
- Dedicated Dietary Menus: Full multi-course vegan, vegetarian, and tailored dietary menus crafted with the same complexity as the signature banquet.
- Rustic Shed Atmosphere: An intimate, energetic converted barn setting marked by warm, unpretentious hospitality.
What's On at The Little Rickshaw
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose The Little Rickshaw
Discover why diners plan months ahead for this multi-course destination banquet in Aldinga.
Unhurried Multi-Course Tasting Menu
A carefully paced 9-to-11-dish tasting banquet brings out layered, creative South-East Asian fusion courses over two unhurried hours.
A set menu of about 11 dishes and everyone was superb. A short break between each dish and it took just over 2 hours to work our way through.
Anne Berry-smith Progressive Culinary Surprises
Every course unfolds progressively with surprising flavour combinations and inventive presentations that exceed expectations.
Settle in for a few hours and you’ll slowly be brought out dishes that amaze you each time with flavour, presentation and creativity.
Todd Gak Dedicated Plant-Based Degustation
Guests seeking plant-based degustation receive fully realised multi-course menus crafted with distinct technical complexity and care across all nine courses.
Every dish was complex, with different layers and elements to it, and you get NINE of them! There is a lot of work behind these dishes and the price is more than fair
Giulia Vittoria Guidi Thoughtful Dietary Inclusivity
The kitchen seamlessly modifies courses for vegetarians and non-seafood eaters without sacrificing taste or complexity.
As vegetarians, it’s often hard to find places that cater to our dietary needs so thoughtfully but this place truly delivers.
Palak Garg Unpretentious Rustic Barn Setting
The converted rustic shed offers a grounded, unpretentious setting where attentive and genuinely warm service ensures diners feel thoroughly looked after.
It's a rustic atmosphere of a converted barn or shed, but attention to detail reveals a unpretentious class.
Michael SNOSWELL Destination Milestone Dining
Milestone events and long-distance family gatherings are handled with calm, polished hospitality that elevates every celebration.
The food was consistently outstanding and the plates arrived in quick succession, each superbly prepared and altogether a perfect balance between fish, salads and meat.
Elizabeth Brozgul
Most popular items
Signature multi-course tasting menus and standout dishes from the kitchen
Feed Me Menu
The “feed me” menu is a masterclass in culinary excellence where not a single item deserves to be skipped.
Tracy Walsh Vegan Set Menu
The vegan set menu was to die for! It is very rare to find vegan set menus that are not disappointing and this was such a great surprised!
Giulia Vittoria Guidi Chargrilled Wagyu Chuck Tail
The chargrilled wagyu chuck tail was a crowd favourite but every dish was sensational.
Annabelle Edkins Scallops with Bisque
The scallops with the bisque packed a great flavourful and seafood punch and was juicy.
Adrienne G
Beyond the menu
Memorable touches that elevate your multi-course banquet experience
Tailored Dietary Substitutions
Bespoke tasting dishes are thoughtfully substituted for guests with dietary preferences, such as swapping in non-seafood courses without compromising the meal's technical complexity.
Preview Chef Tasters
The multi-course banquet features unexpected introductory chef tasters that showcase evolving dishes slated for upcoming menus.
Dedicated Multi-Course Vegan Tasting
A dedicated nine-course plant-based degustation is crafted with intricate layers and equal depth of preparation rather than standard side substitutions.
Course-by-Course Storytelling
Courses are presented with detailed culinary narratives that walk guests through each ingredient, technique, and flavor pairing across the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of dining should I expect, and how long does the meal take?
Dining is centered around a multi-course tasting banquet (often 9 to 11 courses) served progressively. Allow around two hours or more to enjoy the paced meal.
Do I need to book in advance?
Reservations are strongly recommended well ahead of time, as tables frequently book out weeks or even months in advance.
Can the tasting menu accommodate dietary requirements like vegan or vegetarian diets?
Yes. Guests report that dietary requirements—including dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and non-seafood preferences—are thoughtfully accommodated with tailored multi-course options.
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