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Restaurant & menu · Surry Hills

A table for good food and generous company.

Ashen Decor is an independent Australian restaurant and offline poker card lounge in Surry Hills, NSW. Come for modern dishes, settle into an unhurried shared meal, and enjoy an intentionally social evening in a room made for conversation.

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Offline card lounge

Venue-based social tabletop play — no betting or real-money gambling.

Modern shared dishes and ceramics set on a timber table as guests talk nearby.

The dining room

A table made for lingering

The restaurant is at the centre of the Ashen Decor experience. The menu is built to suit a quick bite before the evening moves on, a considered main when dinner is the point, or a longer catch-up where a few small plates can arrive as the conversation does. Seasonal produce and familiar flavours guide the choices, while shareable dishes let each table set its own pace.

Warmly lit dining room with timber tables, linen napkins and ceramic place settings.

At the table

Designed around company

Timber, linen, ceramics and warm light give the room an easy, grounded feel. It is a place for friends to pass plates, for a slow dinner after work, and for occasions that need attentive hosting without making a meal feel formal. Start with something small, order as you go, or make a shared dish the centre of the table.

Before you choose

Move through small plates, grill and mains, shareable dishes, vegetarian options, desserts, non-alcoholic drinks, and coffee and refreshments according to the kind of table you are making. A lighter visit can begin and end with a few plates; a longer dinner can build from there in whatever order suits your appetite.

Sample menu

This menu is a guide to the dishes we may be serving. Ingredients, dishes and availability can change, so please mention dietary needs when making your table request and speak with the venue about a dish before ordering.

Dietary markers

V means vegetarian. GF option means an option may be available after discussion with the venue. Please raise any requirements with the team before ordering.

Sample menu

Small plates

Easy ways to begin, add to a table, or pair with a longer conversation. Availability may vary by service.

Charred sourdough with whipped ricotta V
Warm charred sourdough with whipped ricotta, lemon and soft herbs for a bright, simple start.
$14
Crisp calamari with lemon and parsley
Lightly crisp calamari finished with lemon and parsley, made for passing around the table.
$19
Roasted pumpkin arancini V
Golden arancini with roasted pumpkin, mozzarella and herb tomato sauce.
$17

From the grill

Grill and mains

Composed plates for guests settling in for dinner, with the grill as a steady menu anchor.

Grilled market fish
Market selection with crushed potatoes, greens, lemon and herb butter; the fish may vary with availability.
$34
Charcoal chicken thigh
Grilled chicken thigh with roasted capsicum, rice pilaf and a fresh herb dressing.
$31
Mushroom and lentil pie V
Mushroom and lentil filling in pastry, served with mash and seasonal greens.
$29

For the middle

Shareable dishes and vegetarian options

A shared dish can become the centrepiece of a table with friends, a larger dinner, or a visit that stretches comfortably into the evening. Choose a few things to pass around, or ask the team about the menu when you are planning a group table and would like a little guidance.

Shared lamb, eggplant, flatbread and herbs arranged across a timber dinner table.

Shareable dishes

Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
For sharing, with roasted onions, herbs, lemon and warm flatbread.
$58
Wood-roasted eggplant V
Eggplant with tahini yoghurt, pomegranate, herbs and flatbread.
$32

Vegetarian options

Ricotta gnocchi with greens V
Ricotta gnocchi with greens, peas, lemon and parmesan.
$28
Cauliflower steak with chickpeas V · GF option
Charred cauliflower, chickpeas, greens and herb dressing. Ask the venue about the GF option.
$27

A gentle finish

Desserts, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and refreshments

Burnt cheesecake with seasonal fruit beside a ceramic coffee cup on a timber table.

Desserts

Burnt cheesecake
With seasonal fruit and a softly caramelised top.
$15
Dark chocolate pot
Rich dark chocolate with crème fraîche.
$14

Non-alcoholic drinks

House-made citrus spritz
Alcohol-free citrus refreshment with a clean, bright finish.
$10
Spiced ginger-lime cooler
Alcohol-free ginger, lime and gentle spice over ice.
$10

Coffee and refreshments

Coffee or tea
A straightforward companion for dessert or conversation.
from $5
Sparkling or still water
For the table, chilled and uncomplicated.
from $4

Beyond the dining room

Dinner beside the felt

Make an evening of dining and social tabletop time in one venue, or choose either experience on its own. Ashen Decor offers face-to-face poker sessions and social card-lounge experiences in a calm, welcoming setting. Newcomers, regular tabletop guests and diners are all welcome to find the pace that suits them.

Venue-based social tabletop play — no betting or real-money gambling.
Friends talking around a muted-teal tabletop during an in-person card-lounge session.

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Choose a table, order in your own rhythm, and make the restaurant the whole occasion.

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For hosts

For group tables and private gatherings

Gather around a shared table for a dinner, a social get-together, or a private gathering at Ashen Decor. Restaurant hospitality, social games and the card-lounge atmosphere can all be part of the conversation, depending on the occasion. Begin with what you would like people to feel when they arrive, then let the details follow.

  1. Start with the occasionShare a preferred date and an approximate group size to help shape the initial conversation.
  2. Think through the tableLet the venue know about dining needs and any dietary considerations worth discussing.
  3. Choose the social rhythmMention if face-to-face tabletop time is of interest, alongside the meal or gathering.

Table request

Reserve your table

Send through the essentials for your preferred dining time and Ashen Decor can follow up on your request. This is a table request, not an instant confirmation. Menu items and availability may change, and dietary notes help begin the conversation before your visit.

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