Gin Long Canteen

We had the best experience at Gin Long Canteen. Firstly, the Beef cheek was so amazingly tender it just fell apart with a fork. The pomegranate chicken is so well balanced with the sweet sauce and the chargrilled chicken, rounding out our meal was the stunning beef Kuey Teow.

Absolutely delicious dishes and a great variety catering to everyone's dietary requirements. It is a noisy place but you over look that with the food and fun vibe.

Delicious food but the stand out really is the service. Both times I’ve been recently 3 staff members have stood out as exceptionally kind, helpful and friendly. The young man with curly hair, lady with glasses and bartender. All 3 staff are so so nice!! It really makes the experience thank you so much guys ☺️ I would highly reccomend ordering the salt and pepper tofu and the prawn toast while it’s a special! Go to Gin Long, you won’t regret it! 💓

I’ve been wanting to visit for a long time and my experience was beyond expectations. Our waiter was a lovely young man who knew the menu exceptionally well and was able to offer recommendations based on your needs. As it was just my fiancé and I, we opted for the $48 “tasting menu” for two. It came with 6 “entrees” which were massive portions (we even took some home) and a free drink each. Great value for money! The food was incredible and cooked to absolute perfection with so many exciting flavours. I will definitely be back 🙌🏽☺️

The food experience is Fantastic and always on-point and the service from Lip and his team is also great. The food is delicious and the servings huge. Always leave with take away. Stand out is the Lamb Ribs but everything is GREAT. Give Gin Long a try you will love it!

Gin Long Canteen has been on my list for so long and we finally made it in! Can truly say the food lived up (and exceeded) all expectations. Such a lively, vibrant venue - perfect for a night out with the girls, birthday or just a causal date night. All of the dishes we ordered were delicious, but I particularly loved the squid entree! The Gin Pho cocktail was unique and so tasty.

The quality and freshness of food was outstanding. Great portion sizes as we left feeling very full and each dish reasonably priced. Will definitely be eating here again!

Gin Long Canteen in North Adelaide offers a vibrant dining experience that blends Asian flavors with a modern twist. The ambiance is inviting, featuring a mix of contemporary decor and a relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for both casual outings and special occasions. The menu showcases a diverse selection of dishes, with highlights including their signature dumplings and fragrant curries. The flavors are bold and well-balanced, reflecting a thoughtful approach to each recipe. The drink menu, particularly the gin cocktails, is impressive, featuring unique blends that perfectly complement the food. Service is attentive and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Gin Long Canteen is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a delightful meal in a welcoming setting.

The prawn dumplings were really delicious, we also ordered the cheese spring rolls which are basically your average mozzarella sticks (wouldn't order these again) and a lobster slider. I would suggest to use different bread with the lobster dish and perhaps add more filling considering it's $12 for one small roll. The Vietnamese coffee is one of the best I've ever had!!! Would suggest to order this cold if you like coffee! The service here is also fast, however sometimes they have forgotten things like our drink order and getting their attention was difficult. The atmosphere is trendy, has good mood lighting and the music is pleasant. However during our experience, we noticed several giant cockroaches crawling over the bar which didn't leave us feeling all that great about what we just ate. There were minor critiques but overall my recommendation would be if you're looking for somewhere quick to go for lunch or dinner, this would be it, but be prepared to pay a little more for small dishes and still be left feeling hungry.

Slow Cooked Pork Belly.... That's one reason to go here. So damn tasty, tender, juicy, melt in your mouth goodness. Gin Long serves a modern take on Asian flavours, highly influenced by Thai Cuisine. The Restaurant itself is The service was amazingly fast. The staff all very pleasant and the Décor is quite up there with the current trends. Certainly well worth a visit if you are nearby

Gin long is one of those super cool Asian fusion restaurants around Adelaide that earns a great reputation for being funky and serving up some really cool dishes. It is more Thai influenced. The set up here is really modern, clean and arty. They have a lot of different seating options, which is great for different sized groups or couples. I really love the feel of this restaurant, it is very open with lot's of things going on. You get a great view of the action no matter where you are sitting. The staff here are really great. They are very attentive and make sure that you have everything you need. They give you enough time to order and make recommendations to what you might. I love great service! The food here is very good. Flavours are balanced and are fresh. Last time I dined here I tried their Pork Belly Stirfry with Green Beans. WOW, that pork was cooked so well. It had crispy skin on it and was packed full of flavour. Totally ate it up fast! I recommend you check this place out if you have a big group of people. They have a great banquet special that will fill you all up real cheap!

I was here a few nights ago for my first visit and my wife couldn't resist writing a review. I couldn't resist going back and now I can't resist sharing my views on Gin Long Canteen. We arrived in time for an early dinner and had a bit of luck and got seats for three right away. Like my first visit, we were at counter seats, but this time at the back, overlooking the bar instead of the kitchen. I've always been a fan of casual restaurants where you can see "the whole show." Gin Long has nothing to hide and a lot to be proud of. It's a fun watch. We started off with drinks. Like our previous visit, service was quite good, despite it being a very busy Friday. In fact, I am amazed by how popular this place has become in just a couple of months. And I am also amazed at how well they run the dining room. Greeted promptly-Check. Seated or guided to the waiting area like you're the centre of the universe-Check. Drink ordering promptly-Check. Food ordering promptly-Check. Add-ons, special requests cheerfully handled-Check. Get your tab quickly when you are ready to go-Check. Never feel rushed or pushed-Check. Take note Adelaide restauranteurs, Gin Long gives Master Classes in customer service. But service alone can't get you 5 stars. We came to eat. After perusing the menu and making a dent in our first round of drinks, we settled on: Smoked Trout Lettuce Cups and Sugar Cane Prawns (served moo shu style)--both were repeats from out first visit. We added crispy Nom Nom Barramundi and an order of Prawn Dumplings. Out of the blue, we we also given a complimentary serving of the Slow Cooked Thai Beef. Everything got split three ways, so two large serves and 3 small serves totally packed us out--not one of us could manage another bite. The Nom Nom Barramundi is one of those dishes that's as fascinating to look at as it is to eat. Crispy, juicy pieces of crumbed and fried Barramundi are piled in a deep fried, curled and cleaned Barramundi. It's a beautiful presentation, worthy of how good the fish is to eat. The lime chilli garlic dipping sauce is divine and the perfect choice for this dish. Like all the sauces we've had here, it has a little bite to it. The prawn dumplings were quite good--but the curry sauce they came with took them to the next level. It seems they have given great thought to matching all the components of each dish to maximum effect. A surprise hit for all of us was the Slow Cooked Thai Beef serving they gave us. It was so tender and flavourful and it honestly almost melted in your mouth. It's definitely on the list for our next visit and I'd recommend it for your first visit--pretty much along with everything else. I'd love to tell you about dessert, but it just wasn't possible. I tried to split one three ways, but my wife and our friend just said, "NO!" Sitting in front of the bar, we got to watch them at work. They made a special effort to entertain us by making some of our drinks on top of, rather than behind, the bar. It was quite something to watch as they prepared Pandan shooters with two floats on top of the Pandan syrup. They said they'd done some serious work trying to come up with a good combination drink to introduce the Pandan flavour to their customers. I tested it several times--they succeeded with me. Lastly, there's something unique about the atmosphere here. They call themselves a canteen and they carry the theme well with lots of casual counter seating and many big tables for large groups or several smaller groups at one table. It somehow feels like a big party at someone's house--it's all very comfortable and friendly. It's easy to catch the eye of a staff member and when they stop to see what you want, you seem to get 100% of their attention. Adelaide offers lots of choices for dining out, but I've found few as unique and satisfying as the Gin Long Canteen. I'll definitely be back and I give this eatery my highest recommendation. I only hope that they don't get spoiled by too much success! Eat, drink and be merry, but not too much! JD

Oh harro little cantina, why you so busy? Maybe it's your eretric atmosphere or your menu that oh so fly... Or perhaps it's that speedy service that mean you not wait so long to dine? All in all I wuv you long time! Gin Long Canteen literally buzzes. Excited patrons dine in booths, at long share tables or at the bar overlooking the flaming woks and chaos in the kitchen (best seat in the house by the way). The menu is very thai inspired with fresh salads and pan fried seafood to spicy curry, noodles and crispy quail, there is a lot of choice for the non vegos amongst us. What I love about the menu though is that everything comes with some sort of fresh salad of coriander, mint and chillies or caramalised onions and basic greens. Crispy quail that ironically tasted like KFC chicken (in a really damn good way) and a fresh grilled prawn salad with lime and lemongrass dressing were the highlights for me. As mentioned by Susie and John, you also can't eat here without a cocktail, beer or wine to go with your menu. A couple of words of warning: Do not order the crispy barramundi. The crumbed fish fingers that were presented beautifully in a fried barra lacked flavour and flare unlike all the other dishes. Drink cocktails prior to or after your meal. Things like mandarin daiquiris don't go well with* the food (that was my fault in ordering). Order their beautiful wine and beer that is paired really nicely for eating thai. And if you don't have a long time? Sit at their 30 mins for 2 or 45 mins for 3 or 4 booth. And don't get overwhelmed when they set a timer on you. This vibrant canteen adds life and style to dreary O'Connell, and I can tell it will be awound for a wong twime!

I'd like to come back to this restaurant on all my Adelaide trips! It's one of my faves, I'm a fan of asian fusion. We've been here for both lunch and dinner, always getting really efficient and fast service. There's a full one bar serving cocktails and drinks - we tried the lychee cider. Frankly, wasn't a fan of the product, tasted like a boring cider to me! Not the fault of the restaurant tho, they just source it. We were a bit ambitious on our recent trip. Between 2 we had the soft shell crab $13, curry puffs ($8 for 3), asian lamb salad $19, and 2 Ramli Sliders ($6 each). Check out the photos, food was delicious! Spent $62 for 2, was stuffed and includes drinks. Oh btw, the waitresses are really pretty too. Think the owner enjoys the hiring proces!

Wow, this place is great. I came here on a work function and we had the banquet for 12 people, the food is amazing! Everything is so fresh, we had a beef dish in the banquet (might have been beef cheek) and it was the most popular dish, we couldn't get enough! Staff are great and attentive, always nearby if you need another drink or have a question. The food here is great, if you are looking for something that is full of flavour but has that refreshingly new taste to it, come to Gin Long Canteen, you will be impressed. For someone that doesn't like coriander, I found that here, I could eat it and it wasn't unpleasant, always nice when something unexpected like that happens.

The lady who served us was incredible! Didn't catch her name, she wore a pearl bracelet. The food came so quickly and it was all so delicious. Staff were so attentive to our needs and very prompt... definitely coming back!

What's not to love about a place called "Gin Long Canteen"? As I went to meet my partner there after work on a warm, humid summer night, visions of ice cold exotic cocktails danced in my head. I wasn't disappointed. We had tried to make a booking but were told that they didn't do bookings for two. Instead, my partner went early and I met him there. I was greeted by a friendly staff guy who said, "Oh, you're looking for John. Right over there." I KNOW it was John's first time there and the place was already crowded, so I was pretty impressed. We were seated in the bar area while restaurant seats opened up - just enough time to order drinks. I started with the namesake cocktail using tamarind-orange infused gin in a tall icy glass topped with foam. John had the Ho Chi Mint Mojito, served in a big tin cup and meant to be shared by two (although a single serving size is also available). Both were yummy. We were seated at the bar that wraps around the open kitchen. For such a relatively small space, they got the food orders out quickly and calmly. Both John and I have worked in commercial kitchens and it was dinner time tv for us to watch the choreographed kitchen function. It was clean, friendly and efficient. You can order one of three ways at Gin Long - little, big or banquet. Small plates range from $6-12 each and big plates range from $15-29. A banquet will set you back $39 pp but I understand the food doesn't seem like it will ever stop coming. John and I went with the little plates option and ordered two small plates each. I had the smoked trout lettuce cup, which was tasty and perfect for a warm night, followed by sugar cane prawns, which were served with makings for cold rolls. Succulent prawn meat, mixed with fresh bean spouts, carrot, mint, coriander, and cucumber - what's not to love? Beware of the hoisin paste served with it - there's a whack of chilli in there. John ordered the ramli slider (chicken, egg and curry mayo) and the Gin Long wings. Both of those had some kick to them. Because of our catbird seat, we also got to watch other dishes come out, including the Nom Nom Barramundi, which is a work of art. No room for dessert, so had a mango margarita instead. Then we walked home. Had we not been knocking back cocktails, the meal would've been less than $40 and we had plenty to eat. Gin Long has a cool, funky vibe and sets itself apart from other very good Asian fusion places for a number of reasons. Not only is awesome food whipped up by Thai chef Nu Suandokmai, who recently shifted from Golden Boy, but staff are plentiful, friendly and efficient, and the place laughs at itself - they have two house wines: a red - called the Shilaz, and a white - called the Liesling. Love.

If you love a vibrant, loud and energetic place to have dinner with friendsthen this place is a lot of fun. Make sure you catch a cab the night you go as you'll want to try their cocktail list! The food is fresh and interesting. Lots of favourites mixed in with some new tastes. On the night we tried the sugar cane prawns, nom nom barramundi, pomegranate chicken (yum), lychee duck curry, pork belly and the creme caramel. Sounds good doesn't it? Definitely worth the trek into North Adelaide!

A few months have passed since Gin Long Canteen was the new kid on the block. Definitely time to pop in and check it out. So, with a 15min time limit car parking spot on O'Connell St, I'm in like Flynn for a quick lunch win. The restaurant is large, and has a variety of seating options. Outside on the sidewalk, at tables, in booths or up at the bar. There is a separate lunch menu but you can also order from the main menu when eating in. A warm greeting from smiling staff is followed by an offer to sit at the bar and wait for my lunch order to be prepared - everything is made from scratch when an order is placed. A very good sign! While I wait at the bar the chatty young barmen hand me a glass of water to enjoy while I wait. That's anticipatory service! A sneaky peek at some of the other diners' meals got my appetite going, especially a big bowl of steaming pho, with herbs and bean sprouts on the top. First, I tried the Crispy Tofu Banh Mi ($7.50) with fresh herbs, chilli and butter spread. The sandwich was tasty but no chili was evident, or soy sauce, and I missed that hot, salty hit. The tofu was a nice touch to give the veggie banh mi protein. With dried tofu, herb salad, and vermicelli - this was on the tastier side of veggie rice paper rolls in Adelaide. Presentation was great, and the peanutty, sweet-hot hoisin dipping sauce delicious. The mint and parilla leaf flavour shone through and tofu made it nice and toothsome. The advertised shitake mushroom wasn't present. The service was great, the restaurant was stunningly decorated, and while the options I chose didn't quite sing, I am very keen to return and try hot dishes from the main menu.

A friend once told me the girl who dumped him a few months before had started seeing someone that he knew. Somewhat confused by the situation, he confided "I really want to hate him, but he is a really nice guy". (I bet when he spoke those words he never thought he would end up on Yelp...) This might seem like a somewhat obtuse way to start a review but it does explain how I feel about this place. You see, before this was North Adelaide's funky new eatery it was my beloved Kwik Stix. The service is friendly, the menu is somewhat limited, but filled with intriguing options. Actually, I recommend sitting somewhere you can see the dishes being served before you order so you can get an appreciation of the various creations that come flying out of the kitchen. And if that wasn't enough, the whole thing is presented with good humour, including funny wine bottles on the wall and instructions on first aid. Oh, and Prawn Toast. Thank me later. I will probably wake up in the middle of the night crying out for Kwik Stix crispy chicken but this place has plenty of good dishes, as well as feeling fresher and more relevant than the somewhat dated Kwik Stix. So if I could travel back in time and speak wise and reassuring words to my friend, I would give him a man-hug (instructions for man-hug: shoulders together, crotches apart) and say "Mate, I know how you feel".

Still an energetic vibe and the personalised service was appreciated. However unfortunately the food was not up there. The larb Gai was good but lacking crunch and the lamb backstrap special had a tasty balanced flavour but ... Chew and chew some more .. No good, I've never had lamb this tough. How did they cook it? Lack of experience with lamb? Anyway it was left on my plate and the previously professional waiter did not inquire. Oh well I'll go to ruby red .. Oops appears to be closed .. Damn.

We went here in a large group which meant we were required to order the banquet. There's no set menu - they simply ask if there are any allergies and then bring out dishes. The place is very lively - quirky decor, bar seating around and open kitchen. All very welcoming and relaxed. It's noisy. We didn't mind - the noise added to the atmosphere. Entrees were tasty - dumplings and satay skewers with just hint of spice - but each person only got once skewer/dumpling and I started to worry it was going to be lots of tiny portions all night long. Next came cold rolls. Then the mains. All the mains. So many mains! I think we had two curries, a delicious grilled beef salad, a noodle salad, some grilled chicken, a tofu dish and a couple of others. So much food, and all very very tasty. The curries were not especially hot but very flavourful - perfect for sharing amongst several friend who each have different spice preferences, but I f you want it spicy you may need to mention when you order. The service was great all night and staff were very friendly and attentive. The only thing that was a bit amiss was the toilets. The actual facilities are fine, but the signage is pained on the roof above the entrances and the men's and women's symbols are a bit hard to tell apart. Nothing major though. Everyone left having eaten their fill and enjoying their night. Very happy we came here. We'll definitely be back.

Wow. I can not believe it has taken me this long to find Gin Long. This Asian street food restaurant with Thai influences blew me out of the water. Situated on O'Connell Street, North Adelaide, Gin Long brings the big city subculture into our humble town of Adelaide. As we were a booking over five people we ordered the banquet and, by golly, I recommend you do the same! Dishes categorised as big and small of Asian fusion were served over two courses and not a heavy greasy meal in sight. The 'make your own' Cold Rolls were an excellent entrée, fire starting lively conversations as debates about rolling techniques and our favourite flavours made for a wonderful start to the night. The cold rolls were so light and there was plenty of pork and beautifully crispy prawn, fresh food and sauces to accommodate for everyone. Other finger foods such as Satay Chicken and the best Thai Beef Salad I have ever had accompanied the Cold Roll entrée. By the time the mains arrived we were already full,but keen to push through. After the entrées we did not want to miss a flavour! The presentation of the foods was wonderful with the fish presented as a whole with fish sticks surrounding. The duck was served with lychees and pineapple which is one I would have never chosen myself, however, the flavours worked together perfectly and the duck fell away from itself. The vegetarian stir-fry is one of the heaviest and favourite stir fry I have had! There are a couple of us that will be experimenting in our own kitchens after some of the meals we had tired! The hipster subculture of South American and Mexican food and tapa's style dining has taken over the dining world. Some of it, quite unmemorable, especially paying $10 for a plate that does not fill you up. However, the value for money here is refreshing. Compared to banquets in China Town this meal focused on the delicate flavours rather than filling you up. Between the five of us there was only a small bowl of rice which suited us just fine. The atmosphere is super trendy, we sat at a large bench, I would definitely book if you are coming here. There is bar seating in which does not lean towards the most romantic of settings. I think they played most of my favourite songs while I was there too with trendy house beats and the wine list encouraging you to stay there well past the last bite has been taken!

Gin Long mixes restaurant and bar to create a place that is fun to both eat and drink. We had a group of 6--the minimum you need to make a booking--so we decided to go for the banquet. At $39 per head we got more than enough food. They were really accommodating as we had two vegetarians on our table, we still got a good number of meat dishes but they also made sure there were enough vegetarian dishes so that those two didn't go hungry. We started with cocktails. While I was intrigued by the namesake Gin Long cocktail (especially the fact that it comes served in a bubble tea cup) I decided to go for the Ho Chi Minh Mojito. They also have a good range of imported beers from South East Asia. I'd admit. The food was a bit of a blur. Not because of how it tasted, but because we ate so much. It's sometimes hard to keep track of it all when you're in good company. We had a delicious beef salad, which to be honest doesn't sound much like the Very Exciting Beef Salad on their menu, followed by roll your own sugar cane prawn rice paper rolls, more salads, tamarind prawns, and a whole heap of delicious vegetarian food too. The only dish I didn't particularly enjoy was the tamarind prawns.. other than that I can easily piece together a menu for a quite bite to eat or an elaborate meal from the dishes we had and the ones I definitely want to try on the menu. I still plan on coming back during the day to check out their lunch menu. They have laksa, pho, cold rolls, and banh mi. Gin Long Canteen is my kind of place. Fresh food with perfectly balanced flavours. I do wish their music was a little more *balanced*. We had a very eclectic mix and it was a little too loud within the already buzzing restaurant. Other than that I have few complaints. Bookings are only if you have more than 6 people, so plan for a possible wait if you've got a smaller crew.

What an amazing experience! Went here for the first time last night and absolutely loved it. From the moment we walked in the staff were extremely polite and welcoming. The food was so delicious and very quick. We ordered the prawn dumplings, soft shell crab & spicy caramel chicken to share - all had such amazing flavours! Make sure you stick around for dessert too: the coconut tiramisu & banana pudding were great. This place gets extremely busy & doesn't take bookings for less than 6 people so make sure you get there early to get a table! Gin Long is definitely a must eat at place and definitely deserves 5 stars!

Went here for a birthday, had the banquet. Everything was great, especially the pulled beef, pork belly and chicken. So much food. The place also had an awesome vibe!

Practically everything on their menu is delish! My favourites would be the coconut milk chicken salad and the stir fried roast pork! I've been back multiple times and will be coming back again soon!

Gin Long is not just about the fantastic authentic food, but the vibe created by this very unique, funky and modern cantina. I absolutely love this place for lunch, often opting for lunch specials or entrée/starter serves as they are quite generous. All the mains are fab (the pork!!!! Try the pork!) and dishes that you won't get anywhere else in adelaide - maybe variations but not the same. The quality is great and the atmosphere perfect for dates or group dinners. I look forward to trying their cocktails on our next visit.

It was a hot autumn night, Tuesday and the place is well patronized, and we were seated at the bench at the bar. Not designed to be seated for a long period of time, that's the point, in out next? We ordered sugar cane soda drinks, forget it, not even a hint of sugar cane as one had expected. We started with a Vietnamese salad and the soft shell crab entree size. Salad was rather ordinary n not enough 'kick' as a Vietnamese salad should, that aside, the entree came soon after. There were crispy n still juicy, not bad for frozen food. The curry which sat under these crab was yum, just went well with the crab, would have preferred more spice to it but adequate for the general public. As we had been warned not to order everything at once, we were ready to order our next plate of food, been eyeing off the crispy pork on the specials board for quite a while but was told they have sold out when came to ordering. Perhaps that taught us a lesson that we should have ordered that first up and not being such a stickler to entree, main etc The alternative was the prawn dumplings in curry sauce. They were huge dumplings, not refined in the wrap but dumplings - prawns wrapped in pastry. The sauce made up for the 'ugly' dumplings, they were screaming out for the yummy sauce to go with every mouthful, am glad they were generous with the sauce. (As Manu of MKR would have preferred). Feeling greedy, we ordered our last 2 dishes of chicken satay n pad Thai with chicken. Was disappointed with the miserable 2 small pieces of rice cakes on the plate of satay sticks (have a look at Lee's photos, they were big pieces 4 months ago! ) not fair! The rice cakes were dry, left in the open for too long n dried up? Perhaps they should have left them in bigger chunks n won't 'dry out'. Pad Thai - generous meat portions to noodles, should have taken note about asking for extra spice, will there be a next time? Will see. The fried up tofu pieces were dry, would have been better without them. Overall, staff were friendly enough n strict order to clear the bench soon the plates were empty? Well trained n good move as there's not much space between 2 people with those huge mains plates. We were even bade goodbye when we left, well done service staff! One typical Asian culture not to be missed - box of tissues instead of napkins, well at least they are not toilet rolls which one finds in Asian countries at a food store / court.

I do like this place the food, staff, decor and vibe are pretty electric. I am allergic to nuts so was disappointed to have been served a dish that had nuts in it due to the chef not being careful enough. Luckily the waiter triple checked and saved me from a very bad situation and I wasn't charged for the meal I had to reorder. I know allergies are a pain for kitchen staff but its really important they get it right. Would of been 4 stars had the nut issue not been a factor.

Delicious food every time, love coming here with friends for a casual dinner. Highly recommend the spring rolls, also the duck lettuce cups are so yummy! Best combo is definitely the 'really slow braised pork belly' and the coconut fried rice. It's often very busy even on week nights so sometimes there's a bit of a wait but there is a bar at the back where you can enjoy a drink while you wait.

Another Asian fusion restaurant, but it's buzzin. They don't do bookings under six so I'd suggest getting there just after open time if you want to get a seat. It fills up quickly on a Friday night! We sat at the bar, where the bar staff will serve you your drink with a smile :) Should have ordered the young coconut. So fresh. I had the dragon beef curry with rice on the side, and was just enough spice and chilli for me. The service is quick and the staff are friendly. The place is quite big but do come early if you don't make a booking. They also do cocktails so I'm keen to try one next time :)

This is my local as I've moved to North Adelaide, I keep taking people there and everyone loves it. My mum and I are eating healthy so we had a salad each and couldn't finish them! The fresh coconut is a treat also. Great service, we felt welcomed and while it was noisy ... it was a good noisy rather than overwhelming. Definitely worth going :)

Very cool Asian fusion restaurant. A great vibe. The food was delicious and well priced. The cocktail menu was innovative and our drinks were super swanky and delicious. The desserts were equally new, creative and well balanced. Had a great night out.

There are plenty of things of like about this awesome little addition to O'Connell street - and there are a few things to not like as well... First up, the good stuff is pretty great, the atmosphere is cool and unique, while the food at this place is quirky, different and mind blowingly delicious! To share between two we ordered the school prawns which were an absolute highlight (entree), the netted spring rolls (entree) which were an great twist on the traditional spring roll and a main severe of 'really slow braised pork belly' which was yummy! There is plenty to like about the menu - i love that the offer the option of brown rice, and there are plenty of specials to choose from and a great looking cocktail menu ( I didn't have the energy for alcohol on this occasion!) As I mentioned, there are some things that are a little annoying here - no booking unless you are a larger group, which can be a pain, but it seems they have a quick turnover - which is both a good and bad thing - perhaps not the best place to come for a catch up with a friend who you don't see too often! I also felt that the staff were way too casual - there was no real 'uniform' so it was hard to tell who was a staff member and who was a patron! The staff were attentive enough but didn't offer very much advice on the menu and seemed a little clueless to that. The food though outweighs the annoyances we experienced and I'd be keen to head back and try it again - hopefully on a week night when it's not too busy!

Okay, so it's a little frustrating that Gin Long Canteen won't take reservations for groups of less than six, but this actually has the silver lining of making you sit in the waiting area, nursing one of their signature "Gin Long" cocktails. The wait is rarely very long anyway, as Gin Long turn their tables over fairly consistently. The menu, while not extensive, provides a great selection of dishes and lends itself to sharing. While just about everything we ordered was good (the prawn dumplings were lacklustre but by no means "bad"), the real standout dish would have to be one of the simplest: the Dragon Beef Curry - a stewed to perfection red curry that I found myself still thinking about days later. The prices are very affordable, the staff equally friendly and knowledgeable and the atmosphere buzzy and electric. While I wouldn't recommend Gin Long for a quiet night out, I'd certainly suggest it for a party (and that way you'll make the minimum reservation numbers). Highly recommended.

Exceptional! Go for the cocktails, the rice paper appetizers and for the dragon beef curry!

Wow, been here a few times and each time, great flavourful food that is unique in the Adelaide scene. Can't recommend them enough.

The service and food were wonderful. The prawn salad, basil chicken and chip suey were all excellent. Only the chicken satay was average. Cold beer, hot day, good food! Best of all the service rocked and was efficient. Lively place!

We went with a group of 12 and had the banquet. Food and service was amazing. Favourite dish was the pork and beef salad. Flavours were excellent and the venue has a good vibe. Staff were super friendly too. They play a great selection of music bits very loud so we had partly lost our voices from yelling to speak. Great night though.

Visited on a Saturday night with two friends - we arrived a bit before 6.30 and managed to get three seats at the window, tables all full already! We ordered a mix of entrees and mains to share. Awesome, authentic flavours. Great satay sauce, the sliders were yummy, the caramel chicken delicious etc. We did feel a bit rushed out though - all the entrees and mains came at once despite us asking for them to be separate. Food arrived super fast and we were done eating by 7.20! Did take them a while to bring the bill though. I guess that's the model and they want high turnover as there was a line at the door waiting for a table. An early finish was a good excuse to go to one of the nearby dessert bars after!