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href=\"https:\/\/masalakitchen.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\n <span style=\"color:var(--text)\">FAQ<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<header class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"bento\">\n <div class=\"tile h-main rv\">\n <div class=\"glow\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"lbl\">Good to Know<\/span>\n <h1>Frequently asked <span class=\"pk\">questions<\/span><\/h1>\n <p class=\"sub\">Everything you might want to know before you visit, from dietary options and drinks to bookings, group dining and high tea.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"tile h-help rv d2\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Need more help?<\/span>\n <h3>Talk to the team<\/h3>\n <p>Can't find your answer here? 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If you did not receive a confirmation, please email <a href=\"mailto:info@masalakitchen.com.au\">info@masalakitchen.com.au<\/a> with the details (location, name, booking date and time) and we will make sure the reservation is confirmed.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have any gluten free items?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Our curries are <b>100% gluten free<\/b>, and there are plenty of options for entr\u00e9es. Please notify our staff prior to ordering.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have any vegan options?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We have plenty of vegan options. Vegan entr\u00e9es on the menu are marked with <b>\"(V)\"<\/b>, and there is a separate vegan section for mains.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Are you Halal?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We serve <b>100% halal certified meat<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Are you BYO?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Our venues are all fully licensed. Our gin bars have a selection of over <b>100 of the world's best gins<\/b> alongside our signature cocktails and G&Ts, plus an excellent and affordable selection of wines, beers and other drinks. We do not offer a BYO option.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Which of your venues allow dogs?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We welcome furry friends into the <b>outdoor spaces at all of our venues<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do your venues have disabled access?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Yes. All Masala Kitchen venues are easily accessible for guests with limited mobility and wheelchairs.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you do split bills?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Yes, we do split bills, but we do not offer itemised splits.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have a kids' menu?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Kids love our butter chicken and cheese naan combo, and we also offer a chicken nuggets and chips option for very fussy eaters.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>How does Masala Feast work?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Masala Feast is our banquet menu, with almost the whole menu to choose from (except one or two items). Perfect for bigger groups: you get a choice of two entr\u00e9es and up to four different mains, served with rice and naans plus masala raita and papadums. You can add an extra entr\u00e9e for <b>$5 per person<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you charge for kids on Masala Feast?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Kids under 5 are free, ages 5 to 9 are <b>$15<\/b>, and full price applies over 9 years old.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Can I bring my own cake?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We charge a cakeage fee on all outsourced cakes: <b>$4 per person or $20 for the table<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>How do I make High Tea bookings?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">All high tea bookings must be made via email to the restaurant.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"privacy\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Your Data<\/span>\n <h2>Privacy policy<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"tile privacy rv\">\n <p>At Masala Kitchen, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. 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href=\"https:\/\/masalakitchen.com.au\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span>\n <span style=\"color:var(--text)\">FAQ<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<header class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"bento\">\n <div class=\"tile h-main rv\">\n <div class=\"glow\"><\/div>\n <span class=\"lbl\">Good to Know<\/span>\n <h1>Frequently asked <span class=\"pk\">questions<\/span><\/h1>\n <p class=\"sub\">Everything you might want to know before you visit, from dietary options and drinks to bookings, group dining and high tea.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"tile h-help rv d2\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Need more help?<\/span>\n <h3>Talk to the team<\/h3>\n <p>Can't find your answer here? We're happy to help.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/masalakitchen.com.au\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold\">Contact Us <span class=\"a\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Questions & Answers<\/span>\n <h2>Your questions, answered<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq rv\">\n <details>\n <summary>Can I cancel or change my booking once I have made it?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">You can make changes to your reservation via the email confirmation you receive when you book. We include a link to modify or cancel from there. If you did not receive a confirmation, please email <a href=\"mailto:info@masalakitchen.com.au\">info@masalakitchen.com.au<\/a> with the details (location, name, booking date and time) and we will make sure the reservation is confirmed.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have any gluten free items?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Our curries are <b>100% gluten free<\/b>, and there are plenty of options for entr\u00e9es. Please notify our staff prior to ordering.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have any vegan options?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We have plenty of vegan options. Vegan entr\u00e9es on the menu are marked with <b>\"(V)\"<\/b>, and there is a separate vegan section for mains.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Are you Halal?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We serve <b>100% halal certified meat<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Are you BYO?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Our venues are all fully licensed. Our gin bars have a selection of over <b>100 of the world's best gins<\/b> alongside our signature cocktails and G&Ts, plus an excellent and affordable selection of wines, beers and other drinks. We do not offer a BYO option.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Which of your venues allow dogs?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We welcome furry friends into the <b>outdoor spaces at all of our venues<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do your venues have disabled access?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Yes. All Masala Kitchen venues are easily accessible for guests with limited mobility and wheelchairs.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you do split bills?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Yes, we do split bills, but we do not offer itemised splits.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you have a kids' menu?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Kids love our butter chicken and cheese naan combo, and we also offer a chicken nuggets and chips option for very fussy eaters.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>How does Masala Feast work?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Masala Feast is our banquet menu, with almost the whole menu to choose from (except one or two items). Perfect for bigger groups: you get a choice of two entr\u00e9es and up to four different mains, served with rice and naans plus masala raita and papadums. You can add an extra entr\u00e9e for <b>$5 per person<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Do you charge for kids on Masala Feast?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">Kids under 5 are free, ages 5 to 9 are <b>$15<\/b>, and full price applies over 9 years old.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>Can I bring my own cake?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">We charge a cakeage fee on all outsourced cakes: <b>$4 per person or $20 for the table<\/b>.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <details>\n <summary>How do I make High Tea bookings?<span class=\"pl\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n <div class=\"ans\">All high tea bookings must be made via email to the restaurant.<\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"privacy\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"sec-head rv\">\n <span class=\"lbl\">Your Data<\/span>\n <h2>Privacy policy<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"tile privacy rv\">\n <p>At Masala Kitchen, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use and safeguard your data.<\/p>\n <h3>Information we collect<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><b>Personal information.<\/b> We may collect your name, contact number, email address and preferred location when you fill out our enquiry form.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h3>How we use your information<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li><b>Communication.<\/b> The information you provide is used to send you the specific information you requested.<\/li>\n <li><b>Marketing.<\/b> We may use your email address to send our monthly newsletter and special offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the email.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h3>Data security<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h3>Third-party sharing<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfil the services you have requested.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h3>Your consent<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>By providing your personal information, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <h3>Contact us<\/h3>\n <ul>\n <li>If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@masalakitchen.com.au\" style=\"color:var(--pink-2);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-2)\">info@masalakitchen.com.au<\/a>.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p class=\"end\">This Privacy Policy ensures that your data is only used for the purposes you consented to, providing transparency and security.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"help\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"tile cta-band rv\">\n <h2>Still need <span class=\"pk\">help<\/span>?<\/h2>\n <p>If your question isn't covered above, our team is happy to help you out.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/masalakitchen.com.au\/contact\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold\">Contact Us <span class=\"a\">\u2192<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n if('IntersectionObserver' in window){\n var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(es){\n es.forEach(function(e){if(e.isIntersecting){e.target.classList.add('in');io.unobserve(e.target);}});\n },{threshold:.1});\n document.querySelectorAll('.rv').forEach(function(el){io.observe(el);});\n }else{\n document.querySelectorAll('.rv').forEach(function(el){el.classList.add('in');});\n }\n})();\n<\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ | Masala Kitchen \u2014 Frequently Asked Questions Home\/ FAQ Good to Know Frequently asked questions Everything you might want to know before you visit, from dietary options and drinks to bookings, group dining and high tea. 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