Lost in Asia

Housed in a leafy 1840s gem in Hobart, Lost in Asia blends old-world charm with Southeast Asian soul. The courtyard garden and soon-to-come beer garden set the scene for breezy afternoons and laid-back gatherings. Inside, Thai corridor lanterns glow like Bangkok’s night markets, while exposed brick and vibrant touches bring warmth and colour.

The menu pays delicious tribute to the bold flavours and essential ingredients of Thai cuisine. Bursting with juicy lemongrass, fresh ginger, basil, and mint, it features everything from tantalising small bites to hearty, satisfying mains. Not Quite as Small plates — like beef tartare with sambal mayo, crispy pork and chicken spring rolls, and Ayam Goreng spiced fried chicken — deliver big flavours in every bite.

For a more substantial feast, the Charcoal and Smoke section turns up the heat. Think skewers of chicken thigh, wagyu beef, moo ping pork, and swordfish — each kissed by flame and packed with bold taste. From the A Little Larger menu, crowd favourites include char kway teow with pork and prawn, grilled morwong with fragrant herbs, and braised Cape Grim beef short rib in massaman coconut curry. Add green papaya salad, roti, or fragrant steamed rice to round things off with the perfect flavour finale.

No need to board a plane to Bangkok — just step into Lost in Asia, right here in Hobart, and enjoy a sun-drenched Thai street food experience without ever leaving town.