If you live in Warragul, you know how Friday night goes. For years, the local family feed has been famous for its historic country pubs, like The Courthouse or The Railway Club, with chicken parma as the highlight of the dinner. If you weren’t having that, you were likely grabbing pizzas, steaks, or anything familiar, filling, and easy to find.
But, over the last few years, the menu has shifted. Families are starting to swap the heavy, big meal pub standards for fresher options that won’t leave everyone in a ‘food coma.’ Japanese cuisine is becoming the top choice for local households, proving how the town’s tastes are evolving.
Want to swap the parma for the fresher meals locals are ordering? Here are the three choices that are taking over Warragul.
1. Hot Meals
Here’s the go-to for parents who want a proper nutritious meal. Just like a pub feed, the bento box is a complete set on a tray. You get your main protein (like Chicken Katsu or Seafood Bento Box), rice, fresh salads, and sides. It’s served warm and offers variety in every bite.
For the same warmth when the chill sets in, locals like a jumbo or regular Tonkotsu Ramen. It’s a dine-in exclusive packed with broth and appetizing toppings, such as pork chashu or chicken and soy. And if you’re looking for an alternative that fills you up without the chips or steak, a warm Chicken Katsu Teriyaki or Salmon Mentai Rice gives you that modern Aussie comfort food hit.
2. Fresh Handrolls
For lunch and dinners, the healthy and mess-free handroll is an ultimate hack for families with kids. Instead of forcing them to eat a big plate of food they might not like, parents let them pick 2 or 3 of their handrolls from the display. To give them more independence, let them choose the ride of one of our car-shaped Kids Meal that is designed for small tummies.
3. The Regular Sushi Platter
Friday nights at home? The Regular Sushi Platter saves families from the washing up. Sometimes you just want to eat at home in tracksuit pants, but are also too exhausted to cook a full main course.
This is the fresh alternative. For $57, you get forty-eight pieces (that feeds a family of 3-4). It’s a quick fix for parents who need to grab dinner on the way home from exercising or work. It’s ready to eat the second you walk in the door. No need for reheating, or arguments over who gets the last slice ‘cause everyone gets their flavour.
You don’t have to travel far to find an exciting meal. Warragul’s dining scene has grown far beyond the local pub. The country pub will always be a classic, but the town’s tastes are modernising. So, don’t get stuck with the same meal every weekend. Try the steaming bowl of ramen when dining in, rice bowl for lunch, or takeaway some handrolls from Pika Sushi Warragul.
