
4.6 ·
Grab a table at Ka Pao, a trendy restaurant that keeps going until midnight. Share flavour-packed plates, many of them gluten-free adaptable, in a lively room that rewards repeat visits.
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Ka Pao is a lively, trendy restaurant with a flavour-driven menu, open daily from midday until midnight, which makes it unusually flexible for late dinners. Reviewers note quick service, good presentation and the fact that nearly the whole menu can be made gluten free.
The interior can run warm, and some find prices on the higher side for the city centre, but repeat visitors say the flavours deliver. Rated 4.6 across more than 700 reviews, it suits couples and small groups wanting a lively evening meal of about 75 minutes.
Ka Pao is a lively, trendy restaurant with a flavour-driven menu, open daily from midday until midnight, which makes it unusually flexible for late dinners. Reviewers note quick service, good presentation and the fact that nearly the whole menu can be made gluten free.
The interior can run warm, and some find prices on the higher side for the city centre, but repeat visitors say the flavours deliver. Rated 4.6 across more than 700 reviews, it suits couples and small groups wanting a lively evening meal of about 75 minutes.
Duration
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Fantastic flavours at Ka Pao. It's our second time visiting and we enjoyed it as much as our first. Pretty much the entire menu can be made/is gluten free. The interior itself is relaxing and relatively quiet. Service was super quick with dishes coming out as they are ready. Really interesting fun tastes and gluten…
Zoe
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