Monster Kitchen & Bar

Name: Monster Kitchen & Bar
Address: 25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT, Australia, 2601
Telephone: (02) 6287 6287
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1181 Reviews

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Monster Kitchen and Bar remains committed to offering a dining experience that is not just about food, but about the values we hold dear: inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and conscious consumption. Our new omnivorous menu is a natural extension of these values, and we believe it provides a more inclusive and holistic dining experience for our guests.

We are excited to continue evolving, offering a menu that celebrates the best of both plant-based and animal-based cuisine. From locally sourced vegetables to responsibly raised meats, every dish at Monster is a reflection of our commitment to quality, flavor, and sustainability. And as we continue to explore the vast possibilities of what food can be, we look forward to creating even more memorable dining experiences for you.

"WE MEAT AGAIN."

Join us at Monster Kitchen and Bar for an unforgettable culinary journey—where both herbivores and omnivores can celebrate the very best of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Modern Australian, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–09:45 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Bar Daily 12:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
Phone number
(02) 6287 6287
Website
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
David Wykes
Catering
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request
Private party facilities
To host your private event at Monster Kitchen & Bar. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Location
25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601
Area
Canberra City
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pampula Sydney rock oystersA$7.50
fermented rhubarb, basil oil
Smoked scarmorza stuffed zucchini flowersA$9.00
chimmi churri
Chickpea panisseA$9.00
dill, crème fraiche, with Yarra Valley caviar
Marinated Fedra OlivesA$12.00
orange fennel
Edamame A$13.00
sesame, chilli salt
Corn ribsA$18.00
shio combu, smoked paprika
Stracciatella A$24.00
babaganoush, black garlic, puffed wild rice, mint, lime and pomegranate dressing
Guacamole A$26.00
served in a stone bowl with seasonal condiments
Duck liver parfait A$26.00
spiced plum jam, sour dough
Caesar salad A$24.00
cos lettuce, anchovies, boiled egg, bacon, croutons ,parmesan, caesar dressing
Moules Mariniere A$26.00
‘Sailors Mussels’, sour dough
Pasta MafaldineA$28.00
basil pesto, parmesan, blistered cherry tomatoes
Monster cheese burgerA$30.00
maple smoked bacon, zuni pickles and fries
Riverina Angus SirloinA$32.00
200gm, red wine butter jus, fries
Braised cabbageA$35.00
red wine lentils, pickled onion, fresh herbs
Baby cos lettuceA$18.00
pickled shallot, buttermilk dressing
Braised snake beans A$18.00
with sofrito
Shoe-string friesA$15.00
truffle aioli
3 cheese pltterA$38.00
Saint Agur Blue, Woombye Ash Brie, La Couronnea Comte, candied walnuts
Antipasto for 2 A$38.00
Pork and fennel salami, prosciutto, aged bresaola, olives, grilled seasonal vegetables, sour dough

Entree

2pm - 10pm

Smoked scamorza stuffed zucchini flowers A$9.00
with chimmi churri
Chickpea panisse A$9.00
dill creme fraiche, Yarra Valley caviar
Pork belly skewerA$9.00
salsa negra, pepita crumb and aioli
Abroholos Island scallop A$7.50
with hazelnut and coriander butter
Pambula Sydney rock oystersA$7.50
with fermented rhubarb and basil oil

Small Plates

2pm - 10pm

Stracciatella A$24.00
babaganoush, black garlic, puffed wild rice, mint, lime and pomegranate dressing
Fried cauliflowerA$26.00
vadouvan oil, tea-soaked mulberries, garlic toum
Tuna tartare A$29.00
fermented hot sauce, hummus, finger lime, black bean, cured egg yolk, potato wafer
Moules Mariniere A$26.00
‘Sailors Mussels’, sour dough
Duck liver parfaitA$26.00
spiced plum jam, sour dough

Mains | Share Plates

2PM-10PM

Hand-made ricotta A$35.00
scarpinocc, buerre noisette, golden raisins, pecorino pepato
Braised sugar-loaf cabbageA$35.00
red wine lentils, pickled onion
Chraime eggplantA$36.00
roasted chestnuts, lebanese cucumber
Adobo marinated whole spatchcock A$47.00
pickled green tomatoes, blood orange and watercress salad
Half bonito A$49.00
pickled mussels, charred kale, pernod butter
Little Joe pure pasture fed striploin A$55.00
mb4+ 200gram, potato gratin, bordelaise sauce
Gundagai lamb shoulderA$55.00
GLQ5+, house-made mint jelly, Half braised peas

Sides

2PM-10PM

Shoe-string fries A$15.00
with truffle aioli
Baby cos lettuceA$18.00
pickled shallots, fresh herbs, buttermilk dressing
Braised snake beansA$18.00
with sofrito

Desserts

2PM-10PM

Pavlova A$19.00
seasonal fruit, negroni jelly
Gianduja CremieuxA$19.00
grilled yellow peach, hazelnut praline
Tiramisu A$19.00
savioardi bicuit, coffee, marscapone
3 Cheese platterA$38.00
Saint Agur Blue, Woombye Ash Brie, La Couronne Comte candied walnuts, quince paste, seeded crackers

What 1,181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Canberra
Best Overall
Canberra
Best Food
Canberra
Best Service
Canberra
Best Ambience
Canberra
Best Value
Canberra
Good for groups
Canberra
Healthy
Canberra
Great for fine wines
Canberra
Good for special occasions
Canberra
Vegetarian-friendly
Canberra
Lively
Canberra
Most Booked
Inner North
Most Booked

Review summary

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Monster Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful experience with its "fabulous vegetarian food" and "eclectic and engaging decor" that creates a warm atmosphere. The menu boasts creative vegetarian dishes and "fantastic flavors," appealing to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. While service can be inconsistent, the ambiance and cuisine make it a popular choice.

1,181 Reviews

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Leslie
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
In short, food was simply bad. I have eaten here several times before and it used to be very good. Unfortunately, not anymore. All five dishes my wife and I had were just poorly prepared with no proper thought given to how the blending of too many ingredients in the one dish could overwhelm its taste.
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Michael
Canberra
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We were at Monster, one of my consistent favourite places in Canberra. From the start over a decade ago it has been terrific. We had signaled a need to finish our 6.00pm dinner by 7.15pm to ensure arrival in time at Canberra Theatre for a show. We were a party of 4. 2v of us were on time but 2 were about 15 minutes late. The on timers ordered promptly given the time limit. We ordered 2 small share options which were excellent - a crispy tofu and a beetroot tartare which were both excellent. We ordered mains - Eggplant and Nasi Goreng, both again excellent. Our friends ordered the Nasi Goreng and Spinach Gnudi. The small plates and the mains ordered "late" by our friends arrived promptly. However, the mains ordered earlier went missing until we asked if they could be hurried up as we were running short of time. We were told they would be 5 minutes, which stretched to 10, with the result that they had to be consumed quite quickly. Our waitress was also not very well versed in the food and gave us some very strange answers when we had some questions. Hopefully this does not foreshadow a drop in quality as Monster has done marvelously in its vegetarian phase. Even friends who are confirmed meat eaters have praised Monster when we have gone there with them.
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Mike
Canberra
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good vegetarian food. Wedding reception was in the main dining area which meant we were in the bar area and table was small for 4 diners. Other than that all was good.
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Paras
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vegan food that had top notch flavor with excellent portion sizes. The servers were all well dressed, very friendly and helpful, and with welcoming with a warm smile. The ambience was also wonderful. All in all, a wonderful birthday meal!
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Lanora
Canberra
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent, but service was incredibly slow and we often had to call out and wave to get attention to order, check where our drinks were as it had been a long time since we ordered, we had to get their attention to be able to ask for dessert or more drinks, and a few times they brought something different from what we asked for. Quite disappointing for a fancy/expensive location, and on a quiet night too.
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Lauren
Canberra
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As slways, fabulous food, service and experience . Preyush is amazing!
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Tim
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Vegetarian creativity. Generous portions. Well-spaced tables. Lake view. I was glad to be seated as far as possible from the singer - too loud, too flat, a burden on our conversation. A quiet restaurant is a good restaurant.
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Jonathon
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was lovely, staff were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was comfortable and buzzy
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RObbie
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely intimate place for dinner. I am a meat eater, but thoroughly enjoyed the food…
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Kath
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been vegetarian for about 30 years. I can honestly say this is the best vegetarian food I’ve had at a restaurant in my life. Even the small plates are a generous size. My friend and I shared one entree of Edamame and one small plate of Sanjoy bow. Then we each had a dessert which was beautiful. That was plenty of food for us, and it worked out that only $35 each. I will definitely be back
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Monster Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1181 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

25 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

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Additional information

Area
Canberra City
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–09:45 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Bar Daily 12:00–22:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Modern Australian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Underground paid public parking available
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Wykes
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.monsterkitchen.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 6287 6287
Catering
Full catering menu can be supplied upon request
Private party facilities
To host your private event at Monster Kitchen & Bar. Contact our events team at events.nishi@ovolohotels.com or 02 6287 6287

Monster Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

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Summer Bar Menu

Pampula Sydney rock oystersA$7.50

Smoked scarmorza stuffed zucchini flowersA$9.00

Chickpea panisseA$9.00

Marinated Fedra OlivesA$12.00

Edamame A$13.00

Corn ribsA$18.00

Stracciatella A$24.00

Guacamole A$26.00

Duck liver parfait A$26.00

Caesar salad A$24.00

Moules Mariniere A$26.00

Pasta MafaldineA$28.00

Monster cheese burgerA$30.00

Riverina Angus SirloinA$32.00

Braised cabbageA$35.00

Baby cos lettuceA$18.00

Braised snake beans A$18.00

Shoe-string friesA$15.00

3 cheese pltterA$38.00

Antipasto for 2 A$38.00

Entree

Smoked scamorza stuffed zucchini flowers A$9.00

Chickpea panisse A$9.00

Pork belly skewerA$9.00

Abroholos Island scallop A$7.50

Pambula Sydney rock oystersA$7.50

Small Plates

Stracciatella A$24.00

Fried cauliflowerA$26.00

Tuna tartare A$29.00

Moules Mariniere A$26.00

Duck liver parfaitA$26.00

Mains | Share Plates

Hand-made ricotta A$35.00

Braised sugar-loaf cabbageA$35.00

Chraime eggplantA$36.00

Adobo marinated whole spatchcock A$47.00

Half bonito A$49.00

Little Joe pure pasture fed striploin A$55.00

Gundagai lamb shoulderA$55.00

Sides

Shoe-string fries A$15.00

Baby cos lettuceA$18.00

Braised snake beansA$18.00

Desserts

Pavlova A$19.00

Gianduja CremieuxA$19.00

Tiramisu A$19.00

3 Cheese platterA$38.00

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