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Lahana Restaurant and Bar

297 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

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Find Lahana Restaurant and Bar

297 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

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+61 434 985 353
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lahana Restaurant and Bar

Lahana Restaurant and Bar delivers genuine Nepalese and Newari cooking to Forest Road, serving uncompromised regional staples that taste like home. Diners settle into the low paleti corner for shared platters of buff choila, spicy bhutan, and fragrant biryani alongside chilled Mustang beer. Weekend acoustic sets provide a relaxed backdrop, while comforting dhindo sets round out the spread.

  • Traditional Newari Flavors: The kitchen crafts regional specialties like buff choila, bhutan sets, and dhindo alongside Khukuri rum and Mustang beer.
  • Cultural Paleti Seating: A traditional low-floor paleti seating area accommodates relaxed dining and families with young kids.
  • Live Weekend Music: Weekend evenings feature acoustic singers and music videos that create a comfortable neighborhood vibe.
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Why Choose Lahana Restaurant and Bar

Discover authentic Himalayan cooking, relaxed floor seating, and festive weekend hospitality in Hurstville.

  • Authentic Regional Newari & Nepali Flavors

    The kitchen prepares genuine regional specialties including dhindo thali sets, choila, and traditional Newari delicacies that stay true to Himalayan cooking roots.

    you will get a true newari flavor and nepali food when you go here.

    NepaleseRitualHiring

  • Nostalgic Taste of Home

    Diners frequently note that the comforting, carefully spiced dishes evoke genuine memories and flavors of dining back home in Nepal.

    Every dish is incredibly delicious, bursting with the rich, comforting flavors I miss from home.

    sudha bohara

  • Reliable Milestone & Event Catering

    Lahana delivers reliable bulk party catering and feast platters for family milestones like birthdays and pasni celebrations, arriving hot and packed with distinct flavors.

    Highly recommend Lahana for birthdays, pasni and other family gatherings or simply to treat yourself for an unforgettable meal.

    SUDEEP SHRESTHA

  • Crowd-Pleasing Shared Platters

    Generous shareable platters, including signature mix meat platters and fragrant biryanis, make dining together effortless and celebratory.

    The meat platter was awesome as well. It showcased a variety of succulent meats, each cooked to perfection and bursting with rich flavors.

    Bibek Shah

  • Traditional Paleti Floor Seating

    The dining room features a dedicated paleti floor-seating section, providing an authentic cultural dining setup that is comfortable and practical for families with toddlers.

    There is special corner for पलेटी, we can sit comfortably & it was so easy specially with toddler.

    Human Soul

  • Atmospheric Live Nepali Music

    Weekend diners unwind with live acoustic vocal performances that set a warm, welcoming cultural tone without overwhelming casual conversation.

    Loved the singer who was singing on Friday night (voice of an angle I would say)

    Bipana Chapagain

Authentic Newari specialties and signature sharing platters

  • Choila

    Buff choila and laphing were also too good.

    bibek shrestha

  • Meat platter

    Among all the food we tried, the mix meat platter was one of our favorites.

    Ava

  • Thali set

    thali set are exceptional 10/10

    Swastika Shrestha

  • Bhutan

    We had Bhutan and lamb sadheko which was top notch.

    Kriti Lamichhane

Other favorites

Traditional Nepalese street bites, rice specialties, and signature drinks

  • Biryani

    One of the best Biryani I ever had.

    bibek shrestha

  • Chatpate

    Loved the momo and chatpate – full of flavor!

    Sanjib shrestha

  • Mustang beer

    Enjoyed a chilled Mustang beer with relaxing background music.

    Sanjib shrestha

  • Khukuri rum

    khukuri rum, honey and hot water. Perfect combo!

    Pawan Khatiwada

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and cultural touches observed by diners

  • Dedicated Paleti Floor Seating

    Guests dining with young families have access to a dedicated cultural floor seating corner (paleti), designed for relaxed and comfortable dining with toddlers.

  • Family-First Sound Care

    When diners arrive with an infant or small baby, front-of-house staff proactively offer to adjust or pause live musical performances to protect the baby's comfort.

  • Direct Chef Event Coordination

    Owner and head chef Santosh personally assists catering clients throughout the planning process, ensuring bulk event feasts arrive piping hot alongside all needed serving dishes.

  • Immediate Service Recovery Care

    When order discrepancies or meal concerns occur, front staff promptly take ownership with genuine apologies and immediate dish replacements.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, seating, and ordering at Lahana Restaurant and Bar

  • Opt for Paleti Seating with Young Children

    If visiting with toddlers or seeking a relaxed, culturally authentic dining posture, request the traditional paleti floor seating corner.

  • Plan Around Friday Evening Live Music

    Reviewers report live acoustic singing and music videos on Friday evenings; if sound volume is a concern for infants, staff are accommodating and conversational seating can still be enjoyed.

  • Focus on Regional Newari and Nepali Specialties

    Skip standard curry staples in favor of traditional Newari and Nepalese dishes like dhindo sets, bhutan sets, and choila, paired with regional Mustang beer or Khukuri rum.

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