Break Naan at these 6 Indian Restaurants

Indian cuisine is known for its bold flavours, diverse ingredients and rich history – one dish that perfectly embodies this is naan.

In Indian, ‘naan’ means bread so don’t make the mistake of putting the two together and saying ‘bread bread’. This beloved staple has been enjoyed in India and throughout the world for centuries, evolving into a versatile and delicious dish that has countless variations.

Here are six of our favourite Indian dining destinations to break naan with family and friends:

Adding a dash of exotic spices to the lively dining scene of Canberra’s Genge Street is Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant. Featuring a vast, vibrant and contemporary interior, as well as a high standard of service and impressive wine list, Blu Ginger Canberra – like its sister restaurant in Sydney – promises a distinctly modern dining experience.

 

Blending local produce with spices imported from India, the menu is a tantalising blend of classic and contemporary creations. Sample dishes like Goanese fish curry with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ground coconut, kokum, steamed rice and garlic naan; or tender Railway Canteen goat curry, cooked on the bone with saffron rice and Pishawari naan stuffed with dried fruit and nuts.

Staying authentic to every dish served, Welcome Indian Restaurant on Stuart Avenue in Hampton Park has stood proud and tall as the locals' favourite dining destination for many years. Settle into a relaxed space with a vibrant wraparound mural as the tantalising aromas of spice waft in the air, promising all your Indian favourites and some you have yet to discover. 

 

Embark on a memorable culinary journey with tandoori prawns cooked in the clay oven, or spicy chicken 65, before classic curries such as goat cooked with capsicum, garlic, onion and tomato, or Punjabi chicken masala with sides of steamed rice, spicy onion salad, papadums, cheese and chilli naan. Finish with a dessert of gulab jamun dumplings in sugar syrup and housemade mango and pistachio kulfi.

Garlic Clove Indian on Petrie Terrace delivers traditional and unique dishes along with Indian high tea to discerning Brisbane diners. A warm and inviting vibe awaits at this dining destination, housed in an historic building opposite The Barracks; perhaps sit streetside and people watch or enter through arched doorways to discover recycled timber, polished concrete and a corrugated iron bar.

 

Jump right in with steamed chicken or vegetarian momos, then devour dishes from the tandoor such as succulent masala prawns simmered in a cashew-based curry sauce; perhaps Mysore chilli beef hits the mark, with crushed ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves, best enjoyed with steamed basmati rice, spinach naan and a mango lassi.

Family-run restaurant, The Kings of Punjab on The Entrance Road in Erina brings the flavours and flair of Indian cuisine to your dining experience. Located on the Central Coast of NSW, expect a stylish vibe of mosaic-tiled walls, wooden furniture settings, hanging lanterns and an eclectic mix of artwork.

 

Settle in with a starter of lamb and vegetable crispy samosas, or lamb seekh kebabs cooked in the tandoor; for the main affair, delve into prawn Malabar – tender King prawns cooked with a special spice mix and coconut sauce – or perhaps beef saag entices, with a smooth spinach sauce and aromatic spices, accompanied by saffron rice and tandoori bread like wholemeal roti and cheese naan.

Spice up your dining experience with authentic cuisine from The Indian Bar on Lygon Street in Brunswick East. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the rich and exotic flavours of Indian cuisine in rustic surrounds of recycled timber, glowing neon signage, well-worn brick and softly glowing pendent lighting.

 

Here food is more than just a meal, it is an experience that engages all the senses from the moment you step through the doors to be greeted by the enticing aroma of spices wafting in the air. Think starters of classic clay oven-roasted tandoori chicken, marinated in yoghurt and spices, before memorable mains of lamb rogan josh or homestyle goat curry, paired with saffron basmati rice, chilli and cheese stuffed naan and mixed salad.

Find a tantalising world of Indian and Chinese cuisine at Parotta Station on Millers Road in Brooklyn. This Melbourne eatery has a down-home vibe of black leather seats, blond wood tables and sandstone walls, ideal for enjoying delicious curries, biryani and of course parotta – think choices like chicken or lamb kothu along with egg.

 

Everyone's favourite curries such as creamy butter chicken, never disappoint and are best enjoyed with steamed rice, or perhaps be a little adventurous and opt for tender pieces of goat shoulder cooked in Chettinad-style gravy; those looking for a quick, easy and delicious family dinner can order a family pack of chicken varuval and fried rice to satisfy hungry appetites.