DISCOVER THE HIDDEN FOODIE GEMS OF SOUTHPORT!

Australia Fair Metro is putting Southport on the map as the Gold Coast’s multicultural dining location, inviting locals and tourists to discover the hidden foodie gems of Southport. With its vibrant mix of restaurants and eateries, the centre offers everything from hand-pulled noodles to Filipino charcoal grills, Korean fried chicken to Cajun seafood feasts, all in one location.

“Food is the heart of family & culture, and at Australia Fair Metro we’re proud to celebrate this incredible diversity of food from all around the globe, right here at Southport,” said Lousie Jergs, Marketing Manager at Australia Fair Metro.

“Come and discover authentic flavours, crafted with passion and tradition, right here in our community.”

A Taste of the World at Australia Fair Metro

Chinese Cuisine

• Yuyin Chinese Cuisine – Known for its exquisite yum cha, Yuyin serves handmade dumplings, spring rolls, rice noodle rolls and turnip cake. For special occasions, the menu extends to king crab, lobster, live abalone, whole steamed fish, and Peking duck.

• Fen Ku Rice Noodles – Dedicated to rice noodles, this eatery showcases Asia’s comfort food at its best. Bowls of spicy, brined, and non-spicy soups reflect the regional variety of Chinese cuisine.
• 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle – A favourite for noodle lovers, this restaurant is renowned for its hand-pulled Lanzhou-style noodles and dumplings, each bowl rich and aromatic.
• Great Wall Takeaway – The perfect stop for casual bites, with fluffy BBQ pork buns, stir-fried classics, and flavour-packed takeaway meals.
• Zhang Liang Malatang – Bringing one of China’s most popular street foods to the Gold Coast. Guests can select from a wide variety of fresh ingredients to build their own Malatang hotpot, customising spice levels to taste.

Korean Flavours

• Haeduri Chicken – A Korean spot offering street food from Seoul with classics like crispy fried chicken with various sauces, bulgogi, kimchi fried rice, and spicy tteokbokki.

Filipino Specialties

• Kubo’s Bar & Grill – A beloved local favourite, now in a larger venue at the corner of Scarborough and Young Streets. Famous for crispy pork hocks, bangus fish wrapped in banana leaves, and charcoal-grilled meats. Dessert lovers shouldn’t miss the traditional Halo-Halo with purple yam ice cream, macapuno strings, sweetened bananas, jackfruit jelly and leche flan.

Seafood & Cajun Twist

• Kickin’ Inn – Famous for its hands-on seafood boils, where prawns, bay bugs, mussels, blue swimmer crabs, pipis, crawfish and lobster are served in bags or spread directly onto the table. Diners can choose sauces from garlic butter to Louisiana-style Cajun, with spice levels ranging from mild to inferno. Signature dishes include the Kickin’ Mixed Bag, which feeds up to four, and the towering Kickin’ Shrimp Martini.

Global Favourites

• CoCo Fresh Bubble Tea – An international bubble tea chain offering milk teas, fruit teas, and seasonal specialties. With endless flavour combinations, it’s a must-stop for a refreshing treat.
• Nando’s – Flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken with global cult status. Choose from chicken pieces, burgers, wraps and fresh sides, all featuring Nando’s legendary PERi-PERi sauce made from African Bird’s Eye chillies.

“With every visit, there’s something new to discover, whether that’s a dumpling you’ve never tried, a spicy new noodle soup, or a hands-on Cajun seafood feast,” said Lousie Jergs, Marketing Manager at Australia Fair Metro.

“Our restaurants and street food venues bring the world’s flavours to the Gold Coast, and we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on them.  Get out and experience firsthand the hidden foodie gems of Southport and spread the word about our food lover’s paradise!”

Beyond its dining precinct, Australia Fair Metro also continues to serve as a hub for shopping, services, and lifestyle. Since its redevelopment in 2016, the centre has redefined itself as both a community anchor and a destination for authentic global dining, right here on the Gold Coast.

Australia Fair Metro

58 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD
www.australiafairmetro.com.au

 By Tove Langridge