
Paper Tiger
Adelaide CBD / East End, Adelaide
Restaurant in Adelaide, Australia
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Paper Tiger is a strong Adelaide pick for Malaysian-leaning Southeast Asian food in a lively Rundle Street setting. Go for shared plates like rendang, pork belly, kingfish sashimi and wings; choose dinner for a fuller food-first meal or weekend lunch for a more social group booking.
About Paper Tiger
Paper Tiger is an Adelaide restaurant serving Asian fusion at about $40 per person. It is a casual option, with details pointing to a Krish Dutt-led kitchen and a set of named signature dishes.
The confirmed signature dishes give the clearest read on what to order: kingfish sashimi, twice-cooked chicken wings, crispy pork belly, wagyu beef rendang and charred broccoli. Those dishes are the strongest reason to consider Paper Tiger for an Adelaide meal.
Asian fusion plates are the reason to choose it
The strongest decision case here is the food. Paper Tiger is listed as Asian fusion, the named dishes move from kingfish sashimi to richer plates like crispy pork belly and wagyu beef rendang.
For a first visit, focus on the confirmed signatures: kingfish sashimi, charred broccoli, twice-cooked chicken wings, crispy pork belly and wagyu beef rendang. The safest expectation is a casual restaurant experience rather than a formal dining format.
The room works better for relaxed plans than formal occasions
Paper Tiger’s dress code is casual, which makes it a better fit for relaxed Adelaide dining plans than for a highly formal night out. The available information supports a simple read: casual dress, Asian fusion cooking and a price point of about $40 per person.
Hours make it useful across both lunch and dinner plans. Paper Tiger lists lunch Thu–Sun from 12pm–3pm and dinner 7 nights, with general hours Mon–Thu 5pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm and Sun 12pm–10pm.
Where it fits in an Adelaide plan
For broader planning, use our full Adelaide restaurants guide alongside other Adelaide dining options. Paper Tiger is the Adelaide pick here when you want casual Asian fusion with confirmed dishes such as kingfish sashimi, crispy pork belly, wagyu beef rendang, charred broccoli and twice-cooked chicken wings.
Planning details
- Location
- 285 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
- Website
- papertiger.com.au
- Phone
- +61 448 762 888
Planning details
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Paper Tiger in Adelaide?
For alternatives, compare Paper Tiger with other Adelaide dining rooms based on the style of meal you want. Paper Tiger is the pick when you want casual Asian fusion in Adelaide at about $40 per person.
Is lunch or dinner better at Paper Tiger?
Dinner is available 7 nights. Lunch is listed Thu–Sun from 12pm–3pm, so it works for an earlier Adelaide meal on those days.
How far ahead should I book Paper Tiger?
Plan around the confirmed hours: lunch Thu–Sun from 12pm–3pm and dinner 7 nights.
Is Paper Tiger good for a special occasion?
Yes, if your special occasion is relaxed rather than formal. The casual dress code and Krish Dutt-led kitchen make it a reasonable Adelaide choice for an easy meal.
What should I wear to Paper Tiger?
Dress casually. Paper Tiger’s dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for a formal restaurant outfit.





















