Nonda
Newstead
Nonda is a striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian cuisine from its home in Newstead's Gasworks Plaza.
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From the owners of Uncle Don, a popular Rosalie restaurant renowned for its traditional don dishes, Nonda is a thoroughly modern and more upmarket affair, serving creative Japanese, Korean and Chinese-inspired dishes.
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The high-ceilinged designer space features an open kitchen, back lit sake & wine wall and artwork to the rear, green leather banquettes along one wall, Bentwood-style bar stools and dining chairs, with communal and group tables in the centre and a handful of stools at the kitchen and bar counters.
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All of the dishes at Nonda are designed to share, starting with smaller plates like clam croquette with shaoxing wine, bechamel and pecorino; zucchni tempura, black miso jam & chive; or edamame dip, avocado, lotus chips & green chilli oil.
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From the Raw Bar, choices include sashimi/tuna kingfish, salmon, coral trout and scallops; Wagyu tartar, fermented kimchi roll, egg yolk & cucumber; or sashimi tacos with fermented chilli and avocado cream.
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Vegetable or Dumpling or Jeon dishes include char-grilled corn, teriyaki mayo and salted ricotta; steamed pork, chicken & cabbage dumplings; and pan-fried minari jeon, baby squid and soy sauce.
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Seafood and Meat dishes include Mooloolaba king prawns, shiso butter & crustacean oil; sweet and sour pork, puffed rice cracker and black vinegar; karaage chicken, kimchi marinade and lemon chilli dressing; or fried soft shell crab, black pepper & BQ sauce.
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There is also a couple of noodle dishes such as mushroom tantan men, dobanjang & tahini; and desserts like matcha tiramisu with caramelized white chocolate.
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Nonda's drinks menu includes classic cocktails with an Asian twist, like Sakura Martini, Edo Old-Fashioned, Shonan Bicks (shochu, pineapple, ginger & lime) or Ninja Nori (tequila, lime and nori), as well as a quality wine list and Japanese beer on tap.
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Need to know - Nonda is located next to Milky Lane burger bar, and overlooking the Gasometer. There is up to 2 free hours secure parking underneath Woolworths.
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