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Biang Biang Fresh Noodle's cult noodles have a new home in Fortitude Valley.

These unbelievably thick, luscious cult Chinese noodles have a new Valley home

Made to order and dripping with chilli oil, order them with a flaky ‘Chinese burger’ and mouth-numbing chilli pork wontons.

  • Matt Shea
Goodside has opened in Fish Lane.

Southside team unleashes funky Hong Kong-inspired brunch spot

Head down Fish Lane for prawn har gow sandos, Taiwanese pork rice bowls and decadent iced coffees and morning mocktails.

  • Matt Shea
Spot the Genki Mart sign on Charlotte Street and you've found Say Hi.

Fragrant, soul-warming Thai noodles are hiding down this CBD laneway

Thai boat noodles is the specialty, but there’s a stack of soups, noodles and toppings to choose from.

  • Matt Shea
Central's fish burger.

What to eat at Dine BNE City 2026

There’s 130 offers and events over the course of June. Here are our picks.

  • Matt Shea
Southside is cooking a retro Chinese menu for one weekend in June.

South Brisbane favourite to transform into retro Chinese restaurant

For one weekend only. Don’t miss out.

  • Matt Shea
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Bosc will pour its last drinks on June 20.

After 13 years, a cherished West End bar announces closure

It’s as busy as ever, so why has Emily Tankey called time on Bosc, her Vulture Street boozer?

  • Matt Shea
The Sunnybank Food Trail will return next month.

Sunnybank Food Trail set to return for 2026

Six hours, two shopping centres and 50 (or so) food vendors in one of the country’s best food destinations. Get ready.

  • Matt Shea
Dirty Soda fans were queueing down the block for the What’s Poppin’ grand opening.

Dirty soda lands a permanent Aussie home in the Valley

The Mormon-driven craze has arrived in Brisbane, with people queueing down the block to try it.

  • Neesha Sinnya
Star chef Matt Moran will be in attendance.

Brisbane to welcome major riverside seafood festival

Expect caviar and champagne pop-ups, masterclasses and demonstrations. Star chef Matt Moran will be there, as will renowned tuna master Narito Ishii.

  • Matt Shea
The 1862-built Apothecaries Hall has been given a new lease on life by The Zoo owners Tyla Dombroski and Trad Nathan.

1862-built apothecary transforms into late-night restaurant and wine bar

An ex-203 chef is cooking European and Argentinian-inspired share plates, backed by a star barkeep’s cocktails and a sharp Franco-Australian wine list.

  • Matt Shea