CityMag’s Adelaide Fringe food guide
In the lead-up to the Adelaide Fringe kicking off in February, we’re compiling a list of all the best places to eat in the major Fringe hubs, starting with the Garden of Unearthly Delights.
This year, The Garden of Unearthly Delights has six new food offerings in its hub at Rundle Park/ Kadlitpina, including a Japanese Yakitori and a whimsical dessert experience.
The usual suspects like Gelatisimo, Gyoza Records, Twisted Potato, Corn Star and more will still be serving up your favourite Adelaide Fringe food to grab and go, but here’s what you can expect from the newer players.
Tokyo BBQ
Tokyo BBQ is the new charcoal-centric eatery from SHOSHO’s yakitori chef Chester Chan. Chester has over 12 years of experience, trained in Hong Kong, and specialises in Japanese cuisine. Chester recommends the chicken with taré and house-made shichimi togarashi as a must-try. Grab a seat around the grill and expect perfectly grilled skewers with premium ingredients and traditional charcoal techniques.
Chef Chester Chan’s expertise covers everything from sushi to skewers. Picture: supplied.
Flaming Galah
In keeping with the fiery theme, Africola chef Duncan Welgemoed will serve up his signature cooking style on the state’s largest fire pit. The menu is still under wraps, but you can expect the fresh, veggie-forward flavours Africola Canteen is known for. Bookings are essential for Flaming Galah.
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Chef Duncan Welgemoed. This picture: Morgan Sette.
Garden Feasts
Africola’s Duncan Welgemoeda is also curating this dining experience for the garden, which returns for three Monday evenings after a successful 2024 season. Guest chefs from interstate will cook for outdoor diners as roaming Fringe performers entertain. The dining experience goes for about three hours and includes multiple courses, entertainment and a drink on arrival. Garden Feasts are ticketed on February 24, March 3 and March 10.
The Poffertjes Carousel
For something sweet, Dutch mini pancakes will be served with a large helping of whimsical circus charm in this new food offering. The Poffertjes Carousel is a pop-up specialising in fluffy, bite-sized Dutch pancakes served hot off the griddle, dusted in powdered sugar and topped with a range of sweet toppings. The pancake bar is a carousel, and acrobats play the role of servers, with performers comedically navigating the culinary treat as the carousel rotates.
Taco Cartel
This Mexican street food truck believes Mexican cuisine should be enjoyed by everyone, which is why their menu is entirely gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free. They’re known for tacos, loaded nachos, fries and corn ribs. Their chef’s pick of the menu is the loaded nachos with guacamole, house-made chipotle and verde sauce, pickled onion, fried shallots and choice of protein.
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Taco Cartel. This picture: via Instagram
The Mac Shack
This one is pretty self-explanatory, if you’re a mac and cheese lover, the Mac Shack has got it in all forms, big bowls of it, mac toasties, and even mac n cheese and donuts. Their pick of the menu is a signature Mac n Cheese with waffles, stuffed with King Creole Fried Chicken.
Brava La Parilla
Brava La Parilla is an authentic Argentinian grill specialising in the Argentinian fast-food staple choripan – a simple grilled chorizo sausage and crusty bread. Their recommended Adelaide Fringe food is their Chori Chicken with a signature Chimichurri sauce.
Brava! This picture: via Instagram
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