Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

Spreading the word about often-overlooked Asian eats, Hideaway Kitchen & Bar is not going to remain hidden for long after enough people discover it.

Embodying all the joy and vibrancy of Asian street food stalls and markets, Hideaway, contrary to its name, isn't one for keeping quiet. Here, rows upon rows of multicoloured umbrellas form a quirky covering, incredible graffiti covers the wall that reflects the ancient traditions of various Asian countries, and informal tables and booths stand in close formation to build a sense of community. And if you join them over the summer, watch as the roof peels back to reveal an outdoor area unlike anywhere else.

The menu very much rests on the sharing philosophy with heaps of irresistible small plates to put in the centre of the table. Inspired by all four corners of Asia, you have the continent at the tip of your chopsticks, so employ them diligently for some bang bang chicken, beef tataki, fried lotus roots and a whole range of homemade dumplings that hide minced pork, honey prawn and fresh vegetables under their daily-made doughs.

They also have bigger plates to share should the fight for the last dumpling turn really nasty. Arm yourself with your chopsticks again for some honey ginger chicken, panko king prawns and crying tiger beef. For the massaman curry and beef rendang, you might want to opt instead for a spoon. After all, you don't want any of that delicious gravy to go to waste! Wash it down with an Asian-inspired specialty cocktail, and celebrate being 'in the know' about this truly unique find in Gold Coast.