Best Asian Desserts in Canberra
The best asian desserts in Canberra right now is Yumko (score 31 from 1,576 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for asian desserts in Canberra — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best asian desserts in Canberra right now is Yumko in CBD (1 community mention · 1× called the best), ahead of Ujin Matcha House, House of Desserts. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 34,267 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 13 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Yumko (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Akiba (14,003 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Yumko | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | Ujin Matcha House | CBD | — | 4.8★ | Mochi/Japanese |
| #3 | House of Desserts | MacGregor | — | 4.8★ | Bingsu |
| #4 | Akiba | CBD | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Wilma | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
Yumko
31📍 15 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,576 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#2 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 64 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (522 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 133 Eccles Cct, MacGregor ACT 2615, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crepe fettuccine and the Dubai Chocolate mix cup.
★ 4.8 (99 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
Akiba
16📍 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kingfish; order an extra plate to share.
★ 4.8 (14,003 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
Wilma
16📍 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggplant; staff recommend it as a standout.
★ 4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 Shop EG08/84 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,376 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 G11/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the yuzu cheesecake and crepe cakes; both are excellent and not too sweet.
★ 4.7 (381 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
Yu Cafe
14📍 3/24 Dickson Pl, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
★ 4.9 (155 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 12 Furzer Street (corner Of Furzer St &, Worgan St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,527 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
Lazy Su
14📍 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the nori tacos and wagyu cheese steak spring rolls; both are deservedly popular.
★ 4.4 (1,672 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 Unit 191/260 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Oreo milk tea; try the cakes.
★ 4.4 (184 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 Unit 70/2 Cape St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
★ 4.7 (313 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 shop k203,Level 2, Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia
★ 4.7 (65 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 36 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia
★ 4.4 (504 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 asian desserts spots in Canberra
📍 45 E Row, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the egg tarts; the coffee logs are crunchy and delicious.
★ 4.6 (96 reviews) on Google Maps
Common asian desserts questions in Canberra
Where's the best asian desserts in Canberra for a special occasion?
Akiba ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly asian desserts in Canberra?
Lazy Su is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Braddon.
Where can I get gluten-free asian desserts in Canberra?
panda crepes&tea is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Belconnen.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Canberra · 🍨 best gelato in Canberra · 🍩 best donuts in Canberra · 🎂 best cake in Canberra. Asian Desserts elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your asian desserts questions answered. Nationally: best asian desserts in Australia, 13 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best asian desserts in Canberra?
Yumko currently ranks #1 for asian desserts in Canberra — 1 community mention · 1× called the best.
Where is the best asian desserts in the Canberra CBD?
Yumko is the top-ranked asian desserts spot in the CBD (15 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank asian desserts in Canberra?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.