We’re not trying to butter (chicken) you up, but we think your next dining experience should be of the Indian variety. And wouldn’t you know it, we have compiled a list of the best places to head in your fine city – no matter what suburb you call home – to taste the spice – or mild – of life.
Punjabi Palace | 135 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Run by a traditional Punjabi family – so you know the food is authentic – Punjabi Palace dishes up quality AND quantity, with an assortment of dishes ranging from mild to spicy and everything in between. Some roti bread to start, before investigating their expansive meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, means you won’t go hungry as you debate just how much food envy you’ll have by the end of the night.
The Klay Oven | 110 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe
You really haven’t had an Indian meal until you’ve eaten from The Klay Oven. Their aloo samosas and chilli chicken is one thing, but butter chicken or tandoori pizzas???? We’re already on our way!
Paddington Curry House | 147 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
A fusion of both Indian and Nepalese cuisine, this is one household you’ll want to make your own. With over 16 years’ experience, their Chef will bring you classics like butter chicken and saagwalla, through to their famous momo and vegan options like the Bombay ç. We guarantee you will not go hungry.
Taj Mahal | 710 Brunswick Street, New Farm
A Brisbane institution for 25 years now, Taj Mahal is the perfect pre (or post) movie stop for anyone in the New Farm precinct. A regular haunt for touring Indian cricket teams, the Taj Mahal caters to all dietary requirements too, so no one will feel excluded from enjoying the aromatic flavours they are known for.
It’s Mirchi | 284 Given Terrace, Paddington
Newly renovated and now open for lunch, It’s Mirchi promotes itself as Brisbane’s finest and healthiest Indian cuisine. With MSG-free meals and certified organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free, nut free and low-carb choices, you can be at your best whilst you eat the best.
Taj Bengal | 338 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
Capturing the true India through their faithful representation of flavour and colour, you’ll feel transported with every plate. With such classics as mushroom and pea curry, chicken vindaloo and prawn masala, a trip to the Taj Bengal is a guaranteed greatest-hits experience of Indian authenticity.
Aamaya | 39 Portside Wharf, Hercules Street, Hamilton
The only Indian restaurant in Portside Wharf, Aamaya blends authentic flavours with the picturesque sights of Brisbane’s waterfront at Hamilton; and we’re not just saying so because of the view, but it’s difficult to not pass up the Fish Molly or their dairy-free Goan Prawn.
