Kawan Dining
Highlights
- Savour bold flavours from Indonesia and Thailand, crafted with fresh Tasmanian produce for a unique culinary experience.
- Enjoy warm hospitality at Kawan Dining, where every guest feels like part of the family in Launceston.
- Discover a modern Southeast Asian menu that reflects creativity and community, nestled in the heart of Tasmania.
- Relish the convenience of takeaway options, perfect for enjoying Kawan Dining's delightful dishes at home.
Kawan Dining is a modern Southeast Asian restaurant nestled in Launceston, Tasmania.
The name “Kawan” means “friend” in Indonesian, which reflects the restaurant’s philosophy: to offer warm, welcoming hospitality where every guest leaves feeling like part of the family.
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Founded by Efendi and inspired by the caring Tasmanian community, Kawan Dining brings together bold flavors from Indonesia, Thailand, and beyond—all crafted with fresh, locally-sourced Tasmanian produce and a modern culinary touch.
Kawan Dining offers more than just a meal—it’s an experience rooted in friendship, creativity, and community
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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