Supernormal Brisbane, the riverside offshoot of Melbourne’s acclaimed laneway diner, has earned a coveted spot on Condé Nast Traveller‘s list of the best new restaurants in the world for 2025.
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In her feature, award-winning travel writer and food journalist Ute Junker praised the Brisbane venue’s tropical reinvention of the beloved original, noting its seamless blend of coastal atmosphere and vibrant Asian-inspired flavours.
At the helm is executive chef Jason Barratt, formerly of Cabarita’s Paper Daisy, who has brought fresh energy and dishes to the Supernormal repertoire.
Among the standout creations at Supernormal Brisbane that Junker highlights are the perfectly roasted Yamba prawns with shiso koji sauce and the chilled hand-rolled noodles layered with sweet spanner crab and rich sesame—each a tribute to Brisbane’s balmy evenings. For a refreshing finale, diners can enjoy a lemon verbena granita paired with vanilla gelato and lychee.
Of course, a few Melbourne staples have made the journey north, including the much-loved New England lobster roll—plump picked lobster and peppery watercress nestled in a toasted brioche bun—which remains a fan favourite. Local diners also rave about the duck and scallops, cementing the venue’s place as a new local institution in record time.
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Opened in 2024 at 443 Queen Street, Supernormal Brisbane channels the same energy that made its Melbourne counterpart an icon. Known for its bold, Asian-inspired dishes drawn from the cuisines of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong, the menu is thoughtfully curated across appetisers, raw-bar selections, dumplings, mains, sides and desserts.
Whether you’re sipping on a crisp sake or a house-made lychee and lemongrass soda, the experience is unmistakably Supernormal.
Published 30-April-2025