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Basil Nut

5/147-153 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

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5/147-153 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

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+61 2 4782 1294
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Basil Nut

Tucked inside a quiet Katoomba arcade, Basil Nut dishes out punchy Thai cooking with serious wok hei. Regulars pack out the split dining rooms for rich duck-and-eggplant curries, crispy fried barramundi, and a certified Halal menu that welcomes dietary requests without dialling back the spice. Mains arrive fast and generous—best capped off with red seafood curry spooned straight from a carved coconut shell.

  • Halal-Certified & Dietary-Friendly: Curries and stir-fries cater fully to Halal dining alongside gluten-free and vegetarian options.
  • Signature Coconut Curry & Generous Plates: Dishes come stacked in generous portions, from duck curries to red seafood served in a coconut shell.
  • Arcade Hideaway: Tucked off the street across intimate dining rooms and corridor tables, offering warm shelter after mountain treks.
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Why Dine at Basil Nut

Why locals and Blue Mountains travelers choose this tucked-away Katoomba kitchen

  • Vibrant, Authentic Thai Flavors with Nuanced Balance

    Dishes balance sweet, sour, and rich notes with intense wok execution and generous portions that rival authentic Bangkok dining.

    Every dish has such ‘wok hey’ and delicious seasoning, we can’t recommend this place enough.

    Maggie So

  • Distinctive Plating and Signature House Sauces

    Standout specialty dishes arrive in customized natural plating like fresh coconut shells, paired with house-crafted signature sauces available to take home.

    The red seafood curry is served in a coconut shell, which makes it even more special, and the taste is wonderfully bold with just the right amount of spice.

    Tina Francesca

  • A Cozy Post-Hike Mountain Refuge

    Tucked quietly inside a pedestrian arcade, this intimate hideaway offers a warm, comforting refuge to thaw out after exploring the Blue Mountains.

    The weather outside was cold and chilly, but this lovely restaurant truly warmed us up.

    Clém

  • Unassuming Arcade Hideaway Setting

    Operating across compact dining rooms and quiet arcade alcoves, the venue offers a peaceful, unpretentious retreat away from high-street tourist spots.

    Tucked away in a quiet corner of the arcade, it’s easy to miss at first glance—modest and unassuming—but incredibly busy, especially at dinner time.

    RayofLight

  • Certified Halal Asian Dining

    Provides dedicated Halal meat preparation, allowing Muslim travelers and groups exploring Katoomba to enjoy rich Southeast Asian specialties without concern.

    Halal food!!! Excellent and delicious food!! The flavours were just bomb!!

    Hera Hafeez

  • Attentive Allergen and Dietary Inclusivity

    Attentive kitchen and floor staff carefully accommodate strict dietary requirements including coeliac disease and plant-based preferences.

    Wife is Coeliac and the waitress double checked our order so we really appreciated.

    Duncan B

Signature Thai and Asian fusion dishes celebrated by locals and mountain travelers

  • Eggplant Duck Curry

    The standout for us was definitely the eggplant duck curry—rich, comforting, and perfectly cooked.

    Jo Hong

  • Kullaway Seafood Curry

    The red seafood curry is served in a coconut shell, which makes it even more special, and the taste is wonderfully bold with just the right amount of spice.

    Tina Francesca

  • Chilli Barramundi

    We really recommend the Chilli Barrumundi, fried to perfection, soft in the middle with a sweet tangy sauce

    Maggie So

  • Papaya Salad with Fried Soft Shell Crab

    The papaya salad had the perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, with beautifully fresh and sweet vegetables throughout. The soft-shell crab was fried perfectly—light, crisp, and flavourful—creating a great contrast of textures.

    Richard Kwok

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary flourishes, bespoke retail sauces, and vigilant dietary care that elevate your Katoomba visit.

  • Curry Served in a Coconut Shell

    Signature Kullaway seafood red curry arrives served inside a real coconut shell, elevating table presentation with natural aromatics.

  • Take-Home Jars of House BN Sauce

    Diners can purchase takeaway glass jars of proprietary house-made BN sauce directly from the restaurant counter.

  • Proactive Coeliac Order Verification

    Front-of-house staff proactively double-check table orders directly against dietary restrictions like coeliac disease to prevent cross-contamination.

  • House 'Matchaffogatto' Dessert Twist

    The menu features inventive hybrid house desserts like the 'Matchaffogatto,' pairing creamy sweet ice cream with poured matcha.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, dietary options, and take-home specialties.

  • Plan Ahead for Seating

    The arcade location has limited indoor seating spread across compact rooms, often resulting in peak-hour queues. Bookings or early arrival are recommended to secure an indoor table away from breezy doorways.

  • Dietary Options & Halal

    Diners with specific dietary requirements can eat with confidence, as the menu is Halal and staff actively accommodate Coeliac and vegetarian needs by double-checking orders.

  • Signature Sauce Takeaway

    Take home a jar of the proprietary house BN sauce if you want to recreate their signature flavors after your meal.

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