Chilli Padi

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  Ash Begum-Ahad

  ·1 month ago

  “Great food, friendly service and helpful staff. Very efficient with food coming out and evey dish was delicious”

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  Zen Cheung

  ·2 months ago

  “This is a very high-quality Malaysian fusion restaurant. The dishes offered are relatively authentic, and the sauces are very unique, unlike typical British restaurants. First, their slow-cooked beef is excellent; the meat is very tender, flavorful, and spicy – ​​I personally loved it, and it's arguably the restaurant's signature dish. The curry lamb is also outstanding; the curry flavor is very special, incredibly fragrant, and the spicy spices are quite different from ordinary curry. Curry lovers will definitely enjoy it. The laksa soup is rich and flavorful, but I found it a bit too salty, and it got a little stale after a while; the portion size was also good. Finally, the Hainanese chicken rice sauce was above average, but unfortunately, the chicken was rather tough and not tender, and the rice itself wasn't particularly special – this is not recommended. As for drinks, the Malaysian milk tea is good; first-timers might want to try it.”

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  Fersanda Batrysia

  ·3 months ago

  “If you are an Indonesian, this place offers various food that taste like home too..😋 Honestly, I could not recommend this place enough. My partner and I ordered the king prawn you tiao - which are delicate, light and the prawn feels fresh. Then, the beef rendang, for Indonesian, this does taste different than an Indonesian rendang but it is such a flavourful and the spices are just perfect. I would say it is more coconut-y and more spicy than a typical sweet rendang that has smooth sauces, and nothing wrong with that! What I love from our dishes we ordered, is the kueh teow goreng! I tell you what, this does taste like an Indonesian one! Just perfect combination of ingredients.. The meals portion are considerably more than enough for a woman that usually leave some of the plate for their partners! What is great about the service was, because we expect that we will get our orders later as we see the customers were PACKED, it came literally 7-10 minutes after we ordered. Very friendly and the staff knows the menu very well. Recommended for groups, as we see most of the customers are in groups. But if you are a couple that want an intimate kind of dinner, we don't really recommend as it was packed on a Friday night (not sure if you go on a weekday evening). Overall, highly recommended! 🥘”

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  Scott Ingram

  ·3 months ago

  “Wow! This has to be the best Malay food I've had outside of Kuala Lumpur (and probablybetter than there too). The duck Rendang was unbelievable! Highly recommended.”

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  AR Saif (Dr Saif)

  ·4 months ago

  “If you’re looking for authentic Malaysian flavours in Newcastle, Chilli Padi is definitely worth a visit. The place is small and always buzzing, but that actually adds to the whole atmosphere — you can feel the energy the moment you walk in. The standout here is absolutely the food. Everything we tried tasted authentic, rich in flavour, and clearly prepared with care. Their menu is packed with Malaysian favourites like beef rendang, roti canai, laksa, and char kway teow, and many people rave about how close the flavours are to the real thing.  The food also arrives surprisingly quickly even when the restaurant is busy, which was impressive. Staff were friendly, attentive, and handled the crowd really well. The restaurant itself is compact but clean, including the washrooms, which is always appreciated in a busy place like this. Prices are reasonable for the quality, though slightly on the expensive side compared to similar casual spots — but honestly, the flavour makes up for it. The only thing that genuinely disappointed me was being charged for a takeaway soup container just because I couldn’t finish my soup. That felt a little unnecessary, especially after already paying premium prices for the meal. Still, overall, the food quality and authentic taste make this place stand out in Newcastle. If you enjoy proper Malaysian food with bold flavours and a lively atmosphere, Chilli Padi is absolutely worth trying.”

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  Jason Stead

  ·4 months ago

  “Came here to celebrate my 34th birthday and was not disappointed. Staff were fantastic, service was quick, and food was amazing. Highly recommend”

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  ei mon cho

  ·7 months ago

  “The nasi lemak is not what I expected. I have tried it in Malaysia. The portion size is big. The roti and sauce was lovely. The restaurant is always busy especially on the weekends. Recommend booking before you go.”

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  MK

  ·8 months ago

  “Food was amazing, as always. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The music wasn't too loud, and we could talk to each other without having to shout over the music. Unfortunately, you cannot take your own alcohol there anymore, as they have stopped that, which is a shame because they don't have much choices when it comes to alcoholic drinks. It was a little cold for me us and everytime the door opened, we felt the cold”

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  Joanne Trotter

  ·8 months ago

  “We called in on a Friday afternoon as we had a gift voucher to use. We knew what we wanted as we had explored the menu before our visit. It wasn’t too busy and staff were friendly and efficient. Food arrived very quickly and was very tasty and spicy ! We couldn’t manage everything so had to remaking food put in a carton to enjoy later. Well worth a visit and we will be back.”

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  Ganesh Gangula

  ·8 months ago

  “This was my second visit to Chilli Padi, a restaurant that comes highly recommended. Overall, the experience was decent, though not quite at its best this time. The food arrived very quickly, which gave the impression that the kitchen may have been rushing. I ordered the nasi goreng; while the dish was okay but the mushrooms were unfortunately raw and the seasoning leaned a little too heavy. On a more positive note, the salt and chilli prawns were well executed and enjoyable. The roti canai was satisfactory, but the accompanying curry sauce stood out as the highlight, flavorful, and well balanced. Overall, it was a decent meal with some strong elements. I’m hopeful for a better experience next time and will be back to see how things progress.”

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