Newcastle’s Best Indian Restaurants
Whether you’re after a casual takeout or a refined dining experience, these restaurants bring the best of Indian food to your table.
Story Olivia Hadwen
RAJ’S CORNER, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
An iconic Indian-cuisine franchise dotted across Newcastle; Raj’s Corner is the ideal takeout option.
With restaurants in Hamilton, Cooks Hill, Highfields and Glendale – you’re sure to find one close to you.
When you enter, you’ll be served with a smile by a friendly staff member who are eager to serve-up any of your favourite dishes – butter chicken, korma, tikka masala or vindaloo, along with your favourite naan to go with it.
PUNJAB PAVILION, NEWCASTLE
Punjab Pavilion, located on Hunter Street, offers a modern take on Indian cuisine.
The restaurant’s interiors are upscale yet cosy, and it’s the perfect dinner option for family gatherings, date-nights, or friend catch-ups.
Their menu features vegetarian options like vegetable vindaloo or dal tadka, and meat options like Bombay beef and lamb korma.
INDIAN TREASURE, COOKS HILL
Mizumi is yet another traditional one of Darby Street’s staple restaurants, Indian Treasure is a great option if you’re craving authentic Indian food.
You have the option to dine-in or buy takeaway with the choice of pick-up or delivery.
Their menu features a wide range of classic dishes and offers a banquet menu, too.
THE ARK NEWCASTLE, WICKHAM
Aussie café by day switched to an Indian restaurant by night, the Ark is not your usual Indian local.
Come between the hours of 7am and 3pm to enjoy a hearty Australian brunch
of smashed avocado on toast or a haloumi burger.
But, from 5pm to 10pm, devour any of your Indian favourites – from samosas to mango chicken to rice kheer.
ROYAL INDIAN RESTOBAR, NEWCASTLE WEST
The Royal Indian Restobar, located in Newcastle West, offers a dining experience full of luxury and authenticity.
Their exotic flavours have ventured across the central west, with their first restaurant originating in Dubbo.
Its popularity sparked interest for bigger and better things, and so the Newcastle restaurant was born.
Offering multiple banquet menu options and all the classic dishes, you are invited to enjoy your meal in style with the restaurant’s upscale interiors – think golden crockery and crystal chandeliers.
2 BROTHERS, NELSON BAY
The Hunter Valley’s boast-worthy 2 Brothers Indian restaurant is in the heart of Nelson Bay.
They offer takeaway options or a relaxed dine-in experience, and pride themselves on being “the best Indian restaurant in town” – it’s easy to see why.
Their menu is broad with seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes that are sure to satisfy your Indian food cravings.
So, the next time you’re in the Bay, make sure to check this one out.
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