Australasia

1, The Avenue, Spinningfield, Manchester

It’s named after a continent (and then some) because, not only is it enormous, but when it comes to food, you can get almost anything pan-Pacific here. Oysters with soy pearls; sashimi and sushi; robata-grilled meats; tempura; steaks; blackened cod roasted in banana leaf; pot-roasted lobster with kaffir lime and chilli; crispy suckling pork belly with pineapple curry: you get the idea. The decor is muted shades of white, with wicker benches and dining chairs nodding to the feel of sunnier climes. The bar has an exotic-inspired cocktail list; it gets busy at weekends. AEM. 0161 831 0288