sydney indian

Milky Lane Bondi

BONDI

A dessert-and-burger joint catering to the Instagram inclined.

Lal Qila

SYDNEY

A whole leg of lamb smothered in Pakistani spices and cooked for more than a day in a smoky tandoor oven.

Brick Lane

DARLINGHURST

Burgers, ceviche, fried chicken and English baps with the spices and flavours of India.

Masala Theory

SURRY HILLS

A colourful restaurant showing India’s whimsical side.

Dhakshin

CROWS NEST

This is South Indian with heart and soul in Crows Nest.

INDU

SYDNEY

Southern Indian spices and village cuisine are at the centre of Sam Prince’s restaurant.

Nalini’s Wholesome Streetfood

BONDI JUNCTION

A hidden spot specialising in probiotic-rich, gluten-free South Indian street food.

Spiced by Billu’s

BARANGAROO

A less-spicy outpost for a Harris Park Indian favourite.

Billu’s

HARRIS PARK

A North Indian-style diner plating up Punjabi specialties. Before Harris Park ever claimed Little India status, Billu’s was the first on the ground with its now-famous tandoori chicken. It’s marinated for 24 hours in yoghurt and spices, then wood-fired in the tandoor. It’s a fine entry-point, but be sure to venture towards the regional dishes you won’t find elsewhere.

Hyderabad House

PARRAMATTA

Hyderabad-style fried chicken and a $16 all-you-can-eat buffet.

Amma's Modern Kitchen

PENDLE HILL

Home-style cooking at this Malaysian-Indian restaurant.

Flyover Fritterie

REDFERN

A two-level diner influenced by the nameless street food stalls that sit under overpasses in India. Visit for the classic pakoras and chai, then come back for the jaffles with potatoes and peanut chutney, and lentil stews.

Pinky-Ji

SYDNEY

At Pinky-Ji, “unauthentic Indian” chef Jessi Singh brings all the fun and flavour of his Melbourne diner Daughter in Law to the Sydney CBD. Expect modern takes on Indian dishes in a neon-lit room draped in red velvet. Plus, a private dining room with a karaoke machine pumping tunes from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

Raja

POTTS POINT

This “unapologetically Indian” diner packs in all the colour and fun you’d expect from the Ezra team. Its ex-Firedoor chef is repping the best of the country’s cuisine, with dishes like a scene-stealing mud crab that requires a bib to tackle.

Derrel’s

CAMPERDOWN

Part takeaway joint, part casual eatery, this late-night spot serves modern interpretations of classic Indian dishes. Walk in for fiery vindaloo, blackened tandoor wings, and hot chip butties lashed with butter chicken gravy.