Hawker Bar (Adelaide Airport) — Restaurant in Adelaide

As I awaited my flight, I decided to grab a quick meal at the just opened Hawker Bar, expecting fresh as they just opened I opted to order the combi from the hot box. However, my hopes were quickly dashed as I delved into my meal and realized that what I had received seemed more like leftovers from the night before.

The quality of the food was abysmal, leaving much to be desired. Not only was it lacking in taste and freshness, but the portion size was also disappointingly small, especially considering the price I had paid for the combo meal, which turned out to include nothing you pay extra for beef which is odd cause they had beef and chicken only.

To add insult to injury, the exorbitant prices charged by Hawker Bar only served to exacerbate my dissatisfaction. While I understand that airport dining often comes with a premium, I expected at least some semblance of reasonable quality for the price paid.

In conclusion, my experience at Hawker Bar was nothing short of disappointing. The subpar quality of the food coupled with the steep prices ensures that I will not be returning anytime soon. A missed opportunity for a satisfying dining experience amidst the hustle and bustle of...

As I waited for my flight, I decided to try the n Hawker Bar, hoping for a fresh and satisfying meal. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what I expected. I ordered the combo meal, assuming it would be fresh. However, the food I received tasted more like reheated leftovers dry and stick!

The quality was extremely disappointing — bland, stale, and utterly lacking in freshness. The portion size was also very small, especially considering the high price I paid. Strangely, the combo didn’t include beef, and I was told I’d have to pay extra for it, despite beef and chicken being the only available options. This made no sense and felt misleading.

What made the experience worse was the pricing. I understand that food at the airport usually comes with a markup, but the prices at Hawker Bar were outrageous for what was served. If I’m paying a premium, I expect at least decent quality — not this.

Overall, my visit to Hawker Bar was extremely disappointing. Poor food quality, unreasonable pricing, and misleading combo options ensure that I won’t be returning. A real letdown in what could have been a great dining option...

📍 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗿 (𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁) ⭑.ᐟ

❤︎ 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: comfort food during layover ❤︎ 𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵: Nasi Goreng ❤︎ 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿: travelers craving warm Asian flavours ❤︎ 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲: clean, casual food court with a pop of Asian decor

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While waiting for my flight to Melbourne, I wandered into Hawker Bar at Adelaide Airport, hoping to find something warm and familiar. I ended up ordering the nasi goreng, and it was exactly what I needed — comforting, savoury, and satisfying.

The flavour was a mix of Malaysian-Indonesian style, with just the right balance of spices and a hint of wok hei. There were generous pieces of chicken, a perfectly fried egg on top, and some crunchy prawn crackers on the side.

It’s not trying to be anything fancy — just solid, flavorful comfort food that hits the spot during travel. I’m glad I chose this over something bland or overly Western, especially since I was already craving Asian flavours.

ⴵ 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲: fast, around 10 mins 𐀪 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱: steady but not packed ☼ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱: weekend, lunchtime ‎𐂐 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: Nasi Goreng

𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻? ꕤ Yes — especially for a quick, flavourful bite...