Great place- Love the interior and atmosphere! Good authentic food and great wine! I had the…read morechicken tikka and it was amazing. I would recommend anyone try this out who is looking for great Indian food in the North Shore and a nice atmosphere with friendly service. Ideal for group bookings and weekend nightly outings.

From the owner: At Thar we serve authentic and fresh food. We also cater for all age groups and keep an eye on…read moredietary needs such as gluten free and dairy free meals.

We got butter chicken, spicy lamb cutlets and a vegetarian curry. The lamb cutlets were the…read morehighlight, and both curries were wonderful. The butter chicken wasn't very buttery and was more of a rich tomato curry, but it was still really delicious.

I'm jealous, Sydney…read more I get that y'all are the land of Master Chef, the land of expats and a multi cultural crowd - but seriously, putting out delicious entree after entree is a bit much for this reviewer who has experienced mediocre Indian food in Austin TX. It can't be right that your veg biryani hit all the right spots, that your dosa actually tasted like something I'd make at home (it's a compliment, trust me) and the sambar took me back to Saravana Bhavan in Chennai (I can give no higher praise) It's also not fair that your paneer pepper entree was a perfect interpretation of the Chettinad style. Damn. Hot damn. I'd take the train to St Leonard's and dine here no matter how far off I stayed.

This restaurant is located on the pacific highway at crows nest which hides it from mainstream…read morerestaurants. I have been back several times, most recently on 1 February 2022. Over the last 3 years the standard of food and service has been second to none. Very traditional, family owned and operated and always welcoming. I had the Chettinad Chicken -cooked to perfection and melts in the mouth. My mate John had the beef vindaloo(hot) , again very tasty. if you are looking for that traditional Indian cuisine, do yourself a favour and get to Last Train to Bombay. Heres to tradition John (Brisbane)

I have been to this restaurant with my family a few times and its been very consistent…read more The food is 8/10. The service 8/10. The location is good and it has a bottle shop across the road, which is handy if they don't have what you prefer on their menu. This place is very kid friendly. Overall a great dining experience. Favourite dishes: butter chicken, methi chicken (delicious), goat curry and Dal tadka.

Delicious delicious Indian Food with fun folks!…read more Ambiance - 4.5 stars. Very clean and nice, but a little cramped. Lighting is bright and refreshing, so you can see your food and your guests clearly. The noise level is perfect for dinner conversation. Service - 5 stars. It's nice to see the owner/chef and if wife often appear serving the dishes and talking with guests directly. Meera is a sweet lady who gives excellent advice on what to try if you're looking to be a bit adventurous and stray from the absolutely fantastic butter chicken and garlic naan staples (just add more, don't neglect these two stars). Food - 4.8 stars. Hands down one of the best Indian Restaurants I've been to. .2 stars off because the lamb was ever so slightly overcooked, but honestly the chicken and everything else was perfectly creamy, spicy, delicious, yummy, and just basically wonderful. Must haves include the garlic naan, the butter chicken, and if you like chai, their chai tea as a dessert is aromatic and delicate. Drink - 4 stars. Not a large selection of drinks, but definitely a solid 4 stars simply because their chai tea is that good. Recommendations - Any of their chicken dishes, they all shine. Garlic naan. Haven't tried the other naan, but the garlic is just so good. Chai Tea, because it is very spot on. Come in a small party of no more than four people total ~ I wouldn't recommend the place for larger groups than that. Make reservations, this place is justifiably busy most days. Takeaway is stellar, don't worry about getting a lower quality dish because you ordered it takeaway.

Hands down, this restuarant has the most amazing customer service, the samosas were sooo original…read moreand delicious that i forgot to take a pic. Never eaten a samosa so quickly. The curry was delicious too.. definitely visiting this place again

Overall: The food is decent for the Circular Quay area and…read moresatisfies the craving for Indian food while exploring the harbor side. The menu has a good variety, though the dishes felt more comforting than standout. A solid option if you're nearby, but not necessarily a place you'd go out of your way for. Food: The curries had good flavor and spice levels, but were a little oil-heavy for my preference. Portions were fair, and the dishes came out fairly quickly. Some items stood out more than others, but overall the food was enjoyable without being particularly memorable. Service: Service was efficient despite the busy crowd. Staff were polite and managed the small space well, though at peak hours it can feel a bit rushed because of how packed the restaurant gets. Ambience: The restaurant has a traditional Indian theme with old Maharaja portraits and classic décor elements throughout. The space is on the smaller side, and the décor can feel a bit overcrowded, making it slightly cramped during busy times. Still, it has a lively atmosphere that fits the tourist-heavy Circular Quay area.

Had an absolute fantastic dinner tonight at the spice room. Buddy and I shared. We ordered the beef…read morevindaloo, the lamb rojan josh, cheese and chili naan, garlic naan, papadums, mixed hot pickle and rice. The vindaloo sauce was delicious! So much aromatic flavor. The hot cheesy chili naan was also incredible. Left a full happy man!

Generous portions, excellent service and flavoursome food…read more Mehfil is a local gem, located within the hub of restaurants along pacific hwy in Gordon. Always packed on Friday nights, the gf and I decided to try takeaway & I'm grateful I did! Veggie samosas were punchy and spicy, with a great balance of starch and texture. Crisp and fresh, not overly potatoey like some others. Good stuff. We scoffed it down before I had a chance to take a photo... Garlic naan. Would you like some naan with that garlic? From the first bite the garlic hits you with its deliciously pungent aroma. They really don't skimp on the garlic here. Naan is more on the fluffy side rather than thin n crisp, really is personal preference. Great for soaking up the curry though. Rice is fluffy and fresh. Butter chicken is deliciously tender with bits of char to give it some character. Less sweet and more tangy than your average butter chicken. Very nice. Pardon the poor quality photos. We were too busy eating...

This place is our go_to restaurant for Indian food. We have been coming here for many years and the…read morequality of the meals and standard of service has never varied. Started with papadams and mint dip, then a colliflower starter with a wonderful sauce and salad. For mains we had vegetables with a butter chicken type sauce and a prawn Balti and rice. What is great is that they know not to put coriander leaf on anything, even as a garnish, as we both detest the stuff and they make it to whatever heat level you like. We finished with a mango culfe to share. So long as they maintain their standard we will keep coming back.

Excellent Food and service. highly recommended​ to local ​Indian food lovers. Value for moneyread more

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I've been twice now to the Curry Door with my children and we really love it. Inside is nicely done…read morewith table linens and comfortable chairs. The staff is very nice and attentive but not intrusive. The food is fresh and delicious. We love the tandoori platter where the meats are juicy and not at all dry, kids top dishes are the chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh. Again, clearly fresh ingredients, not stodgy, well spiced and juicy meat. The buttered and garlic naan are delicious too. We are looking forward to trying some new dishes from their great menu next time. I highly recommend this restaurant, it should be busier than it is because it is very good. Give it a go!

We have got takeaway from here on several occasions have not been disappointed. Is it worth getting…read morea baby sitter to dine in, maybe. Guess we will continue to enjoy the flavours from home.

Really excellent food - arguably the best Indian food on the beaches. We always use this as our…read morefavourite takeaway. Love the ol' favourite butter chicken. Thank you for the countless delicious meals.

Had my first chicken crave pita yesterday, incredibly tasty (and filling). They do delicious…read moresmoothies too, try the mango one!

I've ordered a falafel and it came out to be a tasty one. The staff was really fast working and…read morevery kind at the same time and the price was at a reasonable range. Overall a good place for fans of falafels.