First Look: Lawrence Shi follows her passion with Mookata n Ramen Bar

Key points

• Canberra chef Lawrence Shi has opened Mookata n Ramen Bar in Bruce, a restaurant that combines Thai and Japanese flavours. Shi left a finance course at the Australian National University to pursue cooking, a skill she learnt from her mother and grandmother.
• The restaurant's signature mookata is a communal meal that pairs a charcoal barbecue with a simmering broth. A charcoal barbecue set costs $89 for six dishes and includes a free serving of vegetables.
• The menu also includes noodles, curries, ramen and desserts, with most dishes priced around $20.