Gone are the days of food courts being considered the domain of greasy fast food and bland and uninspiring meals. Instead, venues like Westfield Kotara are defying these stereotypes and bringing to shoppers a diverse selection of cuisines and dishes likely to be found at a street food festival.

Elevating that typical food court experience into a culinary adventure, each foodie hub at Westfield Kotara’s food court brings something unique to the table, showcasing flavours and creativity that will satisfy any hungry shopper.

Absolute Thai 

Absolute Thai stands as one of those reliable staples within Westfield Kotara’s food court that comes complete with a strong lineup of Thai dishes. Whether it’s a traditional dish like Thai fried rice, massaman curry, or cashew nut & chilli jam, or you’re stepping into the realm of Thai street food, Absolute Thai has it all.

Bao Brothers

Get your hands around the melt-in-your-mouth contemporary Asian flavours at Bao Brothers’ kiosk at Westfield Kotara. Best described as innovative fast food, Bao Brothers, or Australia’s House of Bao as it’s more commonly referred to, features not only a selection of delicious bao flavours but BB salad boxes, steamed buns, sides, and even loaded fries.

Gong Cha

Need a little pick-me-up? Pick up a tea ahead of your shopping at Gong Cha! Founded in Taiwan in 2006, Gong Cha is home to the finest quality tea and beverages with a grand (and somewhat experimental) selection of flavours. Our picks? The matcha red bean, taro milk tea, or grape green tea & basil seeds.

Lee’s Kitchen

For those craving authentic Chinese cuisine, look no further than Lee’s Kitchen! The Lee’s brand has established itself as a beloved foodie destination with its locations across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, and now you can get your hands on its traditional recipes and authentic flavours at Westfield Kotara’s food court. Whether it’s a BBQ and rice dish, noodle soup, stir fried noodle dish, or steamed dim sim – Lee’s Kitchen has your Chinese cuisine cravings covered.

Mixue Ice Cream & Tea

Known for bringing its unique approach to tea and ice-cream to keen foodies since its inception in 1997, MIXUE is set to open its first store in Newcastle and the Hunter at Westfield Kotara store soon – watch this space! 

Muffin Break

Time for a caffeine hit? Maybe a sweet snack? Or even a light lunch option? Muffin Break, situated smack bang in the middle of Westfield Kotara’s food court, is beckoning you to drop by for a treat, coffee, or just a little muffin break. 

O Chicken

Korean fried chicken has arrived at Westfield Kotara with O Chicken bringing to the food court its own little taste of Korea. Choose from eight Korean fried chicken flavours, make it a meal, order a Korean hot dog, or eat like a Korean local with a Korean cup bap meal.

Oporto

It’s fresh, it’s fiery, and it’s flame-grilled to perfection at Oporto – originating in North Bondi, it’s Australia’s version of Portuguese fast-food and it’s done well with a selection of burgers, meal boxes, wraps, and our personal favourites; the bowls, in particular the Halloumi & Avo Bowl.

Roll’d

The vibrant flavours of Vietnamese cuisine have come to Westfield Kotara’s food court at Roll’d. Known for its fresh ingredients and bold flavours, Roll’d is home to popular Vietnamese dishes such as rice paper rolls, bánh mi, pho, and more.  

Saraylii Kebab 

Get a taste of the Middle East at Saraylii Kebabs & Gozleme with its flavoursome selection of beef, chicken, and vegetarian kebabs plus gozleme and crepe selection, and loaded spud menu.

Soul Origin

For a quick and convenient healthy lunch fix, drop by Soul Origin and browse its window display filled with a broad offering of salads, wraps, sandwiches, baguettes, and even a quick breakfast wrap and more.

Subway

Whilst we’ve all heard of Subway and scoffed down a six-inch or footlong once or twice in our lifetime, there’s a lot to be said for their customisable subs. Sweeten it all up with one of its iconic soft chewy cookies.

Toto Sushi

Rounding out the extensive list of cuisines available at Westfield Kotara’s food court is none other than the Japanese go-to – sushi!

Westfield Kotara’s food court is not just a place to grab a quick bite; it’s become a culinary hot spot. With each venue offering a unique experience, the food court is challenging the conventional notion of food court dining with its diverse, high-quality, and flavourful options.

Whether you’re a fan of traditional foodie fare or down for an adventurous dish, there’s something to satisfy every palate at Westfield Kotara’s food court. What will you be having?