A brand-new family restaurant has opened at Canberra Centre, in the street-facing locale previously held by Soi Noodle Bar.

OMI has arrived in the ACT for the first time, after racking up popularity in Sydney and Melbourne and expanding even through the pandemic.

The family restaurant chain was voted ‘Best Japanese Restaurant’ in Victoria in 2020, with a menu designed by renowned Japanese Iron Chef, Ikuei Arakane (aka Kin San), and Master Chef, Colin Lau.

The vision that guides OMI is to serve up “Japanese done different”.

This is not a restaurant straight off the streets of Tokyo as much as it is cuisine made for multicultural Australians experiencing a hankering for Asian comfort foods.

I’ve been missing salted egg as a readily available flavour in restaurants for years, and while OMI’s salted egg fries and tender karaage chicken don weren’t intended to be “traditional,” my gosh, did it hit the spot.

OMI specialises in premium wagyu rice bowls that can be a little on the pricey side, however the rest of their menu is wholly affordable and never skimps on the portions.

Thus far, their #1 most popular dish is the Spicy Mayo Karubi Beef Don for $29.90, followed by the Salted Egg Karaage Chicken Don at $19.90.

The balance of price and moreish tasty food makes this an excellent option for bring the whole family together for a meal in the heart of Canberra.

For bookings call 0468 865 033

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