We just had a pick up order and unfortunately the food was very below average. The Bhuna Lamb was…read moreordered Hot however had zero spice to it. The butter chicken was so sweet and tasted of apricots. It couldn't be eaten. The chicken biryani had no flavour at all - in fact all the dishes fell flat, they weren't flavourful and the meat was tough. The Naan breads were weird too - they were more like pizza bases and unlike any Naan we've had before. Very disappointed and annoyed that we went 25 minutes out of our way and just spent $70 on a dinner that neither of us have finished or enjoyed. I'm not one to leave reviews however your submit enquiry button on your website doesn't work...

I can't help but snicker after visiting Moti Mahal. Flanked by a Baskin Robbins and a pole dancing…read morefitness joint, with another gym less than 30 seconds walk around the corner, I feel a strange combination of cheeky and self indulgent. Moti and Baskins get our patronage, while the fitness centers get a sound mocking as we waddle back to the car, pondering the idea of waving the doggy bag and tubs of ice cream at the deprived souls running in place and bragging about it on Facebook. Yeah, us fatties make fun of you, too. From the outside, Moti Mahal looks small. To the point that you're surprised when you walk in and see dining tables set up and ready to seat you. Inside, you bet it's small, but even at peak dining hour (somewhere a wee bit north or south of 7pm) I've never seen the place crack half capacity out of our two trips. A steady stream of take away orders keep the chefs (dressed in street clothes) always on the go, as you walk in and choose your own table. Right off the bat, this won major points with me. The fiance and I hate getting seated next to another occupied table, so being able to select a table that strikes the perfect balance of socially low risk and plenty of room to fit all the food without cluttering up speaks to our shy and gluttonous natures. The menu is vast, with chicken, beef, lamb, seafood and a plethora of vegetarian options (the mark of a great Indian curry house) available, as is a generous list of entrees featuring the usual pakoras, papadums, tandoori chicken options and of course naan and roti bread. But is it any good? Sweet unicorn masala, yes it is! Jess, the aforementioned fiance, is new to Indian food. I converted her to a flag waving fan of Indian cuisine at Taj Mahal in New Farm. She ordered the same stuff at Moti Mahal and everything she tried blew Taj outta the water. Starting with a Chicken Tikka cooked in the tandoor oven on a big skewer, she made the face. That face of disbelief that starts with rolled eyes as if to say "Why am I only just trying this now!?". The spices and flavors were definitely prominent, but mild enough so that a newbie like Jessie could enjoy it without her throat burning. The ol' girl is mighty sensitive to that kinda thing, but she gave it the face and now craves it all the damn time! Fine by me, I had given up Indian food when we started going out, so I'm more than pleased two of my loves are mingling so easily together. Next up came the main course accompanied by a pair of naan breads (garlic and the fruit stuffed peshwari). Jess chose, and will choose to the end of time her Indian introductory curry, the innocent but oh so delicious, mild and dependable Butter Chicken. Not too rich, not too creamy, just perfect and bursting with flavor. Tip for the hungry; make sure you stab the pieces of chicken good now with the fork, otherwise you may just seperate a smaller portion from the mother chunk. Very tender, in other words. The two curries I chose were Chicken Korma and Bombay Aloo (a potato curry), both delicious and similarly flavorful yet light and inoffensive as I wanted Jess to sample more than just her old faithful Butter Chicken. The curries come with complimentary saffron rice, a practice pretty much every curry house adheres to...and they are quality on their own. But those naans put 'em over the top. Fresh outta the tandoor oven, the garlic, buttery aroma is so intoxicating, almost warranting "the face" before they've hit the table. Eat 'em on their own or as a makeshift fork for the curries. Doesn't matter, the naans (and curries for that matter) stand head and shoulders with any other Indian restaurant I've ever tried. Desserts are available, two options to be precise. Fried milk dumplings in a sugar syrup and kulfi, and Indian ice cream. The kulfi's dominant flavor is cardamom, which took Jess a little getting used to and the pilfering of my sugar syrup from the dumplings to make it work for her, but in the end, was a hit. The curries may look very conservative in size when they come out in those little steel bowls, but believe me, soaking it up with the naan and piling it on the rice will make it go a long way...all the way to your fridge back home, in fact! Where you can relive the tantalizing tastes and aromas once again with a zap of the microwave.

I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food and the service here is. The staff were friendly…read moreand more thn happy to describe each dish; even go through the level of spice! My husband and I had the goat rogan josh and chicken korma which were really tasty with just the right amount of spice. The meat for both dishes were beautifully tender and the naan was absolutely delicious. There's a friendly ambience and a good, relaxed atmosphere which we greatly enjoyed. Definitely will be coming back here or will at least take advantage of the takeaway menu!

The best Indian in Brisbane. Has been for as long as I can remember. Getting pricey but you get…read morewhat you pay for.

The food is just heavenly. Haven't found an Indian restaurant around Brisbane that serves up more…read moredelicious food.

Absolutely divine! This really is the best Indian food I have ever had! So good in fact that the…read moremere thought of the place sends my taste-buds into ecstatic celebration! The staff are really friendly and they always throw in freebies with our order - always! The Jaipuri Chicken is my favourite dish! Big succulent pieces of chicken breast smothered in a thick sweet and spicy mushroom and onion sauce. The chicken melts in your mouth and the sauce is the most wonderful flavour. The Malai Kofta is a very yummy vegetarian dish, spicy balls made from a combination of potato and paneer (Indian cheese) and coated in a mild, creamy curry sauce with cashew nuts and yoghurt. The kofta balls absorb all the flavour of the rich sauce - like nothing I have ever experienced in the culinary world. Do eat at Nameste - even if you have to make a special trip to the Northside. I promise you won't regret it. The food here is superb and the service is great, but the best thing about Nameste is... they deliver to my house!

We frequent Namaste as takeaway customers…read more While food is always tasty and quite authentic, the tone of the service provided on the phone and in person often leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It varies from Gen-Y flavoured disinterest to abrupt and borderline rude, as though placing an order for a meal is a major inconvenience. Maybe a little training is required here? You can safely add fifteen minutes to quoted pick up times as a general rule. Luckily the food is lovely!

If you ever find yourself hungry in the middle of Brisbane north side, make your way to Hum Tum at…read moreEverton Park. I visited there on Tuesday night and found a small piece of Indian food heaven. On arrival you are served complimentary papadums, and a small Lassi drink. The menu is extensive and for a vego like me, there was plenty of choice. You must have the mixed vegetarian entree which included a scrumptious samosa, some pakora and some tandoori paneer. Worth the drive alone. Then we ordered the Dahl Makhani and the Paneer Korma, both delicate but with a depth of flavour. Throw in some complimentary rice and you can waddle away fully satisfied and promising to return. I never give a 5, but this is so close, you just have to try.

I have been coming here for about 3 years and the quality of the food and the service is always top…read morenotch. Highly recommended to anyone and everyone and even those who dont like spicy food because they can make almost anything mild!! and cater to all types of dietary needs, like making my curries dairy free.

I have eaten Indian food in a few countries around the world but nothing has beaten Haveli's. The…read morecertain gourmet Indian restaurants you see around the world claim to be the best, however I find they are overpriced and flavorless, well not Haveli's. It's well priced, and it's tucked away in Victoria Point. Best naan bread I've ever had and their meat is always tender and juicy. Not to mention the decor of the restaurant is authentic and peaceful. I love this place and I frequent it regularly.

Is the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. The butter chicken and chicken saag is to die…read morefor. would recommend to anyone.

Although quite a plain restaurant, we had a superb dinner for a very reasonable price. The chefs…read morewere professional and friendly, taking particular care to deliver dishes that were truly authentic, great portion sizes with each bite creating a flavour sensation! We were particularly pleased to see their support of the local community in offering jobs to Beaudesert High school students to give them a step up in life. Well done Spice n Nice, we look forward to coming back. Very satisfied customers!

Good naan. Good palak paneer. Samosas were dusted in salty…read moremixture that smells of rotten eggs. Disgusting, why would anyone ever eat something that smells so rancid?!

Im an Indian food snob and this place really deserves 4.5 stars. I've only had one meal here and it…read morewas fantastic - the chicken dhansak. The naan was lacking in ghee but it was actually a really great change. It was perfectly cooked, crispy outside and not even remotely soggy. It was huge too; one is definitely enough for one person. I also got some papadums and they were the best I've ever had. I can't wait to try more of what they have on offer. Oh, the service was great and the decor looks fantastic too. If they had beer on the menu I'd be here every night.

Tonight was a bittersweet evening as one of my best gal pals was heading home to Norway so we…read moredecided to go out to celebrate our good times in Brisbane. Five of us came here for dinner and two of us came early and they came by and served us water while we waited for the rest of our party. 3 of us ordered the Dhaba Special with butter chicken, lamb korma, and the chicken jalfrezi while the other two ladies ordered the chicken tikka masala and the fish madras. We all asked for spicy and the only one that was slightly spicy was the lamb korma which ended up being my favorite! With the Dhaba Special ($30 with minimum 2 people), you will also receive a small serving of chicken tikka and a vegetable spring roll as well as raita with several dips before your main comes. Come hungry because we already starting to get filled up but we persevered. The waitress was nice and asked us if we were ready for our mains before bringing them out. They brought out our rice in adorable bowl/cup. The curry was delicious, especially the lamb. Flavors were excellent with the almonds and spice. The butter chicken was a little sweet and then the chicken jalfrezi came with onions and capsicum was very tasty. The naan wasn't my favorite. It wasn't a little too thin for my taste. I am spoiled by traveling to India and living in Japan (yes, Japan has great Indian food!!). We were stuffed and couldn't finish all our food. Service was pretty nice. It was a bit cold and the door kept being left open by departing customers. After my friend got up from her seat and closed it five times, they started making sure the door stayed closed. They took all our food off our plate and didn't ask us if we wanted to take any home. You can BYO Wine for a $5 (per bottle) corkage fee. Great location in West End and would definitely go back.

First off I have to admit that, if you can believe it, this is the only Indian restaurant I have…read morebeen to in Brisbane so I don't have a lot to compare it to. However, I have been to many Indian restaurants in other parts of the world, including the area of London famous for Indian food, so I believe my opinion can be trusted. And my opinion is that this is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food, a great atmosphere and wonderful service. I went with one of my friends who only likes Butter Chicken, so that is what we had, along with Naan Bread. Butter Chicken is always fantastic, and it was in this instance as well. It was a very enjoyable evening; I really have only good things to say about this place. The meals are moderately priced, around $20 for a dish. They offer excellently valued lunch specials so if you're lucky enough to be able to escape the office for a relaxed midday break, this is a great place to go.