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Lemon Chillies Indian Restaurant

66 Condamine St, Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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66 Condamine St, Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

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+61 7 3162 7301
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lemon Chillies Indian Restaurant

Runcorn’s go-to for uncompromising Kerala coastal cooking serves up rare regional flavours you will struggle to find anywhere else in Brisbane. Diners head here specifically for the massive Samudra Sadhya—a seafood feast featuring crisp Alleppey prawn fry, Kerala mussels roast, meen peera, and tangy kalan. The kitchen also draws steady crowds for traditional thali platters layered with beef fry, alongside rich duck mappas paired with fresh appam. Rotating weekend buffets spread out an affordable run of curries, chaat, and desserts like chilled orange posset.

  • Samudra Sadhya Feast: A multi-course coastal feast featuring Alleppey prawn fry, Kerala mussels roast, meen peera, and kalan.
  • Weekend Buffets: Hearty multi-dish spreads pairing diverse meat and vegetarian curries with chaat, saffron rice, and house desserts.
  • Traditional Thali Platters: Generous South Indian thali platters served with choices of Kerala rice, fish, and beef fry.
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Why Dine at Lemon Chillies

Discover why diners choose Lemon Chillies for regional Kerala feasts, weekend buffets, and memorable celebrations.

  • Specialty Samudra Sadhya Feasts

    Guests praise the authentic coastal recipes including Alleppey prawn fry, mussels roast, kalan, and meen peera served in generous portions.

    The Alleppey Prawn Fry and the Kerala Mussels Roast were cooked to perfection, and the traditional sides like the Kalan and Meen peera brought back such authentic flavors.

    shinaj shinu

  • Authentic South Indian Thali Platters

    Patrons consistently highlight traditional Kerala thali meals paired with signature dishes like pomfret fish polichadhu and classic beef fry.

    Thali and Fish polichadhu (pomfret) is highly recommended.

    D Chandra

  • Abundant Weekend Buffet Variety

    Diners enjoy extensive multi-dish buffet spreads that pair diverse regional curries and chaats with high-quality house-made desserts.

    The food was fresh, delicious and with a wide variety of Indian dishes, there is something for everyone. The desserts were especially of high quality

    Zubin Vinod

  • Welcoming All-You-Can-Eat Experience

    Weekend and holiday buffet diners value the attentive hospitality and fresh variety offered at an accessible price point.

    There was a great range of delicious food to choose from, and everything we tried was really good.

    Ruwani Suraweera

  • Memorable Milestone Celebrations

    Families celebrating birthdays and milestones receive thoughtful, personalized touches including surprise cakes and warm hospitality.

    A big thank you to the Lemon Chillies team for surprising us with a beautiful birthday cake for our friend. It was such a lovely gesture and made our day even more special.

    Jibin Jacob

  • Customized Event Catering

    Event hosts praise the culinary team for tailored catering services that customize meat cuts and heat levels to guest preferences.

    From specific meat cuts to perfectly adjusted spice levels, Chef Jijo made sure everything was prepared just the way we wanted

    Gipson Saldanha

Signature regional Kerala and South Indian specialties praised by diners

  • Samudra Sadhya

    We had Samudra Sadya at Lemon Chillies and it was absolutely delicious! Every dish was tasty, and great value for money. Definitely a must-try!

    Jibin Jacob

  • South Indian Thali

    I had a thali meals on friday and it was great. Probably the best thali meals i had in brisbane.

    Salam Td

  • Fish Pollichadhu

    Thali and Fish polichadhu (pomfret) is highly recommended. Big size fish so 2 people can eat that one fish full.

    D Chandra

  • Duck Mappas with Appam

    The highlight for us was the duck mappas with appam – such a perfect combo and full of flavour.

    Najeeb Valakkottil mohammedali

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, desserts, and chaat starters to complement your dining experience

  • Toddy

    You have to try the delicious tasting drink called Toddy too.. so yummmm

    David Menezes

  • Orange Posset

    The desserts were especially of high quality, the orange posset being worthy of special praise.

    Zubin Vinod

  • Mango Kheer

    my favourite was the papyri chaat salad , spicy carrot salad beef short ribs , salmon bang bang , kerala goat Stew, bhindi do pyaza and the yummy home made mango kheer

    Gunny OZ

  • Papdi Chaat

    The papdi chaat was fun and delicious, and the laksa is currently my favourite.

    Lisa Wang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and bespoke touches experienced by guests at Lemon Chillies

  • Surprise Birthday Cake & Celebration Song

    The team surprises celebratory tables with a complimentary birthday cake delivered alongside a background birthday song.

  • Milestone Celebration Dessert

    Staff present celebratory diners with thoughtful complimentary desserts to commemorate special family milestones.

  • Custom Event Menu Tailoring by Chef Jijo

    Chef Jijo works directly with event hosts to adjust spice levels and tailor meat cuts to exact guest preferences.

  • Festive Buffet Welcome Drink

    Diners at festive holiday spreads are greeted immediately upon arrival with a complimentary welcome drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What regional Kerala specialties and feasts are offered?

Yes, the restaurant serves authentic South Indian regional feasts, notably the Samudra Sadhya seafood feast (with items like Alleppey prawn fry and mussels roast) and traditional thali meals offering choices between Kerala rice and Basmati rice.

Do they offer a buffet?

Lemon Chillies offers a multi-dish buffet featuring curries, chaat, and desserts, which reviewers have experienced for weekend dining and holiday occasions.

Do I need a reservation to dine in?

While walk-ins are accommodated even during busy peak periods, reservations are accepted and recommended if you are celebrating a special occasion or planning a group dinner.

Can the kitchen accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian diets?

The restaurant accommodates specific dietary requirements, including gluten-free diners (with dishes like mango chicken and gluten-free bread), along with vegetarian thali and curry selections.

What are the dining seating and facility amenities?

Diners have access to both indoor and outdoor dining areas, along with private washrooms located behind the venue.

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