Papa J's Resto Bar
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
(02) 6170 2223Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Asian, Filipino, Fusion / Eclectic
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Phone number
(02) 6170 2223
- Website
- Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Executive Chef
Papa J
- Catering
Celebrating special occasions or any events these days sure look different. We, at Papa J's is offering food trays and drink packages that suits your needs and budget. Talk to us through phone or email.
- Private party facilities
Papa J's loves to Party! We host a venue inclusive party package whether it's for a Birthday, Christening, Anniversary or a Theme party. Our staff are well experienced in planning and executing the party you have in mind. Papa J's have different packages to offer that suits your needs. No more stress as Papa J's has you covered.
- Area
Dickson
- Cross Street
Across from Access Canberra Dickson.
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Public Transit
Tram station (DICKSON stop) in Northbourne Avenue and Bus interchange in Cape street are both less than a minute walk from the restaurant.
- Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
FEAST MENU
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates availableTreat yourself with Papa J's delicious selection of dishes.
Menu
Bao
C.C.A Bao$8.00
(1) Crispy Chicken in Adobo reduction, caramelised onions, sriracha aioli, coriander
Mushroom Bao$8.00
(1) Shiitake mushroom, hoisin, cucumber, carrots, sriracha aioli, coriander
Pares Bao$8.00
(1) Slow cooked beef brisket in Filipino spices, cucumber, kimchi, pares reduction, coriander
Soft Shell Crab Bao$8.00
(1) Beer Battered Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber, Carrots, Hoisin sauce, Kewpie Mayo, Coriander
Batibot (Kids Meals)
Crispy Drumettes & Chips$12.50
Crispy Chicken and Chips + kid's choice of orange, apple or pineapple juice
Burgers
Make It A Meal: chips & Coke 330ml +$4.50, chips & Coke No Sugar 330ml +$4.50, chips & Sprite 330ml +$4.50, chips & Houseblend Iced Tea +$5, chips & Delmonte 4 Seasons +$5. Choose Your Bun: Matcha Brioche Bun, Milk Bun W/ Black & White Sesame Seeds
Adoborger$11.50
Crispy Chicken Adobo, Papa J's Coleslaw, Adobo glaze, Caramelised onions, Sriracha Kewpie. Please choose which Burger Bun you prefer. You can either add chips or make it a meal
Longganisa Burger$11.50
Homemade Longganisa Patty, Tomato, Red onions, Papa J's Coleslaw, Cheese, Sriracha Kewpie. Please choose which Burger Bun you prefer. You can either add chips or make it a meal
Desserts
Leche Flan$10.00
Filipino crème caramel
Yami Turon$7.50
plantain and purple yam wrap, ice cream
Kilawin (Ceviche)
Papaya Salad$13.00
paw paw, mixed green salad, Papa J's salsa dressing
Tuna Kilawin$16.00
marinated in spice cane vinegar
Lutong Papa J's (Signature Dishes)
BBQ$13.50
grilled pork skewers (2) marinated in Papa J's BBQ sauce
BBQ Wings 1/2kg$13.50
Fried Chicken wings, Papa J's BBQ sauce, sriracha aioli
BBQ Wings 1kg$21.50
Fried Chicken wings, Papa J's BBQ sauce, sriracha aioli
Inasal$18.00
grilled chicken marinated in Papa J's inasal sauce
Kare-Kare$25.00
Nanay Zeny's creamy thick savoury peanut annatto sauce, beef & vegetables
Lechon$25.00
rotisserie roast pork belly with herbs and spices, Papa J's lechon sauce
Palabok$19.50
thick rice noodles in a shrimp annatto sauce with ground pork, chicharon, boiled egg, prawns
Para Sa Masa (To Share)
Adobo$18.00
crispy chicken adobo, adobo reduction
Baked Bangus$25.00
Milkfish topped with tomato salsa, mozzarella cheese
Beef Pares$20.00
Slow cooked beef brisket stewed in sweet soy sauce, spices, green onions
Pork Sisig$25.00
seasoned chopped pork meat & ears, onions, chillies, sriracha aioli
Pulutan (Snacks)
Adobo Rolls$9.50
chicken in adobo reduction filling wrapped in spring roll wrap
Calamares$17.00
seasoned crumbed squid, spiced vinegar dip
Chicken Skin$13.00
seasoned chicken skin, spiced vinegar dip
Eggplant Omelette$12.00
Grilled Smashed eggplant, spinach, eggs, Papa J's mango salsa
L L F$14.00
Lechon Loaded Fries. Chips, Papa J's Lechon, Papa J's BBQ sauce, American cheese, sriracha aioli
Lumpiang Shanghai$9.50
Filipino style hand rolled spring roll, Papa J's sweet chilli sauce
Potato Chips$7.50
with aioli
Siomai$13.50
pork dumplings, chilli - garlic oil
Sisig Tacos$7.00
(2) Pork Sisig, Green chillies, sriracha aioli in a tortilla
Sweet Potato Chips$8.50
with aioli
Tofu$15.00
tofu, vegetables, sriracha aioli
Tokwa't Baboy$18.00
crispy pork belly & tofu, Papa J's spiced soy vinegar
Ukoy$15.00
deep fried school prawn fritters & vegetables - Papa J's Spiced Vinegar
Rice
Java Rice$5.00
Turmeric Fried Rice
Kanin$3.50
Steamed Rice
Papa J's Fried Rice$8.00
Good for 1- Crispy pork, mixed veggies, egg
Sides/Extra
Papa J's Bagoong$1.00
Papa J's Chicken Oil$1.00
Papa J's Coleslaw$4.00
Papa J's Garlic-Chilli Oil$1.00
Papa J's Soy Lemon$1.00
Papa J's Spiced Vinegar$1.00
Specials
Crispy Dinuguan$21.00
Filipino savoury pork's blood stew, Crispy pork
Crispy Kare-kare$21.00
Nanay Zeny's creamy thick savoury peanut annatto sauce, Crispy Pork & vegetables, Papa J's Bagoong (sautéed shrimp paste)
Crispy Pata$24.00
Crispy Pork Knuckles - Papa J's Spiced Vinegar
Garlic-Butter Prawns$21.50
Glazed Beef Short Ribs$35.00
Beef short ribs marinated in bulgogi sauce + your choice of 1 side. Sides (choose 1 Only): Side Chips, Homemade Coleslaw.
Grilled Boneless Bangus$27.50
Grilled Bangus (milkfish) stuffed with tomato salsa - Papa J's soy lemon
Grilled Stuffed Squid$18.00
Grilled squid stuffed with tomato salsa - Papa J's spiced vinegar
Papa J's Snack Pack$40.00
2x Burgers (Adoborger or Longganisa Burger) Please choose which burger and your preferred bun for your 2x burgers. Chips 6x BBQ Wings 2x Sisig Tacos. Burger Choice: Adoborger, Longganisa, Matcha Brioche Bun, Milk Bun W/ Black & White Sesame Seeds
Puto 1 Dozen$15.00
Filipino steamed rice cake - best partnered with Dinuguan
Puto 1/2 Dozen$8.00
Filipino steamed rice cake - best partnered with Dinuguan
Tempura Isaw$8.00
Pork intestine in a tempura batter, Papa J's Spiced Vinegar
Specials Desserts
Cassava Cake$18.00
Mais Con Yelo$8.00
Crushed Ice with corn, cornflakes, sweetened milk and Leche Flan
Suman 1 Dozen$25.00
Suman 1/2 Dozen$15.00
Filipino rice cake wrapped in banana leaves
Weekend Specials
Available 11:30am to 9:00pm
Baked Tahong$15.00
12 pieces baked mussels with mozzarella cheese topped with Romesco Japanese Mayo
Boodle Fight$70.00
2x Rice, Lechon, 2x skewers Papa J's Pork BBQ, 2x Squid, 5x Garlic Butter Prawns, 6x Baked Tahong (Mussels) w/ Romesco Japanese mayo, sides of Papaya salad & Mango salsa You can upgrade the rice to either Java rice or Papa J's Fried Rice
Meat Platter
1x Crispy Pata, Crispy Pork Belly, 1/2kg Whiskey Wings, Chips & Coleslaw
Whiskey Wings 1/2kg$13.50
Fried chicken wings tossed in Whiskey BBQ sauce
Whiskey Wings 1kg$21.50
Fried chicken wings tossed in Whiskey BBQ sauce
Beers
4pk Capital Brewing XPA: Act, 5% Alc, 375ml$15.00
6pk Capital Brewing Coast Ale: Act, 4.3% Alc, 375ml$20.00
6pk Pale Pilsen: Manila Ph, 5% Alc, 330ml$42.00
6pk Red Horse: Manila Ph, 8% Alc, 330ml$65.00
6pk San Mig Light: Manila Ph, 5% Alc, 330ml$48.00
Capital Brewing Coast Ale: Act, 4.3% Alc, 375ml$7.00
Capital Brewing Xpa: Act, 5% Alc, 375ml$7.00
Red Horse: Manila Ph, 8% Alc, 330ml$13.00
San Mig Light: Manila Ph, 5% Alc, 330ml$10.00
San Miguel Pale Pilsen: Manila Ph, 5% Alc, 330ml$9.00
Cocktails
Boracay$18.00
Gin - Blue Curacao - Soda "It is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years penalties apply"
Punyeta$15.00
Rum - Iced Tea - Pineapple juice "It is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years penalties apply"
Drinks
A&w Root Beer 355ml$6.80
Coke 330ml$4.00
Coke No Sugar 330ml$4.00
Del Monte 4 Seasons$5.00
Pineapple, Mango, Orange, Guava
Houseblend Iced Tea$5.00
Sago't Gulaman$5.00
Sugar syrup, vanilla, tapioca pearls, jelly
Sprite 330ml$4.00
Red Wine
Bleeding Heart Shiraz$30.00
Bourke Street Pinot Noir$50.00
Hello! Vegan Friendly Shiraz$40.00
Nick O'leary Rosé$58.00
Tempranillo Rioja Calo$50.00
Villa Francesco Sangiovese$60.00
Sparkling Wine
Bird In Hand Piccolo 200ml$11.00
La Zona Prosecco$55.00
Mcpherson Three Vineyard Sparkling$32.00
White Wine
Allandale Verdelho$55.00
Bleeding Heart Sauv Blanc$30.00
J Moreau Chardonnay$50.00
What 30 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.5Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.5Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
FAQs
Papa J's Resto Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6170 2223.
Papa J's Resto Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.
Papa J's Resto Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
(02) 6170 2223G04/21 Challis St Dickson, AU-ACT 2602
Additional information
- Cross Street
Across from Access Canberra Dickson.
- Area
Dickson
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Cuisines
Asian, Filipino, Fusion / Eclectic
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Parking Details
Street Parking
- Public Transit
Tram station (DICKSON stop) in Northbourne Avenue and Bus interchange in Cape street are both less than a minute walk from the restaurant.
- Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive Chef
Papa J
- Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(02) 6170 2223
- Catering
Celebrating special occasions or any events these days sure look different. We, at Papa J's is offering food trays and drink packages that suits your needs and budget. Talk to us through phone or email.
- Private party facilities
Papa J's loves to Party! We host a venue inclusive party package whether it's for a Birthday, Christening, Anniversary or a Theme party. Our staff are well experienced in planning and executing the party you have in mind. Papa J's have different packages to offer that suits your needs. No more stress as Papa J's has you covered.
Gift card
Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.