Bulcock Beach

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The Esplanade @ Bulcock Beach
Caloundra, Queensland
Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) Walk-ins and groups

Walk-ins only

No bookings. Get here early.

We don't take bookings for small groups. The room fills up, the line's part of the fun, and the best seats go to whoever turns up first.

  1. 1

    Get here early

    Friday and Saturday nights fill fast. Come at sundown and own the night.

  2. 2

    Walk straight in

    No booking, no deposit, no app. Just you and whoever you're bringing.

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    Share everything

    Plates land in the middle. Two or three each to start.

A group of friends toasting with pink cocktails at a long table of shared plates

Eight or more of you?

Big crews can book. Email us your date, time and numbers and we'll come back to you to confirm.

Email a booking request

We only use your details to reply and hold your table. Privacy

Something like this
To
admin@chiobu.com.au
Subject
Group of 10, Saturday 7pm

Hi Chiobu,

Can we book for 10 this Saturday at 7pm? It’s Mia’s 30th.

Name: Sam
Mobile: 04xx xxx xxx
Two vegetarians, one gluten free.

Thanks!

Hours

Come hungry

Hand-painted mural of a girl with cherry blossoms in her hair, who peeks through her windblown hair, pokes her tongue out, laughs and winks
Eyes on the door
Opening hours
Sunday to Thursday11:30am to 9:30pm
Friday and Saturday11:30am to 10pm

The Esplanade, sorted

One street. One big night.

  1. Dinner
  2. Cocktails
  3. Dessert
  4. The late one

Dinner at Greedy Gringo, cocktails at Chiobu, dessert at Gelato Rumba, the late one at Drift.

Good to know

Questions, answered

You asked. We answered. Probably while shaking something.

Where is Chiobu?

Shop 4, 30 The Esplanade @ Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast. We share the strip with Greedy Gringo, Gelato Rumba and Drift Bar.

Can I book a table?

Groups of 8 or more can book by email: admin@chiobu.com.au. Send your date, time and numbers and we’ll confirm. No phone bookings. Everyone else, just walk in and get here early.

What kind of food do you serve?

Asian street food made to share: dumplings, bao, curries, salads and sides, plus cocktails, mocktails, wine and our house beer. Two or three plates a person is a good start. See the full menu.

Do you have vegan, gluten free and dairy free options?

Yes. Vegan, gluten free and dairy free dishes are marked vg, gf and df on the menu. Our kitchen handles nuts, shellfish and gluten, so please tell us about any allergies when you order.

Do you serve sake and boba?

Both. Boba by day (peach, passionfruit, mango, lychee or green tea), sake by night (a shot, or a bottle to share), and boozy boba for anyone who can't decide. See the drinks list.

Learn the lingo

Chiobu dictionary

Eight words you will use by the end of the night.

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