
Chairman & Yip
An acclaimed modern Asian restaurant at Barton in Canberra, rated 4.6 across more than 420 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Chairman & Yip sits on Burbury Close at Barton, in Canberra's Parliamentary precinct near the heart of the capital. A long-celebrated, acclaimed modern Asian restaurant, it's a genuine Canberra institution — renowned for its accomplished, inventive Asian cooking, a great drinks offering and a polished, characterful setting, the kind of standout spot that's long been a highlight of the city's dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of quality, creative modern Asian food, a good drinks offering and a refined, characterful atmosphere in a prime Barton location, ideal for a special dinner, a memorable meal, a date or a sophisticated night out. Its long-standing reputation for genuinely good modern Asian cooking makes it a real destination, and it's clearly retained a devoted following over the years.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 420 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and an acclaimed, sought-after restaurant books out, so it's worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Barton.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 18:00 – 22:30
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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