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விருந்து – Tamil Feasts
விருந்து Tamil Feasts is a social enterprise supporting recently settled asylum seekers through the celebration of food and culture. Serving up traditional Sri Lankan fare prepared by Tamil men currently seeking asylum in Australia, these thrice-weekly feasts create a context in which the cooks are able to share the food heritage of their Sri Lankan homeland with the wider community. This unique enterprise simultaneously creates a space in which Australians are able to show their support of individuals who are presently undergoing the difficult experience of seeking refuge in a foreign land – all the while partaking in some seriously tasty food!
Send us an email here tamilfeasts@ceres.org.au
Or give us a call on (03) 9389 0128
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Diners feast upon a traditional banquet of curries, chutneys, vadai, dahl, and masalas made by Proud Tamil cooks Sri, Nirma, Niro and Nigethan. It is a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant colour, spice and flavour of authentic Tamil cuisine—rarely found outside Sri Lanka.
Feasts are every WEDNESDAY THURSDAY & FRIDAY nights in the Merri Table Café at 7:00pm. These three-course feasts are a slamming deal for only $30. Kiddos-sized feast plates (without the spice) are valued at $20. Bubs join in the fun for free! With an ever-changing menu, no two feasts are the same!
Tamil Feasts have a limited capacity and are pre-book only!
TAMIL FEASTS MENU
Our Menu is a TASTE SENSATION! Served on traditional Thali Plates, you receive
- BHAJI – aka deep fried goodness
- Main Curry – changes every night
- Veggie Curry
- Dahl
- Housemade Sombol
- Housemade Chutney
- Fresh Salad
- Fluffy & Colourful Basmati Rice
- Papadums
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY we offer a menu that is suitable for all eaters! Vegans, Vegetarians, Meatatarians, Pescaterians. OUR MENU IS ALWAYS GLUTEN FREE. THURSDAYS our menu is Vegan/Vegetarian.
About the Guys & Tamil Feasts
Here is the brief history of Tamil Feasts: Sri, Nirma, Nigethan and Niro became friends while they were in detention in Broadmeadows (Sri & Nigethan originally met on the same boat that brought them to Australia). When Sri and Nirma were released, after 6 ½ years in detention, they struggled to find work. We got together and thought, “Hey lets have a FEAST”, tickets went online for 2 FEASTS and sold out within a week. For 4 months, we held weekly FEASTS on TUESDAY NIGHTS – always selling out ages in advance. Then Niro was released and we started catering more, and we got Bhaji added to our menu and more Tamil love songs were played. Then Nigethan was released and we added seafood and meat to our menu, and added another night!
Now TAMIL FEASTS is 3 nights a week!
Each FEAST you attend you are helping to employ these 4 amaze men who are still currently seeking asylum here in Australia!
Some of the particulars/FAQs:
Each and every Tamil Feast is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, simply choose that option when booking your tickets.
There is also a bar serving beer, wine, bubbles and a non-alcoholic option.
Tamil Feasts can easily accommodate to cater any dietary requirements, when booking or simply let us know in advance via email at tamilfeasts@ceres.org.au.
The evening kicks off at 7pm, with the bar flowing & the Bhaji frying – dinner is served at 7.30pm.
Tamil Feasts are served at communal-style, long tables in an intimate setting. Should you wish to be seated with individuals under another booking name, simply email tamilfeasts@ceres.org.au and we’ll ensure you’re seated together.
Be sure to bring along a take-away container (or three)! We’ll fill them up for a donation of $5 and you’ll have lunch for the following day!
Due to the nature of the project, we are not able to give refunds.
