I went to Abhis last night and was extremely impressed by the food and service. We had a king prawn curry and a chicken curry. The king prawn curry had the perfect balance of spice and tanginess whilst the chicken curry was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The garlic naan and the biriyani rice were the perfect accompaniments to soften the spiciness of both curries whilst offering two different textural components . We finished the meal with a mango lassi which cleansed the pallet and left us completely satisfied. The meal cost less then $70 which is reasonable for the quality and portion size of the dishes. Would definitely recommend Abhis to others as its one of the best Indian dinning places in Sydney.
Just come back from a holiday in northern India and the food at Abhi’s is just as good! It bought me back to being on holidays.
Service and food is excellent.
We've been dining at Abhi's for years & the fabulous tasty food (esp entrees) & great service never disappoints! Enjoyed our meal on Sat night with 4 adults & 3 kids (2.5, 3.5 & 5) - the staff were wonderful to the kids & wouldn't eat elsewhere for Indian.
Anna Andriani-Minervini
+5
I've experienced that amazing flavours of Abhi's many time and never disappointed - only place I will go to eat Indian.
Was visiting from the Gold Coast and dined here for my birthday, with family and friends. We had the most beautiful, unique, flavorsome food I have ever had. We had the banquet and absolutely loved all the different courses, especially entree's. And our waiter for the night stood by and was at our beck and call. Will definitely be back when visiting Syd again. Thank you for an enjoyable birthday.
The curries were delicious ; beautiful flavours , the service was fantastic and prompt , I would definitely go back there .
Great food great service and great atmosphere, will be back again
Food was excellent. We had a banquet for 6. There was heaps of food and a wonderful variety. Service was excellent, very efficient and happy staff.
Delicious Food!
The fried spinach dish is nicer than it sounds, can recommend this dish along with with papadums and the dips you can have with them.
Service however is a bit lacking (I had to walk up to the kitchen) and too many seats cramped makes the experience more noisy. Perhaps in quieter times this place would be more of a pleasant experience.
Great service!
I love garlic naan!
What strikes me first stepping in here is the friendly and warm service.
As much as i wanted the keema dosa (reccommended by a friend to me), i went for the fish curry and boyfriend got the chicken Makhni, which we later found ot it was butter chicken :p the fish was a bit mushy and fishy, but the chicken was very smokey and juicy.
The food is flavourful, aromatic and comes in good portion. Although the price point is a bit high, the vibe and experience is good.
There are definitely other things we want to try on the menu, and we will return :)
Really good Indian fine dining restaurant. Some unique menu items that were on the upmarket side (and priced accordingly). Good friendly service. Unfortunately for me, virtually all of the menu items are moderately spicy, so not so great for kids who can't handle chili. There is a spacious upstairs section and some interesting decor
Very good service and super nice food. Highly recommend the goat curry, top notch. Naan is so nice and soft. Deserves more attention for sure. Definitely gonna come back very soon.
I have eaten there thrice now. Heading next time with some mates, love the food, customer service and wine list. Riesling by the class is amazing. Chiken tikka with mint chutney is highly recommended.
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
+4
It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since I was at Abhi’s Indian celebrating their first quarter century. The restaurant is still as popular as ever, both with North Strathfield locals and blow-ins like me, who consider Kumar Mahadevan’s inspired Indian dishes worth the trip. The highlight of this visit was a Seafood Moily ($27.80) from the Kerala region of Southern India. Beautifully cooked scallops join ling fillets and prawns in a soupy golden coconut curry flavoured with turmeric, fresh curry leaves and whole mustard seeds that pop on your tongue. It’s savoury and compelling particularly over Kashmiri Pilau ($3.80) dotted with dried fruit and nuts. Rice at Abhi’s is served individually, and the serves really are predicated upon you actually needing a bowl each, so we added on a Plain Rice ($3.50) to eat with our second curry. Ennai Kathrikai ($19.80) is...
We have eaten at Abhis twice now and both times did not disappoint. Great customer service, excellent food and a lively atmosphere. Can’t wait to our next visit.
Lily The Frugal Foodie
+4
For a table of 3 we ordered the salt and pepper calamari, the butter chicken, the lam biryani and also some naan bread.
The salt and pepper calamari was so soft and tender, but with a crispy coating. The calamari on its own is delicious but their accompanying sauce adds a lovely hit of spice.
The butter chicken is always a winner and we love scooping up the gravy with their naan bread. The naan bread felt quite dense unfortunately.
The lamb biryani was not bad but probably not a must order compared with biryani elsewhere. Those who prefer milder levels of spice may find it has too much heat, do enjoy with the accompanying raita.
Overall it was a very filling and satisfying meal, service was great. I would like to return to try other dishes in the future, including their dosa.
Abhi is in the Entertainment book where you'll get one complimentary main with another main ordered. It also takes part in the Dimmi promotion with Amex.
Orders weekend special lamp briyani and masala dosa. Both are upto the point and taste delicious. Briyani is spicy but still not very hot. Dosa chutneys are something I will go again.
In the deserts we order kulfi which was way too sweet and taste ok ok. Only reason I have given 4 star.
Will go again!!!!!
We tried this place on a Saturday evening. It had a nice ambience and there were couples and families dining there. The food is some of the best Indian food that we've had in Sydney with a nice balance of spices. Service was very efficient. We will be going back.
one of the best Indian restaurants. fantastic food . space is a problem as very small and always crowded. tried their new fusion platter of entrees. Delicious.
The last time we were there it was a work dinner so we had the banquet menu. We liked the food but for some reason never went back.
For entree we had the palak papdi chaat. It's traditionally a plain papdi but the addition of spinach in this was great. It's on the sweeter side because of the yogurt and sweet date sauce. We also had the aloo bhajis which are potato which is deep fried in a batter and the sheek kababs. The Lamb was cooked extremely well.
For mains we went for the panner, the chole (chickpeas) and a southern style chicken with an assortment of breads. The chicken was ok a bit dry. The other vegetarian mains were alright. Though the portion size was a bit small for the mains.
Dessert we had the rose pistachio kulfi. The kulfi itself was beautiful way too much rose flavour. Again I have never been a fan of rose flavour.
Overall excellent entrée, average mains and desserts.
Amazing place to have authentic Indian food. The ambience is also quiet amazing along with their selection of wines. A must try is the chicken nimbuda which was cooked to perfection. The deserts were of perfect portion size and the taste of it was mind blowing. Whoever wishes to have authentic and tasty Indian food do not hesitate to visit this place.
Had a failed Indian experience last night so decided to give it a go at Abhi's. Omg so good. Everything was on par! Delicious everything from dosa to curries and the amazing garlic nan, just yum. Service was impeccable. Would have received a 5 if the spicy dishes had a little more heat. I like it hot. Will return with friends. Delicious!
Global Foodie & Filmy
+3.5
Caters for the Western palate when it comes to the flavour and spices. Limited dishes... Some as an attempt at fusion. Good service and very fresh food
Located on Concord Road, this restaurant is nestled among a group of restaurants clustered here. This is a more refined Indian restaurant with meals presented beautifully and the flavours were awesome.
The service here is top notch. They were very welcoming and had our water glasses topped up at all times. Nothing was too much for them.
We tried a nice selection of mains including Mixed Tandoori Platter, Beef Ambotik, Chicken Makhni, and Kadhi Paneer. The platter had a selection of chicken and lamb. Meats were tender and nice flavourings. The beef had the right amount of spicy kick to it without burning your mouth. Both the chicken and paneer had fantastic sauces which went well with the rice and naan we ordered.
Overall well worth a visit if you're in the area. It exceeded our expectations of a typical local Indian restaurant.
Very exceptional Indian cuisine with high standard and high price but they usually always leave you feeling satisfied. my go to for those amazing hot curries and home made naan !
Went there after several people recommended it. My wife and I had bhaji rolls, chilli prawns and scallops, kadhi pander, chicken makhni rose kulfi. Everything was clean and tasted superb. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Chicken makhni is similar to butter chicken, chicken tasted amazing and the sauce was naturally sweet, not too sweet (no added sugar like other Indian restaurants) the rose kulfi was amazing, packed with flavor and is a must if you go there.
My favorite Indian place by a million miles. The service is great and the food is even better. I have been here on many occasions (mostly because I craved for good indian food). Our go-to dishes are Bhaji Rolls (crispy light pastry filled with potatoes, onions and vegetables), Mixed Tandoori Platter (grilled chicken, kebab and lamb chop) and Chicken Makhni curry with naan on the side *drools* I could eat this everyday. Highly recommend booking a table if you're going on busy nights.
$180 for 3 - bhaji rolls, rice, 3 naans, 2 curries, tandoori platter, pappadums and a bottle of wine
Was excited to come here because of the many recommendations made online. The food was generally good - however, the butter chicken was disappointing as it was too tart. What was even more disappointing was the way we were treated when we had to pay the bill. The waitress who brought us the eftpos machine was impatient and incredibly rude, demonstrated when she loudly and on many occasions, scolded us for pressing the wrong buttons and accidentally cancelling the transaction. This awful and humiliating experience completely made us forgot about the food itself (pity) and we vowed never to come back.
Visited Abhis restaurant for lunch. Tried Paneer masala Dal Makhni. Good food good service. Decor of the restaurant is good too....a typical yet outstanding wall paper.
This place was a recommendation from a friend, she said it has really good indian food with none of the stigma you usually gear attached to it.
It did not disappoint, the food was excellent, presented beautifully, the service friendly and attentive.
We ordered off the menu, 2 entrees and 3 mains, plus 1 dessert for 4 people. This took us to just above our full point.
The waiter did get our order wrong twice, but he was friendly and corrected it, the second wrong item (naan instead of roti), we decided to just keep, it was still delicious, thin and crispy with lots of garlic. We think he was trying to remember our whole order, but perhaps it would've been better to write it down, or repeat it back to us.
The price came to approximately 40pp, within expectation, as they advertise as "fine dining".
Princess Greedy Guts
+4.5
I don't have Indian food all that much and when I crave it, this is the only place I go to. Not only is the restaurant clean & modern, the staff inviting & helpful but the food... authentic I am told by Indian friends, it is damn tasty & not as heavy as Indian food you will find elsewhere, which is good as you want to order more to try and share. There has not been a bad dish here but highlights are the theatrical roti, crisp chickpea flour batter spinach & crab cakes to start, the goa fish curry, butter chicken & goat curries are all phenomenal as are their naans & flakey paratha. Add a delicious kulfi to help with the spice & heat & finish off with aromatic desserts.
Good food and great customer service. Worth the drive all the way to north Strathfield :) love the ambience and food presentation! Well done guys! :)
By far this place is the best that I have come across in Sydney for Indian cuisine. The menu is small, but the chef takes care of that with churning out the most accurate delicacies. Kudos to the flavours and the taste. May need to put up some more vegetarian mains to the menu, but that's completely optional. Will I visit again - hell yes!
One look at the menu at Abhi's (and at Aki's in Woolloomooloo too) will tell you this is no ordinary Indian restaurant. Elegant, delicate, complex, delicious
Located on concord road ... I have driven down this road so menu times but i never noticed this place. The food is fabulous here and the fitout inside looks great. Customer service is very attentive and I highly recommend this place.
One of the greatest restaurant for indian cuisine. After a long time I ate indian food and it was wonderful experience. Tikka nimbuda and crab undrai was awsuum and delicious. The foods were marinated nicely and I could realise the taste of each and every bite and that too with on the rocks..Aussies should visit once..cheers
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
+4
Upon arrival at Abhi’s for their 25th birthday, we were warmly welcomed to our table with a celebratory glass of champagne. How else do you start a birthday celebration? Cheers!New to this restaurant, we could see that many of the diners around us were not. All of the restaurant’s 180 seats were filled with regular clientele and they were all there to celebrate this momentous occasion. We could see that patrons were not just patrons they were treated like part of family. There's no better way to celebrate your 25th birthday than having a three day celebration. Abhi's Indian Restaurant knows how to celebrate this milestone and in this volatile restaurant market, and we can see why they’ve been in business for 25 years.
Abhis Indian is considered by many in Sydney as one of the best Indian restaurants in the city and is the sister restaurant of Akis at Woolloomooloo which has been awarded a coveted chefs hat, both are named after Chef Kumar’s two sons – though arguably Aki got the better deal :)
Founded by chef Kumar Mahadevan, Abhi’s Indian (named after his son Abhinav) at North Strathfield has been setting the benchmark for Indian cuisine in Sydney since 1990. The family also run Aki’s Indian at Woolloomooloo, a fancier, more refined experience, named after his second son, Akilesh. Over the years, Kumar’s commitment to regional Indian cooking has been showcased through menus featuring wheat-based breads and tandoori flavours of the north, string hoppers and dosa of the south (Kumar’s native region) and seafood dishes from India’s west coast. As Kumar himself says on his website, “drawing on influences from the major food regions of India, the dishes use only the best local produce and combine classical traditional recipes with a modern interpretation creating a true culinary experience”. It’s no wonder the restaurants have become so highly regarded by the Indian community and local Sydneysiders.
Amazingly nice quaint restaurant. The lemn murgh/chicken tikka is so beautiful. The breads are so soft and yum. We had ordered goat curry and Dal makhni. Both were well prepared. Beautiful flavors and good ambience
Great Food. Went to Abhi's with some friends. Food excellent. Banquet was ideal for a group.
Service was also very good.
Dinner at Abhi's Indian Restaurant... -- The Food -- Weekend Biriyani Special -- (Lamb stewed with fresh tomatoes, onions, green chillies, ginger, yoghurt and browned garam masala and oven cooked with basmati rice) Extremely fragrant dish. The spices are well balanced and green chillies definitely gives this dish a kick. The spiciness is relieved by the yoghurt. The lamb is tender and flavourful. Really enjoyed this dish! Methi Murg -- (Traditional Punjabi chicken dish cooked with dried fenugreek leaves, onions, tumeric ginger, garlic and fresh green chilli) Another amazing dish. Full of well balanced flavours. Sauce goes so well with the rice! Chicken was tender. Polished off this dish (even the sauce!) Really enjoyed the above 2 dishes. I've tried their other curries and are also very tasty. Will be back for more!
Opening up the menu we find a plethora of exotic dishes, all listed in Indian with mouth-watering descriptions under each item. An eggplant and banana chilli curry is enriched with all kinds of nuts - coconut, peanut, cashew and ground sesame. Goa Fish Curry features Barramundi fillets which are cooked to a silky softness in a vibrant orange curry of tumeric, coriander seeds and cumin. The crowd pleaser Butter Chicken arrives in a deceivingly small bowl, revealing a generous serving of tender tandoor- roasted chicken pieces, taken off the skewer and swimming in a deep orange sauce of tomato, fenugreek and cream; its smooth and subtle with a tang of sweet and one of the mildest curries on the menu. Of course you can't have an Indian meal without the quintessential naan bread. Each serve is cut in two and is soft and chewy, covered in charred garlic dots and spots of coriander.
I always take a note of what my friends recommend. They’re my homies; it’s unlikely that they put their stamps of approval on something they don’t like. However, never forget that all of this is subjective. That’s one of the things I learnt from a random philosophy course I did in my second year of university along with many philosophy majors dislike shaving. So, I keep tabs as to which of my friends have the same taste as I do and which ones rather watch Big Bang Theory over Community. Here’s a place I went to with a couple of homies who know that the Big Bang Theory is the most fraudulent portrayal of ‘nerd’ life of all time. There are very few constants in my life; here are three: - Anna Kendrick being adorable - LeBron James dominating a game seemingly at ease - Indian food not disappointing me. About that last one. I’ve had bad Thai (pun intended), I’ve had Crapanese and I’ve had don’t eat-alian but I’ve never had bad Indian. Yet, here I was at a place I had never been to being gu
Indian is a very popular cuisine but some would argue is hard to find quality Indian. This was the highest rated Indian restaurant in North Strathfield so how was my experience? All the food was very high quality and tasty and while I'm no expert on the topic of Indian food; it was a nice dance on the tastebuds. I don't think it quite rivals some of the food i've tried in Harris Park but the atmosphere, customer service and experience was of a higher quality. Prices: About $20 per main The entree was amazing and was a special. I would strongly suggest asking for recommendations from the staff if you are not an expert. It was a mini burst of flavoursome, yoghurty texture with that papadum-like crunch on the outside. The two curries that we ordered were quite nice and were well accompanied with the rice and naan. The dessert was an indian cheesecake and my dinner date thought it was really unique and tasty. I personally am addicted to the American style cheesecake that I probably di
Abhi’s is fantastic. First impressions: a lot pricier than your average ‘home cooking’ style neighbourhood Indian – but lovely modern decor, and lovely service.
The only thing that ‘pops’ in the entire restaurant (at first glance, anyway) is the gently shimmering metallic paisley wall, which is undeniably a statement piece. This daring choice of wallpaper is complemented by the most understated pieces, such as dark suede chairs and plain white china. I say “at first glance”, b
We both loved our meal at Abhi's, which suddenly made all the other Indian places that we've been to in Sydney seem a little 'home-style' compared to Abhi's polished and sophisticated dishes.
The overall ambiance is nice and somewhat exotic with the dim lighting and the cultural music playing in the background. People are chattering away w
Helen | Grab Your Fork
+4.5
There's a happy sense of joy about snapping the thin crisp disc of pappadum into jagged shards, surveying the little pots of cucumber and yoghurt raita,mango chutney and tomato and onion kachumber set in front of you. The biggest decision is which one to
Compared to the no-frills suggestion of a high school friend, Ahbi’s is in many ways on the opposite end of the dining spectrum. Take the ambiance illustrated in the first shot. There is an air of high class and intimacy that would require the detective s
The lamb was really nice and tender. I also loved the prawn and scallop curry.
Abhi's. One of the best Indian restaurants in Sydney, however the portion sizes are quite small. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Update, even better.
Nice atmosphere, interesting wall paper, excellent service, very nice food. Elegant dining, more refined than usual for Indian restaurant that I have experiences, would return.
Great taste, great service and great value. I went to Abhis last weekend. There were 4 of us so we were able to order the banquet. We ordered banquet number 2. My oh my, what a feast of flavours! The food came out at a suitable pace, the variety was astounding - there was a party going on in my mouth with all of the flavours. There were a couple of dishes that were hot, but there is lots of yoghurt around to help with that. I couldn't fault the service. The staff looked genuinely happy to work there as well as being happy to serve their customers. It's BYO which is saving in itself, but when the bill came I was very pleasantly surprised. This is definitely a keeper!
One of the best indian restaurant i've been to. It waa a bit pricey but waa worth it :-)
Beautiful Mango Lassi and Palak Patta Chat :) You can try their home made Rose Petal Jam as mouth freshner. Just ask the waiter nicely and it will be given unto you.
Abhi is quite nicely furnished however the food not so. I felt that the food was not that of standard of the price. I felt the food came out of a can. The chicken makhni (supposedly butter chicken) tasted bland and too sweet. The lamb korma wasn't spicy nor did it taste like what it should have. The lamb cutlets were overcooked and low quality meat. The portion sizes were small and the naans were too burnt and cold. It seemed the food had been reheated and unfortunately it had been in adequately done so. It was cold and tasted funny.
Would not go there again. It's a great place if you have no taste buds and money to blow on terrible food.
The waitress kept interrupting our conversations with refilling water. It was frustrating it happened over four times.
Yours truly an Indian.
Have prawn curry and lamb cutlets, garlic nan, very nice, drinks are a bit overpriced, will BYO next time
Awesome food. I had the Goa fish curry which was absolutely delectable. Best fish curry I have had and I have been to many restaurants. Also their desert was amazing. We were very satisfied. Expensive restaurant but worth it in my opinion. We live nearby so ordered as take-away.
Not your standard suburban Indian (this is a good thing). Have been to Aki's and had a great meal at Abhi's. Food is more expensive than your standard suburban Indian, but the service is polished and the food is of high standard. BYO with a bottle shop few doors down is another plus. Staff are very friendly, if I was in the area would definitely return.
Used entertainment card, up market Indian with a depth and complexity of spices and flavours. Had the tandoor swordfish and lamb saagwala (bit too spicy for me!). Would really like to try their curry and other house specials next time!
Tonight's meal. Tonight was my first at Abhi's. The crab cakes were very nice. We also had a goat curry and a barramundi curry. Both were excellent. Along with rice and naan the meal was both filling and tasty. I would highly recommend this place.
Found out my fav dish is now the signiture dish. Every dish brought a different concept in flavours. Excellent service. A consistant fav. 8.5 / 10
Simply delicious Indian food with a modern twist. All the classic flavours and dishes are there but they have been more refined and are all beautifully presented. Couldn’t really fault any of the dishes we had. The chickpea spinach fritters and paneer tikka masala entrees were so tasty. Seafood moily curry, veggie curry, dahl, naan bread, roti all great too. Our young kids loved it all too. Attentive and friendly service. Highly recommend Abhis. We have been a few times and will be back.
Generally as per my experience of indian restaurants in sydney either you can get nice ambience or awesome food. But this experience had an exception when we came to Abhi's. Very lovely, cozy ambience and hands down one of the the most satisfying Indian food we have had. Dishes we tried palak patta chaat, tikka nimbuda, paneer tikka, Hyderabad Murg, garlic naan, veggie pulao and double ka meetha. Couldn't fault a single dish. Everything was just perfect. Hyderabad Murgon, veggie pulao and palak patta chat were the highlights. Great service and very attentive staff. Would recommend it 100 times😄
Thank you Abhi's keep doing what ya doing.
Abhi’s is a Sydney institution and never disappoints. Don’t miss their Palak Patta Chaat, Cocktail Masala Dosa, Aloo Tikki and Ennai Kathrikai. Good service and great for groups. BYO wine only.
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This had to be one of the most satiating Indian meals I’ve had at a restaurant. I had a masala dosa & the potato palya stuffing was perfect in taste and portion. My partner had the chilli prawns and scallops - said it was beautifully cooked, very fresh and the chilli was just right. For lunch we ordered the Lunch special - Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani . I will say, this has to be the best Biryani I’ve eaten in a while. The flavours were so perfectly balanced , each grain of rice separate . No over done masala , or heavy feeling after eating it…the lamb pieces were bite sized and cooked to perfection . One of the few times I actually ate the meat too . Dessert, again was awesome . The Rose kulfi is fantastic , you can tell it’s all fresh and made in-house. Compliments to the Chefs there today. And lastly , we had fantastic service from Mr.Praveen who looked after us very well . We used to go to AKI’s often and I really missed it when it shut. And though its the same owner, was unsure if Abhi’s would be as good. Let me just say, if anything , this was even better !
Went here for dinner. Ordered palak patta chaat and chef's special masala paneer tikka which was phenomenal and probably the best paneer tikka I've had in a long time! It had a smoky flavour, was cooked to the right texture which so many get wrong with paneer tikka and the marinade flavours were beautiful so much that it tasted perfect by itself without the chutney accompaniment. With vege mains I wasn't sure what to get as there was not much option that I couldn't cook at home. Got the veg kurma which was nice, but did not taste traditional. We got double ka meetha for dessert and it did not disappoint, far from it! The Rose icecream was delish and had lovely subtle flavours...really well put together. Would recommend entrees and dessert here :-)
We drove past Abhi’s on a Thursday night and saw it was packed so decided to try it a few days later. We were not disappointed! Lovely welcoming staff and atmosphere, relatively quick food service and probably the best Indian I’ve ever had. Super tasty, fresh and doesn’t leave you with that overly full feeling. A little more expensive than standard Indian restaurants, but I think the quality reflects that. Highly recommend the prawn and scollop entree. Will definitely be back.
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