Profiled by de Groots MediaSituated across the road from the Woden shopping complex, the first thing that strikes you about the Noble Palace, which opened in July 2005, is its size. With seating for up to 300 split between three distinct levels (two for general dining and another suitable for private functions), it makes you feel, well, somewhat important. Fortunately the decor, colour scheme and carpet are warm and inviting, thus avoiding the isolated feeling which often results from large, cavernous venues.
The food is a more than worthy counterpart. The live lobsters fighting for space in the fluorescent blue tank on display as you enter, make it clear that fresh seafood is their specialty. In Canberra you’ll often find seafood lovers at the Belconnen markets on the select days of the week where there is fresh, non-frozen seafood for sale. The Noble Palace flies their fresh seafood in directly from Sydney and it is, by far, their best asset; the ginger and shallot lobster is a great example. The oyster, prawn and abalone dishes are similarly a specialty. The Noble Palace welcomes families and children, and the seating arrangement lends itself to groups and functions. They also sometimes do yum cha, check the website to keep up to date.
Joshua Blackman, December 2007
