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    The Sambal
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    The Sambal

    Indonesian, Asian

    Dishes priced around$17

    Reviews of The Sambal (103)

    Read what people think about The Sambal! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.5/6

    103 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Pleasant
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Larry B.4 months ago · 1 review

    We had seriously good food at very reasonable prices and a really nice atmosphere in a quiet little part of Kent St Will be back next visit

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    William M.4 months ago · 1 review

    Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Our favourite restaurant. We have introduced friends to the restaurant, who also love it

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sally D.6 months ago · 1 review

    The Sambal is great! Authentic, delicious, well priced Indonesian food in the city centre. Lovely staff.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Doug R.6 months ago · 1 review

    The food and service were excellent. Overall, a pleasant experience.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lamley A.6 months ago · 1 review

    Food was amazing! And so quick to come out. Highly recommended

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    "Very good"
    5/6
    Valentina B.6 months ago · 19 reviews

    Nice and authentic. I loved the atmosphere. Very, very limited options if, like me, you are vegetarian.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Cristina C.6 months ago · 1 review

    We had sambal tempeh and sambal eggplant for starter, with steamed rice, followed by vegetarian nasi goreng and duck for main course. The service was prompt and polite, and all items were delicious. We would definitely like to eat at The Sambal again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cate K.7 months ago · 2 reviews

    The most friendly and accommodating staff. A 10/10 restaurant definitely

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ian W.7 months ago · 3 reviews

    Great place to eat, fast service and very yummy food!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sophie C.a year ago · 6 reviews

    Authentic Indonesian food in the Sydney CBD. Good variety of dishes and reasonably priced.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Annmaree B.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Very enjoyable. Return visits on many occasions. Always great. Thanks

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Catharina K.a year ago · 1 review

    Excellent plat indonésien Terimah kassi banyak Nous reviendrons diner ici. Bonne nuit

    "Very good"
    5/6
    anna c.a year ago · 1 review

    The food was great! Would recommend to friends and family.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mike C.a year ago · 1 review

    It was great food and great service, really authentic Indonesian

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    久栄 清.a year ago · 1 review

    Every food are so amazing and excellent Ican come again

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Johnson C.a year ago · 39 reviews

    Food brought to take quickly, good flavours and friendly wait staff, well priced

    "Very good"
    5/6
    David W.a year ago · 1 review

    Great food. Try the beef brisket and steamed veggie salad.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Del V.a year ago · 2 reviews

    This was a really great place to have a meal. Enjoyed it enormously.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anita C.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Such great service and Indonesian food. It's always so great.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kyo I.a year ago · 1 review

    The best food during our visit of Sydney. Rendang, Sambal Terong, Grilled squid were perfect. Also staff is very nice.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Diane C.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Delicious food at terrific prices with friendly service. Do your self a favour and order the brisket.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

    Great food and service. We will be back thank u

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Chikako A.a year ago · 21 reviews

    This restaurant has nice and cosy atmosphere. Very helpful staff too. Not like Nasi Padang, but if you want to eat many small dishes, this restaurant is great.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kate C.a year ago · 2 reviews

    The food is beautiful, authentic, fresh and fantastic. Great value for money. Love the rustic ambiance.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Maddox W.a year ago · 1 review

    Pretty good experience! Was very satisfied with the food and also the service is very friendly!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rob W.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Great food & very quick service. The restaurant is also very clean 🙂

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kelly B.a year ago · 1 review

    Friendly , lovely ladies , gorgeous authentic Indonesian cuisine , peanut sauce to die for , a fabulous experience

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    natalie b.a year ago · 1 review

    Absolutely amazing!! We ordered nearly half the menu as we wanted to try everything and was definitely impressed! Service was excellent, food was delicious and will definitely be back. Thank you

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Caren H.a year ago · 1 review

    Delicious food and fantastic, warm friendly and attentive service. Thank you!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Annmaree B.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Fabulous food and great service. Very enjoyable experience a Sambal

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Karen N.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Great food and quick service. Will definitely be going again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Philip V.2 years ago · 1 review

    Very nice. Good service and food. Prices were good overall

    "Very good"
    5/6
    James T.2 years ago · 7 reviews

    Great efficient service from nice people and amazing tasting food. I'll definitely come back!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    pegg L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Luv food, drinks & dessert x Bit need air conditioning inside restaurant THE SAMBAL! too hot n humid inside dining room

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Megan C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious food at a very reasonable price. I would definitely eat at The Sambal again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Gail M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Indonesian food is my favourite cuisine and The Sambal did not disappoint! A nice little unpretentious spot with wonderful service and delicious food. We had the beef Rendang, the Cumi Bakar (grilled calamari), the Can Kangkung (an exceptional water spinach dish) and the Gulai Adam (chicken curry) - all of which were fantastic. Our server persuaded me to order the crème brûlée with durian (which I normally can’t stand the smell of) - it was superb as the smell actually translated to a really nice flavour. This restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Cate K.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    I went here with my uni society and everything was amazing! The staff were very helpful and kind, the food was delicious (and didn't cost an arm and a leg) and the wait times were not long at all.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Fay T.2 years ago · 1 review

    It was very enjoyable meeting with 10+ Friends the service and food was very good. A very enjoyable evening

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Luke B.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great food - variety to keep veggies, meat eaters and coeliac happy. Some portions a little small but flavours made up for it and 4 adults fed and 2 drinks for $40 a head

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lakshmi V.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food was tasty, and great service. We will be visiting again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Hazlin L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Packed but they honoured our booking time and food was good.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Margaret S.2 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly Welcome even tho I was early..Knew who I was after I mentioned name....Great quick service ( we were going to Theatre down road(Genesian)....lovely dishes....Will always come back!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kes P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Very nice, genuine Indonesian food. Very tasty and homely dishes.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    judith b.2 years ago · 1 review

    always a pleasure to dine at Sambal before attending The Genesian Theatre

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kate T.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Excellent, authentic food with great service. Excellent value for money!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    jeane t.2 years ago · 1 review

    My lontong sayur was a bit too spicy for me but it was good.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ralph H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Love this place. Fantastic authentic food and warm, friendly service

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jo M.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    The food at Sambal was amazing! I loved the vegan and gluten free options on the menu that were clearly labelled.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sarah L.2 years ago · 1 review

    Very nice food. Staff flexible when we wanted to change table

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Carole P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great food at reasonable prices and really lovely and helpful staff.