
Berempah Malaysian Thai - Balmain
A highly rated Malaysian-Thai restaurant in Balmain with a 4.8 rating across 176 diners.
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Why it's worth checking out
Berempah Malaysian Thai – Balmain is a casual South-East Asian restaurant serving Malaysian and Thai-inspired food for dine-in and takeaway in Balmain, Sydney. The kitchen’s approach draws on the flavours of the region while using locally sourced Australian produce, with the menu spanning wok dishes, curries, rice, noodles and other dishes designed for a range of tastes. The restaurant also caters for drinks, including cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails, tea and soft drinks.
The website’s Balmain diner feedback points to several popular choices, including roti, crispy chicken curry, Massaman and pad Thai. One reviewer also highlighted the black sticky rice dessert, while another specifically recommended the Prawn Sambal for diners who enjoy a hotter level of spice. These comments suggest a menu with both familiar Thai options and Malaysian dishes that may be less common elsewhere, although spice preferences can vary and are worth discussing with the team.
The venue describes itself as casual, with outdoor seating and a family-friendly approach. That makes it a practical option for relaxed meals with children, informal catch-ups and small groups, while the combination of shared South-East Asian dishes and a broad drinks list could also suit an easy dinner for two. Takeaway is available, and the website provides online ordering and table reservations for customers who prefer to plan ahead.
Berempah presents itself as a restaurant shaped by Malaysian and Thai cuisine, using Asian ingredients and spices alongside its local-produce sourcing. Its Balmain location has received a 4.8 Google rating from 176 reviews, and the supplied diner comments commonly mention friendly service, generous servings and enjoyable food. If you are looking for a relaxed Balmain meal with Malaysian and Thai flavours, outdoor seating and options for both dine-in and takeaway, it is a well-supported local choice.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 11:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 21:30
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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