Essence Of Indya

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Top Sellers

  • Butter Chicken$22.25

    A classic dish of boneless chicken simmered in a rich & butter tomato gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Cheese & Garlic Naan$6.60

    White flour bread with a stuffing of cheddar cheese & touch of garlic.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Plain Rice$3.05

    Steamed basmati rice with a sprinkling of fried cumin.

  • Garlic Naan$5.60

    White flour bread with fresh garlic.

    Likely gluten

  • Coconut Rice$4.60

    Steamed rice cooked with coconut milk, tossed with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Plain Naan$4.60

    A White flour tandoor roasted bread.

    Likely gluten

Take Away Big Saver Pack

  • RBA Rate Relief Pack$40.60

    Meal for two guests: Butter Chicken, Beef Korma, one large rice and two plain naan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Wallet Recovery Pack$60.90

    Meal for four guests: Butter Chicken, Veg Methi Malai, Beef Curry, two large rice, two garlic breads and cucumber raita.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mortgage vs Masala Deal – Big Biryani$55.85

    Choice of Chicken, Beef, Goat or Vegetarian Biryani.

    Vegetarian option

  • Family Budget Rescue Pack$100.50

    Four samosas, Butter Chicken, Lentil Beef, Chicken Methi Malai, Potato Masala, four plain naan, three large rice, cucumber raita and a…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Me & You Pack$60.90

    2 Samosa, Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh OR Beef Curry, 2 Plain Naan, 2 Rice, Raita, 1.25 Ltr. Softdrink.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Big Hungry Pack$106.60

    4 Samosa, Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh OR Beef Curry, Chicken Methi Malai, Yellow Lentils, 4 Plain Naan, 4 Rice, Raita, 1.25 Ltr. Soft…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetable Delight$55.85

    2 Samosa, Butter Paneer, Yellow Lentils, 2 Plain Naan, 2 Rice, Raita, 1.25 Ltr. Soft drink.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Chicken Delight - Lunch

  • Chicken Curry$13.20

    Chicken cooked in a rich tomato & onion gravy, with generous use of spices.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$16.25

    Chicken roasted in tandoor, then cooked in masala sauce with sautéed onion & capsicum.

  • Chicken Methi Malai$16.25

    Chicken cooked in smooth almond and rich creamy sauce flavour with fenugreek.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Makhani Palak$16.25

    Tender chicken simmered in a rich buttery tomato gravy blended with fresh spinach for a smooth, flavourful curry.

    Likely dairy

Silk Lamb - Lunch

  • Lamb Rogan Josh$14.20

    Slow-cooked tender mutton in rich tomato & onion gravy, with generous use of spices.

  • Lamb Korma$16.25

    Lamb cooked in Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion & almond, mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Methi Malai$16.25

    Lamb cooked in Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Bold Beef - Lunch

  • Beef Curry$14.20

    Slow-cooked tender Beef in rich tomato & onion gravy, with generous use of spices.

  • Beef Methi Malai$16.25

    Beef cooked in Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion & almond, mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Beef Mushroom Masala$16.25

    Tender beef and mushrooms cooked together in a rich, spiced onion-tomato gravy for deep, earthy flavours.

  • Dal Beef$16.25

    Hearty lentils simmered with tender beef and aromatic spices for a wholesome, flavour-packed curry.

  • Spicy Beef Masala$16.25

    Tender Beef slow-cooked in a fiery onion-tomato gravy with bold Indian spices for a rich, intense flavour.

Veggie Bliss - Lunch

  • Mix Vegetable Curry$13.20

    Mélange of vegetables cooked with aromatic spices.

  • Yellow Lentils Daal$13.20

    Yellow lentil cooked with herbs & spices served with a dash of fried cumin & garlic.

  • Chickpea Masala$13.20

    Chickpea curry cooked in masala sauce.

  • Butter Paneer$13.20

    Cottage Cheese simmered in a rich & butter tomato gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Palak Paneer$16.25

    Fresh homemade cottage cheese, spinach tempered with garlic.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Methi Malai$16.25

    Paneer cooked in Thick creamy sauce with onion & almond, mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Malai Kofta$16.25

    Cottage cheese, potato balls with dry fruits cooked in almond-based gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Butter Masala$16.25

    Cottage Cheese cooked in butter tomato gravy with sautéed onion & capsicum.

    Likely dairy

Indo Chinese - Lunch

  • Manchurian Sauce$16.25

    A spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese sauce made with garlic, ginger and soy, delivering bold street-style flavour. Served with Rice and Plain Naan.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Schezwan Sauce$16.25

    Fiery, garlicky chilli sauce with bold Indo-Chinese flavours. Served with Rice and Plain Naan.

Wok Magic - Lunch

  • Hakka Noodles$21.25

    Stir-fried noodles tossed with fresh veggies, soy, and Indo-Chinese spices.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Schezwan Noodles$21.25

    Stir-fried noodles tossed in spicy Schezwan sauce with veggies and garlic.

    Likely gluten

  • Oriental Rice$21.25

    Wok-tossed rice with veggies, soy, and light Indo-Chinese seasoning.

    Likely soy

  • Desi Dragon Rice$21.25

    Fiery wok-tossed rice with Schezwan sauce and fresh veggies.

    Likely gluten

Street Chaat - Lunch

  • Samosa Chaat$14.25

    North Indian fried parcels filled with potatoes & peas, drizzled with sweet yoghurt, zesty tamarind & mint chutneys on a bed of chickpeas.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Papri Chaat$14.25

    Zingy Indian Nachos - Flour crackers topped with potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, then served with sweet and spicy mint & tamarind chutneys.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$15.25

    Potato Cakes served with freshly chopped onions, & coriander - served with yoghurt, zesty tamarind & mint chutneys on a bed of chickpeas.

    Likely dairy

  • Bhalla Papri Chaat$16.25

    Soft lentil dumplings and crisp papdi topped with , creamy yogurt, sweet tamarind and finished with chaat masala for a perfect sweet-tangy…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Street Magic - Lunch

  • Chole Bhatura$20.30

    Fluffy deep-fried bhatura served with slow-cooked chickpea curry simmered in aromatic Indian spices. A hearty North Indian classic, rich…

    Likely gluten

  • Pav Bhaji$20.30

    Mumbai staple - mixture of mashed veggies served with two toasted buttery buns.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chole Kulche$20.30

    Chickpea curry served with soft, lightly toasted kulche, garnished with onions, herbs, and tangy spices. A popular North Indian street-food…

    Likely gluten

  • Chole Poori$20.30

    Crispy, puffed pooris served with chickpea curry cooked in traditional North Indian spices. A classic comfort meal, simple, satisfying, and…

    Likely gluten

  • Tandoori Aloo Paratha with Chickpea$20.30

    Clay-oven cooked stuffed potato paratha served with flavourful chickpea curry — smoky, hearty, and satisfying.

    Likely gluten

Naan Rolls & More - Lunch

  • Chicken Tikka Wrap$15.25

    Tender juicy chicken tikka wrapped in naan along with salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Paneer Wrap$15.25

    Indian ricotta like cheese wrapped in naan along with salad, tamarind & mint chutneys.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb Wrap$15.25

    Tender juicy lamb kebab wrapped in naan along with salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Indian Fish & Chips$15.25

    Flaky white fish in a flavourful, gluten-free chickpea batter, paired with chips seasoned with aromatic spices.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • My Aloo Tikki Burger$15.25

    Crispy potato patty layered with fresh veggies, tangy sauces, and a soft toasted bun for a perfect desi-style bite.

    Likely gluten

  • Samosa Burger$15.25

    Crispy golden samosa patty layered with fresh veggies and tangy chutneys, served in a soft toasted bun for a true desi twist.

    Likely gluten

  • Desi Chicken Burger$15.25

    A juicy chicken tikka layered with fresh veggies and desi sauces, served in a soft toasted bun bursting with Indian flavours.

    Likely gluten

Indian Street Bites

  • Smashed Samosa Chaat$12.10

    Smashed Samosa served with chickpeas, mint, tamarind and yoghurt Sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Papdi Chaat$12.10

    Crispy fried-dough wafers served chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind and Mint chutneys.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$12.10

    Crunchy potato fitters served with chickpeas, mint, tamarind and yoghurt Sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Pav Bhaji$15.15

    Soft Butter milk bun served with mashed vegetable flavors full of balance spice.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Indo Chinese

  • Vegetable Manchurian$13.10

    Famous Indo Chinese dish mixed vegetable dumpling sautéed in garlic, tossed in soya sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Gobhi Manchurian$13.10

    Famous Indo Chinese dish fried cauliflower coated with mild spice and cornflower sautéed in garlic, tossed in soya sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Vegetable Spring Roll$11.10

    Crunchy roll stuffed with vegetables served with homemade sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Paneer Pepper Fry$14.15

    Crunchy fried Cottage cheese, onion, capsicum sautéed in garlic, tossed in homemade sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Pepper Fry$15.15

    Chicken tossed with pepper & finish in Indo-Chinese style sauce.

  • Prawn Pepper Fry$20.20

    Fried Prawn tossed with pepper & finish in Indo-Chinese style sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Schezwan Chili Manchurian$12.10

    Famous Spicy dish mixed vegetable dumpling sautéed in garlic, tossed in special chili sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Chilli Gobhi Manchurian$12.10

    Famous Indo Chinese dish fried cauliflower coated with spice and cornflower sautéed in garlic, tossed in special chili sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Schezwan Paneer$13.10

    Crunchy fried Cottage cheese, onion, capsicum sautéed in garlic, tossed in chef special chili sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Schezwan Chilli Chicken$15.15

    Famous Spicy dish made with fried chicken sautéed in garlic, tossed in special chili sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Schezwan Prawn$20.20

    Fried Prawn tossed with onion, capsicum sautéed in garlic, tossed in chef special chili sauce.

    Likely shellfish

Essence Mixed Appetizers

  • Vegetarian Gourmet Platter$19.20

    A house special assortment of Samosa, potato & cottage cheese balls, & Aloo Tikki.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Charcoal Cooked Trio Meat Platter$21.25

    A meat lover's assortment of Lamb kebab, Chicken Tikka, & Malai Chicken Tikka.

    Likely dairy

  • Essence Family Platter$26.30

    Assorted Platter with Samosa, Potato & cottage cheese ball , Aloo Tikki, Chicken Tikka, Malai Tikka.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Vegetarian

  • Samosa$10.05

    Spiced mashed potato filled in house made pastry & deep-fried.

    Likely gluten

  • Stuffed Crispy Mushroom$13.10

    Portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach, & cheese serves with homemade sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$14.15

    Tender Paneer marinated in yoghurt, & spice roasted in the tandoori oven.

    Likely dairy

  • Potato & Cheese Ball$11.10

    Mashed potato and cottage cheese flavor with mild spice fried and serve with sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Homemade Aloo Tikki$11.10

    Delicious cutlet made with potato & flavor with mild spices.

Chicken

  • Tandoori Chicken (Half)$16.15

    Chicken on bone marinated in traditional spices & yoghurt, roasted in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken (Full)$25.40

    Chicken on bone marinated in traditional spices & yoghurt, roasted in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Six Spices Charcoal Chicken Tikka$15.15

    Birds-eye chili & six spices marinated chicken breast roasted in the exotic tandoor oven.

  • Chicken Malai Tikka$15.15

    Chicken breast marinated with Hung yoghurt & cardamom, flavored with melted Cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Double Duo$15.15

    2 Pic of Chicken Tikka and 2 pic of Malai tikka 2 flavors in one.

    Likely dairy

Lamb

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab$16.15

    Minced mutton sausages flavor with spices on skewer slow cooked in clay oven.

  • Rosemary Lamb Chops$23.25

    Tendered lamb chops marinated with Rosemary herb & mild spices cooked in clay oven.

Seafood

  • Crunchy Fried Fish$17.20

    Fish marinated with mild spices dipped in gram flour & deep-fried served with homemade sauce.

    Likely fish

  • Tandoori Salmon with Pilaf Rice and Salad$22.25

    Tasmanian Salmon Marinated with Yoghurt, black Garlic & mild spices cooked in clay oven served with Saffron Pilaf Rice.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Crispy Golden Prawn$20.20

    Prawns marinated with grounded spices dusted with gram flour & deep-fried till golden brown.

    Likely shellfish

Curries Selection - Seafood

  • Mix Sea Food Curry$24.30

    Combination of Prawn & fish Cooked in onion tomato gravy with mild Indian spices.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Butter Prawn$24.30

    A classic dish of Prawn simmered in a rich & butter tomato gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Masala$24.30

    Prawn simmered in masala sauce with sautéed onion & capsicum.

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawn Methi Malai$24.30

    Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Korma$24.30

    Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion, almond & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Malabar$24.30

    Coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawn Saag$25.30

    Spinach tempered with garlic & ground spices finished with cream.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Vindaloo$24.30

    The "VINDALOO" style of cooking is a Goan based sauce with a fiery blend of heat.

    Likely shellfish

House Special Seafood

  • Goan Prawn Curry$25.30

    Prawn cooked with coconut sauce and chili sauce flavor with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

    Likely shellfish

  • Fish Masala$24.30

    Fish simmered in masala sauce with sautéed onion & capsicum.

    Likely fish

  • Fish Methi Malai$24.30

    Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Fish Korma$24.30

    Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion, almond & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Fish Madras$24.30

    Coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

    Likely fish

  • Fish Saag$25.30

    Spinach tempered with garlic & ground spices finished with cream.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • Fish Vindaloo$24.30

    The "VINDALOO" style of cooking is a Goan based sauce with a fiery blend of heat.

    Likely fish

  • Salmon Curry$26.30

    Charcoal oven cooked salmon finished with aromatic onion & tomato sauce.

    Likely fish

  • Fish Bengali Masala$25.30

    Fish cooked with aromatic onion tomato curry with whole spices.

    Likely fish

House Special Chicken

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$22.25

    Tandoor cooked chicken, cooked in masala sauce with sautéed onion & capsicum.

  • Chicken Korma$22.25

    Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion, almond & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Methi Malai$22.25

    Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Madras$22.25

    Coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Chicken Vindaloo$22.25

    The "VINDALOO" style of cooking is a Goan based sauce with a fiery blend of heat.

  • Chicken Saag$23.25

    Spinach tempered with garlic & ground spices finished with cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Lemon Grass$24.30

    Chicken cooked in beautiful flavored curry with lemongrass & mild spices.

  • Punjabi Chicken Masala$24.30

    Famous curry from Punjab Region Chicken with bone cooked in clay oven & finish with onion & tomato masala sauce.

  • Rajasthani Spicy Chicken Curry$24.30

    Chicken cooked with authentic flavors of garlic, hot spices and burst of red chili.

  • Himachali Chicken Curry$24.30

    Tender pieces of chicken cooked in chunky Masala gravy.

House Special Lamb

  • Lamb Rogan Josh$24.30

    Slow cooked tender mutton in rich tomato & onion gravy, with generous use of spices.

  • Lamb Korma$24.30

    Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion, almond & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Methi Malai$24.30

    Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Lamb Madras$24.30

    Coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Lamb Vindaloo$24.30

    The "VINDALOO" style of cooking is a Goan based sauce with a fiery blend of heat.

  • Lamb Saag$24.30

    Spinach tempered with garlic & ground spices finished with cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Chop Masala$25.30

    Roasted lamb chop cooked with aromatic tomato sauce.

  • Rosemary Potato Lamb$25.30

    Slow heat cooked marinated Lamb with aromatic herb finish served with potato in sauce.

  • Lentil Lamb (Dhansak)$25.30

    Lamb meat cooked with yellow lentil & flavored with aromatic spices.

  • Andhra Lamb Lal Mass Curry$25.30

    Traditionally spicy lamb dish cooked with whole ground spices.

House Special Goat

  • Goat Curry$24.30

    Goat on bone cooked in onion & tomato gravy with whole spices.

  • Goat Wine Masala$24.30

    Slow cooked red wine marinated goat on bone cooked with tomato, capsicum, black cardamom fenugreek leaves.

House Special Beef

  • Beef Curry$24.30

    Slow cooked tender Beef in rich tomato & onion gravy, with generous use of spices.

  • Beef Korma$24.30

    Thick & aromatic creamy sauce with brown onion, almond & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Beef Methi Malai$24.30

    Almond & cashew nut gravy cooked with fenugreek & mild spices.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Beef Madras$24.30

    Coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Beef Vindaloo$24.30

    The "VINDALOO" style of cooking is a Goan based sauce with a fiery blend of heat.

  • Beef Saag$25.30

    Spinach tempered with garlic & ground spices finished with cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Beef Pepper Masala$25.30

    Slow cooked marinated beef tossed with onion & capsicum & finish with onion tomato sauce.

  • Beef Mushroom Masala$25.30

    Slow cooked beef tossed with Mushroom & finish with chunky tomato sauce.

  • Kerala Beef Curry$25.30

    Slow heat cooked beef with coconut and onion tomato sauce.

House Special Vegetarian

  • Vegetable Korma$21.25

    Freshly cut vegetables cooked in thick & aromatic creamy sauce with almond sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mushroom & Peas Curry$21.25

    Diced mushroom & peas cooked with masala sauce.

  • Malai Kofta$22.25

    Cottage cheese, potato balls with dry fruits cooked in almond base gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kofta Makhni Palak$22.25

    Cottage cheese, potato balls with spinach cooked in Spinach base gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Kadhai Paneer$22.25

    Fresh paneer pieces tossed with onion, capsicum & tomato in thick gravy.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Methi Malai$22.25

    Fresh cottage cheese cube cooked with creamy cashew sauce & fresh fenugreek leaves.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Palak Paneer$22.25

    Fresh home-made cottage cheese, spinach tempered with garlic.

    Likely dairy

  • Butter Paneer$22.25

    Home made cottage cheese, cooked with rich creamy tomato sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Yellow Lentils Daal$21.25

    Yellow lentil cooked with herbs & spices served with a quick dash of fried cumin & garlic.

  • Vegetable Madras$21.25

    Mélange of vegetables cooked with coconut sauce cooked with mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Eggplant & Potato Curry$21.25

    Potato & eggplant stir fried with onion, Indian spices onion & tomato gravy.

  • Bombay Aloo (Potato Curry)$21.25

    Potato cooked with aromatic spices & mustard seeds.

  • Gobhi Aloo$21.25

    Cauliflower & Potato Tossed with onion and cooked with masala sauce.

  • Paneer Punjabi Lababdar$23.25

    Punjabi Style Paneer Curry Cooked in Chunky Onion Tomato Sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Maharashtrian Mushroom Masala$21.25

    Diced mushroom cooked with masala sauce.

Wok Noodles

  • Veg Hakka Noodles$20.20

    Hakka Noodles - Thin Stir fried Indian - Chinese style noodles.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Hakka Noodles$22.25

    Hakka Noodles - Thin Stir fried Indian - Chinese style noodles.

    Likely gluten

  • Prawn Hakka Noodles$24.30

    Hakka Noodles - Thin Stir fried Indian - Chinese style noodles.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Veg Schezwan Noodles$20.20

    Schezwan chilli Noodles - Thin Stir-fried noodles tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce Indian - Chinese style.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Schezwan Noodles$22.25

    Schezwan chilli Noodles - Thin Stir-fried noodles tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce Indian - Chinese style.

    Likely gluten

  • Prawn Schezwan Noodles$24.30

    Schezwan chilli Noodles - Thin Stir-fried noodles tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce Indian - Chinese style.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Choice of Rice

  • Saffron Rice$4.60

    Steamed basmati rice tossed with aromatic saffron.

  • Green Peas Pulao$6.60

    Steamed basmati rice cooked in Ghee with green peas & mild spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Jeera Rice$6.60

    Steamed basmati rice cooked with ghee & tossed with cumin seeds.

    Likely dairy

  • Vegetable Fried Rice$20.20

    Wok Stir fried rice with vegetable.

  • Chicken Fried Rice$22.25

    Wok Stir fried rice with vegetable and crunchy chicken.

  • Prawn Fried Rice$24.30

    Wok Stir fried rice with vegetable and Prawns.

    Likely shellfish

  • Schezwan Chilli Fried Rice$20.20

    Wok Stir fried rice and vegetable tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce.

  • Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice$22.25

    Wok Stir fried rice crunchy chicken and vegetable tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce.

  • Schezwan Prawn Fried Rice$24.30

    Wok Stir fried rice Prawns and vegetable tossed in a spicy, Sweet hot and tangy sauce.

    Likely shellfish

Biryani

  • Vegetable Biryani$20.20

    Basmati rice cooked with exotic combination of mixed vegetables.

  • Chicken Biryani$21.25

    Aromatic basmati rice simmered with diced chicken flavored with cardamom.

  • Lamb Biryani$23.25

    Steamed basmati rice slow cooked with aromatic whole spices.

  • Beef Biryani$23.25

    Steamed basmati rice slow cooked with aromatic whole spices.

  • Goat Biryani$23.25

    Aroma basmati rice & goat flavored with mint saffron & cardamom.

Breads

  • Tandoori Roti$4.60

    Slightly thick tandoor roasted whole wheat bread.

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Naan$7.05

    Several layered buttered white flour bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spinach & Cheese Naan$6.60

    White flour bread with a stuffing of lightly spiced spinach & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli & Cheese Naan$6.60

    White flour bread with a stuffing of cheddar cheese & fresh Green chilli.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peshawari Naan$6.60

    Exotic white flour bread, which comes from the pre-Raj India's Peshawar - stuffed with dry fruits, & slow cooked in the tandoor for a…

    Likely gluten

  • Potato Kulcha$6.60

    White flour bread with a stuffing of lightly spiced mashed potatoes.

    Likely gluten

  • Keema Naan$6.60

    White flour bread with a stuffing of spiced lamb mince.

    Likely gluten

  • Lachha Parantha$7.05

    Several layered buttered whole wheat bread, crispy & flaky.

    Likely gluten

Side & Salads

  • Garden Salad$4.60

    Garden fresh vegetables toss with lemon dressing.

  • Kachumber Salad$4.60

    Diced tomato, onion & cucumber toss with lemon juice.

  • Raita$3.60

    Diced cucumber mixed with seasoned yogurt.

    Likely dairy

  • Laccha Onion$3.60
  • Mango Chutney$3.05
  • Pickles$3.05
  • Pappadums$3.05
  • Mix Dips Platter$7.65

    Poppadum's serve along with mango chutney, raita & mint dips.

    Likely dairy

Dessert

  • Charcoal Kulfi$11.10

    One of our Signature Dessert, Indian Homemade Ice cream Flavour of Charcoal.

    Likely dairy

  • Gulab Jamun$8.65

    Dumpling of Fried Condense milk Diped in Sugar Syrup.

    Likely dairy

  • Warm Brownie with Chocolate Sauce$18.20

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pistachio Kulfi$11.10

    Indian Homemade Ice cream - Flavour of Pistachio.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

The menu’s own key: (GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free

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Address37 Warwick Rd, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia
AreaIpswich
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 7 3725 8601
Websiteessenceofindya.yumbojumbo.com.au
Google rating4.6 from 411 reviews
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from essenceofindya.yumbojumbo.com.au
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Thursday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Friday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday5pm–9:30pm
  • Sunday11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Essence Of Indya

Does Essence Of Indya have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Essence Of Indya 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.

What can be made gluten free at Essence Of Indya?

Indian Fish & Chips (gluten free chickpea batter paired).

When is Essence Of Indya open?

Monday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Friday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 5pm–9:30pm. Sunday: 11:30am–2pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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