Berempah Malaysian Thai - Balmain
225 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
Open nowToday 17:00 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A highly rated Malaysian-Thai restaurant in Balmain with a 4.8 rating across 176 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 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
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy 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.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 176 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 68
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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