Mietta's Review
Almost next door to Timmy's Kitchen, this modern looking Malaysian cafe does standard dishes and the quality can be good. Pleasant for a quick noodle fix.
Other published opinions
Canberra Times Eat Out Cath Lawrence, 31-03-10 Score: 14/20
Canberra Times Michael Brissenden, 26-03-08 Score: 13/20
Sydney Eats 2008 "Start with crispy whitebait with balsamic butter $9.50 or vegan satays $7.50, moving on to wokfried ling fillets with ginger sauce and warm vegies $15.90"
Canberra Times Bryan Martin, 22-11-06
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007 Score: 12/20
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2006 score 12/20
Sydney Morning Herald GFG 2005 Score 12/20
Sydney Cheap Eats 2005 "Abell's is still running hot, with its bright, cheerful ambience, pleasant service and good food."
Gourmet Restaurant Guide 2005 mentioned in Best Cheap Eats for Malaysian food
Sydney Morning Herald GFG 2004
Daily Telegraph Restaurant Guide 2004, Best Asian Restaurant ACanberra Times. 'Most regular menu items haven't changed since Abell's opened 5 years ago. The cheerful, casual attitude is offset by vibrant decor. Dine indoors or out.'
Canberra Times 7.2.02
Or perhaps ...
Abell's Kopi Tiam (02) 6239 4199, 7 Furneaux St, Manuka - This Malaysian cafe does standard dishes well - a pleasant place for a quick noodle fix.
Alanya (02) 6295 9678, First Floor, 22 Style Arcade Franklin St, Manuka
Aubergine (02) 6260 8666, , 18 Barker St, Griffith
Belluci's Trattoria (02) 6239 7424, Franklin St cnr Furneaux St, Manuka - A corner position in Manuka with big fold-back windows give this two-level Italian restaurant a light airy feeling.
Caph's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge (02) 6295 9783, Franklin St, Manuka
El Torogoz (02) 6260 7077, Palmerston La, Manuka
Eu Cafe 6295 6915, 4 Barker St, Griffith
Grande's (02) 6295 9478, Shop 4 The Lawns, 33 Bougainville St, Manuka
Jewel of India (02) 6295 6277, Unit 16 Manuka Court, Bougainville St, Manuka
The Julep Lounge 6239 5060, 1/82 Franklin St, Manuka
Jusqytly (02) 6232 6200, Shop 9, M Centre, Flinders Way, Manuka
Legends Spanish Restaurant (02) 6295 3966, Lvl 1 Capitol Theatre Centre, Franklin St, Manuka
Le Rendezvous (02) 6295 9763, , Manuka Court, Bougainville St, Manuka
Mecca Bah (02) 6260 6700, Shop 25-29 Manuka Tce, Flinders Way, Manuka
Mistress At Manuka (02) 6162 1753, 42 Franklin St, Manuka
My Cafe in Manuka (02) 6295 6632, Shop 1, Manuka Arcade, Manuka
Rubicon 6295 9919, 6A Barker St, Griffith - A great pick for a smart and formal dining experience. Very good food from a select and interesting menu at reasonable prices.
Saffron (02) 6295 7068, Capitol Theatre Centre, Franklin St, Manuka
Timmy's Kitchen (02) 6295 6537, Shop 1 Manuka Village, 18 Furneaux St, Manuka
Verve (02) 6239 4666, Cnr Franklin St & Funders Way, Manuka
Whitebait Mediterranean And Seafood (02) 6295 1036, 36 Franklin St, Manuka