Lemongrass Takrai
Last updated★ 4.2 · 72 Google reviews · $
Lemongrass Takrai is a casual Thai and Cambodian restaurant on Union Street in Pyrmont, with inside tables and a back terrace. It is best known for fried rice and curries, and visitors often mention the friendly service. Pyrmont Bay Park is about 2 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Lemongrass Takrai
Food at Lemongrass Takrai
Lemongrass Takrai covers Thai and Cambodian home cooking: curries, stir fries, noodle dishes, fried rice, soups, laksa and salads. Most mains come in a vegie version, as well as chicken, beef, pork, prawns or seafood. The menu flags Pad Suki and the Lemongrass Salad as signature dishes. Regulars often order the beef fried rice, which comes with broccoli and shredded carrot, and the beef curry, with zucchini and sliced vegetables in a yellow sauce.
What to order: Fried rice with beef · Curry with steamed jasmine rice
Drinks at Lemongrass Takrai
The drinks menu covers Coke, Zero and lemonade, iced teas, ginger beer, and still or sparkling water. Steamed jasmine rice is sold separately, in a small or large serve.
Rice, extras and appetisers
Steamed jasmine rice is sold separately, at $3.50 for a small serve or $5.00 for a large. Extras include a fried egg for $3.50, peanut sauce for $3.00 and cashew nuts for $3.00. Appetisers such as vegie spring rolls, curry puffs and money bags are $8.90 for four pieces. Soft drinks, iced teas and ginger beer run from $3.50 to $4.50.
What customers say about Lemongrass Takrai
- 💬Friendly service that diners remember
- 💬Tasty, freshly cooked Thai dishes
- 💬Popular for a lunch break
Tips for visiting Lemongrass Takrai
- ✓Lunch specials run from 11am to 3pm.
- ✓Steamed rice is sold separately, so add it to curries and stir fries.
- ✓Pyrmont Bay Park is about 2 minutes' walk away, handy for a stroll after lunch.
Getting to Lemongrass Takrai
86 Union Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009. The entrance is up a short flight of steps from the footpath, so it is not step-free.
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FAQ about Lemongrass Takrai
What cuisine does Lemongrass Takrai serve?
It serves Thai and Cambodian dishes, from curries and noodles to fried rice, soups and salads.
Does Lemongrass Takrai have vegetarian options?
Yes, a vegie version is offered for most curries, stir fries, noodles, fried rice and soups.
Does Lemongrass Takrai deliver?
Yes, delivery is available.
When are the lunch specials at Lemongrass Takrai?
Lunch specials are available from 11am to 3pm.