I looked up Star of India on the internet before I went, just so I could know what to expect. The…read morereviews were almost unanimously bad or average, but by then I had already planned to go there, and I'm loathe to change plans, so I decided to give it a shot anyway. Those reviews only left me unprepared for a nice meal! It was delicious, as good as any Indian meal I've ever eaten. I ordered a Chicken Tikka Masala, which arrived steaming hot, on a steaming hot plate, radiating the most mouth-watering smell, I nearly drooled all over myself. Next were the garlic naans, which were soft and chewy in all the right proportions. The waiter was adorable. He seemed shy and nervous, while being very attentive and helpful at the same time. He noticed that my date had not ordered any raita with his rice (for he is unschooled in the ways of Indian dining), and offered him some mint chutney for free. Which my date greedily downed, of course, extolling its virtues the whole way through. The chicken was excellent, it was moist, and yielding, and scrumptious. The naans were delicious, and the service was good. The only downside; the rice was a little clumpy. That was a bit of a disappointment, but it wasn't overly unpleasant. All this, for less than $12 each, which I think is a downright steal.

I love it! I really like spices and curries and this place makes some of the best curry I've tastedread more

We had a great time at Chatkaaz. The food was full of flavour and the service was quick and…read morefriendly. Ambience wasn't the greatest but food made up for it. I had the masala chai and it was so good I forgot to take a photo. Easily one of the best I've had in a long time. We also ordered the veg manchurian and the schezwan sizzler. Both dishes were tasty and came out hot and fresh. The sizzler had a nice spicy kick and lots of flavour. For drinks we tried the salted lassi and the mango lassi. Both were amazing and super refreshing.

Great food and service. I really enjoy this place and would recommend it so please try itread more

https://youtu.be/7iUiVa2tfFo?si=Jt4IwF0DHwcPt8G0 Ring a ring…read moreGhandi at the door It wasnt edible so I ate my AirPods instead #BBC News #Disney princesses Hot lady with no clothes served me Entry fee was cheap (only $76) It was a great Macdonald's

Popped by here on my way home from work on a Friday night. We had been here before on a voucher but…read moreit has now changed names and owners and now serves biryani. We had a couple of entrees (starters) and took the waitress' advice and only ordered one biryani and naan. She was right. That was enough for the two of us. The food was excellent. The chat salad was fresh. The chicken tikka was the best we have had for a while. The goat biryani was tasty and filling. The last time we were here there as a really noisy group but this time there were much quieter customers. The noise comes from over the road with the galahs and rosellas etc in the trees around dusk...deafening. No problems with parking as the restaurant is part of a shopping centre. The have a loo in the restaurant but it wasn't working too well. The service was excellent. Don't forget to have a little teaspoon of moth freshener before you go home.

Ticks all the boxes for our midday meal today. The dosa was delish. I had the vegetarian option and…read moremy wife had the lamb. A majority of Indian diners there - a sign of good Indian food! The Indian music pumping away added to the ambience, too :)

I went at lunch on a weekday. Busy, slightly chaotic, incredibly flavorful- intense food that…read moreseemed sincerely made. I loved it. I had a masala dosa and papdi chaat and a mango lassi. Fantastic, no frills, dense, GREAT

Authentic Indian food! A must try!…read more So my partner found an online Groupon deal for this place. $29 for two people with entree, mains and desert. What's there to lose right? Well we were thoroughly impressed with this restaurant and its meals! First off we started with samosas that were the size of our hands, with a mint yoghurt which was delicious! Next off we chose for our mains we chose butter chicken and a vegetarian lentil dish because the voucher stated one meat and one veggie dish. And the portion size was absolutely perfect! In which both mains were accompanies with naan bread and rice! So much food and flavour it was great! And then finished off with a shared desert which was like cake ball in some sort of syrup. Delicious and sweet! :) This place is amazing and a must try. The atmosphere could have been a bit better since there was no music playing until another diner asked for music to be played. Over all an excellent food and dining experience, looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes!

The best Indian on the coast. They do free delivery to quite a large radius. Can't beat them, and…read moreI'm very picky with Indian.

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!

This place is awesome! The service is always excellent, the staff are very friendly and the curries…read moreare delicious!! Definitely recommend!

I've been sampling all of Penrith's Indian restaurants gradually, seeking The One. I use a 2 dish…read moretest to see what an Indian restaurant can do, my dishes for this test are Malai Kofta and Palak Paneer. Along with these I also sample the naan bread. Naan bread: A tragedy. Out of 3 pieces, all were uncooked in the middle, this became an advantage for reheating in the sandwich press. Malai Kofta: Excellent. The dumplings themselves were absolute perfection. The sauce suffered slightly from a snotty texture, misfortune at the hand of cornflour. The sauce flavor was good though. Palak Paneer: LOADS of cheese! And good cheese too. Texture of the curry wasn't great and it could use more spice, but otherwise good. These guys could be a serious contender(may have been an off night) I think the phone system here is on its way out. Very crackly and flat, hard to hear and understand.

A little on the slow side to cook food. Not enough to garner complaints when eating in, but longer…read morethan I like to when getting take away. Bit on the pricy side too. On the plus side, the quality of the food is fantastic, and they actually have some spice/kick to their meals. This makes the extra money worth it if you're having company.

Delicious, fresh and quick to serve. We had 3 mains (two were chef specials) and all three were…read moreoutstanding for flavour. The 'heat' was just right and the portions generous. Overall very good value for money, a pleasant dining room, and fantastic food. We will definitely make this a regular night out.