The Spice Central

Restaurant · IndianChippendale

10+ gluten-free dishes

29 dishes marked gluten free

83 dishesmenu read 10 Novozfoodhunter.com.au

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Entree

  • Onion Bhajia$3

    Chopped onion dipped in a chickpea batter and crisp fried served with mint sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Vegetable Samosa$2

    Mashed potatoes, peas and spices filled in a pyramid pastry and crisp fried served with mint sauce.

    Likely gluten

  • Cauliflower Bezule$15.90

    Florets of cauliflower tossed with curry leaves, yoghurt and South Indian spices. Yum!

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Palak Patha Chaat$12.90

    Batter fried spinach combined with chickpeas, potatoes and topped with yoghurt tamarind and date garnished.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seekh Kebab$3

    Charcoal grilled lamb mince marinated with exotic herbs and spices served with mint sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Lamb Cutlets$3

    Succulent baby lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt, ginger and garlic with selected spices and broiled.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka$3

    Tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt, tandoori spices and grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Grilled Fish Tikka$3

    Ling fish fillet marinated in aromatic spices, grilled in clay oven and served with mint sauce.

    Likely fish

  • Tandoori Prawns$3

    Shelled large tiger prawns marinated in tandoori spice and grilled in a clay oven served with mint sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Pan Fried Garlic Prawns$20.90

    Prawns pan fried with garlic and several spices.

    Likely shellfish

  • Chef's Tandoori Platter$2

    Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, seekh kebab and lamb cutlets served with mint sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • The Spice Lounge Platter$2

    Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, tandoori prawns and fish tikka served with a mint sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Chilli Chicken$24.90

    Fried chicken simmered with capsicum, onions and spices.

  • Samosa Chaat$12.90

    Popular Indian street food made of a base of chickpea curry and samosa topped with onion, tamarind, cilantro chutneys and spices.

    Likely gluten

Classic Curries

  • Gosht Rara (Medium)$26.90

    A Punjabi special, marinate of diced and minced lamb cooked over night in chef's special recipe and pan finished for perfection.

    Free of gluten

  • Aloo Lamb$26.90

    Combination of tender lamb and cooked potatoes cooked in a tomato sauce.

  • Lamb Rogan Josh (Mild-Medium)$26.90

    A popular preparation of lamb curry from North India with rich gravy, fresh tomatoes and finished with coriander.

    Free of gluten

  • Railway Goat Curry (Medium)$26.90

    Tender leg of goat on the bone cooked in rich tomato and brown onion sauce. Eat like the locals.

    Free of gluten

  • Bombay Beef (Mild-Medium)$26.90

    A house special mild beef curry cooked with potatoes and a hint of fenugreek leaves and coconut cream.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Korma (Mild)$26.90

    A mild preparation of ground roasted cashew nut, hint of spices and fresh cream. Choice of beef, lamb or chicken.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Madras (Medium-Hot)$26.90

    Special dish from Madras cooked with roasted mustard seeds, curry leaves coconut milk and fresh coriander. Choice of beef, lamb or chicken.

    Free of gluten

  • Saagwala (Mild-Medium)$26.90

    Punjabi's favourite dish made with puree of spinach and spices. Choice of beef, lamb or chicken.

    Free of gluten

  • Vindaloo (Hot)$26.90

    A specialty dish from Goa, boneless meat matured in red wine and finished in a hot vindaloo sauce. Choice of beef, lamb or chicken.

    Free of gluten

  • Jahingri (Hot)$26.90

    Another chefs special meat simmered in coconut milk, fresh ground masala and finished in rich gravy of brown onion and fresh spinach.…

    Free of gluten

Vegetarian

  • Dahl Tadka (Mild-Medium)$21.90

    The North Indians delight – lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.

  • Dahl Makhani (Mild-Medium)$21.90

    Black lentils simmered in a slow fire overnight and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and touch of cream.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Bombay Potatoes (Medium)$21.90

    Potatoes tempered with cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, onions, bombay masala and coriander.

    Free of gluten

  • Baigan Patiala (Medium)$21.90

    Potatoes and eggplant, perfect combination cooked with selected herbs and spices in onion sauce.

  • Aloo Matar$21.90

    Potatoes and peas cooked with selected herbs and spices in onion sauce.

  • Paneer Butter Masala (Medium)$21.90

    North Indian delight cooked in rich flavors of tomatoes, onion and butter masala sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Vegetable Korma (Mild)$21.90

    Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in gravy of cashew nuts and creamy mild sauces.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Palak Paneer (Mild-Medium)$21.90

    A puree of fresh leafy spinach cooked with cottage cheese and finished with spices and touch fresh cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Malai Kofta (Mild)$21.90

    Vegetable dumplings made from potatoes and cottage cheese finished in korma sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetable Kootu (Medium)$21.90

    Fresh vegetables cooked in lentils and coconut, a delicacy of Tamil Nadu.

    Free of gluten

  • Aloo Gobhi Tamatar$21.90

    Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin seeds, garlic, onions, garam masala and ground coriander. All-time favorite.

    Free of gluten

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$21.90

    Paneer cooked with sliced tomatoes, assorted peppers, onion, fresh coriander and masala sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Chilli Paneer$21.90

    Paneer dish cooked with capsicum, green chillies and other spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Chana Masala$21.90

    Chickpeas cooked in a spicy onion tomato fiasala gravy.

  • Desi Chana$21.90

    A chickpea curry made in an Indian desi style based on onion and tomato sauce.

  • Bhindi Do Pyaza$21.90

    A North Indian dish made with okra, spices, herbs and onions.

Chicken

  • Butter Chicken (Mild)$24.90

    Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tandoor then finished in rich creamy tomato based sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chettinad Chicken (Hot)$24.90

    Famous dish from the business community of Chennai, thigh fillet cooked in hot, pungent Chettinad masala.

    Free of gluten

  • Desi Chicken (Medium)$24.90

    Home style chicken curry with rich gravy of tomatoes, fenugreek leaves, brown onions and handpicked ground spices.

    Free of gluten

  • Mughlai Chicken (Mild-Medium)$24.90

    Juicy chicken fillets cooked in a perfect combination of ground nuts and light spices with a touch of cream.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Tikka Masala (Mild-Medium)$24.90

    Tandoori chicken fillets cooked with sliced tomatoes, assorted peppers, onion, fresh coriander and masala sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Mango Chicken (Mild)$24.90

    Boneless tender pieces of chicken prepared in very mild creamy gravy with a touch of mango puree.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Kadai Chicken (Medium-Hot)$24.90

    North Indian delight cooked in rich flavors of roasted peppers, tomatoes and onion in a semi dry masala sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Murg-e-Chana$24.90

    A chicken and chickpea dish cooked in a flavourful tomato sauce.

  • Lamb / Beef / Chicken with Vegetables$26.90

    Tender lamb / beef / chicken cooked in vegetables with spices.

Seafood

  • Andhra Prawn or Fish (Hot)$25.90

    Your choice of prawn or fish cooked in rich and spicy tamarind and tomato masala.

  • Goanese Fish Curry (Medium)$25.90

    From the city of Panjim, ling fillet tempered with fresh curry leaves, roasted red chillies and finished in coconut milk.

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Malabar (Mild-Medium)$25.90

    Delicious succulent shelled prawns, simmered in coconut milk and delicate spices.

    Likely shellfish

  • Garlic Chilli Prawn or Fish (Hot)$25.90

    Choice of fish or prawns with capsicum and onion in the Chef's secret chilli garlic sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Seafood Moiley (Medium)$25.90

    A Kerala favourite of prawns, scallops and fish with ground coconut, onions, tomato, fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Rice

  • Basmati Saffron Rice$4.20
  • Vegetable Biryani$19.90

    Rice cooked with fresh vegetables in a variety of aromatic spices.

  • Chicken Dum Biryani$22.90

    Famous Hyderabadi special. Aromatic rice sealed with quarter chicken and cooked in dum style and served with cucumber and yoghurt raita.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Dum Biryani$22.90

    Basmati rice sealed with diced lamb in a variety of aromatic spices and cooked in dum style, and served with cucumber and yoghurt raita.

    Likely dairy

  • Goat Dum Biryani$22.90

    Basmati rice sealed with diced goat in a variety of aromatic spices and cooked in dum style, and served with cucumber and yoghurt raita.

    Likely dairy

  • Peas Pulao$9.90
  • Kashmiri Pulao$10.90

    Basmati rice cooked with all dry fruits and chef special recipes.

Side Dishes

  • Pappadums$3
  • Cucumber Yogurt$3.99

    Likely dairy

  • Chilli Pickle$3.99
  • Lime Pickle$3.99
  • Sweet Mango Chutney$3.99
  • Tomato$3.99
  • Onion$3.99
  • Cucumber$3.99
  • Coriander Salsa$3.99

Tandoori Breads

  • Roti$4.20

    Flattened bread made with whole meal flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Naan$4.20

    Plain flour bread.

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Naan$4.50

    Plain flour bread with touch of garlic.

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Naan$5.50

    Butter layered plain flour bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Keema Naan$6.90

    Bread stuffed with grilled minced lamb.

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese Naan$5.90

    Naan stuffed with tasty cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aloo Paratha$6.90

    Bread stuffed with boiled potato and spices.

    Likely gluten

  • Peshawari Naan$6.90

    Naan stuffed with dry fruits and nuts.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Cheese and Garlic Naan$6.90

    Bread stuffed with cheese and garlic.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese and Spinach Naan$6.90

    Naan stuffed with tasty cheese and fresh spinach.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lachha Paratha$5.50

    An unleavened dough made of whole wheat flour with several layers.

    Likely gluten

  • Gobhi Paratha$6.90

    Bread stuffed with mashed cauliflower and spices.

    Likely gluten

  • Paneer Kulcha$7.20

    Bread made with paneer based stuffing.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegetarian dishes (16)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 10 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressChippendale, NSW
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 430 697 707
Websitethespicecentral.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from ozfoodhunter.com.au
Hours
  • Monday12pm–10pm
  • Tuesday12pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–10pm
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 The Spice Central

Does The Spice Central have gluten-free options?

Yes: 29 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Spice Central 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 The Spice Central open?

Monday: 12pm–10pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–10pm. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Spice Central online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.ozfoodhunter.com.au/book-table/the-spice-central

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