Indian Room

With a sibling of the same name across the river in West End, Indian Room, is found tucked away off Park Road in Milton and serves what is arguably most creative and delectable Indian cuisine in Brisbane.

Diners can take a seat on the breezy outdoor covered terrace or the spacious inside dining room whose ceilings are festooned with beaded and bejewelled ornaments.

The extensive menu will have you coming back again to try all of the temptations on offer, starting with the Street Food, such as Desi Samosa (a take on the traditional samosa); Kachori Sliders (crispy kachori chat served with chatpate potato, housemade tangy sauces, sweet yoghurt with sev & boondi topping); and Pappadum Platter (assorted selection of pappadums served with chutney trio).

Other delicious choices include Paani Ki Tikiya (bite sized chaat made of crispy flour balls served with a special potato mix and tangy herb infused water); and Zucchini Fritters Chaat (zucchini in a crispy batter made chat style with sweetened yoghurt and special sauces).

Small plates/entrees include Afghani Chicken Tikka (chicken pieces cooked in clay oven with a creamy marination blended with spices & fenugreek); must-try Butter Chicken Momos (Nepalese style crispy dumplings cooked with onions & capsicum in traditional butter sauce); and Amritsari Fish (crispy fish pieces coated with chickpea batter and Punjabi spices, served with chutney).

There's also a handful of lentil dishes including Punjabi Chana Masala (chickpeas cooked Punjabi style) and Dal Tadka (yellow lentils cooked with aromatic spices). And if you can't decide on entrees, there's also tasting plates (vegetarian, non-vegetarian or mixed).

Mains include Smoked Butter Chicken; Village Chicken (chicken in south style gravy of curry leaves & spices, with desi ghee) and Pondi Chicken (with coconut cream, curry leaves &roasted mustard seeds); Goan Fish Masala; Hara Masala Prawns (cooked in a blend of mint, coriander, green chilli, tomato and onion); and Desi Handi Gosht (goat with potatoes, curry leaves, coconut cream and gravy).

Worth a try are the Chef's Specials, with dishes like Bhut Jolokia Curry (chicken cooked with fresh ginger, onion, tomato, coriander & ghost pepper); Lucknawi Lamb Shank (slow cooked with special mughlai spices & traditional masala); and Andaman Pirate Curry (mixed seafood including prawns, calamari & fish cooked in chef's special island style gravy).

For dessert, there's choices like Gulab Jamun (sweet puffy dumplings with ice cream); Ras Malai Lolly (signature dessert with garnishing of nuts mix); and Kulfi Platter (assortment of chef-made Indian ice cream). In addition, there's an extensive vegan menu mirroring the standard menu and banquets are also on offer.

To one side is a glass-enclosed bar where a myriad of mirror balls hang from the ceiling and here you can take a seat on the banquette or bar stools and enjoy a drink and some street food. The drinks menu is as impressive as the food, with Indian-flavoured cocktails like Aam Panna Mojito, Gulab Singh and Mumbai Mule; as well as Indian whiskeys, Australian wines, local craft & international beers. Non-alcoholic drinks include delicious mocktails (try the fruity punch, minty lemony Mojito or Nimbu Masala); lassi, and Indian tea or coffee. 

Good to know - Indian Rooms is conveniently located just minutes from Suncorp Stadium (right next to Milton train station) and offers special dining options for events. 

Need to know - There is non-metered street parking directly out front and metered street parking opposite and in surrounding streets.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

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