Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise

Restaurant · IndianSurfers Paradise4.2 (927 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

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Menu

Thali

  • Vegetarian Thali$16.90

    Your choice of two vegetarian curries. Served with rice, naan, pappadum & pickles.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Mix Thali$17.90

    Choice of any two curries (one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian) with rice, naan, pappadum & pickles.

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Chicken Thali$17.90

    Large butter chicken served with rice, naan, pappadum & pickles. Contains nuts.

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Special Thali$20.90

    Choice of 3 curries served with rice, naan, pappadum & pickles.

    Likely gluten

Biryani

  • Veg Biryani$17.90

    Rice cooked with aromatic herbs & spices. Served with raita.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Biryani$18.90
  • Goat Biryani$20.90

Tandoor Se (Veg)

  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$17.90

    Our home made paneer, marinated in a tangy yogurt dressing and then smoked to perfection in our charcoal tandoor, an old time favourite.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Mushrooms$17.90

    Spiced ground mushroom, finely mixed with freshly roasted spices ginger, garlic, coriander, chopped onions & smoked tender in our tandoor.…

  • Tandoori Soya Chaap$17.90

    Soya chaap done tandoori style, absolutely divine.

    Likely soy

  • Malai Soya Chaap$18.90

    Soya chaap done in creamy, buttery. Served with mint chutney.

    Likely dairyLikely soy

  • Achari Soya Chaap$18.90

    Soya chaap marinated with curd & spices & grill achari flavor.

    Likely dairyLikely soy

Tandoor Se (Non-Veg)

  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka$18

    Fresh chicken fillets marinated in garlic, ginger, yogurt & spices grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Seekh Kabab$19.90

    Fresh chicken fillets marinated in garlic, ginger, yogurt & spices grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Creamy Chicken Tikka$18.90

    Fresh chicken fillets marinated in garlic, ginger, yogurt & spices. Done in creamy, butter flavour served & mint chutney.

    Likely dairy

  • Aachari Chicken Tikka$18.90

    Fresh chicken fillets coated with pickle flavor & spices. Served with mint chutney.

Mixed Grill

  • Tandoori Meat Sizzler/Platter$33.90

    A great mix of tandoori meats served on bed of grilled salad, brought to your table on a sizzling platter. Fantastic for two to share.

  • Veg Super Sizzler$32.90

    An awesome mix of tandoori veggie stuff on a bed of grilled salad, brought to your table on a sizzling platter.

Breakfast, Lunch and Chaat Menu

Breakfast Special

  • Channa Bhatura$18.90

    Spiced chickpeas drizzled with tamarind chutney, served with fried Indian bread with a side of onions and tangy pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Channa Puri$18.90

    Whole meal fried bread served with spicy chickpeas, masala curry alongside pickle and onions.

    Likely gluten

  • Aloo Puri$18.90

    Whole meal fried bread served with potato masala curry alongside pickle and onions.

    Likely gluten

  • Choley Kulche$15.90

    Two bread kulchas tossed, served with spiced chickpeas and salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Amritsar Kulcha (Tandoori)$18.90

    A stuffed bread served with chickpeas, salad and pickle.

    Likely gluten

Lunch Special

  • Vegetarian Thali$16.90

    Two curries served with bread, portion of rice, papadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Mixed Thali$17.90

    One veg and one non veg curry served with bread, portion of rice, papadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Non Vegetarian Thali$18.90

    Two curries served with bread, portion of rice, papadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Chicken Thali$17.90

    Butter chicken served with rice, bread, pappadum and pickle.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Goat Curry Thali$18.90

    Goat curry served with rice, bread, pappadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Curry Thali$18.90

    Lamb curry served with rice, bread, pappadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

  • Special Thali$21.90

    Three curries served with bread, portion of rice, papadum and pickle.

    Likely gluten

Street Chaat

  • Samosa (2pcs)$7.50

    North Indian fried parcels filled with potatoes and vegetables served with tamarind chutney.

    Likely gluten

  • Onion Bhaji$9.90

    Onion fritter coated in a spiced batter and deep fried.

    Likely gluten

  • Bread Pakora$7.50

    Bread slices filled with potatoes and dipped in spiced gram flour batter & fried.

    Likely gluten

  • Pani Puri$9.90

    Crispy crackers balls stuffed with potatos and chickpeas served with spiced water.

  • Dahi Puri/Bharwa Golgappe$13.90

    Crispy crackers balls stuffed with potatos and chickpeas served with yoghurt, spicy mint and tamarind chutney.

    Likely dairy

  • Papdi Chaat$13.90

    Flour crackers topped with potatoes, chickpeas, sweet yoghurt served with tangy tamarind and spicy mint chutney.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bhel Puri$13.90

    Sweet and sour mix of puffed rice & sev, garnish with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, chickpeas, mint and tangy bhel chutneys.

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$14.90

    Skillet potatoes & green peas cakes served with chickpeas, yoghurt, tangy tamarind and spicy mint chutney.

    Likely dairy

  • Samosa Chaat$14.90

    North Indian fried parcels filled with potatoes and peas, on the bed of spicy chickpeas, drizzled with sweet yoghurt, zesty tamarind and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bhalla Chaat$14.90

    Dahi vadas and papdi are mixed with sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind and spicy mint.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pav Bhaji$16.90

    Mashed spiced vegetable served with two tossed buns along with salad and onions.

    Likely gluten

  • Chaat Platter$34.90

    Pani puri, papri chaat, samosas and aloo tikki served with the chutneys.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Bread

  • Plain Naan$4

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Naan$4.50

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Naan$4.90

    Likely gluten

  • Plain Roti$4

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Roti$4.50

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Roti$4.90

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese and Garlic Naan$7.90

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilly Garlic Naan$7.90

    Likely gluten

Rice

  • Plain Steamed Rice$5
  • Saffron Rice$7
  • Zeera Rice/Cumin Rice$8.50

Biryani, Extras and Dessert Menu

Biryani

  • Veg Biryani$20.90

    Delicious combination of fresh mixed vegetables cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly…

  • Chicken Biryani$22.90

    Tender chicken on bones cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly sliced onions.

  • Goat Biryani$22.90

    Tender goat pieces with bones cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly sliced onions.

  • Lamb Biryani$18.90

    Tender meat cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly sliced onions.

Dessert

  • Pistachio Kulfi$5.90

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Gulab Jamun$5.90
  • Rasmalai$6.90
  • Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream$7.90

    With ice-cream

    Likely dairy

Breads, Rice and Biryani Menu

Breads

  • Vegan/Plain Roti$4

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Chilly Naan$7.90

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese and Spinach Naan$9.90

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Rice

  • Jeera Rice/Cumin Rice$7.90
  • Pea Pulao$9.90
  • Coconut Rice$11.90
  • Biryani/Masala Rice$11.90

Biryani

  • Chicken Biryani$22.90

    Tender chicken pieces with bones cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly sliced onions.

  • Goat Biryani$24.90

    Tender meat pieces with bones cooked in spices, layered up with fragrant, flavour-packed rice and topped with thinly sliced onions.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address3184 Near Woolworth, Shop no T12 level 1 circle on cavill, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 432 462 009
Websitedesiadda.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.2 from 927 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from desiadda.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11am–10pm
  • Tuesday11am–10pm
  • Wednesday11am–10pm
  • Thursday11am–10pm
  • Friday11am–10pm
  • Saturday11am–10pm
  • Sunday11am–10pm
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What diners say

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Questions about Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise

Does Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise open?

Monday: 11am–10pm. Tuesday: 11am–10pm. Wednesday: 11am–10pm. Thursday: 11am–10pm. Friday: 11am–10pm. Saturday: 11am–10pm. Sunday: 11am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Desi Adda Indian Restaurant, Surfers Paradise online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/07llh2Ywl1Q?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=q-DraqvkNcvKwbkPs9yFYQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BSurfers%2BParadise%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14091.332692904158!2d153.4240!3d-27.9990!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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