Canberra’s Indian restaurants cover considerably more ground than the familiar combination of curry, rice and naan. Across the city, diners can explore crisp South Indian dosai, coastal seafood curries, smoky tandoori meats, fragrant biryanis, colourful street-food snacks and slow-cooked dishes shaped by regional spice traditions.
The city offers Indian dining for almost every occasion. There are polished restaurants for celebrations, waterfront dining rooms designed for leisurely meals, dependable neighbourhood favourites and fast-casual venues serving everything from chaat to contemporary naan rolls. Vegetarian and vegan diners are particularly well accommodated, with lentils, paneer, chickpeas and vegetables central to many menus.
For the most rewarding experience, look beyond a single curry and assemble a meal with contrasting flavours and textures. A combination of tandoori cooking, a regional curry, freshly baked bread, rice and a bright street-food starter provides a much fuller picture of what each kitchen can do.

Amara Indian Restaurant
Amara brings refined Indian dining to Canberra’s Melbourne Building, combining confident traditional cooking with thoughtful presentation and attentive service. The dining room feels contemporary without becoming overly formal, making it suitable for date nights, pre-theatre meals, business lunches and celebrations. Its menu moves between northern, southern and coastal Indian traditions rather than relying on a narrow collection of familiar curries.
Spinach chaat is an excellent opening dish, balancing crisp leaves with yoghurt, tamarind and spice. The kitchen also produces dosai with both traditional and more inventive fillings, along with tender tandoori lamb cutlets and chicken tikka. Coastal dishes such as Konkan prawns provide a fragrant alternative to richer meat curries, while the butter chicken is notable for its silky sauce and measured seasoning. Set menus work particularly well for groups and provide a broad introduction to the kitchen.
Address: Unit 1, 51–53 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601
Amara Indian Restaurant Menu
Set Menus
Minimum Order of 2, Eat-In Only. Experience our curated set menus - perfect for special occasions and group dining.
Amara Banquet
Appetisers: Pappadums and Mint Sauce. Starters: Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Mini Masala Dosai. Main Course (Served with Rice & Naan): Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Mixed Vegetable Curry.
Royal Banquet
Appetisers: Pappadums and Mint Sauce. Starters: Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Mini Masala Dosai. Main Course (Served with Rice & Naan): Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Konkan Prawns, Mixed Vegetable Curry. Dessert: Mango Kulfi.
Weekday Lunch Banquet
Available during lunch hours, these curated lunch specials are a great way to recharge your energy. Available for dine-in only, Monday to Friday. Excludes Public Holidays.
Vegetarian
Appetisers: Pappadums and Mint Sauce. Starters: Mini Masala Dosai. Main Course (One choice, served with Rice & Naan): Palak Paneer OR Mixed Daal OR Eggplant & Potato.
Non-vegetarian
Appetisers: Pappadums and Mint Sauce. Starters: Mini Masala Dosai. Main Course (One choice, served with Rice & Naan): Butter Chicken OR Chicken Chettinad OR Lamb Rogan Josh.
Weekday Lunch Express
Available during lunch hours, these curated lunch specials are a great way to recharge your energy. Available for dine-in only, Monday to Friday. Excludes Public Holidays.
Vegetarian
One choice, served with Rice & Naan: Palak Paneer OR Mixed Daal OR Eggplant & Potato.
Non-vegetarian
One choice, served with Rice & Naan: Butter Chicken OR Chicken Chettinad OR Lamb Rogan Josh.
Starters
Samosa (2pcs)
Savory, pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Served with mint sauce.
Onion Bhaji (3pcs)
Crispy onion fritters, spiced to perfection, an irresistible snacking delight.
Spinach Chaat
Spinach leaves deep fried in spiced batter with potatoes, chickpeas and a creamy sweet & tangy yoghurt sauce.
Paneer Kali Mirch
Creamy cottage cheese in a luscious black pepper-infused gravy. A bold, flavourful delight.
Cauliflower Pakora (6pcs)
Crispy Cauliflower Pakora, Spiced florets, fried golden, served with tangy chutney.
Veg MoMo (Dumplings)
A mix of vegetable filled dumplings from the Himalayas.
Amara Platter (Min Order. 2)
One piece each of Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Lamb Cutlet.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (3pcs)
Tandoor grilled pieces of succulent, smoky chicken marinated in aromatic spices.
Lamb Cutlets (3pcs)
Butcher fresh lamb chops marinated in spicy, earthy Amara masala.
Seekh Kebab (4pcs)
Fresh ground lamb with herbs and spices all cooked to perfection on the tandoor.
Pepper Prawns (6pcs)
Succulent prawns marinated in an onion and peppercorn blend, grilled to perfection.
Chicken MoMo (Dumplings)
Delicious Himalayan spiced chicken filled dumplings.
Dosai
Authentic crispy, golden brown crepê made from lentil and rice batter, served plain or with a filling. Served with coconut chutney and shambar (vegetable stew). All Dosai contain dairy, but can be made vegan upon request.
Plain Dosai
No fillings.
Masala Dosai
Dosai with potato masala filling.
Bangalore Dosai
Dosai with a potato masala and spicy coconut mix.
Keema Dosai
Delicious amara spiced ground lamb masala filling.
Mains
Mixed Daal
A creamy blend of lentils cooked in a thick, classic tomato and garlic sauce.
Eggplant & Potato
Cooked with carefully selected spices and herbs in a tomato and onion sauce.
Matar Paneer
Paneer, cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with peas and tomatoes.
Palak Paneer
Paneer, cooked in our fresh spinach sauce with garlic and green herbs.
Bhindi Dopiyaza
Fresh baby okra cooked with chunky onions, tomato and capsicum mixture.
Malai Kofta
Dumplings of paneer, potatoes and raisins tossed in a rich cashew nut based sauce.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes in a home-style classic sauce with tomatoes.
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Fresh veggies simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, bursting with aromatic spices.
Paneer Makhni
Paneer cooked in a creamy tomato and smooth butter sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
Vegetable Briyani
Steamed rice and vegetables cooked with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices.
Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken pieces submerged in an unmistakable Amara tomato and butter sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken from the Tandoor oven cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices.
Chicken Chettinad
Spicy tender chicken pieces in a tomato, onion and ground black pepper sauce.
Chicken Briyani
Steamed Rice and chicken cooked with freshly ground herbs and aromatic spices.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a medley of onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
Lamb Korma
Tender lamb pieces in a rich cashew-nut sauce.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb chunks in a garlic, tomato, onions with ginger and spices.
Lamb Saagwala
Succulent lamb with a sauce made from freshly ground spinach, garlic and green herbs.
Goat Curry (On the bone)
Succulent goat pieces slow-cooked to perfection in a rich blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions.
Goan Fish
Succulent ling fish cooked in a fresh coconut sauce with a creamy and tangy profile.
Malabar Prawns
Succulent prawns cooked in aromatic Kerala spices, a taste of coastal indulgence.
Konkan Prawns
King prawns in a konkani region masala marinade and a rich creamy coconut sauce.
Madras Beef
Tender beef cooked with potatoes in a classic fresh coconut sauce.
Beef Vindaloo
A specialty dish from Goa. Tender beef cooked in hot and tangy classic Amara vindaloo sauce.
Specials
Rasam Soup
Fresh tomatoes and tamarind with lentils, whole garlic, cumin and peppercorns.
Regular Prawn Dosai
Delicious Amara spiced prawn filling dosai.
Chicken Vindaloo
A specialty classic from Goa. Tender chicken cooked in hot and tangy classic Amara vindaloo sauce.
Kadhai Paneer
Tender paneer with capsicum and onions in a rich tomato-based gravy.
Rice & Naan
Steamed Rice (Per Person)
Plain Naan
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with a blend of coconut, nuts, and dried fruits.
Paratha
Thick, pan cooked Indian flat bread.
Tandoori Roti
A classic Indian atta (whole-wheat) flatbread - cooked in the tandoor oven.
Sides
Salad
Green leaves, cucumber and tomato in a home made vinaigrette dressing.
Pappadums (4pcs)
Served with Mint Sauce.
Onion & Tomato Katchumber
Diced onions and tomato accompaniment with a salty and tangy profile.
Cucumber Raita
Refreshing yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumber, seasoned with cumin and herbs.
Mango Chutney
Mint Sauce
Contains dairy
Lime Pickle
Chilli Pickle
Sliced Onions
Plain Yoghurt
Contains dairy
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Golden, syrup-soaked Indian dessert dumplings made from cottage cheese.
Sweet Trio
Sample of Carrot Halwa, Gulab Jamun and Kulfi of choice.
Kulfi (Mango or Pistachio)
A luscious and creamy Indian frozen dessert, a blend of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, infused with cardamom.
Carrot Halwa
Slow-cooked grated carrots in ghee, sweetened with condensed milk, and subtly flavoured with cardamom.
Gulab Jamun with Ice-cream
Vanilla Ice-cream
Soft Drinks
Mango Lassi
Lemon Lime Bitters
Sparkling Mineral Water
Coke / Coke Zero Sugar
Sprite
Sunkist
Ginger Beer / Ginger Ale
Solo
Apple / Orange Juice
Hot Drinks
Assorted Tea
Black Tea, Green Tea, Peppermint Tea, Masala Tea*
Coffee
Flat White, Cappuccino
Nimbu Pani (Hot Lemon & Honey Water)
Beer
Kingfisher
An Indian classic that is super versatile has a clean and refreshing profile.
Hoegaarden Wheat Beer
Intensely aromatic, with lots of lemony fruit, spices and a hint of white chocolate.
Little Creatures Pale Ale (IPA)
A citrus and stone fruit flavour, balanced with specialty malts and bitterness.
Coopers Best Extra (Stout)
Robust flavour comprising a blend of fruit, chocolate and hop bitter notes.
Blumers Original Apple Cider
A traditional cider style crafted from whole pressed apples.
Heineken Zero Alcohol
A clean, crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic beer.
Crown Lager
Bright golden with a smooth, malty taste and a balanced, crisp finish.
Hahn Premium Light
A full flavoured, crisp and refreshing taste, with less alcohol.
Spirits
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky (30mL)
Amrut Fusion is produced from 25% Scottish peated barley and 75% locally grown Indian barley.
Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch (30mL)
A distinctive fresh and fruity nose with a hint of pear followed by a palate of butterscotch, cream, malt and a subtle oak.
Archie Rose - Rye Malt Australian Whisky (30mL)
The finest malted rye and barley from progressive malt houses were carefully selected and paired with virgin American oak casks, each air-dried for an extensive 36 months.
Bombay Sapphire Gin (30mL)
The result of ten carefully hand-selected botanical ingredients from exotic locations around the world.
Smirnoff Vodka (30mL)
World's No.1 Vodka. Enjoy the award-winning robust flavour with a dry finish for the ultimate smoothness and clarity.
Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky (30mL)
Smooth and mellow with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.
Red Wine
BYO (Wine Only)
Corkage per person
Cat Amongst The Pigeons
Cabernet Sauvignon | Full bodied, Barossa Valley, SA
Grant Burge
Shiraz | Full bodied, Barossa Valley, SA
Lark Hill
Shiraz | Dry, Canberra
Red Hill Estate
Pinot Noir | Dry, Light bodied, Yarra Valley, VIC
Little Giant
Merlot | Medium bodied, Adeladie Hills, SA
Pepperjack
Grenache | Full bodied, McLaran Vale, SA
White Wine
BYO (Wine Only)
Corkage per person
Tyrells
Chardonnay | Dry, Light bodied, Hunter Valley
Catalina Sounds
Sauvignon Blanc | Light bodied, Marlborough, NZ
Lerida Estate
Chardonnay | Lake George, Canberra
Villa Maria
Pinot Gris | Dry, Med bodied, Gisborne, NZ
Saint Louise De Provence
Rosé | Dry, Light bodied. Provence, France
Tim Adams
Riesling | Dry, Clare Valley, SA
Cocktails
Bombay Spice Margarita
Experience a delightful blend of mango, tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice, infused with a touch of masala for a spicy twist.
Indian Heritage (Old Fashioned)
The Indian Heritage blends Indian whisky with aromatic bitters and a hint of citrus, offering a refined experience.
Dessert Cocktails
Monkey's Lunch
Savour the smooth blend of gin, banana liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and milk, creating a velvety cocktail with a hint of exotic sweetness.
The B52 Delight (Shot)
Saviour the harmonious blend of Kahlúa coffee Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier, creating a visually stunning shot with rich, decadent flavour.
Champagne
Bollinger
Special Cuvee | Dry, France
Veuve Rozier
Campagne Brut | Dry, Light bodied, France

7 By The Lake
Set on the Kingston Foreshore, 7 By The Lake combines regional Indian cooking with one of the most attractive dining positions in Canberra. The waterfront location and heated outdoor seating make it a natural choice for celebrations, family gatherings and relaxed dinners overlooking the lake. Its menu draws inspiration from several parts of India, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Goa, Gujarat, Bengal, Maharashtra and the south.
The broad regional selection rewards diners willing to move beyond standard favourites. Tandoori chicken and grilled appetisers provide smoky introductions, while Goan prawn curry offers coastal richness and murg musallam delivers deeper, slow-developed spice. Ghee rice, dum biryani and freshly baked breads make natural accompaniments. Vegetarian curries are given similar attention, with paneer, lentils and vegetables carrying distinct seasonings instead of sharing a generic sauce.
Address: Unit 143/41 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604
7 by the Lake Menu
Starters - Non Vegetarian
Chicken Tikka
Chicken fillets marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor.
Chicken Lollipop
Crispy chicken lollipops marinated in a spicy yogurt mix and coated in crumbs and spices.
Chicken Chapli Kebab
Chicken mince patty with aromatic herbs and spices, shallow-fried.
Chilli Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces tossed with capsicum, onions, chilli and soy sauce.
Reshmi Tandoori Chicken
Chicken on bone marinated with cashews and cream cheese, flavoured with mustard oil, cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken on bone marinated with cashews and cream cheese, spices and mustard oil, cooked in tandoor.
Lemon Butter Pepper Chicken
Chicken coated in butter and lemon pepper seasoning, cooked on a slow flame.
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Lamb mince with fresh herbs and spices, cooked on skewers in a tandoor.
Chicken Kheema Pav
Peppery minced chicken served with soft white bread rolls.
Lemony Snapper
Snapper fillets with garlic, pepper, chilli, lemongrass and lime, deep-fried.
Lemon Butter Pepper Prawns
Juicy prawns coated in butter and lemon pepper seasoning, cooked on a slow flame.
Tandoori Fish
Marinated fish cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Prawns
Marinated prawns cooked in tandoor.
Amritsari Fish Fry
Fresh fish pieces in a spicy masala, deep-fried crisp.
Magnificent 7 - Platter for 2
Chicken Tikka, Chapli Kebab, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Tandoori Fish.
Starters - Vegetarian
Veg Manchurian
Deep-fried mixed veg balls tossed in Manchurian sauce.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a tandoor.
Chilli Paneer
Cottage cheese cubes deep-fried and tossed with capsicum, onion, chilli and soy sauce.
Hara Bhara Kebab
Shallow-fried pattie, a vegetarian favourite.
Palak Papdi Chaat
Crispy spinach fritters on spiced potatoes, topped with yoghurt and chutneys.
Veg Samosa (2PCS)
Potatoes, peas and spices stuffed in a conical patty, deep-fried crisp and served with chutney.
Onion Bhaji
Crispy onion fritters served with mint chutney.
Magnificent 7 - Platter for 2
Veg Manchurian, Paneer Tikka, Hara Bhara Kebab and Onion Bhaji.
Chef's Special Curries
Andhra Curry
Spicy curry tempered with green chillies and curry leaves.
Chilli Fry (Kerala Style)
Meat stir-fried with onions, peppers, ginger and aromatic spices.
Bhoona
Meat pieces stir-fried in thick masala with green chilli and roasted jeera powder.
Malvani Curry
Meat curry with regional Malvani masala and curry leaves.
Kadhai
Meat with onions, capsicum, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and kadhai masala.
Saag
Meat cooked with smoked spinach.
Vindaloo (Hot)
Goan-style meat cooked in vinegar, garlic, red chilli and onion gravy.
Chettinad (Med Hot)
South Indian speciality cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and ground spices.
Laalmaas (Hot)
Aromatic curry prepared with spices and red chillies.
Madras (Med Hot)
South Indian curry cooked in desiccated coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Chef's Special Seafood
Whole Pomfret Fry
Whole pomfret, spiced and shallow-fried crisp.
Malvani Fish
Fish curry with Malvani masala, coconut milk and tamarind paste.
Goan Prawn Bhindi Curry
Baby prawns simmered in special ground masala paste with bhindi.
Kolambi Masala
Baby prawns simmered in special ground masala paste.
Machali Baingan
Fish and eggplant cooked with onions and selected spices.
Hariyali Macchi Masala
Fish cooked with green masala and selected spices.
Goanese Prawns/ Fish (Caldeen Curry)
Prawns or fish ling fillets cooked in coconut gravy with curry leaves, yellow curry and coconut cream.
Mains - Non Vegetarian
Chicken Changezi
Rich, cheesy chicken curry with cashew paste and selected spices.
Chicken Stew
Chicken stew with canned tomatoes, coriander, oregano, paprika and thyme.
Chicken Lababdar
Boneless chicken with onions, tomatoes, cream, ginger, butter, mustard oil, salt and cumin.
Butter Chicken
North Indian classic, popular around the world.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori chicken with peppers and onions.
Bhoona Kukda
Chicken marinated in spices, cooked with onions and yogurt, finished with red masala.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Aromatic lamb dish and Kashmiri signature.
Dhaba Chicken
Spicy, fragrant chicken curry with ground spices, onions and tomatoes.
Mughlai
Chicken, goat, lamb or beef in rich cashew-almond gravy with cream.
Stew
Chicken or goat stew with canned tomatoes, coriander, oregano, paprika and thyme.
Ghee Roast
Chicken, goat, lamb or beef cubes simmered in ghee with chillies, cumin and ginger.
Mains - Vegetarian
Daal Makhani (Black Daal)
Black lentils cooked slowly in Bukhara style.
Daal Tadka (Yellow Daal)
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, mustard and cumin seeds.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Okra stir-fried with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.
Kadhai Paneer / Vegetable
Paneer or mixed veg cooked in kadhai masala.
Aloo Baingan
Eggplant and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices.
Veg Jalfrezi
Vegetables in tomato sauce with onions, peppers and crushed spices.
Mix Vegetable Masala
Mixed vegetables in cashew masala with fresh tomatoes.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer served in a spiced gravy.
Paneer Butter Masala
Paneer in a spiced gravy cooked with butter.
Paneer Ghee Roast
Paneer cubes simmered with chillies, cumin and ginger in ghee.
Mughlai Paneer/Veg
Rich cashew-almond gravy finished with cream.
Saag Aloo/ Paneer/ Veg
Cottage cheese or potato cubes in smoky spinach gravy.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables in onion, tomato and cashew gravy.
Makhmali Kofta
Potato and paneer dumplings in a creamy cashew curry.
Breads
Plain Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in a tandoor.
Butter Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in a tandoor and topped with butter.
Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in a tandoor and topped with minced garlic.
Cheese Naan
Bread stuffed with cheese, cooked in a tandoor.
Cheese and Garlic Naan
Bread stuffed with cheese and topped with minced garlic, cooked in a tandoor.
Peshawari Naan
Bread stuffed with lightly sweetened desiccated coconut and dry fruits, cooked in a tandoor.
Butter Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in a tandoor and topped with butter.
Lachha Parantha
Crispy layered whole wheat bread.
Masala Kulcha
Bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs, cooked in a tandoor.
Onion Kulcha
Bread stuffed with onion, cooked in a tandoor.
Tandoori Roti
Whole meal flour bread cooked in tandoor.
Kheema Paratha
Whole meal flour bread stuffed with chicken mince, cooked in tandoor.
Rice
Basmati Rice
Steamed basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds.
Jeera Rice
Steamed basmati rice flavoured with cumin seeds and coriander.
Biryani
Authentic biryani from the lands of nawab; veg, chicken, lamb or goat options.
Accompaniments
Raita
Yoghurt with grated cucumber and roasted cumin seeds.
Kachumber
Onion, tomato and cucumber with lemon juice, herbs and spices.
Pickle and Mango Chutney
Traditional mixed pickle and mango chutney.
Fresh Garden Salad
Fresh green salad with cucumber, onion and tomato.
Fresh Coriander Salad
Fresh coriander and chopped onions with lemon juice.
Papaddams
Two pieces of crisp black gram papad with spices.
Masala Papad
Crisp papad topped with onion, tomato, coriander and chaat masala.
Salted/Sweet Lassi
Creamy yogurt drink, sweet or salty.
Mango Lassi
Creamy yogurt drink with mango pulp and cardamom.
Dessert
Gulab Jamun (2PCS)
Milk dumplings soaked in cardamom sugar syrup.
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Milk dumplings in cardamom sugar syrup, served with vanilla ice cream.
Ras Malai
Cheese discs soaked in thickened milk with saffron and nuts, served chilled.
Sizzling Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
Brownie with chocolate sauce, served on a sizzler with vanilla ice cream.
Kulfi
Homemade ice cream; choose from mango, rose or pista.
Lunch Specials
Express Deal
Butter chicken, paneer butter masala, daal makhani or dhaba chicken, served with rice or one naan.
Half N Half Deal
Two half curries with rice, one naan, papadums and one drink or glass of wine.
Mini Banquet
Minimum 2 people. Entrée, mains, naan, rice, papadums, raita and one drink or glass of wine.
Maharaja Lunch Deal
Minimum 2 people. Entrée, mains, rice, naans, raita, papadums and one drink or glass of wine.

Yogis Kitchen Indian Restaurant
Yogis Kitchen is a relaxed Barton restaurant known for generous portions, approachable prices and a menu that extends across several Indian regions. Its proximity to the parliamentary precinct makes it convenient for weekday lunches, while the informal dining room works equally well for takeaway, an uncomplicated dinner or a small group gathering.
The menu balances familiar favourites with dishes carrying a little more regional character. Chicken 65 and onion bhaji are popular ways to begin, followed by options such as goat Chettinad, bhindi masala, lamb korma and seafood curries. The lunch thali is especially useful for diners who want variety in one sitting, combining curry, rice, salad, raita and accompaniments. Butter chicken, biryani and garlic naan remain dependable choices for a more familiar meal.
Address: Shop 5/48 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600
Yogis Kitchen Indian Restaurant Menu
Vegetarian Entrées
Veg Samosa
Onion Bhahi (GF)
Hara Bhara Kebab
Veg Platter for Two (V) (GF)
Veg Pakora (GF)
Tandoori Mushroom (GF)
Paneer Pakora (GF)
Paneer Tikka Sizzler (GF)
Palak papdi chat(GF)
Aloo Tikki
Veg Cutlets
Wedges (Potatoes)(GF)
Sweet Chips Potatoes
Chips potatoes
Eggplant pakora
Spring Roll
Paneer Mint Fingur
Buy 2 Naan, Get 1 Free Deal
3x Cheese And Garlic Naan
3x Garlic Naan
3x Plain Naan
Non-Vegetarian Entrées
Seekh Kebab (GF)
Malai Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Lamb Cutlets (GF)
Chicken 65 (GF)
Entree Platter for Two (GF)
Garlic Prawns (GF)
Amritsari Fish
Chicken Tikka
Paneer Mains
Paneer Butter Masala (GF)
Malai Kofta (GF)
Kadai Paneer (GF)
Mutter Paneer (GF)
Mutter Mushroom Paneer (GF)
Paneer Makhani (GF)
Mirch Paneer (GF)
Shahi Paneer (GF)
Palak Paneer (GF)
Lentil & Vegetable Mains
Aloo Palak (GF)
Eggplant Masala (GF)
Vegetable Korma (GF)
Dal Makhni
Dal Saag (GF)
Dal Tadka (GF)
Cauliflower Tikka Masala (GF)
Mix Daal (GF)
Veg Vindaloo (GF)
Mixed Veg (GF)
Bombay Aloo (GF)
Aloo Capsicum (GF)
Tomato Chickpea Curry (GF)
Eggplant & Potato (GF)
Mutter Mushroom (GF)
Kadai Mushroom (GF)
Chana Masala (GF)
Aloo Gobhi (GF)
Aloo Beans (GF)
Aloo Mutter (GF)
Bhindi Masala (GF)
Chicken Mains
Butter Chicken (GF)
Chicken Curry (GF)
Chicken Korma (GF)
Chicken Vindaloo (GF)
Chicken Sagwala (GF)
Mango Chicken (GF)
Chilli Chicken (GF)
Achari Chicken (GF)
Chicken Chettinad (GF)
Methi Chicken (GF)
Chicken Black Pepper (GF)
Chicken Jhalfrezi (GF)
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)
Kadhai Chicken (GF)
Goat & Mutton Mains
Goat Curry (GF)
Goat Sagwala (GF)
Goat Rogan Josh (GF)
Tawa Goat (GF)
Goat Vindaloo (GF)
Goat Chettinad (GF)
Achari Goat (GF)
Beef Mains
Beef Korma (GF)
Malabar Beef Curry (GF)
Beef Sagwala (GF)
Beef Chettinad (GF)
Beef Roast (GF)
Kadhai Gosht Beef (GF)
Beef Goat Rogan Josh (GF)
Beef Vindaloo (GF)
Lamb Mains
Lamb Goat Rogan Josh (GF)
Malabar Lamb Curry (GF)
Lamb Vindaloo (GF)
Lamb Chettinad (GF)
Lamb Roast (GF)
Kadhai Gosht Lamb (GF)
Lamb Korma (GF)
Lamb Sagwala (GF)
Seafood Mains
Prawn Goan Curry (GF)
Kadhai Prawns (GF)
Zinga Masala (GF)
Fish Chettinad (GF)
Prawn Saag (GF)
Prawn Vindaloo (GF)
Prawn Chettinad (GF)
Fish Vindaloo (GF)
Fish Mango (GF)
Prawn mango (GF)
Fish Saag (GF)
Fish Goan Curry (GF)
Fish Masala (GF)
Indian Bread
Cheese And Garlic Naan
Laccha Paratha
Palak Roti
Chilli Naan
Tandoori Roti
Butter Naan
Cheese Naan
Keema Naan
Aloo Paratha
Cheese and Spinach Naan
Kashmiri Naan
Cheese, Chilli and Chicken Naan
Kulcha
Gluten free naan
Tandoori roti gluten free
Naan
Garlic Naan
Rice
Large Rice
Saffron Rice
Saffron Rice / Zafrani Pulao
Fried Rice
Lamb briyani
Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lunch Box
Goat Briyani
Plain Basmati Rice
Pea Pulao
Accompaniments
Pappadams
Mixed Raita
Green Salad
Mixed Pickle
Thali With Garlic Naan
Chutney
Kachumber
Beverages
Salted Lassi
Mango Lassi
Coke\Fanta
Desserts
Ras Malai
Pistachio Kulfi
Mango Kulfi
Vanilla Ice Cream With Topping
Gulab Jamun
Vanilla Ice Cream
Gulab Jamun 'N Ice Cream
Lunch Box
Small Lunch Box
Thali With Garlic Naan
Lunch book small
Small Lunch Box With Garlic Naan
Large Lunch Box
Large Lunch Box With Plain Naan
Large Lunch Box With Garlic Naan
Thali With Plain Naan
Lunch box
Chess and garlic naan
Curry
Thali with gluter free naan
Small Lunch Box With Plain Naan
Lunch box with garlic naan
Dinner Banquet
It serves four people.
Dinner Banquet I
Dinner Banquet II
Dinner Banquet III
Veg. Pakora, samosa, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, vegetable korma, palak paneer, butter chicken, lamb/ beef vindaloo, Goan prawn curry, rice, naan, raita, pappadam, gulab jamun. Serves 4 people.

Taj Agra Dickson
Taj Agra is one of Canberra’s longest-established Indian restaurant names, with the Dickson location serving the community for more than two decades. The family-run restaurant specialises primarily in North Indian cooking and provides a traditional, comfortable setting for family dinners, community gatherings and substantial weekend meals.
Rich curries and tandoor cooking are central to the experience. Butter chicken, lamb korma, goat curry and chicken biryani sit alongside seafood dishes such as prawn Malabar. Tandoori meats arrive with the characteristic char and spice developed by high-temperature clay-oven cooking, while naan is baked to order for dipping into the sauces. The menu also includes a considerable vegetarian selection, with paneer, chickpeas, lentils and vegetables represented across starters and mains.
Address: 35 Woolley Street, Dickson ACT 2602
Taj Agra Dickson Menu
Bundles
Butter Chicken Combo
You can’t go past Canberra’s favourite order from Taj.
Entrees
Samosa (2pcs)
Spicy potatoes and green peas in crispy pastry
Onion Bhaji (4 pcs)
Sliced onions mixed with chicken flour & spices & Deep fried
Vegetable Pakoras (4 pcs)
Finely chopped vegetables delicately spiced and deep fried
Chicken 65 (6 pcs)
Spicy deep fried chicken flavoured from peppers, ginger, mustard seeds & authentic species
Cheese Roll (4 pcs)
Shredded homemade cottage cheese,mixed with light spices and bread crumbs then deep fried.
Lahori Fish (4 pcs)
Spiced, battered fish pieces deep fried.
Garlic Prawns (6 pieces)
Prawns prepared with Indian herbs and spices, cooked fresh in a pan.
Mixed Entree (For Two)
Tandoori Specialties
Chicken Tikka (4 pcs)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices , cooked in clay oven
Barra Kebab (4 pcs)
Lamb cutlets marinated with a selection of herbs & spices , cooked in Clay Oven
Tandoori Chicken (Full)
Succulent spring chicken marinated in garlic,ginger,yoghurt,lemon juice, selected herbs and cooked to perfection
Seekh Kebab (4 pcs)
Minced lamb with spices & herbs skewered & cooked in Clay Oven
Tandoori Mushroom (6 pcs)
Selected woodland mushrooms marinated in yoghurt & authentic Indian spices,cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Succulent spring chicken marinated in garlic,ginger,yoghurt,lemon juice, selected herbs and cooked to perfection
Tandoori Platter (Entree For Two)
A Selection of Taj Special , Seekh Kebab, Barra Kebab and Tandoori Prawns (2 pcs each)
Chicken Malai Kebab (4 pcs)
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in cream cheese,fresh mint & green chillies and cooked in clay oven
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Most popular chicken dish with chicken pieces half cooked in tandoori oven and finished in a creamy tomato sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted chicken tikka, cooked with onions, capsicum and a mild creamy tomato based gravy
Chicken Korma
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with cashewnut sauce, mixed spices and fresh cream
Chicken Shalimar
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in garlic, lemon juice & salt, then cooked with cashew nuts, sesame seeds, yoghurt and finished with cream and mint leaves
Chicken Chettinad (HOT)
Spicy chicken cooked with tamarind sauce and freshly grounded spices
Chicken Curry Lahori
Boneless chicken marinated in garlic & ginger, cooked with onions & tomato
Saag Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and special herbs, tempered with cream
Chicken Vindaloo (HOT)
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a spiced tangy sauce
Chilli Chicken (HOT)
Deep fried chicken tossed with capsicum, onions, tomatoes & spices
The Favourite Order
Here’s Taj Agra Dickson’s favourite order!
Lamb Dishes
Lamb Roganjosh
Lean lamb cooked in fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger and homemade yoghurt, makes this dish deliciously unique (from North India)
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with cashew nut sauce, mixed spices and fresh cream
Handi Gosht (Everyone’s favourite)
Chef’s own selected spices and lamb, simmered in a clay pot to accentuate it’s full flavour
Saag Lamb
Tender lamb pieces cooked with spinach and special herbs, tempered with cream
Bhuna Lamb
Tender pieces of lamb marinated in garlic, ginger and spices roasted with capsicum, onion and tomatoes in a thick bottomed pan to seal in all the natural juices
Lamb Vindaloo (HOT)
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a spiced tangy sauce
Beef Dishes
Beef Vindaloo (HOT)
Tender beef pieces cooked in a spiced tangy sauce
Madras Beef Curry
South Indian beef curry with coconut milk and fragrant spices
Beef Aloo
Tender beef pieces cooked with potatoes and authentic spices
Beef Korma
Tender pieces of beef cooked with cashew nut sauce, mixed spices and fresh cream
Bhuna Beef
Tender pieces of beef marinated in garlic, ginger and spices roasted with capsicum, onion and tomatoes in a thick bottomed pan to seal in all the natural juices
Saag Beef
Tender beef pieces cooked with spinach and special herbs , tempered with cream
Goat Dishes
Goat Roganjosh
Diced goat cooked in traditional Indian style with fresh tomatoes and coriander
Bakra Masala
Diced goat sauteed in a work with onion, pepper, tomato, ginger,garlic and herbs and cooked to perfection
Seafood Dishes
Prawn Goanese
Prawns cooked with coconut and mild spices
Bengali Fish
A traditional Bengali style fish curry
Fish Vindaloo (HOT)
Fish cooked in a spiced tangy sauce
Prawn Vindaloo (HOT)
Prawns cooked in a spiced tangy sauce
Vegetarian Dishes
Palak Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach
Malai Kofta
Fresh homemade cottage cheese mixed together with potatoes, vegetables & nuts and cooked in a rich creamy sauce
Aloo Bengan
Diced eggplant cooked with tomatoes, garlic, ginger and potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs
Daal Tarka
Yellow lentil currry finished with sauteed onion and Garam Masala
Daal Makhani
Traditional mixed lentils cooked with butter and tomatoes
Butter Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese finished in a sweet and creamy tomato based gravy.
Aloo Mutter
Fresh green peas and potatoes cooked with garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes and spices
Vegetable Korma
Seasonal vegetables cooked with mild spices and korma sauce
Mixed Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables cooked with Indian herbs and spices.
Palak Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with fresh herbs
Punjabi Kadi Pakora
Special vegetable dumplings, cooked in a tangy sauce (a speciality of Punjab)
Zeera Aloo
Bombay style potato curry cooked with cumin seeds and authentic Indian spices.
Karahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with julienned tomato, onion and capsicums in tasty thick gravy
Mutter Paneer
Cottage cheese with green peas in rich creamy sauce
Rice Dishes
Basmati Rice – Large
With Saffron
Basmati Rice Small
with Safron
Chicken Biriyani
Chicken meat cooked with Basmati Rice
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati Rice cooked with mixed vegetables
Lamb Biriyani
Lamb meat cooked with Basmati Rice
Beef Biriyani
Beef meat cooked with Basmati Rice
Side Dishes
Pappadums
Serve of 4
Raita
Homemade yoghurt with cucumber, lightly spiced
Sweet Mango Chutney
A spiced chutney to accompany many Indian dishes
Mixed Pickles
A collection of mixed pickles to accompany your meal
Mint Sauce
A sauce made from mint, coriander and green chilli
Tossed Salad
Chopped onions, tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber with lemon juice, salt and white pepper
Date & Tamarind sauce
A traditional Indian sauce
Tandoori Breads
Garlic Naan (1 piece)
Plain flour bread finished with garlic, baked in tandoor
Plain Naan (1 piece)
Fine plain flour bread baked in traditional clay oven
Cheese garlic Naan (1 piece)
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese and mild spices, finished with garlic
Butter Naan (1 piece)
A flaky, layered, plain flour bread
Cheese Naan (1 piece)
Plain flour bread stuffed with cheese and spices
Roti (1 piece)
Wholemeal bread baked in tandoor
Kashmiri Naan (1 piece)
Plain flour bread stuffed with coconut and sweet nuts
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Fried dumplings of cottage cheese in sweet syrup
Daal Payasam
A traditional South Indian dessert made with lentils, coconut milk and cane sugar.
Pistachio Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream with pistachios
Mango Kulfi
Traditional mango flavoured Indian ice cream
Beverages
Mango Lassi
A refreshing mango flavoured yoghurt drink
Soft Drink – Coke Zero (1.25lt)
Soft Drink – Coke (1.25lt)
Soft Drink – Fanta (1.25lt)
Soft Drink – Lift (1.25lt)
Soft Drink – Sprite (1.25lt)
Salted Lassi
A refreshing salty yoghurt drink

Blu Ginger
Blu Ginger is a prominent Civic restaurant with a spacious dining room and one of the more extensive Indian menus in central Canberra. Its long-running presence, convenient city location and service across lunch and dinner have made it a familiar option for office groups, visitors and diners wanting a full table-service meal close to major hotels and entertainment venues.
The menu is strongest when exploring its tandoori platters, slow-cooked meat dishes and freshly baked breads. Awadhi-style lamb, goat curry, chicken tikka, biryani and Goan fish curry offer a range of spice profiles, from nutty and aromatic to sharper and more assertive. Palak paneer and dal provide dependable vegetarian choices. Recent experiences have been somewhat inconsistent around service, value and the execution of certain dishes, so concentrating on the restaurant’s established curries and tandoor specialities is the best approach.
Address: Shop 2/5–21 Genge Street, Canberra ACT 2601
Blu Ginger Menu
Entrées
Gheeya Mushroom Tikka (6pcs)
Button mushroom filled with tasty cheese, tossed in roasted chick pea flour then cooked in Smokey tandoor.
Paneer Tikka Ajwaini (3 pcs)
Indian Paneer Cheese marinated in traditional spices, assorted peppers, onion ,fennel , garlic and smoke roasted.
Aloo Spinach Tikki (4 pcs)
Mashed potatoes stuffed with lightly spiced cheese and fresh spinach and crisp fried served with chilly garlic sauce
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (3 pcs)
Tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt, tandoori spices and cooked in the Tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in traditional yoghurt and spices and broiled in tandoor
Crispy Butter Chicken
Tender stripped chicken breast fillet marinated in chefs Special spices and tossed with assorted peppers and butter chilly sauce
Nepali Chicken Momo 8pcs
Nepalese influenced chicken dumplings steamed with, fresh ginger , cabbage , bamboo shoots and served with roasted tomato chutney.
Chapli Kebab (3 pcs)
Pan fried minced lamb, flavored with assorted peppers and light spices
Barrah Kebab (3 pcs)
Succulent baby lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic with selected spices and broiled in tandoor
Amritsari Fish Fry (3pcs)
A spiced battered fried fish originating from the streets of Amritsar served with lemon slices and mint yoghurt sauce
Fish Banana Leaf (3pcs)
Ling fillets marinated in special masala & coriander mint sauce, steamed in its natural juices
Tandoori Prawns (3pcs)
Shelled jumbo tiger prawns marinated in tandoori sauce and grilled in a clay oven served with mint sauce
Onion Bhajia (3 pcs)
Chopped onion dipped in a chickpea batter and crisp fried served with mint Sauce.
Vegetable Samosa (2 pcs)
Mashed potatoes, peas and spices filled in a pyramid pastry and crisp fried served with mint sauce.
65 (chicken/Paneer/Vegetables)
South Indian specialty, your choice of selection infused with 5 spices, herbs, and deep fried and tossed in curry leaves , chilies and chef’s special yoghurt sauce.
Manchuria (chicken/Paneer/vegetables)
Southern fusion, your choice of selection battered ,deep fried and tossed in homemade Manchurian sauce.
Chilly (chicken/Paneer/vegetables)
Pan Asian fusion! Morsels of crisp fried tossed in house special chilly sauce, spring onion and assorted peppers
Sharing Platters
Vegetable Platter (for 2)
Platter of crisp fried onion bajjia, Aloo spinach tikki, palak patha chaat
Chefs Tandoori Platter (for 2)
Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, Chapli kebab and Lamb cutlets served with mint sauce
Blu Ginger Platter (for 2)
Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, tandoori prawns and Amritsari fish served with a mint sauce
Street Food
Samosa/Papdi Chaat
Deconstructed samosa with chickpeas, Yoghurt, Mint Sauce, Date and Tamarind Chutney garnished.
Palak Patha Chaat
Batter fried spinach combined with chickpeas, potatoes and topped with Yogurt tamarind & date garnished
Pani Puri Shots 6pcs
Crispy hollow semolina puffs filled with Potatoes, onion , chick peas and a side of tangy mint & tamarind water. Fill the puffs with the tamarind water and pop whole into the mouth for a burst of intense flavour
Dahi Batata Sev Puri 6pcs
Crispy hollow semolina puffs with a filling of Potatoes, Brown Gram yoghurt, tamarind chutney garnished with crispy sev noodles, spices and coriander.
Beetroot Bajjia (3pcs)
Deep fried Indian style spicy vegan beetroot patties with roasted chick pea gram, aromatic fennel and dry mango powder. Served with mint sauce.
Jhal Muri
Puffed rice mixture with potato, tomato, onion, green chilly sauce, peanuts, date and tamarind chutney tossed
Seafood
Green Mango Sea Food Classic (med – hot)
Green prawns, scallops , fish cooked with green mango , snake beans in aromatic coconut and brown onion gravy.
Goanese Fish Curry (mild-med)
Fresh ling fillet cooked in a sauce of coriander, cumin, turmeric powder, ground coconut and kokum. A specialty of northwest India
Kholapuri Prawn/Fish (med-hot)
Maharastrian special. Your choice of prawn or fish cooked in chef’s special kholapuri masala.
Prawn Malabar (mild - med)
Delicious succulent shelled prawns, simmered in coconut milk and delicate spices
Andhra fish Curry (hot)
Portioned fresh fish ling fillets simmered in chefs special tangy and hot south Indian masala
Seafood Moily (med)
A Kerala favourite of prawns, scallops and fish with ground coconut, onions, tomato, fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
Chicken
Murgh Muglai Chengeji (med)
Popular among tribal region of India. Thigh fillet cooked in special gravy of poppy seeds, maze, nutmeg and roasted coconut. Pan finished for perfection
Multani Chicken (med)
Chicken fillets infused with ground spices, fresh herbs, cashews and yoghurt. Chef’s another signature dish.
Chicken Jalfrezi (med)
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with vegetables in tangy curry sauce
Mushroom Chicken (mild)
Juicy chicken fillets cooked in a perfect combination mushroom and light spices with a touch of cream
Butter Chicken (mild)
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tandoor then finished in rich creamy tomato based sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala (mild - med)
Tandoori chicken fillets cooked with sliced tomatoes, capsicum, onion, fresh coriander and masala sauce
Ginger Chicken (med-hot)
Boneless tender pieces of chicken prepared in very mild spices and fresh ginger.
Pistachio Chicken / Mango Chicken (mild-med)
Boneless thigh fillet prepared in mild creamy gravy with ground and roasted pistachios or mango puree
Desi Chicken (med - hot)
Home style chicken curry with chef’s own recipe with touch of fenugreek leaves, garam masala and fresh coriander
Classic Curries
Kholapuri Lamb/Beef/Chicken/goat (med-hot)
Your choice of meat cooked in rich, spicy Maharastrian kholapuri masala.
Almond Pumpkin Lamb (mild - med)
Tender lamb cooked in pumpkin and almond based gravy.
Jahingiri Lamb/Beef/Chicken (med)
Another chefs special meat simmered in coconut milk, fresh and ground masala and finished in rich gravy of brown onion and fresh spinach.
Chettinad Lamb/Beef/Chicken (hot)
Famous dish from the business community of Chennai, meat cooked in hot, pungent and fresh ground masala.
Shahi Gosht (mild)
Fresh lamb cooked overnight in roasted cashews, green chillies, fresh herbs and ground spices, finished in chef’s special shahi korma sauce.
Vindaloo Lamb/Beef/Chicken (hot)
A specialty dish from Goa, boneless meat matured in unique blend of aromatic spices and vinegar to give it a distinctive flavour.
Lamb Rogan Josh (med)
A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India with rich gravy, fresh tomatoes and finished with coriander.
Korma Lamb/Beef/Chicken (mild)
A mild preparation of ground roasted cashew nut, hint of spices and fresh Cream.
Madras Lamb/Beef/Chicken (med-hot)
Special dish from Madras cooked with roasted mustard seeds, coconut milk and fresh coriander.
Saagwala Lamb/Beef/Chicken (mild - med)
Punjabi’s favourite dish made with puree of spinach, spices and garam masala
Bombay Beef Beef (mild - med)
A house special mild beef curry cooked with hint of fenureek leaves, tomatoes, potatoes and coconut cream.
Railway Canteen Goat Curry (med)
Tender goat on the bone cooked with North Indian recipe.
Dadima Da Daal Meat
Taking a spin on our grandmother’s old recipe, combination of Rogan josh & Daal Tadka dusted with fresh coriander and tomatoes.
Kids Meal
2pcs Chicken tikka + cheese naan,drink and Salad
Chicken Nuggets + cheese naan, drink and Salad
2pcs of battered fish fillets + cheese naan, drink and Salad
3 pcs of Vegetable spring rolls + cheese naan , drink and Salad
Butter chicken and steamed rice or naan bread
Yellow dhal and Steamed rice or naan bread
Vegetarian
Baigan Patiala (med)
Potatoes and eggplant, perfect combination cooked with selected herbs and spices in onion Sauce.
Bhindi Do Pyaza (med)
North Indian delight. Okra tossed with pickled onion, tomato and garam Masala.
Charred Smoked Eggplant Bhartha
Eggplants roasted in tandoori oven ,cooked with onions, tomatoes and blended with spices.
Vegetable Kholapuri (med-hot)
Maharastrian special! Fresh vegetables, cooked in special hot and spicy kholapuri masala.
Bagara Baigan (med)
South Indian specialty ! eggplant cooked in a gravy of oven roasted peanuts, coconut , dry chilies , pan finished in rich aromatic onion gravy.
Aloo Gobi (med)
Fresh cauliflower florets and potatoes tempered with onion, cumin, tomato, green chili, peas and Spices.
Paneer Butter Masala (mild)
North Indian delight cooked in rich flavor’s of cream, yogurt ,ground cashews and hint of spices.
Kadai paneer (med)
North Indian delight cooked in rich flavors of roasted capsicum, tomatoes and onion In a semi dry masala sauce.
Vegetable Korma (mild)
Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in gravy of cashew nuts and creamy mild sauces.
Palak Paneer (mild - med)
A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with cottage cheese and finished with spices
Malai Kofta (mild-med)
Vegetable dumplings made from potatoes and cottage cheese finished in rich korma sauce
Vegetable Kootu (med)
Fresh vegetables cooked in lentils and coconut, a delicacy of Tamilnadu.
Dal Makhni (mild)
Black lentils, rajma cooked overnight with fresh tomatoes , ginger and garlic.
Dahl Tadka (mild - med)
The North Indians delight – lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Yellow Dhal and Spinach (mild - med)
Most popular of all lentil dishes, slow cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and fresh English spinach and tomatoes.
Bombay Potatoes (med)
Potatoes tempered with cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, onions, Bombay masala and coriander.
Pumkin Jeera Aloo (mild-med)
Pumpkin and potatoes simmered with cumin seed, mustard seed ,curry leaf and whole red chillies.
Side Dishes
Pappadums
Banana coconut
Cucumber yogurt
Lime pickle
Sweet mango chutney
Tomato, onion, cucumber and coriander salsa
Mint sauce
chilly pickle
Lacha Pyaz (Spiced Masala Onions)
Garden salad
Fresh lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, olives and cottage cheese
Rice
Basmati Saffron Rice (per person)
Vegetable biryani
Rice cooked with fresh vegetables in a variety of aromatic spices
Green peas and jeera Pullav
Steam rice tossed with burst of cumin and green peas
Kashmiri Zafrani Pullav
Sweetness Personified with Fennel, Dry fruit & Nuts
Biryani Chicken or Lamb
Basmati rice sealed with your choice of boneless meat in a variety of aromatic spices
Hyderbadi Dum Ka Biryani
Hyderabad special. Aromatic rice sealed with quarter chicken on bone
Biryani Prawn
King prawn tossed in special biryani masala and sealed with aromatic basmati rice
Tandoori Breads
Roti
Flattened bread made with whole meal flour
Naan
Fluffy Plain flour bread baked in tandoor
Butter Naan
Special flaky and layered plain flour bread
Lacha Paratha
Special flaky and layered whole meal flour bread
Garlic Naan
Plain flour bread with touch of garlic and freshly chopped coriander
Aloo Paratha
Bread stuffed with potato and spices
Onion Panner Kulcha
Bread stuffed with spiced onion and cottage cheese
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with tasty cheese
Pishawari Naan
Naan stuffed with dry fruits and nuts
Cheese & Tikka Naan
Bread stuffed with grilled Chicken tikka and cheese and coriander
Cheese & Spinach Naan /cheese & garlic Naan
Naan stuffed with tasty cheese and fresh spinach
Banquets
2 course meal - 36.00pp (Min 4 persons eat in only)
Entrée Chicken Tikka, Barrah Kebab and Chapli Kebab. Main course Choice of 4 mains per table (Butter Chicken, Desi Chicken , chicken tikka masala, mushroom chicken, Lamb korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Goat Curry, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Dahl tadka, Matar mushroom Paneer, Vegetable Korma, dhal makhini, veg kholapuri). Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan & Garlic Naan. Side Dish Pappadums. Regular tea or coffee (flat white, long black, espresso)
3 course meal - 42.00pp (Min 4 persons eat in only)
Entrée Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Prawns and Amritsari Fish. Main course Choice of 4 mains per table (Butter Chicken, Desi Chicken , chicken tikka masala, mushroom chicken, Lamb korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Goat Curry, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Dahl tadka, Matar mushroom Paneer, Vegetable Korma, dhal makhini, veg kholapuri, Prawn Malabar, Panjim Fish, seafood Moily). Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan & Garlic Naan. Side dish Pappadams and side dish platter for the table. Dessert Mango Kulfi, Pistachio Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, OR Regular tea or coffee (flat white, long black, espresso)
Create your own - 49.00pp (Min 4 persons eat in only)
Entrée - Any 3 choices. Mains - Any 4 mains. Side dish platter of your choice. All mains served with rice, Any choice of naan bread. Dessert- one choice- gulab Jamun, Rasmali, pista kulfi ,mango kulfi or Tea or coffee
Lunch Specials
Available Mon-fri lunch only, excludes public holiday.
Chilli Chicken with Basmati Rice
Sweet & Sour Chicken or Vegetables with basmati Rice
Manchurian Chiken or Paneer served with rice
Express Lunch (eat in only/Plated meals)
Choice of 1 main per person. Butter Chicken, Desi Chicken, Lamb Korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Aloo Matar Paneer, Dahl Tadka or Vegetable Korma. Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan or Garlic Naan, Papadums. Drinks: Fresh lime Drink/ Soft drink (coke, coke-zero, lemonade, l.squash)/ A glass of house wine (red or white)
Express Banquet (Min 2 persons eat in only)
Entrée: Chicken Tikka, onion bhajia. Main course (Choice of Max. 4 mains on table) Butter Chicken, lamb Korma, Desi Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Madras, Goat Curry, Beef Vindaloo, Bombay Beef, Aloo Matar Paneer, Dahl, Vegetable Korma or Dhal Makhini. Saffron Basmati Rice, Naan & Garlic Naan and Papadums. Drinks: Fresh lime drink/ Soft drink (coke, d.coke, lemonade, l.squash)/ A glass of house wine (red or white)/ light beer
Aloo Paratha
2 pieces of fresh naan bread filled with ligtly spice potato served with pickle and plain yoghurt.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Salad
Mouth watering tandoori chicken tikka with garden salad
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Fresh grilled Chicken Tikka served with Mint Yoghurt sauce, Garlic naan and Salad
Naan deal
2 pieces of fresh traditional naan served with your choice of curry Butter Chicken, Desi Chicken, Aloo Matar Paneer, Dahl Tadka, Aloo Cholay or Vegetable Korma
Tandoori Grilled Platter
Selected pieces of grilled Chicken Tikka, Lamb cutlet and Seekh kebab served with Mint Yoghurt sauce, Garlic naan and Salad
Mix Seafood Platter
Grilled tiger prawn, Amritsari fish, crumbed squid served with Mint Yoghurt sauce, Garlic naan and Salad
Seafood Curry Express
Choice of Fish or Prawn Malabar curry, in chefs own special sauce served With rice, salad and naan
Maharaja Thali (veg or non veg)
Chef’s choice of 3 curries served with rice, naan, salad, pickle, papadums and dessert of the day
Biryani (lamb/chicken- $18.90, veg-$15.90, prawn- $21.90)
Rice cooked with your choice of meat in a variety of aromatic spices and served with cucumber raita
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (2pcs)
Golden brown cottage cheese dumplings in warm honey syrup
Rasmalai (2pcs)
Home made cottage cheese dumplings in cold rich malai syrup.
Mango Kulfi
A North Indian Special!! Homemade Mango Ice Cream Topped with puree of Mango
Figs & Dates Kulfi
Home made frozen delish churned with organic dates, figs and almonds
Gajjar Halwa
A Traditional carrot pudding enhanced with cashews, cardamom and raisins. Served warm
Pistachio Kulfi
Another North Indian Special!! Homemade Ice Cream with pistachios
Banana Baileys
Fresh banana with chocolate ice cream and topped with baileys
Vanilla Ice Cream with Lychees
Long Black/Short Black/Flat White
Cappuccino
Mocha/Cafe Latte/Hot Chocolate/Macchiato/chai Latte
Liquor Coffees
Irish whisky/Khalua/Baileys/Tia Maria/Cointreau
Tea
Chamomile, Peppermint, Green Tea, English breakfast, Earl Grey, Masala Tea
Beer and Cider
Tap Beer 425ml (on request)
Cascade Premium Light
Fifty Lashes Pale Ale
Vonu (Fiji Beer)
Peroni
Hahn Super Dry
Corona
Asahi
Kingfisher
Rochdale Pear Cider
Rochdale Apple Cider
Spirits
House
Scotch, Gin, Vodka, Rum, Bourbon & Brandy
Top Shelf
Premium Shelf
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Fresh Lime Drink
Very refreshing homemade drink made using fresh lime
Lassi (mango/rose/salty)
Cool and creamy drink made from churned yoghurt
Soft Drinks
Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade, Fanta
Juices
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry
Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Ginger Ale
Ginger Beer
Sparkling Mineral Water 750ml
Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
Vodka shaken with orange curacao, cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime.
Moscow Mule
Vodka built over ice then charged with ginger beer and finished with a hint of lime.
French 21
Vodka served elegantly with lemon and a hint of raspberry then charged with sparkling wine.
Passionate Piña
Delicious bled of Malibu, Bacardi with pineapple juice and passion fruit.
Mango Madness
Vodka shaken with mango and lime juice, dice fresh mangos and dash of grenadine.
Peach Martini
Gin shaken with Southern Comfort and peach juice with a squeeze of lemon juice
Lady Killer
Gin and triple sec shaken with passionfruit and pineapple served long.
Mojito
Bacardi Rum built tall over ice with lime juice, mint and a hint of sugar, charged with soda water.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso shaken with a touch of sugar and served neat.
Mudslide
A decadent mix of vodka, Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Blu Ginger Collins
Refreshing concoction of Bourbon, Lemon juice, Gomme syrup charged with club soda.
Whisky Sour
Whisky of your choice shaken with lemon juice, simple syrup & egg white.
Nariyal Pani
Refreshing blend of nutty Coconut water, Bacardi, Malibu & freshly squeezed Lime juice.
Mocktails
Unfuzzy Navel
Built tall a delightful mix of Lemon, orange and peach juice shaken over ice with a dash of grenadine.
Cranberry Cooler
Lime and Cranberry Juice Shaken over ice charged with soda water.
Virgin Mojito
Built tall over Ice with Lime juice, mint, charged with soda water.
Spritzy Melon
Watermelon Juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Gomme syrup and charged with soda.
Nariyal Pani
Fresh drinking coconut water.
White Wines
T’Gallant Moscato Mornington Peninsula, VIC
The nose shows lifted aromas of blossom, musk & spice. The frizzante style palate echoes the nose, creating a refreshing, fruity wine experience.
Leo Buring Eden Valley Dry Riesling Eden Valley, SA
This Eden Valley Riesling has been made in a medium bodied style with a touch of residual sweetness creating texture & ripe fruit flavour.
Nick O’Leary Riesling Canberra District, ACT
This wine shows subtle notes of crushed rosé petals and freshly squeezed lime. A mouth watering natural acidity leads to a palate of balance and length.
Tatachilla Pinot Grigio McLaren Vale, SA
Round front palate with apple and pear aromas, lifted acidity with a fresh burst of lemon and grapefruit. Fresh fruity finish.
Truvée Pinot Gris South Australia
Truvée Pinot Gris is a modern, sophisticated style of wine. Pale in colour with a delicate rose petal scent, this is a delicious Pinot Gris with fresh, fruit driven characteristics, a subtle hint of orange blossom, & a clean & lengthy finish.
821 South Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
821 South is a fragrant Sauvignon Blanc with tropical & citrus fruit, underpinned by classic herbaceous notes. The palate is zesty with citrus flavours which linger to a luscious, refreshing finish.
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ
The nose has a combination of gooseberry & fresh garden herbs, underpinned with steely minerality. The palate is linear & long, chalky acidity, generous fruit & mineral characters combine to form a complete palate, layered & expressive. A delight to drink in its youth.
Rothbury Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc South Eastern Australia
Beautifully lifted tropical & citrus fruit aromas with subtle herbaceous notes. The fresh, lively palate displays tropical fruit flavours & a bright, crisp finish.
Henschke Eleanor’s Cottage Sauvignon Blanc Semillon South Australia
Generous ripe citrus, green apple and nectarine flavours, with a beautiful line of minerality balanced with fine acidity, leading to a long, crisp finish.
Devil’s Lair Honeybomb Chardonnay Margaret River, WA
A beautifully rich & flavoursome Chardonnay that balances flavour, vibrancy & generosity. White nectarine & pink grapefruits are interlayed with supple nougat & vanillan notes. This wine has great intensity & a tantalising morish finish.
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay Yarra Valley, VIC
The aroma is full of attractive stone fruit characters of white peach & nectarine, with citrus overtones. The palate is elegant & balanced classic flavours of white peach with citrus & quince in the background.
Cape Schanck by T’Gallant Rosé Heathcote, VIC
Pale Salmon with rosé hues. Fresh aromas of strawberry, watermelon & spice notes. Vibrant & fresh watermelon & cranberry with crunchy acidity & a dry finish.
Red Wines
Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir Marlborough, NZ
This wine exudes aromas of spicy plum & dark cherries laced with vanilla. The palate is full flavoured, with an intriguing smoky element beneath rich, sweet fruit. The finish is elegant & balanced.
Zephyr Pinot Noir Marlborough, NZ
The nose shows very good intensity with top notes of ripe dark cherries infused with anise followed by dark plums, well integrated tasty cedar and spice.
Wolf Blass Private Release Merlot South Australia
A soft, medium-bodied wine with rich fruit flavours of dark plum & blueberry enhanced by supple, varietal tannins, hints of oak complexity & a smooth, lingering finish.
Hartog’s Plate Cabernet Merlot Western Australia
This Cabernet Merlot features a palate of vibrant raspberry & blackcurrant notes with a luscious & balanced finish.
Sevenhill Inigo Grenache Clare Valley, SA
The nose greets with delightful red fruit aromas of strawberries and raspberries. Rich and juicy plum fruit on the palate ends with a pleasant note of cedar spice.
Penley Estate Gryphon Cabernet Blend Coonawarra, SA
A savoury line runs the length of the palate filled with a core of sweet fruit. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins and good intensity.
Rouge Homme Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, SA
Elegantly structured, with layers of plush raspberries & mulberries, peppered with hints of cinnamon & nutmeg. The framing tannin & juicy acidity give length & depth.
T’Gallant Tempranillo Graciano Shiraz Victoria
This light in style young red blend has aromas of black fruits and spice, married with juicy dark berry flavours. Fresh and food-friendly, as is the T’Gallant tradition.
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Seventy-Six Shiraz Cabernet South Australia
Wild berries & exotic spice immediately offer intrigue. Whilst accessible, the wine asserts its ability to age - an expansive palate & structural but fine tannins. Choc/malt notes, supportive oak & red liquorice showing in its youth.
Rothbury Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia
Delightful aromas are displayed such as spice & berry by ripe plum & subtle oak. The palate is rich, full-bodied & backed with red berry fruit.
Rosemount Estate Little Berry McLaren Vale Shiraz McLaren Vale, SA
A wonderful expression of McLaren Vale Shiraz, with bright blue fruits & fresh juicy blackberry character that leap out of the glass. Juicy & rich with bold black & red fruits supported with just a hint of oak giving a long spicy chocolate finish.
Cape Mentelle ‘Marmaduke’ Shiraz Margaret River, WA
A medium bodied, fruit forward red wine with the spice, depth and richness of Shiraz and the softness of Grenache.
Nick O’Leary Shiraz Canberra District, ACT
This Shiraz shows an elegant fragrance of blackberry, spice and lifted white pepper. The palate brims with dark berry fruits and delivers a silky textured mouthfeel which finishes with long tannins.
Sparkling Wines
Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée South Eastern Australia
Beautifully lifted zesty citrus & sherbet aromas on the nose. The palate shows full-bodied apple & melon flavours with a rich & creamy mouthfeel. Soft & flavoursome, it has a refreshing, crisp finish.
T’Gallant Sparkling Prosecco Victoria
Fresh & dry with aromas of citrus, apple & pear leading to a bright zesty finish. Bright & vibrant with a delicate sparkling bead, this sparkling wine makes a great aperitif.
Moët & Chandon NV
Pale yellow with shades of green. On the nose, subtly vinous, with a vine and lime blossom attack. Delicate well-balanced palate; leaves behind a sense of harmony, mellowness.
Bollinger Special Cuvée
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity; bubbles like velvet; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.
Maharaja List
Coldstream Hills Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, VIC
Fragrant aromas of cherry & blueberry with hints of spice. Medium bodied style with fine silky length, vibrant characters of cherry, strawberry & stalky savoury notes & spice.
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough, NZ
The supple palate with its transparent flavours of red fruit and earthy textures leads to a finish that is both balanced and intriguing.
Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot Coonawarra, SA
This Cabernet dominant wine has black currant with a hint of plum and is an elegant style with spice.
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz South Australia
A contemporary offering of South Australian Shiraz, this release provides a fruit-driven wine which is generous in flavour & persistent across the palate.
Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Langhorne Creek, SA
A full bodied wine with layers of bramble berry fruits, fresh eucalypt notes & subtle oak. The wine finishes with finely textured, elegant tannins, displaying great finesse & fruit presence.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra, SA
Impressively balanced & soft with a feeling of ripe fruit, black pepper, dry leaves & soft acidity. Polished, fine French oak stretches out the back palate & enhances the dark and brambly notes. The tannins are ‘melted’, perfectly ripe, & the finish is long, smooth, fragrant and juicy.
Fraser Gallop Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River, WA
Dark cherry adds to deep fruit characters on the palate. Chalky, coating tannins provide structure and a long finish with lingering pepper.
Henschke Henry’s Seven Shiraz Grenache Viognier Barossa, SA
The palate bursts with sweet, rich, juicy fruits together with plush textures and fine velvety tannins

Tikka Take
Tikka Take offers a modern, fast-casual interpretation of Indian food in Canberra City. The large dining space and unusually broad menu make it more versatile than its name might suggest. Alongside curries and grilled tikka, diners will find street food, dosai, dum biryani, Himalayan-style dumplings, Indo-Chinese dishes, naan rolls, thali and an extensive drinks selection.
The restaurant works best when convenience and variety are the priorities. Papdi chaat, vada pav and samosas introduce the sweet, sour and spicy character of Indian street food, while tikka skewers and sizzling platters bring in smoky grilled flavours. Curries can be paired with rice or naan for a straightforward meal, and the sealed dum biryani provides a more substantial option. Customer experiences have recently been uneven, particularly around food consistency and service, placing it behind Canberra’s stronger full-service Indian restaurants.
Address: Shop 6/21 Genge Street, Canberra ACT 2601
Tikka Take Menu
Naan Rolls
Freshly made Naan bread with a special chutney spread, loaded with curried tikka skewers, shredded cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, cabbage, carrot, fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with blend of mouth-watering spices & coriander.
tandoori chicken roll
korma chicken roll
tandoori lamb roll
korma lamb roll
tandoori chicken & lamb roll
korma chicken & lamb roll
malabar fish roll
goan prawn roll
tandoori seafood mix roll
tandoori paneer roll
kadai mushroom roll
tandoori paneer & mushroom roll
vindaloo paneer roll
vindaloo paneer & mushroom roll
Rice & Curry
Top quality saffron basmati rice served with a classic curry of your choice, papadum & side salad.
chicken tikka masala
butter chicken
chicken korma
chicken vindaloo
chole chicken
lamb vindaloo
lamb korma
lamb rogan josh
malabar fish
goan fish
malabar prawn
goan prawn
paneer butter masala
paneer tikka masala
malai kofta
mughlai mix veg
kadai mushroom
chickpeas masala
daal makhani
daal tadka
daal fry
panchratna daal
Biryani
Juicy tikka simmered in special biryani sauce, sandwiched between layers of spiced long-grained basmati rice, cooked to perfection and served with papadum & yoghurt dip (raita).
hyderabadi chicken biryani
mughlai chicken biryani
classic lamb biryani
korma lamb biryani
kerala seafood biryani
spicy paneer biryani
veg dum biryani
Naan & Curry
Choose your style of Naan below and add it your curry selection. BN = Buttered Naan, TR = Tandoori Roti, GN = Garlic Naan, CC = Chilli Coriander Naan, PN = Plain Naan, CN* = Cheese Naan.
paneer tikka masala
malai kofta
mughlai mix veg
kadai mushroom
chickpeas masala
daal makhani
daal tadka
daal fry
panchratna daal
chicken tikka masala
butter chicken
chicken korma
chicken vindaloo
chole chicken
lamb vindaloo
lamb korma
lamb rogan josh
malabar fish
goan fish
malabar prawn
goan prawn
paneer butter masala
Thali
Each Thali consists of 2 Curries, 1 Daal & 2 Naans of your choice accompanied by coin papadum, mini samosas, salad, raita, rice and gulab jamun dessert.
thali
Select any 2 Curries, 1 Daal and 2 Naans to create your Thali (e.g. E2 + E6 + E21 + CC).
Nibbles & Bites
spicy peanut fry
Fried peanuts mixed with herbs & spices and served with fresh tomato, onion, green chilli, coriander & lemon salsa.
cheesy mexican papadum
Coin shaped papadum topped with tomato, onion, cucumber salsa, special sauce and grated cheese.
masala papadum
Coin shaped papadum topped with tomato, onion, cucumber salsa, herbs & spices.
chilli coriander poppers
Jalapeño chilli stuffed with a mixture of cheese, coriander & spices.
potato samosa bites
Premium bite-sized samosas stuffed with potato, green peas, herbs & spices.
lentil samosa bites
Premium bite-sized samosas stuffed with lentils, onion, herbs & spices.
Tikka Skewers
An irresistible platter of 3 original skewers served with mint sauce.
tandoori chicken
korma chicken
lamb tandoori
lamb korma
fish tandoori
prawn tandoori
paneer tandoori
mushroom tandoori
Freaky Fries
original fries
Medium cut potato fries.
masala fries
Potato fries rolled in dried spices.
chilli cheese fries
Potato fries loaded with spicy chilli-garlic sauce, cheese and spring onion.
honey chilli fries
Potato fries sautéed in special honey chilli sauce and garnished with sesame seeds.
butter chicken fries
Potato fries loaded with mouth-watering butter chicken.
schezwan fries
Potato fries sautéed in schezwan sauce with spring vegetables.
Chaat Centre
pani puri
9 semolina flour hollow balls (puri), fried crisp and filled with a mixture of potato, black chickpeas, green chilli, coriander & dried masala and served with tangy mint spiced water (pani), sweet tamarind water, onion & masala.
ragada pani puri
9 puri served with hot white pea curry, spiced water (pani), sweet water, onion and masala.
masala puri
Hot ragada & chutneys poured on crushed puri & papadi and topped with onion, tomato, green, chilli, coriander & sev.
dahi puri
9 puri filled with potato masala, onion, chilled sweet yoghurt, sweet mango chutney, coriander chutney and garlic chutney, garnished with herbs, spices & sev.
mumbai sev puri
9 flat puri topped with a mixture of potato, onion, tomato, sweet mango chutney, coriander chutney and spicy garlic chutney, garnished with sev, herbs & spices.
bhel puri
Mixture (bhel) of puffed rice, peanuts, crunchy boondi, potato, tomato, onion and various chutneys, garnished with herbs & sev.
cheese chilli bhel
Spicy Bhel Puri is loaded with shredded milk cheese.
papadi chaat
Crisp fried dough wafers (papadi), black chick peas, diced potatoes, diced onions, diced tomatoes, pomegranate and herbs & spices drizzled with an assortment of chutneys.
samosa chaat
2 samosas topped with chickpea curry, diced onions and diced tomatoes, drizzled with an assortment of chutneys & yoghurt, garnished with sev, herbs & spices.
chilli pakoda chaat
Fried green chilli fritter stuffed with special potato masala and drizzled with a medley of chutneys & sweet yoghurt.
khasta kachori
3 deep fried hollow dough balls partially filled with lentils, onion, and sweet chutney, topped with spicy chutney, yoghurt, herbs & sev.
stuffed tikki chaat
3 lentil stuffed potato cakes with spiced chickpeas, onion and tomato, drizzled with a medley of chutneys and garnished with sev, herbs & spices.
delhi dahi bhalla
2 lentil doughnut (bhalla) soaked in thick sweet yoghurt (dahi) and topped with sweet chutney, pomegranate, herbs & spices.
bhalla papdi chaat
Combination of dahi bhalla & papdi chaat, drizzled with sweet & coriander chutney.
pani puri basket
1 basket of 50 puri, 1 bowl of potato & chickpeas mixture and 1 jug of sweet & spicy flavoured water, served with black masala & onion.
pani puri ragada basket
1 basket of 50 puri, 1 hot pot of ragada and 1 jug of spiced & sweet flavoured water served with black masala & onion.
South Indian Streets
All South Indian Streets dishes are served with sambhar (lentil soup), and chutneys. # Vegan option available on request
plain dosa
Rice & urad flour crepe.
butter dosa
Dosa loaded with butter.
masala dosa
Dosa stuffed with traditional spiced potato & onion mash.
cheese dosa
Dosa stuffed and topped with loads of cheese.
cheese, onion & chilli dosa
Dosa stuffed with cheese, onion and chilli.
mysore masala dosa
Dosa layered with spicy mysore masala and stuffed with spiced potato & onion mash.
pav bhaji dosa
Dosa loaded with bhaji.
pizza dosa
Open thick dosa layered with sweet & spicy pizza sauce, topped with mixed vegetable and loaded with cheese.
paneer lasoon dosa
Dosa stuffed with minced paneer & garlic masala.
mumbai masala cheese dosa
Dosa layered with spicy garlic chutney and stuffed with spiced potato masala, spring vegetables and cheese.
onion uttapam
Rice & urad flour thick pancake (uttapam) topped with onion, herbs & spices.
tomato uttapam
Uttapam topped with tomato, herbs & spices.
cheese uttapam
Uttapam topped with cheese, herbs & spices.
mixed veg uttapam
Uttapam topped with onion, tomato, carrot, capsicum, red cabbage, herbs & spices.
mysore masala uttapam
Uttapam layered with spicy mysore masala & mixed vegetables.
cheese, onion, chilli uttapam
Uttapam topped with onion, chilli, cheese, herbs & spices.
coconut, onion, chilli uttapam
Uttapam topped with shredded coconut, onion, chilli, herbs & spices.
uttapam tokri
Mixed variety of uttapam (Onion Uttapam, Chilli Uttapam & Mixed Veg Uttapam).
idly sambhar
Round, fluffy and savoury steamed rice cake.
medu vada sambhar
Urad daal doughnut mixed with herbs & spices.
Roadside Favourites
vada pav (butter)
Bread bun (pav) roasted in butter with special dry chilli & garlic masala and filled with hot potato bonda (vada) & coriander chutney.
vada pav (mumbai)
Bread bun (pav) rolled in special dry chilli & garlic masala and filled with hot potato bonda (vada), coriander chutney and green chilli.
cheese vada pav
Potato bonda (vada) served in a bread bun (pav) and toasted in butter with spicy dry garlic chutney and loaded with cheese.
dabeli
Dabeli is an Indian burger filled with a spicy potato mixture, onions, pomegranate, sweet & spicy chutney, masala peanuts, toasted in butter and topped with sev.
cheese dabeli
Dabeli loaded with extra chutney and lots of cheese.
samosa pav
A samosa served in a bread bun (pav), smeared in spicy dry garlic chutney and accompanied by 3 chutneys.
khaman
Khaman is a steamed savory cake prepared with chickpea flour and spices.
pav bhaji
Pav Bhaji is the most famous street food in India, consisting of a thick vegetable curry (bhaji) and served with soft bread buns (pav).
cheese pav bhaji
Pav Bhaji topped with garlic chutney and cheese.
special masala pav
Tikka Take’s own unique recipe for refreshing & special diced pav bread with bhaji.
vegetable cutlet
A delicious Indian fritter made with a mish-mash of potatoes, carrots, peas, green beans and paneer, served with chutney.
misal pav
This famous spicy Mumbai curry made from sprouted moth beans and served with bread buns (pav), topped with spicy authentic bhujiya mix.
chole bhature
Spicy chickpea (chole) curry served with fried leavened breads (bhature).
chole kulcha
Spicy curry made from white chickpeas (chole) served with super soft Indian pita bread.
dal baati
Spicy mixed lentil curry (dal) served along hard wheat rolls (baati), accompanied by chutneys.
puri, sabji & aamras
A popular traditional meal of fried puffed wheat bread, classic potato curry, mango pulp, papadum and pickle.
tava pulao
Delicious Indian-style stir fry of rice and vegetables served with raita and papadum.
paneer tava pulao
Tava Pulao is packed with paneer and spiced with pav bhaji masala and served with raita and papadum.
Paratha House
Indian flat breads stuffed with a variety of fillings, baked on a flat top and then finished with shallow frying in butter and accompanied with yoghurt dip (raita), pickle & onion.
aloo (spicy potato) paratha
paneer chilli cheese paratha
spicy masala paratha
gobi (cauliflower) paratha
Sandwich Corner
The most famous type of sandwiches served on the streets of India. Full of flavour, addictive and super tasty! # Vegan option available on request
grilled veg sandwich
Simple and delicious grilled sandwich filled with a medley of potato, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion and chutney.
nutella cheese sandwich
3 layers of bread with chocolate nutella & freshly shredded milk cheese.
cheese chilli grilled sandwich
3 layers of bread with capsicum, onion, green chilli, coriander chutney, herbs & spices.
grilled veg cheese sandwich
3 layers of bread filled with potato, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, cheese and chutney.
pineapple cheese jam sandwich
3 layers of bread with a pineapple slice, pineapple jam and freshly shredded milk cheese.
pineapple cheese jam & ice cream sandwich
3 layers of bread with a pineapple slice, pineapple jam, ice cream and freshly shredded milk cheese.
samosa sandwich
Sandwich stuffed with a sumptuous samosa and irresistible chutney.
nutella cheese ice cream sandwich
3 layers of bread with chocolate nutella, ice cream and freshly shredded milk cheese.
cheese sandwich
Sandwich loaded with shredded milk cheese and sprinkled with masala.
vegetable sandwich
Simple and delicious sandwich filled with a medley of potato, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion and chutney.
grilled club sandwich
3 layers of bread with fresh vegetables, aloo mutter mix and cheese.
cheese chutney sandwich
Sandwich loaded with shredded milk cheese and chutney.
Himalayan Streets
spring veg momos (steamed)
spring vegetable momos (fried)
chicken & herbs momos (steamed)
spicy chicken momos (steamed)
spicy paneer momos (steamed)
spicy paneer momos (fried)
spicy chicken momos (fried)
chicken & herbs momos (fried)
paneer 65
chicken 65
fish 65
prawns 65
chilli gobi
Irresistible deep-fried spicy paste coated gobi (cauliflower cubes) sprinkled with seasoned masala and cooked in special chilli sauce.
chilli chicken
chilli paneer
chilli prawns
chilli fish
dry veg manchurian
Deep fried spring vegetable balls sautéed in a special brown sauce.
manchurian with gravy
Deep fried spring vegetable balls tossed in a special gravy.
Indo Chinese
veg chow mein
Vegetable stir fry with boiled vermicelli (thin) noodles in special sauce.
veg fried rice
Stir fried rice with vegetables in special sauce.
veg hakka noodles
Vegetable stir fry with boiled medium noodles in special sauce.
veg schezwan fried rice
Stir fried rice with vegetables in schezwan sauce.
gobi 65
Deep-fried spicy paste coated gobi (cauliflower cubes), cooked in tangy & spicy yet irresistible traditional 65 sauce with onion & capsicum.
veg schezwan noodles
Vegetable stir fry with boiled medium noodles in schezwan sauce.
chicken hakka noodles
chicken schezwan noodles
chicken chow mein
chicken fried rice
chicken schezwan fried rice
chinese bhel
A popular fusion recipe of bhel made using crispy deep fried noodles & spring vegetables, cooked in a special sweet & spicy sauce.
Kids Menu
kids butter chicken with rice
kids korma chicken with rice
kids butter paneer with rice
kids daal with rice
kids butter chicken with a naan
kids korma chicken with a naan
kids butter paneer with a naan
kids daal with a naan
cheese naan dippers
with butter chicken sauce
potato fries with ketchup
coin papadum plain
kids vegetable sandwich
nutella chocolate sandwich
mixed fruit jam sandwich
chocolate dosa
junior cheese dosa
kids veg noodles
kids chicken noodles
Add-Ons
salad of the day
single tikka skewer
yoghurt raita
plain yoghurt
onion sliced
onion chopped
fried chilli (2 pieces)
extra cheese
puri puri water
sambhar
coconut chutney (small)
tomato chutney (small)
sweet mint chutney (small)
pav (bun)
bhatura bread (1 piece)
kulcha bread (2 pieces)
naan bread (2 pieces)
cheese naan (1 piece)
puri bread (2 pieces)
basmati rice bowl
Traditional
Happy beginnings deserve happy endings… Our dessert menu is where Indian culture meets the Aussie palate for refreshment, comfort and/or pure indulgence.
angoori gulab jamun
Warm melt-in-your-mouth soft fried dumplings (jamun) soaked in lightly rose (gulab) flavoured sugar syrup.
nut stuffed kala jamun
Special Gulab Jamun stuffed with mixed nuts and soaked in sugar syrup.
ras malai
Chilled cottage cheese dumplings (malai) soaked in a sweet cream syrup (ras), delicately flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts.
gajar halva
Warm sweet slow cooked carrot pudding flavoured with nuts, saffron, nutmeg & cardamom.
kesar pista shrikhand
Chilled sweet hung-strained yoghurt, flavoured with cardamom, saffron and pistachio.
chum chum mawa rabadi
Soft and spongy cottage cheese dumplings dunked in super rich saffron flavoured thickened milk and loads of dry fruits.
Gola
Popular street dessert on a stick made from shredded ice and rich decadent toppings.
orange gola
kachi keri gola (raw mango)
rose gola
watermelon gola
kala khatta gola (indian cola)
mixed gola (any 3 flavours)
royal gola dish
A mix of sweet gola decorated with milkmaid, jellied fruits, dry fruit and much more. Served with a spoon instead of on a stick.
Ice Cream
Two scoops of deliciously creamy ice-cream with mouth-watering toppings.
paan (betel nut leaf) & chocolate
rajbhog (royal mixed nuts)
kesar pista (saffron & pistachio)
kaju anjeer (cashew & figs)
mango & coconut
rose, strawberry & almond
chocolate brownie ice cream
fruit & nut
tutti frutti
ice cream boat (any 3 scoops)
Royal Falooda
Famous cold dessert made from selected flavours, tutti frutti, vermicelli, sweet basil seeds and finished with a scoop of ice cream & toppings.
rajbhog falooda
kaju anjeer falooda
mango-coconut falooda
kesar pista falooda
rose-berry falooda
Kulfi
Classic South Asian ice cream on a stick that is sinfully rich, dense and creamy.
pista kulfi
mango kulfi
malai kulfi
paan kulfi
Tea & Coffee
You won’t find these delectable desi treats at your local café. Unique to Tikka Take, these Tea and Coffee blends are flavourful, aromatic and deeply satisfying.
Masala Chai
Black tea, milk and hot water with a mixture of aromatic herbs & spices. Pure happiness in a cup!
Cardamom Chai
Cardamom gives this chai tea a beautiful floral and sweet flavour with undertones of smokiness and and aromatic musk.
Dalgona Coffee (Cold)
An Indian-style iced coffee, also known as whipped coffee or fluffy coffee, dalgona coffee has two distinct layers made from whipped coffee cream sitting atop a layer of iced milk.
Desi Soda
Experience an Indian and South Asian twist on soft drinks. Refreshing and wholly satisfying, these flavours will both surprise and delight you!
Masala Soda
Masala soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using a few spices and soda water.
Nimbu Shikanji
Also called Indian Lemonade, it is a refreshing drink made from lime juice, shikanji masala (spice mix), water and club soda.
Ginger Lemon Soda
Ginger Lemon Mint Soda
Kala Khatta Soda
Orange Soda
Mango Soda
Pineapple Soda
Lassi
Hafus Mango
Royal Rose
Plain Sweet
Plain Salty
Masala Chaas
Milk & Thick Shakes
iced cocoa
iced cocoa with ice cream
iced coffee
iced coffee with ice cream
kesar pista
badam (almond)
rajbhog (mix nut)
strawberry
Fresh Juice, Soft Drinks & Water
juice
Apple | Orange & Passionfruit | Pinapple & Mint
soft drink
Coke | Diet Coke | Coke Zero | Sprite | Fanta
premium soft drink
Ginger Beer | Cola | Lemonade | Lemon Squash
ice tea
Cranberry Black Tea | Mint Green Tea | White Nectarine | Elderflower & Lemon
Mocktails
Royal Rose
Mojito
Lemon Lime Bitter
Blue Lagoon
Final Thoughts
Amara is the standout choice for a refined and carefully composed Indian meal, while 7 By The Lake pairs regional variety with a memorable waterfront setting. Yogis Kitchen and Taj Agra are strong options for generous, traditional comfort food, and Blu Ginger provides an extensive menu in the centre of the city. Tikka Take fills a different role with its accessible street-food and fast-casual format.
Canberra’s Indian dining scene is at its most interesting when diners explore beyond the best-known dishes. Regional curries, dosai, chaat, grilled meats, biryani and vegetable specialities reveal the variety behind the cuisine—and provide plenty of reasons to return for another meal.