Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island

Café · Indian · Café & brunchHope Island4.9 (348 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

51 dishesmenu read 7 Novkesarifusiononline.com.au

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Meat Main Course

  • Butter

    A classic! Tandoor-roasted meat cooked in a rich tomato-butter sauce, infused with kasturi methi, cashews, cream and aromatic spices.…

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Punjabi Chicken Curry$30.95

    Bone-in chicken slowly cooked in a hearty onion, ginger, garlic-tomato gravy infused with robust North Indian spices.

  • Methi

    Chicken or Lamb cubes cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves in a savoury onion-tomato gravy. Earthy, slightly bitter and deliciously spiced.

  • Mango Chicken$28.65

    Tandoori chicken tikka simmered in a smooth mango-cream gravy with warm Indian spices. Sweet, tangy and aromatic.

  • Desi Goat Curry$32.10

    Tender bone-in goat slow-cooked in a chef's special spiced curry blend. A comforting, homestyle dish made with love.

  • Dhansak

    A Parsi-inspired dish where chicken or lamb is stewed with lentils, vegetables, tomato and spices.

  • Tikka Masala

    Tandoor-roasted meat simmered in a velvety onion, cashew and tomato gravy with capsicum and a hint of cream.

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  • Kadhai

    Succulent meat stir-fried with onions and bell peppers in a spiced tomato base. Cooked in a traditional karahi.

  • Chef's Special

    Creamy and mildly spiced dish made with peppers, fenugreek leaves, and a unique blend of house spices. Smooth, fragrant and flavourful.

    Likely dairy

  • Korma

    A rich, indulgent curry of tender meat cooked with cashews, yoghurt, and aromatic spices in a creamy sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chilli Chicken$28.65

    A fiery Indo-Chinese dish of fried chicken tossed with soy, garlic, chillies, and spring onions. Spicy, tangy and addictive.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Rogan Josh

    A Kashmiri delicacy—meat slow-cooked in mustard oil with Kashmiri red chillies and regional spices. Deep, bold flavours with a beautiful…

  • Bhoona

    Tender meat seared with ginger, garlic, and a dry-style onion gravy. Rich in texture and intensely aromatic.

  • Saagwala

    Choice of meat simmered in a vibrant baby spinach purée and delicately spiced. Nutritious and hearty.

  • Madras

    A fiery South Indian curry with coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and regional spices. Full-bodied and warming.

  • Malabari

    Protein of your choice cooked in a creamy coastal Goan-style coconut gravy flavoured with curry leaves and mustard.

  • Vindaloo

    A bold Goan curry made with vinegar, chilli paste, and aromatic spices. Tangy, spicy, and full of character.

Meat Munchies (Entrée)

  • 1/2 Tandoori Chicken$24.05

    Tender chicken thighs marinated in hung yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a blend of warm spices. Roasted in the tandoor and served with cooling…

    Likely dairy

  • 5pcs Tandoori Prawns$26.15

    King prawns, marinated in spiced yoghurt and chargrilled in the tandoor. Served sizzling with a refreshing mint chutney.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Tandoori Fish$26.15

    Tender barramundi fillets, marinated in spiced yoghurt and chargrilled in the tandoor. Served sizzling with a refreshing mint chutney.

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • 5pcs Garlic Prawns$25.85

    King prawns sauteed with garlic, Indian spices and dash of cream, served with side of rice.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • 3pcs Tandoori Lamb Cutlets$32.45

    Juicy lamb chops, marinated in signature spice blend and cooked over tandoor flames to lock in flavour and tenderness. Served with mint…

  • 2pcs Chilli Chicken Naan Tacos$20.90

    Soft tandoori naan tacos folded around crispy Indo-Chinese chilli chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, drizzled with homemade chilli mayo.

    Likely gluten

  • Kesari Special Chicken 65$19.85

    A South Indian street-food favourite—crispy fried chicken tossed with curry leaves, mustard seeds and dry red chillies in a tangy yoghurt…

    Likely dairy

  • Kesari Chicken Tikka$19.85

    Tender chicken thighs marinated in hung yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a blend of warm spices. Roasted in the tandoor and served with cooling…

    Likely dairy

  • Schezwan Chicken Tikka$19.85

    Tender chicken thighs marinated in hung yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a blend of warm spices. Roasted in the tandoor and served with cooling…

    Likely dairy

  • Malai Chicken Tikka$19.85

    Creamy and mild—chicken fillets marinated in soft spices and yoghurt, cooked to perfection in the tandoor, then finished in a cheese and…

    Likely dairy

  • 1/2kg Tandoori Chilli Chicken Wings$18.80

    A spicy starter favourite—chicken wings marinated in Indian spices and yoghurt, tandoor-roasted, and served with a touch of heat and…

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab$19.85

    Finely minced meat blended with herbs, golden onions, and chef's spices, moulded onto skewers and grilled in the tandoor. Served with mint…

  • Amritsari Fish$26.15

    North Indian-style besan battered fish marinated in garlic, lemon, and cumin, then crisp-fried until golden. Served with mint chutney for a…

    Likely fish

  • Amritsari Prawns$26.15

    North Indian-style besan battered prawns marinated in garlic, lemon, and cumin, then crisp-fried until golden. Served with mint chutney for…

    Likely shellfish

Vegetarian Munchies (Entrée)

  • Bread Pakora$13.60

    A selection of crisp and flavourful snack made by deep-frying bread in a spiced chickpea flour batter. Served golden and crunchy with mint…

    Likely gluten

  • Cauliflower Pakora$13.60

    A selection of crisp and flavourful snack made by deep-frying cauliflower in a spiced chickpea flour batter. Served golden and crunchy with…

  • Paneer Pakora$19.80

    A selection of crisp and flavourful snack made by deep-frying paneer in a spiced chickpea flour batter. Served golden and crunchy with mint…

    Likely dairy

  • Hari Bhari Tikki$15.65

    A healthy and tasty pan-fried patty made with spinach, peas, and potatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices. Crisp on the outside, tender on…

  • Aloo Tikki$15.65

    These crispy potato patties are perfect for a tasty snack!

  • Veg Noodle Spring Roll 4 pcs$15.65

    A tasty snack for everyone!

    Likely gluten

  • 2pcs Samosa$12.50

    Golden, flaky pastry parcels stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and peas. Deep-fried until perfectly crisp and served with mint and…

    Likely gluten

  • Samosa Chaat$12.50

    Drama triangle (spicy, tangy, crunchy—it's a whole emotional roller coaster). Crispy golden samosa crushed and layered with spiced…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 4pcs Onion Bhaji$15.65

    Thinly sliced onions spiced and coated in a chickpea batter, deep-fried to crispy perfection. A beloved street food, served with cool mint…

  • Street-style Dahi Puri$12.50

    Served cold. A burst of textures and flavours—crispy semolina puffs filled with sweetened yoghurt, tangy tamarind chutney, fresh mint…

    Likely dairy

  • Street-style Dahi Bhalla$17.75

    Served cold. Soft lentil dumplings soaked in creamy yoghurt and topped with sweet and tangy chutneys, cumin and chilli powder—a…

    Likely dairy

  • 6pcs Mixed Pakora Platter$28.25

    A tasting selection of your favourites—2 Onion Bhajis, 2 Bread Pakora, and 2 Samosas. Perfect for sharing or sampling.

    Likely gluten

  • Masala Tandoori Cone Papadam$15.65

    Crispy papadam cones filled with a tomato, onion and cabbage masala mix—spicy, crunchy, and fun to eat.

  • Nat Papadam Platter$17.75

    An assorted platter of classic and flavoured papadams, served with house-made dips and kachumber salad.

  • Vegetable Manchurian$18.80

    Crispy battered cauliflower or mixed vegetables tossed in a bold Indo-Chinese sauce of garlic, soy and chilli. A perfect fusion starter.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

Kids Menu

  • Kids Butter Chicken and Rice Meal$16.45

    Likely dairy

  • Kids Mango Chicken and Rice Meal$16.45
  • Kids Nuggets & Chips Meal$16.45
  • Kids Fish & Chips Meal$16.45

    Likely fish

Dessert

  • Gulab Jamun$8.20

    The OG of Indian sweets. Soft, spongy dumplings soaked in a rose-cardamom sugar syrup so luscious it could seduce your sweet tooth into a…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Café

  • Vegetarian dishes (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (2)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressShop 3/7 Pinnaroo St, Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia
AreaGold Coast
KindCafé · Indian · Café & brunch
Phone+61 479 190 908
Websitekesarifusiononline.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.9 from 348 reviews
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from kesarifusiononline.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–9pm
  • Saturday5pm–9pm
  • Sunday5pm–9pm
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Questions about Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island

Does Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island 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 Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island open?

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

Can I book Kesari Infused Indian Cuisine-Hope Island online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/9QgTngHW_y8?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=geHraqW2JsSuur8P8rrhGQ&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BHope%2BIsland%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14108.80338816394!2d153.3577!3d-27.8651!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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