New Asia Restaurant

About New Asia Restaurant

New Asia Restaurant is a longstanding establishment situated in central Nelson, dedicated to serving an extensive selection of classic Chinese and Asian dishes. Located on Hardy Street, the restaurant is a familiar local choice for both quick lunchtime meals and evening takeaway dining.

The kitchen prepares a broad repertoire of regional favorites, spanning Cantonese-style sweet and sour dishes, savoury black bean and satay stir-fries, traditional noodle and rice specialties, and fiery Sichuan-inspired preparations. With an online ordering system available for takeaway pickup throughout the week, New Asia Restaurant provides straightforward, comforting Asian dining right in the heart of town.

New Asia Restaurant: Classic Chinese and Asian Comfort on Hardy Street

Located right in the middle of town at 279 Hardy Street, New Asia Restaurant stands as a reliable culinary fixture for Nelson Central. The kitchen offers an extensive menu that highlights classic Chinese dining, supplemented by Southeast Asian and regional specialty dishes that appeal to a wide variety of tastes.

Whether dropping by for a midday lunch bite or ordering a family-style dinner to enjoy at home, diners are met with a generous catalog of wok-fried staples, hearty soups, and regional favorites.

Time-Tested Wok Traditions

The foundation of New Asia Restaurant’s menu lies in time-honored wok techniques. Regular patrons frequently turn to the restaurant's top-selling items, which include crowd-pleasers like crispy Sweet & Sour Pork, savory Combination Fried Rice brimming with chicken, beef, and pork, and tender Stir Fried Noodles.

For those who appreciate classic Cantonese flavors, the kitchen delivers hearty beef dishes prepared in rich oyster or savory black bean sauce with fresh vegetables. Chicken options range from the popular deep-fried chicken drizzled with lemon or sweet and sour glaze to aromatic curry plates and house peanut sauce stir-fries.

Egg Fu Yong omelettes, loaded with barbecue pork or beef, bring a comforting texture to the table, while noodle lovers can opt for Beef Stir Fried Hofun featuring tender flat rice sticks or fragrant Singapore Style Stir Fried Vermicelli tossed with shrimp and barbecue pork in curry powder.

Fiery Sichuan and Regional Flavors

Beyond traditional Cantonese and takeaway comfort fare, New Asia Restaurant ventures into bold regional Asian cuisine. Dedicated spice enthusiasts will find specialty Sichuan items on the menu, such as the Deep Fried Sichuan Spicy Chicken and tender sliced Beef in Chili Broth with vegetables, both crafted to deliver serious heat and robust seasoning.

Those looking for Indonesian-inspired comfort can choose the house spicy fried rice or stir-fried noodles cooked with pork, beef, chicken, and vegetables in a piquant curry and chili blend. Seafood lovers are also catered to with squid stir-fried in satay or black bean sauce, alongside succulent prawn cutlets paired with cashew nuts.

Convenient Nelson Dining and Takeaway

Operating seven days a week across both lunch and dinner services, New Asia Restaurant makes enjoying a complete Chinese meal effortless. The restaurant is equipped with a digital pre-ordering platform, allowing locals and travelers to arrange takeaway pickups conveniently throughout the day.

From quick starters like crispy wontons, spring rolls, and steamed dim sims to shared mains and cooling Bundaberg beverages, New Asia Restaurant continues to provide Nelson with a dependable, satisfying destination for authentic Asian cuisine.

Signature items

• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Combination Fried Rice
• Beef in Black Bean Sauce with Vegetables
• Deep Fried Sichuan Spicy Chicken
• Singapore Style Stir Fried Vermicelli
• Kung Po Chicken

Menu

Beef

• Beef in Curry Sauce with Vegetables — Tender beef slices in rich curry sauce with vegetables
• Beef in Oyster Sauce with Vegetables — Savory beef cooked in traditional oyster sauce with fresh vegetables
• Beef Egg Fu Yong — Chinese-style omelette made with tender beef
• Beef in Black Bean Sauce with Vegetables — Sliced beef wok-tossed in robust black bean sauce with vegetables
• Beef in Satay Sauce with Vegetables — Beef stir-fried in fragrant satay sauce with vegetables

Pork

• Fu Yong Eggs with BBQ Pork — Fluffy Chinese omelette packed with tender Chinese BBQ pork
• Stir Fried Pork with Vegetables & Cashew Nuts — Savory sliced pork with vegetables and crunchy cashew nuts
• Sweet & Sour Pork — Crispy battered pork tossed in tangy sweet and sour sauce

Soup

• Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup — Classic comforting chicken and sweetcorn soup (does not include rice or noodles)
• Wonton Soup — Traditional savoury broth with wontons (does not include rice or noodles)

Drinks

• Juices — Selection of refreshing fruit juices
• Bundaberg — Bundaberg brewed soft drink
• Soft Drinks 300ml — Assorted chilled canned soft drinks

Entree

• Deep Fried Wonton — 1 Dozen served with sweet and sour dipping sauce
• Spring Roll (Non vegetarian) — Crispy fried savoury spring roll
• Prawn Crackers — One bag of crispy prawn crackers
• Deep Fried Potato Chips — One bag of golden fried potato chips
• Steam Dim Sim — 6 pieces of steamed dim sim

Chicken

• Stir Fried Chicken with Vegetables — Sliced chicken breast stir-fried with mixed vegetables
• Deep Fried Chicken with Lemon or Sweet & Sour Sauce — Crispy battered chicken served with lemon or sweet and sour sauce
• Stir Fried Chicken with New Asia Peanut Sauce and Vegetables — Tender chicken cooked in house peanut sauce with vegetables
• Curry Chicken with Vegetables — Aromatic curry chicken combined with fresh vegetables
• Kung Po Chicken — Spicy chicken stir-fry with cashew nuts

Seafood

• Squid in Satay Sauce with Vegetables — Tender squid cooked in satay sauce with fresh vegetables
• Squid in Black Bean Sauce with Veges — Wok-tossed squid combined with vegetables in rich black bean sauce
• Prawn Cutlets with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables — Prawn cutlets stir-fried with roasted cashew nuts and vegetables

Sichuan Spicy

• Deep Fried Sichuan Spicy Chicken — Crispy fried chicken seasoned with bold Sichuan spices
• Beef in Chili Broth with Vegetables — Tender sliced beef simmered with vegetables in a fiery chili broth

Rice & Noodles

• Steam Rice — Steamed plain white rice
• Fried Rice — Traditional wok-fried rice
• Shrimp Fried Rice — Wok-fried rice tossed with tender shrimp
• King Prawn Fried Rice — Fried rice loaded with king prawns
• Young Chow Fried Rice — Fried rice with BBQ pork, shrimp, and eggs
• Combination Fried Rice — Popular fried rice with chicken, beef, and pork
• Stir Fried Noodle — Classic wok-tossed stir fried noodles
• Beef Stir Fried Hofun — Rice stick noodles stir-fried with tender beef
• Singapore Style Stir Fried Vermicelli — Thin vermicelli noodles with BBQ pork and shrimps tossed in curry powder

Indonesian Dishes

• Fried Rice with Pork, Beef, Chicken & Vegetables in Curry & Chili Sauce — Spicy Indonesian-style fried rice with mixed meats, vegetables, curry, and chili
• Stir Fried Noodle with Beef, Chicken, Pork & Vegetables in Curry & Chili Sauce — Hearty wok-fried noodles with mixed meats and vegetables in curry chili sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is New Asia Restaurant located?

New Asia Restaurant is located at 279 Hardy Street in Nelson Central, Nelson 7010.

What kind of food does New Asia Restaurant serve?

The restaurant specializes in Chinese and Asian cuisine, offering fried rice, stir-fried noodles, Cantonese poultry, beef, pork, seafood, and spicy Sichuan and Indonesian dishes.

Do main meat and seafood dishes come with rice or noodles?

No, menu items in the Chicken, Beef, Pork, Seafood, Soup, and Sichuan categories do not include rice or noodles, which should be ordered separately.

What are the operating hours?

New Asia Restaurant is open seven days a week, with lunch service from 11:30am to 1:30pm and dinner service from 5:30pm to 8:15pm daily.

Can I order takeaway online?

Yes, online pre-ordering for pickup is available directly via their ordering system.

What payment methods are accepted for online orders?

The online ordering platform accepts secure card payments including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.

Tips

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Good to know

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