FPJ Faves

Gills Patisserie Fyshwick sang cream cake

Gill’s Patisserie

Gill’s Patisserie is tucked away in Fyshwick, distributing its goodies made on site to other cafes around Canberra. But you can also sit down in their cafe if you want a bite to eat. On my first visit during lockdown, I wanted to try the kimchi twisters that I’ve seen advertised on Gill’s social media. […] Read more…

Mu Omakase Canberra scallop

Mu Omakase

Some months ago, Mr FPJ and I had a lovely dinner banquet at Chairman & Yip. The dinner included sushi from a new sushi chef which we thought was a little odd given we were in a Chinese restaurant. Our waiter informed us that the Chairman Group were opening up a new Japanese restaurant in […] Read more…

Madam Lu Canberra Hainan chicken rice

Madam Lu Malaysian

I’ve never gotten around to blogging about Malaysian restaurant Madam Lu, but have dined there multiple times. So here it is. There’s a two-page lunch specials menu available Monday to Friday with dishes starting at the $10.50 mark for various noodles, rice dishes, nasi goreng and more. The specials used to be available on weekends […] Read more…

Superemoji rose meow box

Desserts You Need to Try in Canberra

I wrote about Canberra’s Top 10 Dessert Destinations back in 2015 (wow time flies) and I thought it was about time for an update. There are so many new places, so here’s another 16 desserts to try! In no particular order… The Bite pretzels I first came across The Bite on Instagram where you could […] Read more…

Tokyo Canteen Kingston honey toast

Japanese @ Tokyo Canteen

The old Kingston shops have been revitalised with the brand new massive Supabarn and new cafes at the Eyre Street Market. One of the cafes that opened a few months ago and I got excited about is the Japanese-inspired cafe Tokyo Canteen. On opening day, I walked in for an early breakfast. I missed out […] Read more…

Ramen O Belconnen ramen wow

Ramen @ Ramen O

My friends first informed me of the now hugely popular Ramen O in Belconnen. The catch is that Ramen O is only open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, and only for a couple of hours before it sells out. I remember their first Friday night of trade, multiple friends tried to get in […] Read more…

Kynefin Canberra high tea picnic table

High tea @ Kynefin

Late last year, two friends and I booked into an afternoon high tea at Kynefin in Hall. This was my first time at Kynefin located on the corner of the main street. When I arrived, all the outdoor tables were full of people enjoying the warm Spring weather. The afternoon tea is $45 per person […] Read more…

Biang Biang Canberra Centre beef noodles

Biang Biang @ Canberra Centre

Biang biang noodles come from the Shaanxi province of China, and are wheat flour hand pulled noodles that are long and thick. I love noodles so there was much excitement when the signage and menus went up for Biang Biang at the Canberra Centre. Some social media stalking led me to the Biang Biang Sydney […] Read more…

The Boat House Canberra prix fixe chicken ballotine

Prix fixe lunch @ The Boat House

It was exciting news when the Boat House decided to open its doors for lunch services from Friday to Sunday. A prix fixe lunch menu is offered and diners can choose from either 2 or 3 course options. The best part – not everyone at the table has to have the same number of courses. […] Read more…

Lamsheds Yarralumla gnoccho fritto

Lunch @ Lamshed’s Yarralumla

My friends and I caught up for lunch at Lamshed’s in Yarralumla late last year. It’s a restaurant that I’ve heard good things about with a focus on fresh ingredients. The entrance is through a long corridor next to Farmer’s Daughter. There’s lots of natural light coming through in the spacious dining area during the […] Read more…