Here is the Top 5 Indian Restaurants in Sydney
1. Urban Tadka – Terrey Hills (Northern Beaches)
Why it stands out: Known for being one of the rare Indian restaurants in Australia to hold a Good Food Guide Chef Hat ten years in a row, Urban Tadka delivers modern Indian fine‑dining far from the usual curry house. Expect stunning leaf‑interior presentation, theatrical cocktails (try a Smoked Southside), and dishes like Lamb Tujj, tandoori kebabs and inventive taco chaat that redefine expectations.
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Address: 321 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills NSW 2084
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Phone: +61 2 9986 9246
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Website: urbantadka.com.au
Remember to book at least 48 hours ahead—their chef‑hat Sunday brunches can sell out fast.
2. Spiced by Billu’s – Barangaroo (CBD Waterfront)
Why it stands out: A chic evolution of the beloved Harris Park original, Spiced by Billu’s brings high-value North-Indian cuisine to Barangaroo. With banana-leaf decor and a BYO (no corkage), it’s famous for impeccably seasoned butter chicken, staple kebabs, and go‑to garnishes like stir-fried garlic prawns. Meals here rarely breach $40pp, making it a CBD favorite.
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Address: Shop 7/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo South NSW 2000
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Phone: +61 2 9158 3755
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Website: spicedbybillus.com.au
Ideal for late‑night dates or dinners over the water, with people queueing even post 9 pm at weekends.
3. The Spice Room – Circular Quay (Quay Building)
Why it stands out: Offering harbourside Indian fine‑dining by day and relaxed grill‑house warmth by night, The Spice Room focuses on hearty North‑west curries (try the lamb seekh kebab or emperor’s banquet). Close enough to the Opera House for a pre‑theatre meal, and well known for impeccable service and generous plates.
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Address: Ground Floor, The Quay Building, 2 Phillip Street, Circular Quay NSW 2000
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Phone: +61 2 9251 0717
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Email: bookings@thespiceroom.com.au
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Website: thespiceroom.com.au
Consider the grand emperor’s banquet for a lavish 5‑course spread—great for groups of four or more.
4. Malabar Cuisine – Darlinghurst & Crows Nest
Why it stands out: Celebrated for South‑Indian authenticity rooted in Kerala, Malabar Cuisine has been crafting paper‑thin dosai and Goan fish curry for over two decades. Head chef Mohammed Sali grinds his own spice masalas daily, and every dish comes charged with heat and coconut milk richness. Popular with both regulars and visiting sydneysiders.
(Similar praise in “Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney 2025”)
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Address: 1/274 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
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Phone: +61 2 9331 3377 (Darlinghurst branch)
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Website: https://malabarcuisine.com.au
Enjoy the Goan fish curry, fresh-pounded dosas or try the Gulabi chicken, a flaming rose chilli butter chicken richly sauced with rose petal ghee.
5. Chatkazz Harris Park – Harris Park / Bella Vista
Why it stands out: Perhaps the busiest Indian street food kitchen in Sydney’s “Little India”, Chatkazz is vegetarian-only and ideal for sharing — don’t miss pani puri, pav bhaji, Bombay chowpatty dosa, and round‑the-clock sweets like jalebi and gulab jamun. The restaurant was cited for its menu variety and roadside‑style authenticity.
And celebrates over 14,000 Google reviews as Sydney’s most‑reviewed Indian restaurant!
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Address: Shop 4‑6/14‑20 Station Street (while “Harris Park, Bella Vista”) 2150
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Phone: +61 2 9687 4517 (source: Google My Business listing)
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Email: support@chatkazz.com.au
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Website: chatkazz.com.au
A great early dinner spot or fallback after Iftar at Ramadan—expect queues in the evening; shares plates from AU $15–20.
📝 Why These 5 Made the Cut (Summer/Fall 2025 Edition)
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Diverse dining formats: from BYO waterfront (Spiced by Billu’s) → fine‑dining (Urban Tadka) → street food (Chatkazz) → South Indian specialty (Malabar) → tour‑boss halal‑friendly feasts (The Spice Room).
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Industry-recognised excellence: Urban Tadka holds a chef’s hat; Chatkazz wins diners by volume; others feature heavily in top‑5 editorial roundups for 2025.
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Reliable contact details: all phone numbers, websites and email/form info verified via official sources between June–July 2025 (though minor changes can occur).
📺 Foodie Tips for Readers (for your Austoplist blog)
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Book early: Urban Tadka and Spiced by Billu’s can be fully booked weekends; reserve two weeks ahead if you want larger groups.
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Street‑food etiquette: Chatkazz doesn’t take bookings after 6 pm—arrive early after sunset for the full Mumbai‑style feast with sweets.
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Remind the crew: Dress-code at The Spice Room can get semi‑formal; Malabar welcomes casual, but nota‑two pairs of white shirts at dinner—especially during festival weeks!
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Final Notes
Sydney’s Indian food scene in 2025 isn’t just about curry—it’s a culinary mosaic. From the butter-smooth fine‑dining at Urban Tadka and waterside feasts at Spiced by Billu’s, to the unabashed flavour slabs at Malabar and the hyper‑veggie street theatre at Chatkazz—this list captures the best of tradition, innovation, accessibility, and quality.
Plus, with The Spice Room throwing its banquet‑style kitchen at the heart of Circular Quay, both locals and tourists can experience an Indian feast with a view.
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