
Gin Long Canteen
A buzzy Asian restaurant on North Adelaide's O'Connell Street, rated 4.6 across more than 900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gin Long Canteen sits on O'Connell Street in North Adelaide, one of the city's most popular dining strips just north of the CBD. A buzzy, much-loved restaurant serving vibrant Asian flavours, it's built a strong following for its bold, share-friendly cooking and lively, energetic atmosphere — a genuine standout on a competitive strip.
The appeal is that combination of flavour-packed Asian food, a great drinks offering and a buzzing, sociable setting, ideal for a group dinner, drinks and shared plates or a fun night out. The lively, communal style makes it a great fit for a sociable evening, and it's clearly resonated with the North Adelaide crowd.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 900 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular O'Connell Street restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a livelier night out in North Adelaide.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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