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Sweet Tamarind

374 Warrigal Rd, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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374 Warrigal Rd, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

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+61 466 388 560
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sweet Tamarind

Ashburton diners head to Sweet Tamarind for fragrant Thai staples alongside unexpected Sri Lankan curries and generous portions. Plates arrive artfully arranged, from beef massaman to Ceylon fried rice and rolled roti scrolls with peanut dipping sauce. The dining room stays low-key and conversational—ideal for date nights or casual group catchups. It is BYO-friendly with a modest $7 corkage fee, sitting right next door to a bottle shop where you can grab your own wine. Diners often round out dinner with crisp banana fritters served warm beside vanilla ice cream.

  • BYO Wine Friendly: Bring your own favorite wine for a low $7 corkage fee, conveniently situated right next door to a local bottle shop.
  • Thai & Sri Lankan Fare: The kitchen pairs rich Thai standards like beef massaman with Sri Lankan curries, devilled chicken, and Ceylon fried rice.
  • Rolled Roti Scrolls: Roti arrives prepared as delicate, rolled cylindrical scrolls accompanied by savory peanut sauce.
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Why Dine at Sweet Tamarind

Distinctive Thai and Sri Lankan dining with generous portions, artistic presentation, and easy BYO in Ashburton.

  • Generous, Perfectly Balanced Thai Mains

    Generous portions of classic curries and stir-fries offer deep, balanced Thai flavours at reasonable prices.

    The meals were generous and reasonably priced and not packed with sugar, which means the dishes were perfectly balanced.

    The Jedi Foodie

  • Dual Thai and Sri Lankan Menu Specialties

    Alongside beloved Thai staples, the kitchen prepares distinct Sri Lankan dishes including Ceylon fried rice and devilled chicken.

    Today We ordered Sri Lankan Ceylon Fried Rice, Ceylon Beef Fried Rice and Chicken Devilled. Really delicious, very good value for money.

    Sanchala Fernando

  • Attentive and Warm Neighborhood Hospitality

    Guests receive warm hospitality and attentive care from the front-of-house team throughout the entire meal.

    Both welcomed us, and were friendly and attentive at all times.

    Kylie Carnegie

  • Artful Plating and Visual Presentation

    Dishes arrive with striking visual detail and artistic presentation that elevates the neighborhood dining experience.

    The food is amazing not only for its taste and extensive menu but the presentation is often like a piece of art!

    Alan Bo Bramich

  • Seamless BYO Convenience with Modest Corkage

    Diners can bring favorite wines for an affordable $7 corkage fee, with convenient bottle shop proximity right next door.

    Nice ambiance (think date nights) and conveniently BYO and located next door to a liquor store.

    Peter Sapiej

  • Distinctive Rolled Roti Scrolls

    Signature sides like roti bread are uniquely rolled into individual scrolls and served with dipping peanut sauce.

    delicate roti bread served in scrolls with a little pot of peanut sauce.

    Kylie Carnegie

Signature mains and guest favorites

  • Beef Massaman

    The highlight for me is definitely the Beef Massaman.

    Mitchell Ward

  • Gems of Thailand

    just the dish Gem of Thailand stand out most 😋

    Yen Khoo (Yennie)

  • Panang Red Curry Beef

    Panang Red Curry beef and Pad Kee Mao chicken were excellent - good quality meat and very flavoursome.

    MSG Traveller

  • Sri Lankan Ceylon Fried Rice

    Today We ordered Sri Lankan Ceylon Fried Rice, Ceylon Beef Fried Rice and Chicken Devilled. Really delicious, very good value for money.

    Sanchala Fernando

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and desserts to complement your meal

  • Roti Bread in Scrolls

    delicate roti bread served in scrolls with a little pot of peanut sauce.

    Kylie Carnegie

  • Banana Fritter

    We finished up with delectable banana fritter served with vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce chopped nuts. Perfect ending.

    Kylie Carnegie

  • Calamari Entree

    Calamari entree was good.

    Paul Dubar

  • Sweet Papaya

    The other dish we ordered was sweet papaya. Both dishes were beautiful!

    Maria Ngo

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring your own wine?

Yes. Sweet Tamarind welcomes diners to bring their own wine, with guests noting a reasonable $7 corkage fee, and a bottle shop conveniently located nearby.

Do you need to book a table in advance?

While walk-ins are often accommodated on quieter nights, advance reservations are strongly recommended—particularly on weekends when the dining room gets quite busy.

Where can visitors find parking?

Yes. Dedicated parking is available in a small lot behind the restaurant, alongside additional parking on the front and adjacent side streets.

Are there vegetarian options available?

The kitchen prepares a wide variety of meat-free dishes, including vegetable curries and specialty vegetable stir-fries, alongside its standard menu.

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