Royal Adelaide Show: Best show food revealed

From oysters to Japanese-style Mochi doughnuts, here’s some of the glorious food on offer at the show – and what showgoers think of the delectable treats.

For many, a highlight of their annual day out at the Royal Adelaide Show is the food on offer.

With cost of living being front and centre of most punter’s minds, dining out on show fare was a decision not taken lightly.

Oysters are among the delicacies available at the Royal Adelaide Show. Picture: Brett Hartwig

Mochi doughnuts are on offer at this year’s Show. Picture: Brett Hartwig

Depending on your meal of choice, some showgoers’ wallets were lighter than last year, with items such as potatoes on sticks and turkey legs increasing by $1 and $2 respectively.

But cult favourites including the foot-long dagwood dog and fairy floss remained the same price as previous years.

Here’s what tickled this year’s attendees’ tongues.

Oysters

Elise and Matt Hams, and children William and Poppy. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location: Oyster Bar, Kingsway Gourmet

Price: 6 for $20, 12 for $40, mixed dozen for $42

Reviewer: Elise Hams, 38 and Matt Hams, 42 of Woods Point, with children William and Poppy

The Hams family shared fresh Coffin Bay oysters for lunch, and all agreed it was a delicious choice.

“The vinaigrette was a nice dressing. A bit of zing, it was lovely,” Matt said.

The oysters also got a tick of approval from daughter Poppy, who “loved” them.

Elise said the seafood delicacy was a familiar favourite for them.

“When we go to Glenelg, we have the same thing at the Oyster Bay, so it would be very similar to what you get down at the Pier,” she said.

Cinnamon doughnut

Tyler Ritzau and Hannah Paech-McMahon enjoy some cinnamon doughnuts. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location: Rotary Club of Mount Barker

Price: 1 for $3, 3 for $8, 12 for $30

Reviewer: Tyler Ritzau, 23 Semaphore and Hannah Paech-McMahon, 23, Semaphore

Fluffy, warm tasty doughnuts with the right amount of cinnamon were enjoyed by Tyler Ritzau and Hannah Paech-McMahon.

Mr Ritzau said the treats were the perfect accompaniment with the less-than-ideal weather.

“They’re nice and warm which is good for a cold, windy day,” he said.

The pair commented on the price of their desserts, which they described as “very expensive but worth it.”

Mochi doughnuts

Dahna Beer-Smith trying some Mochi doughnuts. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location: Shibui

Price: 3 doughnuts for $13, 6 for $20

Reviewer: Dahna Beer-Smith, 24, Windsor Gardens

The Japanese food trend of Mochi doughnuts made its way to the show this year, and Dahna Beer-Smith was keen to give them a try.

After biting into the fusion pastry, which combines American-style doughnuts and Japanese mochi, she noted they were “really fresh”.

“It tastes sweet and doughy, and cinnamon-y — It’s almost better than a cinnamon doughnut,” she said.

Fairy Floss

Isla 5 and Isabella, 3. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location: Artisan Candy Floss, Ridley Centre, Carnival Precinct North West

Price: Floss Bag: $8, Small Bucket/Floss on Stick $10,

Reviewer: Ilsa, 5 and Isabella, 3 – Didn’t want last names included

Fairy floss connoisseurs Isla and Isabella stuffed their painted faces with fairy floss on a stick, a treat they both thoroughly enjoyed.

When asked what it tasted like they said “strawberry”.

Both girls couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces after getting a taste of the sugary goodness.

Waffle Pops

Olivia Joyce, 11, enjoying waffles. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location: Wafflepops, Churros, Shakes, doughnuts, Central

Price: $16 to $20

Reviewer: Olivia Joyce, 11

Waffle pop enthusiast Olivia Joyce came back for more, this time choosing a different flavour to what she’s had before — Biscoff.

“It tastes really sweet and it’s really soft,” she said.

Her flavour of choice had banana, crumble, chocolate and ice cream piled on top of a waffle on a stick.

“It’s really chocolatey and smooth,” she said.

Foot-long Dagwood dog

Melissa and Britney Shorter waited all year for a Dagwood dog. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Location, Big Dog, Boulevard Food Court South

Price: $12

Reviewer: Melissa and Britney Shorter

Getting a dagwood dog at the show is something Melissa and Britney Shorter waited all year for.

The pair described the foot-long battered sausage as “the best show food ever.”

“The dagwood dog is something we usually come to the show for, you can’t get it anywhere else,” Britney said.

“It tastes like classic show food — it hasn’t changed in all my years going to the show.”

Both women rated it a perfect 10/10.

Pork Lollipop

Location: Joey’s Charred Charcoal House

Price: $23

Reviewer: Max, 10 and Levi, 8

Max 8 and Lexi, 10. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Taking on the pork lollipop were youngsters Max and Levi.

After taking a huge chunk out of the meat on a stick delicacy, the boys were clearly impressed with their feast.

“It was very sweet and juicy and was great,” Levi said.

The ratings delivered were a solid 9.3 and 9.5 out of 10.