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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 519 reviews

What Jenny K likes about Sawak Cafe:
Tasty food, excellent service, plus vegan options! Also has an enjoyably busy but not frantic atmosphere and you wont wait ages for your food as you do in so many restaurants. Staff are always lovely and friendly. View all feedback. What Nancy G doesn't like about Sawak Cafe:
Located in shopping area, with affordable prices. Quick service. Could use a little more time in raising the customer experience by having table service. Good value. View all feedback.

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3.2 ★ from 37 reviews
Lourdes
14.08.2017 - 09:00

Overestimated. It was lured to eat there in good reviews I read, but .... Hokkien Mee with Satay Sauce came like a simple soy Fried Hokkien Mee. Spare grace wa...

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Eda
14.08.2017 - 09:00

Great food, served quickly and no excitement. It was a cheaper and cheerful place, but he did not disappoint when the food came. The food quality was high and I...

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Myah
14.08.2017 - 09:00

I went 17/2 for dinner on our first visit to Hobart due to good reviews on Zomato, and we were very disappointed with the meal. We had a chicken Laksa soup that...

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Felipe
14.08.2017 - 09:00

I felt a little picked after seeing a movie, and decided to go to this Malaysian Hawker restaurant for dinner. I was looking for something else in Hobart. Wait...

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Stevie
14.08.2017 - 09:00

The Sawak Cafe is a small place that seems pretty busy, it was when I was there on a Tuesday evening, with many people who come to order, take or dine. I went f...

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Sawak is a bustling Malaysian restaurant located in a shopping area, offering affordable prices and quick service. While some reviewers found the food to be hit or miss, with standout dishes like the roti impressing while others fell short of expectations, overall the restaurant offers good value for money. Traditional Malaysian options are recommended to fully appreciate the flavors. The service was noted to be friendly and efficient, with some patrons enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and BYO policy. The menu offers a variety of dishes, with options for vegetarians and vegans. The restaurant has received praise for its delicious food, with particular highlights being the dumplings and various curry dishes. Sawak has established itself as a go-to spot for authentic Malaysian cuisine, with some customers even returning for takeaway the next night. Despite some mixed reviews, the restaurant continues to attract a loyal following, with customers appreciating the flavors and friendly service.

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 396 reviews
Gemma
27.07.2023 - 23:38

Fantastic food. We had the laksa and the beef rendang and both were delicious. A great place to eat in the cbd and the service was outstanding.

Liya
27.07.2023 - 23:38

One of the friendliest and one of the very few halal restaurants in Hobart. Best food I tried. The portion was more than enough for the price.

Nancy
27.07.2023 - 23:38

Located in shopping area, with affordable prices. Quick service. Could use a little more time in raising the customer experience by having table service. Good v...

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Madshus
27.07.2023 - 23:38

This is unpretentious Malaysian cafe is in a quiet part of Hobart. My dish was low priced and tasted delicious. Served with a smile. Highly recommended.

Jenny
27.07.2023 - 23:38

Tasty food, excellent service, plus vegan options! Also has an enjoyably busy but not frantic atmosphere and you wont wait ages for your food as you do in so ma...

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Happycow
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Sierra
17.06.2023 - 05:14

You have double checked and the Laksa has shrimp paste in it and we originally came for Laksa on the basis of a review here. We still had cheap and cheerful noo...

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Columbus
17.06.2023 - 05:14

Really yum laksa!!! It was fast service and Ye was good time. Value for money

Hortense
17.06.2023 - 05:14

This is a good food for some fast and delicious dishes. I only eat vegetarian, but vegan options are offered. It has a bit of a fast food vibe (as in not for he...

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Zomato
4.1 ★ from 119 reviews

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