The Tandoori Place
With over half a dozen locations throughout the province of Queensland, the owners of The Tandoori Place have found that winning recipe for authentic Indian food at affordable prices. Specializing in Northern Indian cuisine and traditional clay oven cooking, this award-winning small chain offers everything from mild veggie platters to outrageously spicy curries. Recommendable dishes include paneer kabab, tandoori octopus, and, yes, kangaroo curry. The Tandoori Place also features a nice children's menu if your little guys aren't quite ready for such exotic tastes.
The Tandoori Place
1/281 Sandgate Rd, Albion
QLD 4010, Australia
(07) 3262-9911
tandooriplace.com
Taj Mahal
"Taste the Taj Difference" is their motto at this classy, traditional Indian restaurant in the quiet Brisbane neighborhood of New Farm. Employing talented specialist chefs from some of India's most luxurious five-star hotels, Taj Mahal is an Indian food lover's dream. Even India's national cricket team dined here during their 2004 tour. Classic Indian dishes like tandoori chicken and lamb madras are prepared here using the freshest ingredients available. Be sure to try a variety of different naan, traditional Indian flat bread baked in a tandoor oven. Taj Mahal also offers a full take out menu.
Taj Mahal
722 Brunswick St, New Farm
QLD 4005, Australia
(07) 3254-2388
tajmahal.com.au
Sitar
Another regional Indian food chain, Sitar offers a wide range of delicious plates from every region of India, though their specialty is curry. All food here is made to order, so freshness and high quality are practically guaranteed. Sitar uses real Australian lamb, top quality beef, and every dish is prepared without the use of MSG or preservatives. Popular menu items include chicken tikka masala and lamb biryani. Sitar also features fun ambiance and décor, with signed plates from various celebrities.
Sitar
69 James Street, New Farm
QLD 4005, Australia
(07) 3254-0400
sitar.com.au
Article Written By Charlie Higgins
Charlie Higgins is a writer, translator, editor and social-media consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Originally from Connecticut, Higgins holds bachelor's degrees in media studies and music from Oberlin College. He currently works for the financial inclusion and microenterprise news website Microdinero.
