Indian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cairns

27 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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92/100 (72 ratings)
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International
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
"We are sorry about your experience as stated below since we have not claimed this business we cannot respond to your comments directly hence writing..."
Management
"Great Indian food and friendly..."
Sarah George
"The food is exquisite. 5/5, will eat here..."
Sonny Dean
"Nice Indian food in..."
Sujata Lele
"(Translated by Google) Make a lot of friends (Original) Bahut hi saandaar..."
shailesh
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Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
89/100 (1657 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Prawns
Tandoori Chicken
Mirch Pakora
Tikka Masala
Beef
Kadai Prawns
Lamb
chicken curry
Biryani
Eggplant
Aloo paratha
butter naan
Crab
Onion Bhaji
Paneer Pakora
Curry
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing eggplant and potato. Best I've had. Thank..."
Maria Beswick
"Good Service... Great ambience... Best..."
Justin M Singh Sandhu
"We enjoyed a great potato & pea curry here, along with some well prepared naan bread. The bread was filled with a generous amount of cheese & had..."
DianaW
"It was a the best indian I've had, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was beautiful and clean inside and had a wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what..."
Julie James
"Such a culinary delight this one is. I visited with my family for dinner and had one of the best Indian meals of my life! I highly recommend the..."
Rashmi Adlakha
"Went with my sister last week to this beautiful restaurant and what an experience we had! The meal was authentic and delightful. The attention we got..."
Karishma Adlakha
"Lovely Restaurant and excellent Service. Mandy made our night with her smile and good recommendation of the food. We had a great time 6 of us. And we..."
PABLO COGOLLOS
"Nice ambience, good food and great service. Quite happy with our dinner tonight, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, butter naans and it was nice. I am..."
Praney Behl
"Great Food as well as quantity is also good, everyone should definitely try it. Taste is equally good like Indian food in India. Also prices are bery..."
Kuldeepbansal03
"I’d give a 5 star rating for the Indian food they serve in cairns! We had chicken tikka masala and also tasted gravies of butter chicken and rogan..."
Shikha Singh
"It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. Food came out fast and it was tasty. The garlic naan was probably not as fluffy as some other Indian..."
LoveToTravel7
"Delicious food and friendly service. They accommodated our dietary requirements with no issues at all. 100% recommend it! Will definitely come back...."
Gingerandcoconut
"Highly recommended ! The best Indian food you can find in Cairns.A dining place with a nice ambience, excellent Service and authentic..."
Merick Miglani
"A very nice Indian restaraunt with amazingly tasty food and quick service. They were very hospitable. Food was authentic. A definite recommend for..."
Mukkund
"Terrific food - the lamb vindaloo was spicy and delicious..i am an indian food lover from melbourne and did not expect there is an indian restaurant..."
Asubiyakto
"The last day in Cairns - We were looking for a place for dinner which would be like the icing on the cake after a memorable trip to this great place..."
Chasingawesomeness
"The ambiance was nice, and warm. Food was really good..the lasooni naan and lamb madrasi reminded of the indian spices coming straight from mom's..."
Prajna Paramita Biswas
"The food is authentic Indian, probably the best you would get in Cairns. We had ordered a dal, a butter chicken, palak paneer and a biriyani. The..."
Mayank Arora
"A lovely surprise; excellent curries and breads, plus a lovely owner who was happy to chat at length about the menu. Wish this place was back home in..."
Alastair
"Went to this restaurant in December 2013, wen i was on a trip to Australia.A very good choice to have Indian cuisine in cairns.Had dum..."
Raman Jain
"Consistently yummy indian food over years of going here. Also well priced for budget conscious people with good portions. Or try the lunch Tali's for..."
Andrea
"Good food, was just walking the street and got in to have dinner randomly, was attended also very warmly and greeted, ambience was also was veryyyy..."
Sidhsjain
"MY REVIEW IS UNBIASED AND NOT DEPENDENT ON MY MOOD AT THE TIME FOOD QUALITY. ... 4.5 / 5FOOD QUANTITY. ... 5 / 5AMBIENCE ..."
SHEELAN CHAWATHE
"First meal made us feel so great after we have been here for two days. Great food and good service. My parents love here after that we got super..."
Momo Wang
"Great flavours and authentic gravy. Yummy bread and lots of options for vegetarians. The service was a bit disjointed, but overall this was a good..."
Eetee
"Friday night dinner, did book. We had the lamb vindaloo, Goan fish curry and palak paneer, rice & roti. And it was lovely! Have missed good authentic..."
Vee
"Worth visiting when next in Cairns people. Owner friendly and accommodating. Wait staff efficient and friendly also. I loved it and my 5 year old who..."
Lisa
"Loved the bengali fish curry - tasty and a little spicy. Will definitely be..."
Abhi Raviraj
"We love it!. We've dined for lunch at Marinades many many times, and every single time is a wonderful experience. We generally have the triple garlic..."
Two Of Us
"Ok but not spectacular. Entree Murg bazaari kebab (chicken) was cooked to perfection. Absolute highlight. Butter chicken was watery in the sauce and..."
Yum Yum
"Good flavours! My only grouch was that we had takeaway and the containers were small..."
Miss Jim
"Definitely in my top 5 Best Indian restaurants in QLD! Great food, service and atmosphere. Only criticism was the long wait between starters and..."
Vic
"Incredible flavours. This is quite simply the best Indian restaurant we have ever dined at. Wish this restaurant was located in Adelaide..."
Helena De Schutter
"Really tasty Indian food. It's butter chicken is one of the better ones I've had around Australia. Friendly staff, great..."
Gary Maguire
"One of the few indian resturaunts that when you ask for it "hot" actually make it hot. top food. great..."
Philmufasa
"We were a huge group (9 families - 34 people) who decided to have our dinner at Bombay Kitchen during our trip to Cairns. Choosing this place was..."
Srinath Holla
"The best Indian restaurant in Cairns, serving the best Indian food I had for a while. The staff is super friendly. Highly..."
Frank Wenzel
"I picked the Bombay Kitchen on a whim for a lunch with my son. We were both so impressed by the food and staff! The servings were generous and the..."
Melanie Mildner
"I love good indian cuisine. This was amazing. I could not suggest a better restuarant (it even beat a fav of mine sorry umesh). The freshness of the..."
Kevin Cunningham
"Oh my god this place is heavenly! Literally the best Indian place in Cairns. My friends and I come here all the time, and the food wows us every..."
Bhima Karki
"Amazing experience and lovely service. On special request they made things that were not even on the menu. The food was really amazing and enjoyed..."
Trijeet Bhandula
"Today, together with my wife we went to this restaurant for dinner. They were 2 people doing absolutely everything!!! (Cooking, serving, cleaning,..."
Adrian Wiater
"What a best Indian meal I’ve had at Bombay Kitchen Cairns on last night dinner. We ordered Naan Butter Chicken and Tandoori. None of the dish..."
Niranjan Khadka
Spicybite Earlville
Spicybite Earlville
89/100 (593 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Spicybite Earlville
89/100 (593 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Bombay Kitchen Cairns City
Bombay Kitchen Cairns City
88/100 (2154 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Mango Lassi Chef Special
OMG Actually Called Kulfi
Beef Madras and Lamb Vindaloo
Gulab Juman
Vegetable Samosa
Chilli Naan
Lamb
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken biryani
Non Veg Thali
Goat curry
Beef
Cheese and Garlic Naan
Chole Bhature
Chiken Tika
Dal Makhani
chicken korma
Tandoori Chicken
Chili
Butter Chicken and Rice
Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan
Gosht Biryani and Butter Chicken
Curry
7pcs Pani Poori
Sit down
Indian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We were a huge group (9 families - 34 people) who decided to have our dinner at Bombay Kitchen during our trip to Cairns. Choosing this place was..."
Srinath Holla
"The best Indian restaurant in Cairns, serving the best Indian food I had for a while. The staff is super friendly. Highly..."
Frank Wenzel
"I picked the Bombay Kitchen on a whim for a lunch with my son. We were both so impressed by the food and staff! The servings were generous and the..."
Melanie Mildner
"I love good indian cuisine. This was amazing. I could not suggest a better restuarant (it even beat a fav of mine sorry umesh). The freshness of the..."
Kevin Cunningham
"Oh my god this place is heavenly! Literally the best Indian place in Cairns. My friends and I come here all the time, and the food wows us every..."
Bhima Karki
"Amazing experience and lovely service. On special request they made things that were not even on the menu. The food was really amazing and enjoyed..."
Trijeet Bhandula
"Today, together with my wife we went to this restaurant for dinner. They were 2 people doing absolutely everything!!! (Cooking, serving, cleaning,..."
Adrian Wiater
"What a best Indian meal I’ve had at Bombay Kitchen Cairns on last night dinner. We ordered Naan Butter Chicken and Tandoori. None of the dish..."
Niranjan Khadka
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
88/100 (1759 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Curry
Prawns
Tikka Masala
Beef
Lamb
Eggplant
Crab
Sit down
Indian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing eggplant and potato. Best I've had. Thank..."
Maria Beswick
"Good Service... Great ambience... Best..."
Justin M Singh Sandhu
"We enjoyed a great potato & pea curry here, along with some well prepared naan bread. The bread was filled with a generous amount of cheese & had..."
DianaW
"It was a the best indian I've had, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was beautiful and clean inside and had a wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what..."
Julie James
"Such a culinary delight this one is. I visited with my family for dinner and had one of the best Indian meals of my life! I highly recommend the..."
Rashmi Adlakha
"Went with my sister last week to this beautiful restaurant and what an experience we had! The meal was authentic and delightful. The attention we got..."
Karishma Adlakha
"Lovely Restaurant and excellent Service. Mandy made our night with her smile and good recommendation of the food. We had a great time 6 of us. And we..."
PABLO COGOLLOS
"Nice ambience, good food and great service. Quite happy with our dinner tonight, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, butter naans and it was nice. I am..."
Praney Behl
"Great Food as well as quantity is also good, everyone should definitely try it. Taste is equally good like Indian food in India. Also prices are bery..."
Kuldeepbansal03
"I’d give a 5 star rating for the Indian food they serve in cairns! We had chicken tikka masala and also tasted gravies of butter chicken and rogan..."
Shikha Singh
"It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. Food came out fast and it was tasty. The garlic naan was probably not as fluffy as some other Indian..."
LoveToTravel7
"Delicious food and friendly service. They accommodated our dietary requirements with no issues at all. 100% recommend it! Will definitely come back...."
Gingerandcoconut
"Highly recommended ! The best Indian food you can find in Cairns.A dining place with a nice ambience, excellent Service and authentic..."
Merick Miglani
"A very nice Indian restaraunt with amazingly tasty food and quick service. They were very hospitable. Food was authentic. A definite recommend for..."
Mukkund
"Terrific food - the lamb vindaloo was spicy and delicious..i am an indian food lover from melbourne and did not expect there is an indian restaurant..."
Asubiyakto
"The last day in Cairns - We were looking for a place for dinner which would be like the icing on the cake after a memorable trip to this great place..."
Chasingawesomeness
"The ambiance was nice, and warm. Food was really good..the lasooni naan and lamb madrasi reminded of the indian spices coming straight from mom's..."
Prajna Paramita Biswas
"The food is authentic Indian, probably the best you would get in Cairns. We had ordered a dal, a butter chicken, palak paneer and a biriyani. The..."
Mayank Arora
"A lovely surprise; excellent curries and breads, plus a lovely owner who was happy to chat at length about the menu. Wish this place was back home in..."
Alastair
"Went to this restaurant in December 2013, wen i was on a trip to Australia.A very good choice to have Indian cuisine in cairns.Had dum..."
Raman Jain
"Consistently yummy indian food over years of going here. Also well priced for budget conscious people with good portions. Or try the lunch Tali's for..."
Andrea
"Good food, was just walking the street and got in to have dinner randomly, was attended also very warmly and greeted, ambience was also was veryyyy..."
Sidhsjain
"MY REVIEW IS UNBIASED AND NOT DEPENDENT ON MY MOOD AT THE TIME FOOD QUALITY. ... 4.5 / 5FOOD QUANTITY. ... 5 / 5AMBIENCE ..."
SHEELAN CHAWATHE
"First meal made us feel so great after we have been here for two days. Great food and good service. My parents love here after that we got super..."
Momo Wang
"Great flavours and authentic gravy. Yummy bread and lots of options for vegetarians. The service was a bit disjointed, but overall this was a good..."
Eetee
"Friday night dinner, did book. We had the lamb vindaloo, Goan fish curry and palak paneer, rice & roti. And it was lovely! Have missed good authentic..."
Vee
"Worth visiting when next in Cairns people. Owner friendly and accommodating. Wait staff efficient and friendly also. I loved it and my 5 year old who..."
Lisa
"Loved the bengali fish curry - tasty and a little spicy. Will definitely be..."
Abhi Raviraj
"We love it!. We've dined for lunch at Marinades many many times, and every single time is a wonderful experience. We generally have the triple garlic..."
Two Of Us
"Ok but not spectacular. Entree Murg bazaari kebab (chicken) was cooked to perfection. Absolute highlight. Butter chicken was watery in the sauce and..."
Yum Yum
"Good flavours! My only grouch was that we had takeaway and the containers were small..."
Miss Jim
"Definitely in my top 5 Best Indian restaurants in QLD! Great food, service and atmosphere. Only criticism was the long wait between starters and..."
Vic
"Incredible flavours. This is quite simply the best Indian restaurant we have ever dined at. Wish this restaurant was located in Adelaide..."
Helena De Schutter
"Really tasty Indian food. It's butter chicken is one of the better ones I've had around Australia. Friendly staff, great..."
Gary Maguire
"One of the few indian resturaunts that when you ask for it "hot" actually make it hot. top food. great..."
Philmufasa
"This place is awesome. I love reading the reviews posted on Google this place rated fairly well and I can see why. Food was fabulous and you can..."
Alister Hanley
"Paneer and butter chicken were so tasty! Worth the price and it wasn't too expensive. Rotis were also well made. Overall, very happy with the meal...."
Kallen Tu
"Took wife on her birthday dinner, we absolutely loved it, foods we ordered were amazing, rich in flavours and delicious. Also the staff were..."
Ahmad Ibrahim
"SO TASTY. So shocked to get such a great curry in cairns. Such a HUGE vegetarian menu too! Staff were attentive and food didn’t take long to arrive..."
Katie Bradford
"I love their prompt service.. staff is so polite and food is very delicious specially mocktails. Overall we had awesome dinner..."
Gill Aman
"No wonder this place is rated the best Indian in Cairns. We love our Indian and could not fault the food here. Simran looked after us extremely well..."
Peter Dyer
Bombay Kitchen Cairns City
Bombay Kitchen Cairns City
88/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Indian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
7 Spices Indian Restaurant
7 Spices Indian Restaurant
87/100 (1536 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Vegan Options
Asian
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Nepalese
Thai
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Pad Thai
Curry
Chilli Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Salad
Chili
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Thai
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Visited this Restaurant twice (pretty much everytime we were in Cairns) while having a vacation. Just amazing food and service. The guys there were..."
Manthan Shah
"Excellent service and food was awesome. We came from Sydney to visit Cairns. We went for our dinner and when you have kids with you always ensure..."
Vimal Patel
"We went to the place on ANZAC day so it was less busy than usual. The food was good. We ordered a vegetarian paneer curry and 3 breads for 2 people...."
Priya Jaiswal
"The food is really tasty and feels fresh. Each dish had its own unique aroma. The ambience is pretty average. And oh... the downside is it took..."
Jignesh Patel
"One of the best Indian cuisine that I ever eaten. Friendly staff and great location. Goat Biryani is the best and definitely will come back for..."
Venantius Tommy
"We decided to try this restaurant after friends recommended this place to us. The food was amazing!, the flavors, amazing. we ordered the beef rogan..."
Vee M
"Great service and the food came out quickly. The Chana masala was really good, best I’ve had. The chilli paneer was a bit heavy on the tomato sauce..."
Pristine
Freshwater Friendly Grocer
Freshwater Friendly Grocer
87/100 (372 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Italian
Italian
Australian
Indian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Italian
Indian
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We got the Samosa, Dahl, Palak paneer and garlic cheese naan and absolutely loved it! Although they had run out of the Samosa, they rang and offered..."
Chris Mitchell
"After a recommendation from a NZ Indian brother this week, it was too hard to ignore & had to find out for myself how amazing the food is here...."
Nomai Benioni
"Best butter chicken in town! The nicest people, amazing service.. I don't go anywhere else for butter chicken..."
Callum Williams
"Best Food in town!! Best Butter chicken and love their Butter chicken Pie. Great Customer Service and very friendly staff. Will be back..."
Immigration Services
The Roti Shack Cairns
The Roti Shack Cairns
87/100 (1310 ratings)
Quick Bites
Healthy
Vegan Options
Caribbean
Fast Food
Fast food
Indian
Street Food
Street Food
Healthy
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Beef
Curry
Fast food
Street Food
Caribbean
Fast food
Healthy
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
7 Spices Indian Restaurant
7 Spices Indian Restaurant
86/100 (1157 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Seafood
Asian
Indian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Masala tea
Duck
Vegetable Samosa
chilly chicken
Onion Bhaji
Vegetable Biryani
Mango Kulfi
Pad Thai
Cholle Bhature
Curry
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Onion Salad
Mango Chutney
Tandoori Chicken
Beef
Vegetarian Manchurian
Chilli Chicken
Dal Tadka and Steamed Rice
Lamb
Butter chicken
Chicken tikka
Aloo paratha
Salad
Rogan josh
Chili
paneer butter masala
garlic naan
Thai
Indian
Asian
Seafood
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited this Restaurant twice (pretty much everytime we were in Cairns) while having a vacation. Just amazing food and service. The guys there were..."
Manthan Shah
"Excellent service and food was awesome. We came from Sydney to visit Cairns. We went for our dinner and when you have kids with you always ensure..."
Vimal Patel
"We went to the place on ANZAC day so it was less busy than usual. The food was good. We ordered a vegetarian paneer curry and 3 breads for 2 people...."
Priya Jaiswal
"The food is really tasty and feels fresh. Each dish had its own unique aroma. The ambience is pretty average. And oh... the downside is it took..."
Jignesh Patel
"One of the best Indian cuisine that I ever eaten. Friendly staff and great location. Goat Biryani is the best and definitely will come back for..."
Venantius Tommy
"We decided to try this restaurant after friends recommended this place to us. The food was amazing!, the flavors, amazing. we ordered the beef rogan..."
Vee M
"Great service and the food came out quickly. The Chana masala was really good, best I’ve had. The chilli paneer was a bit heavy on the tomato sauce..."
Pristine
Spicy Bite
Spicy Bite
86/100 (1777 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Indian
Halal
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Curry
Prawns
Tikka Masala
Beef
Lamb
Lobster
Chili
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Place is cool with awesome food.. best indian food in cairns.. must visit..."
Mohit Garg
"Amazing! Best indian ive had in Australia. Highly recommend..."
Bethany Faye Gordon
"Amazing best butter fish I’ve ever had. Five star..."
Jane Patterson
"Very tasty, next to Night market and Esplanade.. Very conveniently located and tasty..."
Raju Yelamanchili Babu
"I love � it Everyone must try at spicy � Bite Best in..."
Ruchin Ror
"Very delicious food...! Good service..."
Raminder Singh Chahal
"A must to visit for peoples who are looking for a high-quality food. Located in the heart of Cairns City, Spicy Bite Indian Restaurant delivers..."
Mohammad Kalantari
"Great value for money and very kind staff. I mis-read the sign where it explained the take out deals and the man at the counter was really nice! I..."
Bec R
"Decent food - took almost 30 min to receive it though it was busy. A little on the pricy side compared to all the other indian restaurants I've..."
Andrew
"This is by far the best Indian food I have ever had..!! I had lamb Madras med to hot and it was brilliant..!! I even complimented the chef before I..."
Cheryl Quaid
"A must visit for delicious Indian recipes, made fresh and served with care. I was actively avoiding Indian restaurants after a recent disappointing..."
Subani Kumar
"This place is amazing! Was not expecting such delicious food but we were left mesmerised. The seekh kebab was light, well cook and nicely spiced...."
Keyur Dandekar
"My husband and I shared a platter and it was the best we've had from an Indian restaurant for a very long time. The bonus for us was the fact that we..."
Janet Dentice
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns
83/100 (1776 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Halal
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Curry
Prawns
Onion Bhaji
Paneer Pakora
Tandoori Chicken
Tikka Masala
Beef
Mirch Pakora
Lamb
Kadai Prawns
chicken curry
Biryani
Eggplant
Aloo paratha
butter naan
Crab
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing eggplant and potato. Best I've had. Thank..."
Maria Beswick
"Good Service... Great ambience... Best..."
Justin M Singh Sandhu
"We enjoyed a great potato & pea curry here, along with some well prepared naan bread. The bread was filled with a generous amount of cheese & had..."
DianaW
"It was a the best indian I've had, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was beautiful and clean inside and had a wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what..."
Julie James
"Such a culinary delight this one is. I visited with my family for dinner and had one of the best Indian meals of my life! I highly recommend the..."
Rashmi Adlakha
"Went with my sister last week to this beautiful restaurant and what an experience we had! The meal was authentic and delightful. The attention we got..."
Karishma Adlakha
"Lovely Restaurant and excellent Service. Mandy made our night with her smile and good recommendation of the food. We had a great time 6 of us. And we..."
PABLO COGOLLOS
"Nice ambience, good food and great service. Quite happy with our dinner tonight, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, butter naans and it was nice. I am..."
Praney Behl
"Great Food as well as quantity is also good, everyone should definitely try it. Taste is equally good like Indian food in India. Also prices are bery..."
Kuldeepbansal03
"I’d give a 5 star rating for the Indian food they serve in cairns! We had chicken tikka masala and also tasted gravies of butter chicken and rogan..."
Shikha Singh
"It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. Food came out fast and it was tasty. The garlic naan was probably not as fluffy as some other Indian..."
LoveToTravel7
"Delicious food and friendly service. They accommodated our dietary requirements with no issues at all. 100% recommend it! Will definitely come back...."
Gingerandcoconut
"Highly recommended ! The best Indian food you can find in Cairns.A dining place with a nice ambience, excellent Service and authentic..."
Merick Miglani
"A very nice Indian restaraunt with amazingly tasty food and quick service. They were very hospitable. Food was authentic. A definite recommend for..."
Mukkund
"Terrific food - the lamb vindaloo was spicy and delicious..i am an indian food lover from melbourne and did not expect there is an indian restaurant..."
Asubiyakto
"The last day in Cairns - We were looking for a place for dinner which would be like the icing on the cake after a memorable trip to this great place..."
Chasingawesomeness
"The ambiance was nice, and warm. Food was really good..the lasooni naan and lamb madrasi reminded of the indian spices coming straight from mom's..."
Prajna Paramita Biswas
"The food is authentic Indian, probably the best you would get in Cairns. We had ordered a dal, a butter chicken, palak paneer and a biriyani. The..."
Mayank Arora
"A lovely surprise; excellent curries and breads, plus a lovely owner who was happy to chat at length about the menu. Wish this place was back home in..."
Alastair
"Went to this restaurant in December 2013, wen i was on a trip to Australia.A very good choice to have Indian cuisine in cairns.Had dum..."
Raman Jain
"Consistently yummy indian food over years of going here. Also well priced for budget conscious people with good portions. Or try the lunch Tali's for..."
Andrea
"Good food, was just walking the street and got in to have dinner randomly, was attended also very warmly and greeted, ambience was also was veryyyy..."
Sidhsjain
"MY REVIEW IS UNBIASED AND NOT DEPENDENT ON MY MOOD AT THE TIME FOOD QUALITY. ... 4.5 / 5FOOD QUANTITY. ... 5 / 5AMBIENCE ..."
SHEELAN CHAWATHE
"First meal made us feel so great after we have been here for two days. Great food and good service. My parents love here after that we got super..."
Momo Wang
"Great flavours and authentic gravy. Yummy bread and lots of options for vegetarians. The service was a bit disjointed, but overall this was a good..."
Eetee
"Friday night dinner, did book. We had the lamb vindaloo, Goan fish curry and palak paneer, rice & roti. And it was lovely! Have missed good authentic..."
Vee
"Worth visiting when next in Cairns people. Owner friendly and accommodating. Wait staff efficient and friendly also. I loved it and my 5 year old who..."
Lisa
"Loved the bengali fish curry - tasty and a little spicy. Will definitely be..."
Abhi Raviraj
"We love it!. We've dined for lunch at Marinades many many times, and every single time is a wonderful experience. We generally have the triple garlic..."
Two Of Us
"Ok but not spectacular. Entree Murg bazaari kebab (chicken) was cooked to perfection. Absolute highlight. Butter chicken was watery in the sauce and..."
Yum Yum
"Good flavours! My only grouch was that we had takeaway and the containers were small..."
Miss Jim
"Definitely in my top 5 Best Indian restaurants in QLD! Great food, service and atmosphere. Only criticism was the long wait between starters and..."
Vic
"Incredible flavours. This is quite simply the best Indian restaurant we have ever dined at. Wish this restaurant was located in Adelaide..."
Helena De Schutter
"Really tasty Indian food. It's butter chicken is one of the better ones I've had around Australia. Friendly staff, great..."
Gary Maguire
"One of the few indian resturaunts that when you ask for it "hot" actually make it hot. top food. great..."
Philmufasa
Tandoori Nights
Tandoori Nights
83/100 (2570 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Prawns
Onion Salad
Mango Chicken
Prawn Vindaloo
Pivo
Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikki Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Salat
Kuře
Lamb
Butter Chicken Cheese Naan
Fish
Beef
Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan
Vino
Koza Curry
Veg platter
butter naan
Punjabi Naan
chilly chicken
Salad
Nádobí
Chiken Tikka Masala With Garlic Naan
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Free off-street parking
Television
Highchairs Available
Accepts Mastercard
Full Bar
Accepts Visa
Digital Payments
Street Parking
Free Wifi
Reservations
Cash Only
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a delicious dinner, my butter chicken was excellent, and Barry had goat, which he has never tried before, and he said it was just the best. Well..."
Yvonne Jaggard
"The food was amazing and the service was great. It was a beautiful night to eat outdoors and the staff were very nice and..."
Susan Denny
"We love Tandoori Nights, always have it when we Visit Cairns. Lovely service, beautiful..."
Natasha Heath
"Had dinner here 2 years ago while on holiday and have been thinking about a return visit ever since. Just as we remembered, the food was absolutely..."
Chrissie Lonsdale
"We celebrated our Daughter's first birthday there. Very delicious food n friendly staff. Highly recommended..."
Harpreet Kaur
"Service was fantastic. staff extremely friendly especially Shilpa food was amazing me and my family went there three times for dinner we love it...."
Ankur Gupta
"The service is friendly and good tasty food. We go often and love..."
Tamara Marielyse Setford
"Fantastic meal. One of the best I've had!..."
Cazze Caz
"Beautiful food and service!! Would highly..."
Amy Grant
"Best Indian food in cairns!! I tried goat curry and chicken tikka! Wow was amazing!!! Such a mouthing watering taste! Highly recommended!! Will..."
Brian
"Wow Wow Wow!!! JUST AWESOME! We're very happy that we've stumbled upon this little gem as they served the best curry and the owner is very attentive..."
Brian
"Nice Indian restaurant with large menu, desserts, bar and even kids meals. Great for groups, takeaway on the way home, or even to pop in for a snack..."
Seer Llewor
"What can I say, from the moment I walked in I was impressed. The staff are absolutely amazing and were always able to help answer any questions I..."
Samantha Badman
"I really loved their food and service. I was in cairns for vacation for 2 weeks and was looking for good quality food. After eating here, I and my..."
M
"Ok there are a heap of weird reviews on here so I thought I’d better throw my two cents in. We’re visiting Cairns from Tasmania and have to say..."
Annie McDonagh
"Very friendly staff and good, large menu. Did not have one dish on the menu but suggested other options. Very nice restaurant. Fast service. Would..."
Amacha K
Indian Brothers Restaurant
Indian Brothers Restaurant
82/100 (4180 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Indian
Halal
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Beef
Lamb
Chili
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Healthy
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Convenient late night option for yummy Indian food. Large proportions and friendly service. Vice is more street food with tables than a fancy sit..."
Shahab “Cro” Khan
"Food was very good and worth a visit. Pictures are as follows: * Oval shaped bowl with lots of green yellow orange is the samosa chaat. Comes with 2..."
Kristan J
"This restaurant is amazing. The portion sizes are so generous and the food is incredible. The lamb vindaloo is the best I’ve had in ages! Service..."
Colette Leber
"We tried Indian Brothers in cairns for first time and we loved it. They have lots of options on their menu specially for vegetarians. Their service..."
Skarlet Simakani
"The garlic naan was amazing! The butter chicken was very tasty as well. The lamb korma was nice but the lamb were a bit dry. The food were very good..."
Sophie Chan
"Beautiful authentic Indian food ! The serving are huge & the quality is amazing. Thank you Indian..."
Rasa Costaras
"We chose to have dinner here at Indian Brothers last night because of the reviews that said it had the best butter chicken. It did not disappoint!..."
Michelle K
Delhi Tadka Indian Restaurant
Delhi Tadka Indian Restaurant
80/100 (71 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
"The place itself is clean and decorated with taste. The food was really good, I had a nice Butter Chicken with some Pilau Rice, a Cheese Nan and a..."
Julian Ross
Mother India
Mother India
79/100 (391 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tikka Masala
Curry
"Nice food n nice ambienece must try panneer lababdar n biryani though restaurant is nt crowded but fud is gud its very near to spicy bite u cn try fr..."
Gaurav Garg
"I had a lovely meal here in the evening after a wander around Cairns. The chef/owner was very welcoming and friendly. I had a glass of wine and a..."
Bella
"Good food tailored for special dietary requirements. Great to be able to have a safe dinner out with a party of people with various food intolerance...."
Trish
"Best Indian in cairns!!! So authentic and yummy!!! Great service every time. Totally love it. Curry in a..."
Laura
"Very tasty Indian! We ordered 4 different curries and they were all really good, nice amount of spice and plenty of flavour. Good friendly service..."
Sophie
"We were very happy with their food. Everything we ordered were vegetarian dishes and were very flavoursome. They definitely did not stinge on their..."
Chrys
Spicy Bite Edge Hill
Spicy Bite Edge Hill
79/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Tandoori Oven
Tandoori Oven
78/100 (784 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
치킨
Tandoori Chicken
Eggplant
Stuffed Naan
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb Korma and Chicken Curry
Regular Naan Basket
Chana masala
Butter Chicken & Saffron Rice
Paneer
버터커리
Chicken biryani
Mango Lassi
Beef
Masala Dosa
Chicken tikka
manchurian
Coconut rice
Salad
garlic naan
Vegetable Pakora
Gol Gappe
Curry
"One of the best Nepalese and Indian food we had here very friendly service plus food delicious next level can’t go wrong.Highly recommended to all..."
The Brownie Brothers
"The naan with cheese was the best I have had here in Australia it was so good. The curry was delicious and came in decent portions. I had to take..."
Glenda DeVeaux
"Very friendly staff. Food was very delicious. I had a wonderful time with all my friends. I Highly recommend to visit here. Chef is easy going and..."
Aarati Mishra
Royal India
Royal India
71/100 (248 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Indian
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I absolutely love it! Been back a number of times and have never been let down yet! I really enjoy the butter chicken. I also really enjoyed the rice..."
J Green
"very nice food 1st day in cairns and we tried dal bukhara was really amazing. had to come back next day coz of good service and lovely food . Must..."
Nitin Thareja
"Zesty Traditional Indian Food Restaurant in the Heart of Cairns Near the Famous Night Market The Food is Authentic and Good in..."
Nishant Shah
"Highly recommendable .Great value for money. Provides finest quality of food and various varieties to choose from. Staff is quite friendly..."
Singh
"We found this restaurant while strolling around Cairns and were so glad that we gave it a try. We were there earlier in the evening which was..."
Will
"Amazing Indian foodFamily dinner with two children, loads of seating, amazing food! Quick service, presented well. Clean tables, clean fresh..."
Frank
"Best Indian food in cairnsThis restaurant has the most authentic Indian food we've ever had. The food, the ambience, the service - everything..."
Mona
"Visited Royal India once again, after visiting last time i was up on holidays, have to admit the new owners have improved on everything, the food and..."
Vishal Kumar
"friend birthday dinner last friday restaurant was very busy but service was very fast and staff is very friendly .new owner really change this..."
Amit
"This is a cosy restaurant on the esplande of Cairns which is bank opposite Lagoona n Reef Terminal. Indian delicasy seems to be good. Staff seems to..."
Dipen R Patel
"Awesome food man,all Indian should have food here only. Best Indian food of Cairns. Run by a cute Panjabi family. Great hospitality. N lovely ambient..."
Sanjay Jalan
"I'll have to combine 2 reviews in 1 here. I was really craving Indian food in Cairns, and just happened to see this restaurant. We visited them 2..."
Delaine Dcosta
"I had Butter Chicken and garlic naan. Delicious! If I were staying in Cairns any longer I'd go back again and try something..."
Laura Reuter Blair
"Diana. Apart from a minor misunderstanding the service here was good. Entrees came out quickly, we had the veg & meat samosas. For the main I had the..."
DianaW
"Really good Indian food. Fresh and very..."
Denverda
"Service was excellent, we had a slight mishap with the food, but was handled well. Would happily return here..."
Me
"Ordered delivery and arrived very quickly. Did was impressive. Best butter chicken I've had in..."
Hayley Bell
"The food was great, not as filling as other Indian restaurants though where I pay less at. Plates were all dirty. Lovely customer service though rate..."
Shani Masalkar
"The staff were courteous, very attentive and great at explaining the differences between dishes on the menu. The food was very tasty and came to our..."
Micheal
"Friendly service Tasty food Tried the lamb kadhai. The lamb was melt in your mouth tender. The eggplant dish was also delicious. Great naan..."
Daniel
"The chicken curry dish was fantastic. They had tons of options including vegan and vegetarian. Overall experience was excellent, friendly staff and a..."
Hayden Sowa
Curry D'lites
Curry D'lites
70/100 (37 ratings)
Quick Bites
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Saffron Indian Fine Cuisine
Saffron Indian Fine Cuisine
70/100 (28 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Asian
Halal
Indian
Indian
Halal
Dinner
Café
Indian
Asian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great food! I’ve had takeaway many times and am always impressed with their Indian food. They are always so polite as..."
Ben Tag
"Awesome Indian. Not shy on making it Indian style hot as well which is..."
Scott Coad
"Authentic tasty food, friendly..."
Me Me
"Fantastic true authentic foods a..."
Clinton Clark
Mex Indian Restaurant
Mex Indian Restaurant
70/100 (47 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Indian
Street Food
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
"Had a nice filling veggie enchilada here. They have Indian Street food as well. Everything is well priced and service is good. I would recommend this..."
Divi Kothuri
"A refreshingly different assortment of "Indian street food" on the menu, almost like tapas or share dishes, that you can't get at other restaurants..."
Jayme Hoole
"Great food and friendly staffs! Although the portion of the meal is a little too much for me..."
Downhill Wong
"Good street food. Only thing which is nt good is that their aircon is nt so good. Staff is friendly butbservice is a bit slow. Price wise moderate nd..."
Dawar Syed
"Amazing food at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended for anyone in the..."
Mish Mash
"Excellent food service and value for..."
John Latham
"Excellent service Good quality food Highly..."
Sutariya Shantilal