The Thousands

Quaint. That’s the word to describe this six-month-old gem on the main street of Samford Village. Ya Ya is the kind of place you’d stumble upon after a trip to the rock pools at Mount Glorious. Note: do this. Despite being a small hole-in-the-wallish establishment, Ya Ya has enough room for many a tourist and local alike. With sculptural interior design and service that rivals that of Twede’s cafe, expect service with a smile and some knowledge.

The menu is based on a sort of ‘tapas now, mains later’ concept with lots of locally sourced ingredients. Their fresh olives are grown in Wivenhoe! It’s an eclectic and seasonal menu, and the summer boasts everything from tempura prawns with wasabi mayo and beef skewers in plum sauce to fresh salads and their potatos come whole, roasted rustic style.

There’s plenty of options for vegetarians, don’t you worry your meat hating noggin, and they have a selection of traditional and new cocktails (not for the designated driver) and adjust their dish du jour according to what’s fresh. And they make their own pasta! This is only a plus in our books. Just like mama makes.