Ipswich locals can now experience a unique, hands-on seafood dining adventure at the newly opened Kickin’ Inn restaurant in the Nicholas Street Precinct.
A Taste of Louisiana in Queensland
It offers a distinctive Cajun-inspired menu, with its signature dish being the “Kickin’ Mixed Bag.” This generous serving of fresh seafood, including Queensland prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, and blue swimmer crabs, is cooked in one of five house-made sauces. According to the restaurant, the secret to these sauces lies in a blend of 55 herbs and spices.
Diners are provided with gloves and an apron, encouraging them to ditch the cutlery and enjoy the meal with their hands. Another popular choice is the shrimp martini, featuring crispy crumbed prawns served in a martini glass. The restaurant also offers a variety of other seafood dishes, sides, and kids’ meals.
From Concept to Reality
Kickin’ Inn is the brainchild of business partners Sami and Ravi. Both brought their own expertise to the venture, with Sami having experience in fast-food franchising and Ravi in management consultancy. Sami originated the idea for the restaurant, and Ravi joined him to bring the concept to life. The pair developed their business plan in Dubai in December 2017, aiming to launch the brand in January 2018.
Before opening their first restaurant, they refined their recipes and service style by hosting test meals for family and friends. Their vision was to create a dining experience that offered high-quality seafood at affordable prices.
Focus on Community
The restaurant is committed to supporting the local community. It aims to source its produce from Australian suppliers and employ local staff. Sami and Ravi wanted to create a place where all Australians could enjoy a memorable meal.
The first restaurant opened in September 2018, marking the beginning of its expansion. The Ipswich location is the latest addition to the Kickin’ Inn family, bringing their distinctive style of seafood dining to the area.
Published Date 19-Feb-2025