Chef’s Kiss

The Sambal

Restaurant · IndonesianSydney

7 dishes marked gluten free

7 dishesmenu read 1 Novthesambalonkent.com.au

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Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

  • Prawn Crackers

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Sate Ayam

    Grilled chicken skewers w peanut sauce

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Jamur Goreng Tepung

    Salt and pepper crispy mushroom

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Ikan Saos Padang

    Fish fillet in sweet and spicy padang style (ling fish on Premium Banquet)

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Gulai Ayam

    Chicken and green jackfruit Padang style curry

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Urap Salad

    Mix steamed vegetables salad with spiced grated coconut

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Steamed Jasmine Rice

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Lumpia

    Vegetable and vermicelli spring roll w sweet chilli

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Sate

    Grilled beef and chicken sate platter

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Cumi Goreng Tepung

    Salt and pepper calamari

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Iga Bakar Sambal Matah

    Grilled beef short rib with fresh Balinese salsa

  • Rendang

    Beef in spicy curry gravy

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

  • Mantau Srikaya

    Fried bun with coconut and pandan custard

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Free of dairy. Dairy: Venue says: labelled dairy free. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)Likely egg (our guess). Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thesambalonkent.com.au)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (5)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 5 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Vegan dishes (4)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 4 vegan dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Walk - in also very welcome. (*We only take bookings for a group of 5 people or more for weekdays lunch). · source for Takes group bookings
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Experience the authentic flavors of Indonesian cuisine with our exclusive set menu at Sambal Restaurant, perfect for sharing with friends. · source for Group set menu

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
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AddressShop 1, 432 Kent Street, Sydney
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Indonesian
Phone+61 423 636 793
Websitethesambalonkent.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thesambalonkent.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11am–3pm
  • Tuesday11am–8pm
  • Wednesday11am–8pm
  • Thursday11am–9pm
  • Friday11am–9pm
  • Saturday11am–9pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Sambal

Does The Sambal have gluten-free options?

Yes: 7 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Sambal coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Sambal open?

Monday: 11am–3pm. Tuesday: 11am–8pm. Wednesday: 11am–8pm. Thursday: 11am–9pm. Friday: 11am–9pm. Saturday: 11am–9pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Sambal online?

Yes, through Book online: https://thesambalonkent.com.au/reservation

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