Akiba

Here's a place to kickstart a night out or savour 'New Asian' food with attitude. Canberra's coolest bar-restaurant is cocktails first, questions later, but all these are answered by slick staff who recommend dishes like octopus with duck-fat potatoes, king-prawn fried rice and crab dumplings, but the eight-plate dinner ($49) will ensure you don't miss out. A raw bar serves delectable sashimi, freshly shucked oysters and zingy ceviche.