Restaurant
Chern
2/6 Wongabel St, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia
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2/6 Wongabel St, Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia
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Kenmore locals score inner-city modern Asian flair without heading into town. With barely twenty seats indoors and a hum along the sidewalk, dinner moves fast from duck and chive dumplings to crisp prawn toast bao buns. Tables pile high with rich bowls of khao soi, flaky roti, and buttery green curry beef ribs alongside shaken cocktails and truffle fried rice.
- Boutique Suburban Room: Compact layout seating around 15 to 20 guests inside with a small bar and sidewalk tables.
- Modern Asian Banquets: Sharing banquets pair cocktails with inventive plates like prawn toast bao buns and green curry beef ribs.
- Dietary-Minded Care: Attentive service glides through allergy requests and gluten-free adjustments without missing a beat.
What's On at Chern
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Dine at Chern
Why diners choose Chern for modern Asian dining, celebrations, and relaxed suburban dinners.
City-Calibre Dining Close to Home
Chern pairs inventive Asian fusion snacks and curries with thoughtful cocktail pairings in Kenmore, delivering a vibrant dining destination close to home.
For a such an intimate space, found in the suburbs of Kenmore, What a little gem!!
Matt Nairn Uncompromising Modern Asian Flavours
Dishes burst with rich flavours and memorable twists, from tender green curry beef ribs to truffle fried rice and roti cooked to perfection.
The beef was buttery and it is like a flavour bomb melting in our mouths...soooo good.
Jolie Cai Ling Goh Vibrant Gatherings and Celebrations
Chern offers a curated banquet format and lively cocktails, making date nights and milestone celebrations effortless to share.
The atmosphere was fantastic and we chose the banquet. It was delicious, especially the curry which was absolutely to die for. I’d highly recommend it for a girls’ dinner or a date night.
Stephanie Stringer Intimate Boutique Atmosphere
With roughly 15 to 20 indoor seats and a boutique bar, the venue creates an intimate, energetic backdrop perfect for reconnecting.
These guys know exactly what they’re doing, unbelievable tastes, atmosphere and energy within the venue.
Zoe Bennett Attentive Dietary and Allergy Care
The knowledgeable service team readily guides diners with gluten-free needs and allergies, ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.
You went above and beyond for my mum who is gluten free and she sometimes feels like a burden at other restaurants. You were very well informed about your menu and patient.
Tessie White Prompt Service for Families
Swift kitchen pacing and kid-friendly dishes make family dinners smooth and stress-free for hungry children and parents alike.
Food came quickly, which worked well for starving, impatient kids. Would definitely return!
Jolie Cai Ling Goh
Most popular items
Standout dishes defining the modern Asian experience at Chern
Duck & Chive Dumplings
We had the duck and chives dumplings, green curry, drunken fish, truffle rice and egg noodles. Every dish was full of flavour.
Jolie Cai Ling Goh Green Curry Beef Ribs
Special mention to the green curry beef ribs. The beef was buttery and it is like a flavour bomb melting in our mouths...soooo good.
Jolie Cai Ling Goh Khao Soi Curry
Standouts for us are the Salt & Pepper Calamari to start, Khao Soi Curry for mains.
Leah Cathcart Truffle Fried Rice
Great food and friendly service. I really love the truffle fried rice.
Tongxin Chinese
Other favorites
Complementary sides, bespoke cocktails, and sweet finishes
Deep Fried Ice Cream
char kway teow and a deep fried ice cream. Perfect and delicious!
Ella Brandt Little Stars Cocktail
she made me a delightful ‘little stars cocktail’ … delish!!
Ella Brandt Roti Bread
Make sure you add a serve of Roti bread to any order always cooked to perfection.
Leah Cathcart Corn Ribs
The corn ribs were incredibly delicious.
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Beyond the menu
Attentive menu accommodations, proactive allergy care, and thoughtful service touches that elevate suburban dining.
Attentive Gluten-Free Hospitality
Servers guide diners through dietary requirements with patience and detailed knowledge, ensuring guests with gluten sensitivities never feel like an imposition.
Vigilant Shellfish Allergy Care
Front-of-house staff proactively safeguard guests with severe shellfish allergies across multi-course table orders.
Family-Paced Kitchen Timing
The kitchen prepares and delivers food briskly so families with impatient, hungry children can dine smoothly without delays.
Carefully Garnished Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Refreshing mocktails arrive thoughtfully garnished and balanced, providing non-alcoholic diners with the same craft presentation as signature cocktails.
Before you head over
Practical planning and dining tips for your visit to Chern
Book in Advance for Small Seating
With roughly 15 to 20 indoor seats and a handful of sidewalk tables, the restaurant fills quickly even on weeknights like Tuesday at 5:30. Reserve ahead to ensure you secure a spot.
Communicate Dietary Preferences
If you are dining with gluten-free requirements or shellfish allergies, alert the team when ordering—staff are attentive, well-informed, and guide you through safe menu choices.
Opt for the Sharing Banquet
If you are coming for date night or a group celebration, ordering the sharing banquet offers an easy way to sample signature dishes and curries without overthinking the menu.
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