Aji Spice House

Aji Spice House is a family-owned cafe, bar and kitchen in Teneriffe, Brisbane, bringing together Indian heritage, Japanese influence and Nepalese cooking. The venue serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with coffee, wine and cocktails also part of the offering. Its menu is designed to move across occasions, from a substantial morning meal to shareable plates and drinks later in the day.

Breakfast is a major focus, with a broad selection that includes Eggs Benedict and the generously described Big Breakfast. At lunch, the chilli chicken burger is grilled and finished with the venue’s house-made chilli sauce. The dinner menu includes both small and large plates intended for sharing, alongside family-recipe curries made with traditional spices and ingredients. One of the more distinctive named dishes is the barramundi paratha taco, reflecting the kitchen’s cross-cultural approach.

The food is shaped by owner and chef Nalini’s Indian background, her years living in Japan and her experience cooking curries with her aunties. She works with Nepalese chefs to develop the menu’s range of flavours. The venue is also indigenous owned and named for Dion’s mother, Aji, a proud Yuggera woman; the family says the name honours her memory, their ancestors and the sacrifices that made their story possible.

Set on the open-air terrace of the London Woolstore building, Aji Spice House is described as a popular meeting place for Teneriffe residents and visitors. Its eclectic setting suits a relaxed brunch, a shared meal with friends or an early evening drink. Thursday to Saturday afternoon sunset sessions bring cocktails, wine and flavour-focused bites, while the cafe-bar format gives diners flexibility across the day. It is a strong option for people looking for a Brisbane inner-city venue with a personal story and a menu that does not sit within just one culinary tradition.