Kawan Dining
138 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
ClosedToday 17:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A standout Launceston restaurant with a flawless 5.0 rating — small, special and seriously well-reviewed.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Kawan Dining sits on Charles Street in the heart of Launceston, northern Tasmania's elegant riverside city. In a town with a quietly excellent food scene, it's earned an exceptional reputation, drawing diners with the kind of consistent quality that turns first-timers into regulars.
The appeal is clear from the response: a genuinely special dining experience in a central, easy-to-reach location. A perfect rating across a solid base of reviews points to a restaurant that takes real care with both its food and its service — exactly what you want when choosing somewhere to eat in an unfamiliar city.
A flawless 5.0 rating across more than 450 reviews is a remarkable result and a powerful endorsement. Menus, opening days and pricing change with the seasons, and a small, highly rated restaurant books out quickly, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're visiting Launceston specifically to dine or planning a special occasion.
Good to know
- Located at 138 Charles Street in Launceston's central area
- Highly rated on Google with 461 customer reviews
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 5.0 from 461 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 98
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 81
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kawan Dining located?+
Kawan Dining is located at 138 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia.
What is the Google rating for Kawan Dining?+
Kawan Dining has a 5-star Google rating based on 461 customer reviews.
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