Bema Kitchen
Paddington
Updated: Jun 25, 2026
Bema Kitchen is a cosy neighbourhood bistro occupying an historic corner store, tucked away off the beaten track in Paddington.
From the owners of Cafe Bema and neighbouring cafe Milo & Maisie Coffee Co, Bema Kitchen offers a delicious great value menu of Asian fusion dishes that would not be out of place in a fine dining restaurant.
Diners can take a seat in the charming interior or on the covered outdoor terrace where well- behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners.
Asian culinary tradition meets the elegance of European bistro cooking on the menu, with entrees including tempura prawns; chicken satay skewers; the highly recommended soft shell crabs with Asian sipping sauce; and must-try charcoal bun with slow-roasted pork.
Mains include Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as grilled Chicken Kiev; pan-fried Atlanic salmon with ratatouille, broccolini & sauce soubise; and fettuccine with prawns, chorizo, chilli & parmesan; as well as fusion dishes like slow cokked 5 spices duck confit with Mongolian sauce, onion jam, mushrooms & broccolini.
Asian flavoured dishes include prawn, chicken or vegetarian Singaporean yellow curry (with potato, eggplant, cauliflower, zucchini, steamed rice); vegetarian or prawn Pad Thai; 5 Spices braised lamb shank, oyster sauce, pak choy & mushrooms; and traditional fried rice (prawn, chicken or vegetarian).
Desserts are equally delicious and include Parisian flan custard with berries; apple cinnamon spring roll; cronut and black sticky rice with ice-cream.
Drinks-wise there's a small selection of wines by the glass, Asahi or Great Northern Lager beer, mocktails such as strawberry or elederflower mojito and kiwi strawberry spritz as well as soft drinks, fresh juices and house soda with lemon. Customers are also welcome to BYO wine.
Good to know - Family friendly, Bema Kitchen has a dedicated kids menu including chorozo & tomato or creamy mushroom pasta; as well as calamari & chips or fish & chips with aioli.
Need to know - Bema Kitchen is only open for dinner. There is free onstreet parking available nearby.
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