The latest reviews of Brisbane restaurants by the Australian Good Food Guide. http://www.agfg.com.au/ en-au Copyright Australian Good Food Guide Publishing Pty Ltd rss@agfg.com.au (AGFG Webmaster) webmaster@agfg.com.au (AGFG Webmaster) Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:09:26 GMT Adding a new dimension to the Albion café scene is Sabor on Hudson, a casual dining option in equally comfortable surrounds. Shaded under signature blue Merlo umbrellas, the outdoor tables at Sabor are just made for coffee dates in the sunshine. Inside the air conditioned cafe, high top bar stools and a simple wooden counter top wraps itself around cream walls adorned with posters and wall decals, a modestly designed space none the less comfortable to enjoy a quick pick me up or casual lunch, followed by lingering over coffee and cake. Take your pick from the ready to go meals in the display cabinet, home to crisp salads and sandwiches, or tuck into savoury pastries and specials like homestyle lasagne. Sabor on Hudson offers coffee happy hour from 10-11am daily, taking $1 off every cup. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/albion/restaurants-dining/sabor-on-hudson http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/albion/restaurants-dining/sabor-on-hudson To escape the hectic city pace and enjoy a relaxed lunch or casual coffee, take to Saffron on Creek, an oasis escape in the heart of the CBD. Prompt, without making you feel rushed, this Mediterranean inspired restaurant delivers quality service in relaxed surrounds, boasting repute for making some of the best coffee in the city. Take a seat on the wide terrace as you enjoy the morning paper over Saffron's signature bargain breakfast, and in the evenings, browse the café style menu, catering to all tastes and dietary requirements. For a light lunch, why not try the Thai style fish cakes with rocket and tomato, drizzled with chilli orange dressing, or to curb your hunger, wrap your hands around the Saffron wagyu burger, drizzled with smoky bbq sauce on sourdough, served with chips. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/brisbane-city/restaurants-dining/saffron-on-creek http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/brisbane-city/restaurants-dining/saffron-on-creek A recent addition to Newstead and Brisbane's restaurant scene as a whole, Rogue Bar & Bistro has opened its doors on the largely industrial Austin Street, an unusual location for an unexpected delight. Amongst a line of warehouses and sheds, the clean, sharp contrasts of black, white and wooden tones largely stand alone in this high-set former house, its minimalism a perfect space to clear your head and focus on the menu. Rogue's modern Australian menu is innovative without being pretentious, where guests have the opportunity to enjoy good food without having to fine dine. Decadently presented, dishes at Rogue Bar & Bistro may include the simply named "bird" (pan fried spatchcock with mediterranean salad and torn croutes) as well as spaghetti with crab and chilli. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/newstead/restaurants-dining/rogue-bar-bistro http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/newstead/restaurants-dining/rogue-bar-bistro A new addition to Coorparoo, Mahal Indian has a passion for authentic, flavoursome cuisine, and they are more than welcome to share. Timelessly decorated with clothed tables and linen napkins, this comfortable restaurant has a versatile ambiance, fit for singles, couples, families and group dining. Settle in for a traditional Indian dining experience, where a vast menu caters to every taste, from stuffed samosas and mild butter chicken (one of Mahal's specialties) through to unique, must try dishes like crab masala – crab claw meat cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices finished with tomato and coriander gravy. If you just can't get enough, Mahal Indian's cooking classes will teach you the secrets behind dishing out authentic, aromatic and mouth-watering curries. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/coorparoo/restaurants-dining/mahal-indian http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/coorparoo/restaurants-dining/mahal-indian For pan Asian cuisine in Brisbane fly into Birdcage, a recent addition to the antique precinct of Woolloongabba. One end of this heritage listed establishment is devoted to a striking, colonial style bar, while the other houses a polished dining area set with leather booths and wooden tables under a dusky lantern glow. Enjoy lounging about the bar area with a pre-meal cocktail before browsing Birdcage's menu. With an emphasis on Asian flavours and handmade delights, the selection might offer salt and pepper squid wok tossed in chilli and garlic with sweet soy and lime to start, and to follow, perhaps star anise-spiced salmon pan seared and served with watercress and pink grapefruit salad. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/woolloongabba/restaurants-dining/birdcage-pan-asian http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/woolloongabba/restaurants-dining/birdcage-pan-asian Named after the elegantly glowing cherry trees that grace its entrance is Serotina Restaurant & Bar, newly established in Wilston. Black leather chairs and banquettes and charcoal toned tables highlighted by red candles and pepper shakers create a chic, comfortable space for casual dining. Outside, the lightbulb laden trees, high bar stools and cosy couches are the perfect pre-dinner setting. Enjoy a beverage while grazing on mod Oz mezze like scallop and chorizo skewers before moving on to mains such as Szechuan peppered breast of duck with braised Asian greens, rosti potatoes and a sweet, sharp cherry sauce. To finish, Serotina's Lindt dark chocolate soufflé with cherry and pistachio semifreddo is a must. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/wilston/restaurants-dining/serotina-restaurant http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/north-side/wilston/restaurants-dining/serotina-restaurant Tucked in the HQ North Tower on Wickham Street, Jujuba Asia embraces the tradition of authentic Asian flavours, blending into the dining scene of Fortitude Valley with the touch of city style. Jujuba's modern dining space plays with warm tones of red, orange and yellow, pouring from the thick round lampshades over a communal wooden table and spanned along the backlit walls. Contrasting with sharp white and floor to ceiling windows, Jujuba's cool dining area fused with a touch of fire is apt to set the scene for the menu of spicy, South East Asian cuisine. Char siu bao (BBQ pork buns) or vegetarian dumplings are just a few examples of Jujuba's entrées, which could be perhaps followed up by a main like deep fried crispy duck, served in plum sauce with capsicum, onion and pineapple. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/fortitude-valley/restaurants-dining/jujuba-asia http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/fortitude-valley/restaurants-dining/jujuba-asia It's always a delight to Brisbane coffee lovers when a new café pops up and Leaf Espresso Bar is nothing less, a charming café nestled in a pocket of shops in Tarragindi. Fresh and spacious, Leaf's light wooden interior fittingly ties in with an eco friendly style, exceeded by low hanging lightbulbs, folding glass doors and large polished wooden community table, topped with a vase of fresh blooms. Fit out for all ages to enjoy, Leaf's terrace with kid's picnic table allows parents to sit and unwind with a boutique Two Seasons blend coffee, while browsing upon the breakfast or blackboard menus. To start your day, perhaps a slice of apple, oat, almond and dried cherry loaf with maple butter, or a pick from the display cabinet for lunch, home to Leaf's fresh salads, sandwiches and quiches. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/tarragindi/restaurants-dining/leaf-espresso-bar http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/tarragindi/restaurants-dining/leaf-espresso-bar Diverge from the usual and keep your dining experience fresh with a trip to Koncept Fusion Bar & Restaurant, an innovative new Mount Gravatt eatery. Chic, modern and fashionably styled in red and black, this Brisbane restaurant is an ideal location to sit and sip a sake cocktail while grazing on tapas, sushi and Asian fusion mains. With a flair for precision and creativity, the chefs at Koncept aren't afraid to experiment, and the finished result certainly speaks for itself. Ever evolving, the menu may feature dishes like tempura soft shell crab, or wagyu steak with chocolate sauce. Forget skipping the desserts; indulging in the deconstructed orange cheesecake is much more satisfying. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/mt-gravatt/restaurants-dining/koncept-fusion-bar-restaurant http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/south-side/mt-gravatt/restaurants-dining/koncept-fusion-bar-restaurant Sardar Rasoi offers Indian cuisine with a UK twist. Signature dishes may include Goat Rozella - a traditional slow cooked home style curry with aromatic spices and flavours. http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/brisbane-city/restaurants-dining/sardar-rasoi-punjabi-fusion http://www.agfg.com.au/guide/qld/brisbane/central-brisbane/brisbane-city/restaurants-dining/sardar-rasoi-punjabi-fusion