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  1. The Tamarind Restaurant

    Contemporary Thai

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    An open timber pavilion set in the rainforest above Maleny, with the kitchen running Thai-rooted contemporary Asian cuisine and a degustation menu for anyone who wants the full tour. The food trades in the kind of sweet, sour, and spicy balancing act that looks simple and isn't. Two Chef Hats from the Australian Good Food Guide. The retreat around it is lovely, but the restaurant is the reason to book.

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    • Roasted pork

      “Be tempted by roasted pork with pickled mustard green salad and roast tomato nahm prik, or whole crispy fried fish with three flavour sauce, pickled garlic, toasted rice and crisp basil.”

      Australian Good Food Guide
    • Whole crispy fried fish

      “Be tempted by roasted pork with pickled mustard green salad and roast tomato nahm prik, or whole crispy fried fish with three flavour sauce, pickled garlic, toasted rice and crisp basil.”

      Australian Good Food Guide
    • Pandan coconut parfait

      “Finish with pandan coconut parfait, passionfruit mango sorbet and peanut crumble.”

      Australian Good Food Guide

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