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Australasia

1 The Avenue | Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3AP, England (Manchester City Centre)
0161 831 0288
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Ranked #20 of 969 restaurants in Manchester
Price range: INR875 - INR4,485
Cuisines: Asian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Manchester City Centre
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Manchester City Centre
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Guildford, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

When our Northern friends suggested this place, I first of all checked it out on Tripadviser, and realised it should be great - as it was. From our reading of the reviews, we were expecting it to be very crowded . It wasn't when we were arrived for lunch at 1.30, but it was by the time ( some hours... More

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Leeds
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

From the moment you enter this restaurant you can tell it is really something special. The décor is amazing and to say it is in a basement the lighting somehow gives it a bright airy feel. We had cocktails in the bar before dinner and they were lovely, something different to the standard Cosmopolitans and Mojitos. The only slight negative... More

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Denbigh, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

I had to be persuaded to try this place at first because of it being underground but don't let that put you off as it is very pleasant down there. It has become a regular place for me for a late lunch. The three dishes for £15 are available Monday to Friday until 5pm and this is more than enough... More

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See 3 more reviews by hollins1 for Manchester
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We went last Wednesday night and it was very busy. We couldn't get a booking until 9pm. The front of house staff were very nice and the atmosphere in there is brilliant, beautifully styled. I had California Rolls to start and the monkfish with razor clam, chorizo and squid for main. The monkfish was absolutely amazing, sooo tender and cooked... More

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See 2 more reviews by jamesmomanddad for Manchester
London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Great surrounding s and decor , food excellent with a great choice , prefer the little plates and getting lots, highlights were the beetroot goats cheese salad , yum yum rice went down well , lamb cutlets were perfectly cooked , popcorn tempura and chilli salt, slat and pepper beef skewers Pork wontons overall very good , also had some... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Lovely cocktails but food was over priced and under cooked! Steak came on its own with chips charged at £4 extra!!!'

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

My girlfriend took me here for my birthday last year as we had heard lots of hype about it. Once we went down the stairs there was funky music and every one seemed to be having a great time. Once seated we had some fun drinks and the infused water is really something for a standard drink . The wine... More

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See 10 more reviews by Lee L for Manchester
North Wales
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

It was my birthday so we picked the much talked about Australasia, we booked for the early evening sitting as we had a theatre booking to go to. The restaurant is very dynamic in its fresh clean design with a touch of outback accents. The bar area was welcoming as were the staff, drink our wine we awaited our table.... More

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See 5 more reviews by Versacejohn for Manchester
Bolton, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
308 helpful votes 308 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Best to share small plates ....great staff very helpful and friendly just like aussies......also knowledgeable. In top five of my fav places in manchester ...4 plates each is plenty for me and the better half .Try it for a change its fun...

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My partner recently surprised me with a romantic meal at this highly talked of restaurant in Manchester where I have previously had trouble getting a table for. Walking down the stairs into this underground restaurant located in Spinningfield enhanced the excitement, the setting is beautiful, making you feel like your in a high class restaurant in Sydney, Australia. We were... More

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