Romsey Indian Restaurant

Our Menu

Traditional recipes. Fresh local produce. Something for every appetite.

Vegan Options Gluten-Free Options MSG-Free Nut-Free Options Halal Certified

Starters Mains Tandoori Biryani Vegetarian Breads Sides Desserts Drinks

To Begin

Starters

Romsey Indian Restaurant opens the meal with street-food classics and sharing plates that set the tone for the table.

Onion Bhaji

Hand-formed fritters of sweet onion in a spiced chickpea batter, fried until deeply golden. Served with house tamarind chutney.

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Samosa (2 pcs)

Thin, flaky pastry encasing spiced potato and peas. A beloved street-food classic, served hot from the kitchen with mint chutney.

Vegan

$10

Chicken Tikka (Starter)

Tender pieces of chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices, charred in the tandoor. Served with green chutney and red onion.

GFHalal

$16

Seekh Kebab

Minced lamb blended with herbs, ginger, and green chilli, shaped on skewers and grilled in the tandoor. Served with raita.

Halal

$17

Paneer Tikka

Cubes of fresh cottage cheese marinated in yoghurt and spiced masala, roasted in the tandoor until lightly charred at the edges.

VegGF

$15

Garlic Prawns (Indian-spiced)

Plump king prawns tossed in a garlic, ginger, and tomato masala. Lightly spiced and finished with fresh coriander.

$19

Mixed Entree Platter

A generous selection of onion bhaji, samosa, chicken tikka, and seekh kebab. Perfect for sharing across the table.

Halal

$34

The Heart of the Menu

Mains

Romsey Indian Restaurant builds its mains around slow-cooked sauces, aromatic whole spices, and fresh locally sourced protein. All meats are halal certified.

A rich, slow-cooked Indian curry ready to serve at Romsey Indian Restaurant

Lamb Rogan Josh

Slow-braised lamb shoulder in a bold Kashmiri gravy of whole spices and Kashmiri chilli. Deep, warming, and built for a cold Victorian evening.

GFHalal

$28

Butter Chicken

Tandoor-roasted chicken pieces folded into a velvety tomato and butter sauce, enriched with cream and finished with fenugreek.

GFHalal

$27

Chicken Tikka Masala

Charred chicken tikka simmered in a richly spiced tomato-cream masala. One of the most ordered dishes at Romsey Indian Restaurant.

GFHalal

$27

Beef Vindaloo

A Goan classic. Tender beef cooked in a hot, tangy vinegar-based sauce with whole spices. Not for the faint-hearted.

GFHalal

$28

Prawn Masala

King prawns cooked in a tomato, onion, and coconut masala. Gently spiced and finished with curry leaves and mustard seeds.

$30

Lamb Korma

Tender lamb in a mild, fragrant sauce of cashew, yoghurt, and warm spices. Rich without heat, elegant without compromise.

GFHalal

$28

Chicken Saag

Chicken cooked with fresh spinach, ginger, and garlic in a lightly spiced sauce. Clean, nutritious, and full of flavour.

GFHalal

$26

Fish Curry (Goan)

Flaky white fish fillets simmered in a tangy Goan coconut and tomato curry. Served with steamed basmati rice.

$29

From the Clay Oven

Tandoori

Romsey Indian Restaurant uses a traditional clay tandoor to char, smoke, and seal in the juices of every piece. Served with salad and mint raita.

Skewers of marinated meat cooking in a traditional clay tandoor oven

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

Half chicken marinated in yoghurt, lemon, and a house spice blend. Cooked in the tandoor until smoky and juicy at the bone.

GFHalal

$24

Tandoori Chicken (Full)

The full bird, marinated and tandoor-roasted. A generous centrepiece for two, served with fresh-cut salad and chutney.

GFHalal

$42

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Frenched lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt, raw papaya, and whole spices. Charred to order in the clay oven.

GFHalal

$32

Tandoori Prawn

King prawns skewered and roasted in the tandoor with a marinade of ajwain, ginger, and garlic. Served with lemon and raita.

$30

Mixed Tandoori Grill

A platter of chicken tikka, seekh kebab, tandoori lamb chops, and tandoori prawn. Romsey Indian Restaurant's most complete grill experience.

GFHalal

$49

Slow-Cooked Rice Dishes

Biryani

Each biryani at Romsey Indian Restaurant is layered and sealed, then slow-cooked so the rice absorbs every strand of saffron and spice. Served with raita and salad.

Chicken Biryani

Slow-cooked basmati rice layered with tandoor-cooked chicken, fried onion, saffron, and whole spices. Sealed and dum-cooked to order.

GFHalal

$26

Lamb Biryani

Tender braised lamb layered into saffron-scented basmati, sealed with dough and cooked low and slow until the aromas fill the room.

GFHalal

$28

Prawn Biryani

Spiced king prawns layered with fragrant basmati and sealed for the dum cook. A coastal classic brought to Romsey.

$29

Vegetable Biryani

Seasonal vegetables, paneer, and whole spices layered in saffron basmati. A full, satisfying biryani with no meat needed.

VegGF

$22

Plant-Forward Plates

Vegetarian and Vegan

Romsey Indian Restaurant treats vegetables as the hero, not the afterthought. Every dish here is made with the same care and spice layering as the rest of the menu.

A selection of vibrant Indian vegetarian curries with fresh herbs

Dal Makhani

Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked overnight with tomato, butter, and cream. A rich, deeply comforting Punjabi staple.

VegGF

$20

Palak Paneer

Fresh spinach pureed with ginger and garlic, folded through cubes of house-made paneer. Mild heat and deep green flavour.

VegGF

$21

Aloo Gobi

Potato and cauliflower dry-cooked with cumin, turmeric, and coriander. A classic North Indian everyday dish, honest and satisfying.

VeganGF

$19

Chana Masala

Chickpeas slow-cooked in a tangy tomato-onion masala with amchur and whole spices. Hearty, protein-rich, and fully vegan.

VeganGF

$19

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes simmered in a silky tomato-butter sauce enriched with cream and finished with dried fenugreek. The vegetarian answer to butter chicken.

VegGF

$22

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Seasonal local vegetables cooked in a light tomato and coconut sauce. Romsey Indian Restaurant sources vegetables as close to Romsey as possible.

VeganGF

$20

Baked in the Tandoor

Breads

Every bread at Romsey Indian Restaurant is baked to order against the wall of the clay tandoor. They arrive hot, slightly charred, and ready to scoop.

Plain Naan

Soft, lightly blistered leavened bread baked fresh in the tandoor. The purist's choice alongside any curry.

Veg

Garlic Naan

Naan topped with freshly minced garlic and brushed with butter as it comes off the tandoor. Impossible to order just one.

Veg

Cheese Naan

Soft, pillowy naan stuffed with melting cheese and baked against the wall of the tandoor until lightly charred and irresistible. A Romsey Indian Restaurant signature.

Veg

Peshwari Naan

Sweetened naan stuffed with coconut, almond, and raisin. Pairs beautifully with mild curries like korma or butter chicken.

Veg

Roti (Chapati)

Thin wholemeal flatbread cooked in the tandoor. Light, unleavened, and the everyday bread of North India.

Vegan

Paratha

Layered, flaky wholemeal flatbread cooked on the tandoor and finished with a brush of ghee. Crisp outside, soft inside.

Veg

Complete Your Meal

Sides

Romsey Indian Restaurant rounds out every table with rice, chutneys, and accompaniments made in-house each day.

Steamed Basmati Rice

Long-grain basmati, lightly seasoned and perfectly steamed.

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Jeera Rice

Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds and ghee. Aromatic and a natural partner for any curry.

VegGF

Raita

Cool yoghurt with cucumber, cumin, and mint. A cooling companion for hotter dishes.

VegGF

Mango Chutney

House-made sweet mango chutney. A classic table condiment.

VeganGF

Papadum (2 pcs)

Thin, crisp lentil wafers served with tamarind and mint chutneys. The perfect start while you decide.

VeganGF

Salad

Fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onion with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of chaat masala.

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A Sweet Finish

Desserts

Romsey Indian Restaurant closes the meal with traditional Indian sweets made in the kitchen each day.

Gulab Jamun

Soft milk-solid dumplings fried and soaked in a warm rose and cardamom sugar syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.

VegGF

Mango Kulfi

Dense, slow-frozen Indian ice cream made with condensed milk, saffron, and Alphonso mango. Richer and creamier than conventional ice cream.

VegGF

Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Slow-simmered basmati rice in sweetened milk, scented with cardamom, saffron, and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios.

VegGF

To Drink

Drinks

Romsey Indian Restaurant is BYO wine. Non-alcoholic drinks are available below.

Mango Lassi

Blended yoghurt drink with ripe mango pulp and a touch of cardamom. Cold, thick, and soothing.

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Sweet Lassi

Classic yoghurt drink sweetened with sugar and scented with rose water.

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Salted Lassi

Yoghurt drink seasoned with cumin, black salt, and mint. A refreshing counterpoint to the spice.

VegGF

Masala Chai

Strong black tea simmered with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. Served hot with milk.

VegGF

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola, lemonade, sparkling water, and orange juice available.

VeganGF

Dietary Information

Romsey Indian Restaurant Caters for Every Diet

Romsey Indian Restaurant prepares food for vegan, gluten-free, MSG-free, and nut-free diets. All meats served at Romsey Indian Restaurant are halal certified. Please inform your server of any dietary requirement when you order, and the kitchen will accommodate you.

Veg / VeganVegetarian or vegan dish

GFGluten-free or can be made gluten-free on request

HalalHalal certified meat

Menu items and prices are subject to change. Please speak with your server for the most current information. Romsey Indian Restaurant is BYO wine (corkage may apply).

Ready to Dine?

Book a Table at Romsey Indian Restaurant

Romsey Indian Restaurant welcomes walk-ins and reservations at 130 Main St, Romsey VIC 3434. Call ahead or send an email and the team will take care of the rest.

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