Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

40 Grains

11 Lackey St, Summer Hill NSW 2130, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

Updated

Find 40 Grains

11 Lackey St, Summer Hill NSW 2130, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 2 8054 7888
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About 40 Grains

Summer Hill gathers at 40 Grains for punchy Thai cooking with playful twists and zero-corkage BYO wine. The room hums with energy as tables pass around the Magic Carpet—salmon sashimi tucked into peppery betel leaves—alongside fragrant pineapple fried rice and wok-tossed crispy basil duck. Regulars bring their own chilled bottles, leaving the staff to stash the backup in the fridge while bowls of beef massaman and purple rice land hot.

  • Free BYO Wine: Guests can bring their own wine with no corkage fee, and staff will happily chill backup bottles.
  • Inventive House Dishes: Standout creations include the Magic Carpet salmon sashimi on betel leaf and steamed purple rice alongside classic curries.
  • Direct Home Delivery: Local delivery runs directly through the venue, avoiding third-party marketplace apps.
RestaurantRestaurant

What's On at 40 Grains

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Dine at 40 Grains

Discover creative Thai dishes, corkage-free BYO dining, and convenient delivery in Summer Hill.

  • Inventive Signature Specialties

    The menu features signature, original creations like the Magic Carpet betel leaf salmon sashimi and distinctive pineapple fried rice alongside traditional staples.

    The menu is original and adventurous - “magic carpet” (betel leaf salmon sashimi) is one example!

    Rahul Subramanian Bharadwaj

  • Memorable Flavor Creativity

    Dishes are thoughtfully presented with vibrant flavor balances and unique items not commonly found in standard Thai establishments.

    They offer unique menu items that I’ve never experienced anywhere else—and that’s what keeps me coming back.

    Dior Christian

  • Free BYO Wine Service

    Guests can bring their favorite wine without incurring corkage fees, complete with staff bottle chilling, keeping group outings affordable.

    food was flavorful and came out in a nice pace allowing us to drink our wine (byo) only and no corkage. Second bottle was held in fridge and we left content and without the financial burden of eating out.

    George Bishop

  • Generous Sharing Banquets

    Generous set banquet options offer varied dishes and substantial portions that make sharing meals with friends effortless.

    we opted to go for the $45 banquet and it was very generous. The portions were perfect and we were all very full at the end of the meal.

    Naz B

  • Direct In-House Delivery

    Direct home delivery bypasses third-party ordering apps, providing seamless doorstep dining with personalized touches.

    It's wonderful to have old fashioned home delivery and not have to go through frustrating delivery apps.

    Unlabelled Glass Jar

  • Effortless App-Based Takeaway

    Diners can conveniently order weeknight takeaway meals ahead via mobile ordering for quick pickup.

    You can order through the app for pick up or try and get a table, they are always busy because so delish.

    derek williamson

Customer-favorite signature dishes and specialties

  • Magic Carpet

    The magic carpet is a MUST! Try it by yourself and you’ll know.

    Supphawat Pukahuta

  • Beef Massaman

    My boyfriend said it’s one of the best meals he had in a while! (He had Beef Massamann)

    Agustina Cirilli

  • Pineapple Fried Rice

    The Pineapple Fried Rice was a highlight too 🍍, with heaps of big, juicy prawns 🍤.

    Jan Ardevaas

  • Pad See Ew

    Fully recommend the Pad See Ew, you need to try it, it’s delicious and you still leave feeling good.

    Agustina Cirilli

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and accompaniments to round out your feast

  • Spring Rolls

    The spring rolls tasted great and the pastry and ingredients was tasty and fresh.

    Angie

  • Chicken Satay Sticks

    Chicken satay sticks very tender

    Carol Roberts

  • Roti Bread

    this place probably had the most delicious roti bread I have ever come across.

    Claire Bradford

  • Purple Rice

    The purple rice is always a treat with the kids.

    derek williamson

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining at 40 Grains

  • Chilled BYO Wine Service with Zero Corkage

    Guests bringing their own wine dine without corkage fees, and staff offer to keep subsequent bottles chilled in the kitchen refrigerator until needed.

  • Complimentary Homemade Cookies with Delivery

    Direct home delivery orders arrive with unexpected complimentary touches, such as small homemade cookies packed along with the meal.

  • Outdoor Dog Hospitality and Water Bowls

    Outdoor diners visiting with pets are accommodated with fresh water bowls and friendly attention from the staff.

  • Custom Off-Menu Preparation

    When guests request dishes not listed on the standard menu, like custom vegetable and tofu panang curry, the kitchen happily prepares them upon request.

Before you head over

Key tips on reservations, drinks, and signature orders for your visit to 40 Grains

  • Book Ahead to Beat Peak Waits

    Evenings get extremely busy with queues forming for takeaway and dine-in, so book ahead and order your meal early if dining at peak dinner hours.

  • Take Advantage of Corkage-Free BYO

    The restaurant welcomes BYO wine without charging a corkage fee, and waitstaff are happy to keep your extra bottles chilled in the fridge.

  • Order the Magic Carpet to Start

    Start your meal with the signature Magic Carpet (salmon sashimi on betel leaf), one of the kitchen's most popular inventive dishes.

Explore more places in Sydney

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Sydney.

Discover more in Sydney

Explore another side of the city's food and drink.

Browse all Sydney venues