Urban Spices

Restaurant · IndianBalmain

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Kids menu

Kids

  • Chicken Nuggets with Chips$12.50
  • Fish & Chips$13.90

    Likely fish

  • Kids Butter Chicken with Rice$12.90

    Likely dairy

  • Kids Mango Chicken with Rice$12.90

Dine-in menu

Vegan

  • Dal Tadka$21.90

    A flavourful and healthy Indian lentil dish finished with ghee, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds and fresh coriander.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Bhindi Do Pyaza$22.90

    Fresh okra tossed with red onion, tomato, dry mango powder, herbs and spices.

    Vegetarian

  • Saag Aloo$21.90

    A popular Indian dish made with spinach and potatoes, spices and herbs.

    Vegetarian

  • Matar Palak$22.90

    Popular healthy Indian dish made with spinach, green peas, onions, spices and herbs.

    Vegetarian

  • Aloo Matar$21.90

    Delicious North Indian curry made with potato, tomato, green peas, onions, garlic, spices and herbs.

    Vegetarian

  • Mix Veg Jhalfrezi$22.90

    Mix veggies cooked with thick tomato gravy, onions, herbs and spices.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Aloo Gobhi$21.90

    Boiled potato mixed with masala, tomato and cauliflower.

    Vegetarian

  • Chana Masala$22.90

    An Authentic North Indian dish made in tomato sauce with chickpeas, tomatoes, cinnamon powder & garam masala.

    Vegetarian

Soup

  • Mix Veg Shorba Soup$14.90

    Healthy fresh veggies with coriander, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, pepper and salt.

  • Chicken Shorba Soup$16.90

    Boiled chicken stock cooked with chicken, sweet corn, onion, ginger, garlic, carrot, pepper and salt.

The Best From Tandoor

  • Tandoori Salmon Tikka$4

    Chefs' speciality. Salmon fillets marinated with fresh ginger garlic, spices, and lime juice, grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely fish

  • Tandoori Chicken with Bone$19.90

    Spring chicken cut into four, marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, fresh ground spices and cooked in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Fish Tikka$4

    Chefs' speciality. Fish fillets marinated with fresh ginger garlic, spices, and lime juice, grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely fish

  • Tandoori Nawabi Chicken Tikka$4

    Boneless chicken thigh fillets marinated overnight with yoghurt, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, lemon juice and cooked in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Pudina Chicken Tikka$4

    Boneless chicken thigh fillets marinated overnight with yoghurt, fresh mint paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, lemon juice, cooked in…

    Likely dairy

  • Lehsuni Lamb Seekh Kebab$4

    Minced lamb marinated with aromatic herbs, ginger, and garlic, then wrapped around the skewer and cooked in the tandoor.

  • Tandoori Soya Chaap$12

    A very popular dish from North India. Soya pieces marinated with ginger, garlic, yogurt, fresh chilies, turmeric, and spices then cooked in…

    Likely dairyLikely soy

  • Adraki Tandoori Lamb Chops$2

    Lamb chops marinated with yoghurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, vinaigrette pepper, cooked in tandoor, served with mash potatoes and mint…

    Likely dairy

  • Hariyali Tandoori Prawn$6

    King prawns marinated with carom seeds, fresh coriander paste, mustard oil and lemon juice and cooked in the tandoor. Served with mint…

    Likely shellfish

  • Achari Paneer Tikka$4

    Indian cottage cheese marinated with mustard oil, spices, ginger, garlic, yoghurt, salt, pepper and cooked in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Mushroom Tikka$6

    Chef's special mushroom marinade in ginger, garlic, pepper salt, yoghurt, mustard oil, masala powder and cooked in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

Sharing Platter For 2 People

  • Non Veg Platter$26.90

    1 pc each: Nawabi chicken tikka, Pudina chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebabs, tandoori prawn.

    Likely dairy

  • Veg Platter$23.90

    1 pc each: Mushroom tikka (2 pcs each), paneer tikka, onion bhaji, samosa.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Seafood Platter$28.90

    1 pc each: Salmon tikka, fish tikka, tandoori prawns, fish fry.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Street Food

  • Mix Veg Hara Bhara Kabab$5

    Mix veg kabab patties made with spinach, green peas, boiled potatoes, served with beetroot, mint and tamarind sauce.

  • Samosa$2

    Mildly spiced potatoes, with green peas encased in a crispy pastry.

    Likely gluten

  • Onion Bhaji$4

    Sliced onion fritters dipped in a spicy chickpea batter and pan-fried.

    Likely gluten

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$4

    Mild spiced fried potato patties with fresh coriander, green peas, rolled in bread crumbs, served with chickpeas, katchumbar, tamarind and…

    Likely gluten

  • Papdi Palak Patta Chaat$15.90

    Classic Indian street food. Delicious crispy pastry with spinach, potatoes, chickpeas topped with yoghurt, sev, tamarind chutney and mint…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gobhi Manchurian$6

    Marinated in a sweet, tangy spicy batter and pan fried.

  • Amritsari Fish Fry$6

    Fish fillets marinated in mustard oil, spices, lemon juice and pan fried.

    Likely fish

  • Panipuri$6

    A classic street food delight. Crisp pastry filled with chickpea and potato, served with tamarind and chat masala flavoured water.

    Likely gluten

  • Dahi Batata Puri$6

    A delightful crispy pastry full with lightly sweetened cold yoghurt with a pinch of black salt chaat masala, sev, chickpeas, tamarind…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Urban Spices Signatures

  • Chana Masala with Two Bhature Bread$28.90

    An authentic North Indian dish made in tomato sauce with chickpeas, tomatoes, cinnamon powder and garam masala, served with 2 pieces of…

    Likely gluten

  • Poori and Aloo Matar Ki Sabji

    Thick tomato base potato curry cooked with ginger, onion and garam masala, served with 4 pcs of puri bread.

    Likely gluten

  • Tawa Goat

    Delicious baby goat meat cooked on sizzling flat plate in thick tomato based gravy with tomato, ginger, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Nimbu Kali Mirch

    Tender lamb pieces cooked with cracked black pepper, chopped lemons, sautéed with fresh garlic, herbs and spices.

  • Corn Butter Kofta Curry

    A traditional North Indian kofta curry made with corn, chopped coriander leaves, ginger, corn flour, grated cheese, salt and pepper.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Dhansak Curry

    Delicious mildly spiced chicken curry cooked with yellow lentil, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander and garam masala.

  • Dhaba Egg Curry

    Delicious boiled eggs sauteed and cooked in tomato sauce with ginger garlic paste, red onions, garam masala, cumin seeds, and fresh…

    Likely egg

  • Samundar Ka Khazana

    Fish fillets, prawn and scallops tossed with garlic, carom seeds, spices, and touch of coconut cream.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Egg Curries

  • Egg Butter Masala$23.90

    Richer egg curry cooked in cashew butter based gravy with garam masala and herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Egg Korma$23.90

    Boiled egg cooked with saffron strand, cardamom, cashew nuts paste and yoghurt.

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Potato Egg Kadahi$23.90

    Pan sautéed boiled egg cooked with boiled potatoes, diced capsicum, red onion, fresh herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.

    Likely egg

  • Egg Madras$23.90

    Pan sautéed egg cooked in South Indian style with curry leaves, mustard seeds, black pepper and coconut cream.

    Likely egg

  • Egg Vindaloo$23.90

    Sautéed boiled egg cooked in med spice vindaloo sauce with coriander, tomato, fresh herbs and spices.

    Likely egg

Chicken Curries

  • Butter Chicken$25.90

    Succulent tandoori chicken fillets, simmered in a fresh creamy mildly spiced tomato flavoured sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$25.90

    Tandoori chicken fillets tossed with diced tomatoes, capsicum, red onions, spices, and fresh herbs.

  • Chicken Korma$25.90

    A traditional mild dish. Chicken simmered with saffron strands, cardamoms, cashew nut paste and yoghurt.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Madras$25.90

    A boneless chicken curry cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds, roasted red chillis, black pepper and coconut cream.

  • Chicken Karahi$25.90

    Chicken fillets cooked with diced red capsicum, red onion, fresh herbs, in a spicy sauce.

  • Chicken Saagwala$25.90

    Chicken fillets cooked with English spinach puree, fresh ginger, garlic, tomato, and a touch of cream.

    Likely dairy

Lamb

  • Lamb Rogan Josh$26.90

    Diced lamb pieces cooked with mixed spices, onion, tomato, and fresh herbs.

  • Lamb Saagwala$26.90

    Slow cooked baby lamb cooked in fresh spinach puree, ginger, garlic paste, tomato and a touch of cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Korma$26.90

    Lamb cooked in a delicious mild cashew nut sauce, garnished with sultanas and sliced almonds.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kadahi Lamb$26.90

    Slow cooked lamb curry cooked in aromatic tomato based gravy with ginger, garlic, onion and garam masala.

    Likely gluten

Beef

  • Beef Vindaloo$26.90

    Portuguese influenced dish from Goa. Tender beef pieces cooked in a vindaloo paste and chillies.

  • Beef Madras$26.90

    Tender beef cubes cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds, roasted red chillies, black pepper, and coconut cream.

  • Beef Korma$26.90

    Beef cubes cooked in a mild cashew nut sauce, garnished with sultanas and sliced almonds.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Bombay Beef$26.90

    Tender pieces beef cooked with spices and fresh herbs.

Seafood

  • Goan Fish Curry$27.90

    A very popular dish from Goa. Fish fillets simmered in coconut sauce with coriander, tamarind and spices.

    Likely fish

  • Bhoona Methi Fish$27.90

    A very popular dish from North India. Fish fillets and fenugreek leaves sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, green chilli, tomato, and spices.

    Likely fish

  • Prawn Tikka Masala$27.90

    Prawns tossed with diced tomatoes, capsicum, red onions, spices, and fresh herbs.

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawn Bhoona$27.90

    Bhuna is a popular North Indian dish. Prawns are cooked in a scrumptious semi-dry sauce made from onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices…

    Likely shellfish

Vegetarian

  • Chana Masala$22.90

    An Authentic North Indian dish made in tomato sauce with chickpeas, tomatoes, cinnamon powder and garam masala.

  • Mix Veg Kadahi$23.90

    Semi dried mix veges cooked with diced capsicum, red onion, fresh herbs in med spicy sauce.

  • Dal Makhani$22.90

    Mixed lentils, cooked overnight on a slow fire with spices and fresh coriander.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Lawabdar$23.90

    Paneer cubes simmered in a spiced tomato gravy, fresh cream, cashew nuts and almonds.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Palak Paneer$23.90

    English spinach puree cooked with cottage cheese, fresh ginger, garlic, spices, and touch of fresh cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Okra Masala$22.90

    Fresh okra tossed with red onions, tomato, dry mango powder, herbs, and spices.

  • Mixed Veg Korma$23.90

    Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut puree in a lightly spiced sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Eggplant & Potato$22.90

    Cubes of eggplant and potatoes cooked with onion, tomato, fresh ginger, coriander, shallots, mint, and spices.

Naan / Bread

  • Plain Naan$5.50

    Leavened bread from refined flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Naan$6.50

    Naan bread topped with garlic and fresh coriander.

    Likely gluten

  • Butter Naan$6.50

    Leavened bread made from refined flour and butter.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Naan$7.50

    Naan bread filled with tasty cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peshawari Naan$7.90

    Naan bread filled with almonds, sultanas, and desiccated coconut.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Cheese & Garlic Naan$7.90

    Naan bread filled with tasty cheese, topped with garlic and fresh coriander.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chilli & Cheese Naan$7.90

    Naan filled with mozzarella and gruyere cheese topped with chilli flakes.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aloo Paratha$8.50

    Naan filled with spiced potatoes and topped with fresh coriander.

    Likely gluten

  • Tandoori Roti$4.50

    Wholemeal flattened bread.

    Likely gluten

  • Lacha Paratha$5.50

    Wholemeal multi layered bread topped with butter.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Rice

  • Basmati Rice$3.90

    Everyone's favourite boiled basmati rice.

  • Jeera Basmati Rice$4.90

    Everyone's favourite boiled basmati rice with cumin seeds.

  • Saffron Peas Pilau Rice$5.90

    Saffron boiled basmati rice with peas and fresh coriander.

  • Kashmiri Pilau Rice$6.90

    Saffron boiled basmati rice with mixed dry fruits.

Biryani

  • Vegetarian Biryani$22.90

    A tasty Indian style of fried rice made with basmati rice, green beans, carrots, peas sautéed with onions, spices and seasonings. Served…

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Chicken Biryani$24.90

    Tender chicken meat marinated with yoghurt, special spices and steam cooked with basmati rice. Served with a raita, katchumber and papadums…

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Biryani$25.50

    Tender lamb meat marinated with yoghurt, special spices and steam cooked with basmati rice. Served with a raita, katchumber and papadums on…

    Likely dairy

  • Goat Biryani$25.50

    Tender goat meat marinated with yoghurt, special spices and steam cooked with basmati rice. Served with a raita, katchumber and papadums on…

    Likely dairy

  • Egg Biryani$23.50

    Likely egg

Sides

  • Papad with Mint Sauce$5.50

    6 pcs.

  • Mint Chutney$4.50
  • Sweet Mango Chutney$5.50
  • Katchumbar$4.50
  • Tamarind Chutney$4.50
  • Yoghurt & Cucumber Raita$5.50

    Likely dairy

  • Mixed Pickle$4.50
  • Chutney Tray$11.90

    Mango chutney, tamarind chutney & yoghurt raita.

    Likely dairy

  • Side Dish Platter$12.90

    Sweet mango chutney, yoghurt & cucumber raita, mixed pickle, tamarind chutney and mint chutney.

    Likely dairy

Desserts

  • Pistachio Kulfi$8.90

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Mango Kulfi$8.90

    Likely dairy

  • Almond Kulfi$8.90

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Trio of Kulfis$18.90

    Pistachio, mango and almond kulfi.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gulab Jamun$9.90

    2 pcs.

  • Rasmalai$9.90

    2 pcs.

  • Ice Cream of the Day$7.50

    Two scoops.

    Likely dairy

What the menu saysDietary disclaimer printed on the menu: "Most of our dishes are gluten free, dairy free however there are chances of cross contamination from our kitchen. If you have any other dietary requirements, please let the staff know."
  • Dietary disclaimer printed on the menu: "Most of our dishes are gluten free, dairy free however there are chances of cross contamination from our kitchen. If you have any other dietary requirements, please let the staff know."

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Maharaja Banquet (Non Veg)

Maharaja Banquet

  • Maharaja Banquet (Non Veg)$69.90

    Entree: Papadum with chutney tray, chicken tikka, lamb seekh kebab, pudina chicken kebab, Amritsari fish fry. Accompaniments: papadums…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Maharaja Banquet (Veg)

Maharaja Banquet

  • Maharaja Banquet (Veg)$64.90

    Entree: Papadum with chutney tray, samosa, paneer tikka, hara bhara kabab, mushroom tikka. Accompaniments: papadums, yoghurt cucumber…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Banquet for 2 People

Banquet for 2

  • Banquet for 2 People$54.90

    Entree: 1 pc each chicken tikka & samosa. Mains: butter chicken, palak paneer, rice, naan, papad, mint chutney, mango chutney. Dessert…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (63)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address235 Darling St, Balmain, 2041
AreaInner West
KindRestaurant · Indian
Websiteurbanspices.com.au
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from urbanspices.com.au
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 Urban Spices

Does Urban Spices have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Urban Spices coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dietary disclaimer printed on the menu: "Most of our dishes are gluten free, dairy free however there are chances of cross contamination…”. 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.

Can I book Urban Spices online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com.au/r/urban-spices-fine-curries-and-cocktails-reservations-balmain?restref=278477&lang=en-AU&ot_source=Restaurant%20website

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