Escalator becomes Oh My Papa fusion restaurant at Canberra Centre

Newcastle-based Humble Group converted a Canberra Centre escalator space into Oh My Papa, a two-level Asian fusion restaurant.

Why it matters

The venue shows how hospitality groups can creatively use empty spaces to add dining and culture to growing cities.

In Australia. Canberra gains a new central restaurant, adding to the city's dining options and hospitality sector growth.

Oh My Papa opened in mid-October at the Canberra Centre.
The restaurant sits in a former escalator shaft spread across two floors.
The Humble Group runs the restaurant.
The group is from Newcastle and was founded by Nikki Lertaromrat and Wirat Pattanakajorn.
The Humble Group started with The Humble Thai restaurant in Newcastle.
It has since opened more venues.
Oh My Papa's menu mixes Asian cuisines.
You can find Korean rice noodles, Japanese yakitori, and Thai-style pork skewers.
Cocktails are key to the vibe.
The restaurant looks out at a new 238-room hotel opening at the Canberra Centre in 2027.
The venue feels playful and energetic rather than formal.