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Slow-braised lamb shank rogan josh with housemade Kashmiri spices, chilli oil and a side of aged basmati and turmeric rice.

About ISH Restaurant

Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. A cool, edgy ambience of exposed brick, copper accents, monochromatic artwork and intimate table settings conveys a sleek and dynamic Melbourne aesthetic, designed over two levels with bespoke fittings and furnishings from India. From a menu boasting familiar and surprising flavours, start with a roti duck taco, before moreish offerings of charred King prawns, tandoori marinade, lemon butter, burnt lime and cherry tomato and gunpowder podi. For the main, opt for Punjabi-style thick and creamy butter chicken; or prawn and eggplant moilee in coconut gravy with turmeric relish and tempered mustard.

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Location & Map

199 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 3065 VIC - See Map

Opening Hours

Mon  Closed
Tue  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri  5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sat  5:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun  5:45 PM - 10:00 PM

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Member Reviews (5)

ash8008

lee-anne16615

Absolutely Beautiful Food - my favourite Indian
Tonight was our second visit and the food was superb, once again. The cauliflower and hummus dish was absolutely divine. The Dani Puri is an absolute taste sensation. The black garlic naan is light and flavourful. The Jaclyn Galum was a perfect end to a perfect meal. The service was also excellent. Thank you for making my birthday special ??

jeffrey21983

thespiceadventuress

Located on Gertrude Street (Fitzroy), @ish_restaurant is a fine example of modern Indian Australian cuisine.
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Over the last couple of years, there has been a wave of change across the pan Asian food scene of Melbourne. Indian cuisine is one of the last to catch up but finally there is an exciting revolution with focus on tradition, quality and a showcase of regional delicacies in harmony with Australian produce and sensibilities. At Ish, the modern twists on classics were exciting and it delivered on flavour too which is a key factor when playing around with tradition.
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One of the standout dishes for us was the Victorian tandoori lamb cutlets with dill and turnip mash. The lamb cutlets were perfectly cooked yet with all the smoky chariness that we love about a tandoori.

Ganeev