With week one done and dusted, there are still three glorious weeks left for you to feast your way around more than 20 gourmet food stalls. To make life easier, we have collated a list of the top things to taste at Night Feast, now all you have to do is immerse yourself in the experience.

Inihaw Na Manok from Hoy Pinoy: Indulge in the traditional Filipino dish Inihaw Na Manok – succulent grilled chicken skewers marinated in a traditional soy glaze and watch in awe as sparks fly and smoke billows around the charcoal masters from Melbourne’s Hoy Pinoy, who are bringing the flavours of the Philippines to Night Feast.

The ‘Po Boy’ Bugster Roll from Bugster’s: Possibly the most popular dish from Night Feast so far is the ‘Po Boy’ from Bugster’s – a pop-up concept from the Wine & Dine’m crew. This delectable dish is a play on the classic lobster roll with added Moreton Bay bug to balance out the richness of the lobster. Served up Po Boy style in a soft brioche bun, with apple and fennel slaw and Old Bay crisps.

Scallop and prawn wontons from Donna Chang: If you’re yet to dine at award-winning Chinese restaurant Donna Chang’s, now is your opportunity to try its crowd-favourite wontons in a more relaxed setting. A night out at Night Feast is not complete without trying the famous scallop and prawn wontons drenched in a vibrant black vinegar and chilli sauce. Trust us, you won’t regret it.

Signature pad Thai from Lek’s Thai: When making your decision on what to feast on during your culinary journey through Night Feast, a word from the wise – do not overlook the pad Thai from Paddington pop-up Lek’s Thai. While you may have tried the hugely popular Thai dish before, you have never tasted one quite like Lek’s Thai’s signature pad Thai. The flavour explosion combines wok fried rice noodles, peanuts, bean sprouts, garlic chives, tofu, onion, tamarind sauce, palm sugar and egg, with the choose of chicken or vegetables as your protein.

Duck spring rolls from Ngon: The Nguyen boys have taken everything great Vietnamese cuisine has to offer and brought a fresh yet authentic interpretation to Brisbane. Their Paddington restaurant has brought some of their coveted family recipes and contemporary styled dishes to Night Feast, delivering a sample menu that is downright drool-worthy. Our pick of the menu are the duck spring rolls – roast barbecue duck, taro, potato, snow mushrooms, carrot and glass noodles wrapped in a crispy pastry and served with sweet chilli plum sauce.

Famous tonkotsu ramen from Taro’s: Serving up delicious, authentic Japanese fare, Taro’s Ramen has become somewhat of a cult favourite for Brisbane ramen enthusiasts. Focused on sourcing the best produce and using the best technique, you can indulge Taro’s crowd-favourite tonkotsu ramen, a cloudy rich stock made from Bangalow sweet pork bone with hints of garlic, house-made thin egg noodles, char siu pork, nori, egg, shallots and sesame.

Woodfired pork belly and crackling sando from Dalton Catering: Your visit to Dalton’s Catering will make you believe food is art when you witness The Fire Dome, a cooking device designed by Chef Jerome Dalton himself and crafted to roast, grill and smoke carefully sourced local ingredients to perfection in front of your eyes. After you have observed your mouth-watering meal being prepared, sink your teeth into a woodfired pork belly and crackling brioche sandwich, topped with charred pineapple and finger lime chimichurri, shaved fennel, red cabbage, aromatic herbs, fermented chilli dressing.

Coal-grilled hawaij chicken from Gerard’s Bistro: The leafy laneway treasure, Gerard’s Bistro has brought the flavours of the Maghreb and Middle East to Night Feast and its sample menu is one that is not to be missed. Experience a flavour fare like no other with the coal-grilled hawaij chicken with garlic yoghurt, pickles and pita bread. Choose from a smorgasbord of sides including chargrilled cabbage with tabil tahini and lime, broccoli tabouli with black barley and lemon and sumac spiced fries.

Beef tongue sandwich from Ham on Rye: When it comes to sandwiches it’s extremely hard to look past Ham on Rye, Paddington’s brand-new purveyor of deli-style two-handers. Ham on Rye is showcasing a spectacular selection of its one-of-a-king sangas at Night Feast, but the beef tongue sandwich is a must-try in our opinion. We’re talking Egmont cheese, macerated red onion, fresh cucumber, thinly sliced beef tongue, alfalfa sprouts, English mustard and pickle dressing perfectly stuffed inside two slices of rye. Don’t be put off by the beef tongue – this sandwich is a flavour explosion.

Soy-braised beef cheeks from E’cco Bistro: Iconic Brisbane chef Philip Johnson is bringing his culinary prowess to Night Feast, offering feasters an opportunity to try his flavour-packed recipes that hero his signature simplicity and the best seasonal produce. We recommend the soy-braised beef cheeks served with Asian herb salad and crispy shallots.

Don’t forget to explore the range of awe-inspiring art installations scattered around Night Feast while you sip and snack. You can witness everything from giant illuminated humanoid towers and immersive light installations to a den of gaming relics from decades past. Head on over to the Night Feast website for more information on what’s on offer. 

This article was written by Bryanna Rossow from The Weekend Edition.