Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar

Have you met Mr Hizola? The Burleigh-based Cantonese-inspired eatery has been a fixture of the Gold Coast dining scene since 2018, and now the crew behind the lively eatery has brought its flavour-packed fare to Fortitude Valley. Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar opened just around the corner from James Street on McLachlan Street, with the team converting the restaurant space formerly home to Casa Nostra Ristorante (opposite Viscosity) into a dining destination specialising in an upgraded version of Mr Hizola’s menu of eats. Where Mr Hizola’s in Burleigh boasts a garden-themed fit-out with a tinge of grunge, Hizola’s Kitchen & Bar boasts more high-end finishes, with a moody aesthetic retaining some of the venue’s Cantonese inspirations, including its signature hanging lanterns. The decor isn’t the only thing the Hizola’s team has upgraded – while much of the Burleigh venue’s menu will be brought north, many established favourites (including signature dishes like the sizzling steak and roasted duck pancakes with orange and plum sauce) have been punched up with some tantalising twists. Likewise the drinks menu, which includes cocktails and a newly reconfigured wine list.