INKA Japanese restaurant
A popular Japanese restaurant in the heart of Canberra's Civic, rated 4.6 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
INKA sits on Bunda Street in the heart of Canberra's Civic, within the central city precinct. A popular Japanese restaurant, it's built a strong following for its quality, authentic cooking — the kind of satisfying, well-executed Japanese food that draws a steady crowd in a central, convenient location.
The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese fare and a relaxed, convenient setting right in the heart of Civic, ideal for a casual dinner, a group meal or a satisfying feed while in the city. For anyone after reliable, genuinely good Japanese food in central Canberra, it's clearly hit the mark.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly keeping its diners happy. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Civic restaurant fills up at peak times and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or keen to settle in for a quality Japanese feed in the heart of Canberra.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 17:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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