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  • The interior of Melbourne's only Bhutanese restaurant.
  • Two plates of Bhutanese dumplings, seen from above.
  • A Bhutanese vegetable and dried beef stew in a yellow sauce, seen from above.
  • Two clear takeaway cups in a cardboard cup holder with ceremonial matcha and Bhutanese buttercream on top.

Apa’s Canteen

  • Cafe
  • Restaurant

Apa's Canteen is the only Bhutanese eatery in Melbourne serving Bhutan’s famous classic Chilli Cheese aka the national dish of Bhutan, Bhutanese style dumplings, highlighting the cabbage cheese and savory nutty perilla brown dumplings, as well as perilla rice pizza, dried beef and dried pork belly dishes.

Also serving in house created drinks with butter bases, inspired by Bhutan’s love for butter, including signature Buttercream Foam on Ceremonial Matcha, Organic Hojicha and signature Buttercream on Marketlane Coffee.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5.30pm - 9pm 5.30pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Saturday
  • 12pm - 9pm 12pm - 9pm
Sunday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm

Location

Shop 4
Little Collins Street
Little Collins St
Melbourne 3004

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Contact details

  • email address: info@apascanteen.com.au
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