Get Curried Away at the Best Indian Restaurants In Hobart

Hobart knows how to eat, and when the craving is for spice, warmth and a very good curry, the city comes through beautifully. Across the capital, Indian restaurants draw on Tasmania’s excellent produce, from local lamb and goat to herbs and vegetables that bring freshness and lift to every plate.

Whether you are after a silky dhal, crisp onion bhaji, blistered naan or a richly spiced rogan josh, there is no shortage of strong options. From long-loved curry houses to smarter dining rooms and market favourites, these are the best Indian restaurants in Hobart right now

Tandoor & Curry House

Tandoor & Curry House is where Hobart’s spice lovers come to worship. This family-run institution on Harrington Street plates up rich, aromatic curries and perfectly charred tandoori delights that hit like a warm embrace. Think smoky chicken tikka, slow-cooked lamb rogan josh, and seafood bhuna that sings with flavour. Dine in or take it to go — either way, expect an Indian feast so good, you’ll be reaching for the stretchy pants.

101 Harrington Street, Hobart 

Bombay on the Beach

Down in Blackmans Bay, Bombay on the Beach has the easy appeal of a local favourite people return to often. The Indian menu is broad, generous and crowd-pleasing, spanning rich curries, slow-cooked meats and all the comforting classics, while the atmosphere makes it especially good for an easy group dinner or family night out. If your Hobart radius stretches a little wider, this one earns its place.

1 A Pearsall Avenue, Blackmans Bay

Danphe

Danphe is where to go for deeply comforting Nepalese and Indian food in the heart of Hobart. Tucked along Collins Street, this relaxed CBD favourite is especially loved for its momo, thali plates and aromatic curries, all served in a simple setting where the focus stays firmly on the food. It is warm, hearty and satisfying, the sort of place that suits a casual dinner when spice, carbs and a proper sense of comfort are exactly what you are after.

Unit 2/138 Collins Street, Hobart 

The Saffron Waterfront Indian Restaurant

Right on Hobart’s wharf, The Saffron brings a more classic Indian dinner experience to the waterfront, with North Indian and Kashmiri dishes served in an elegant, old-school setting. Come for the tandoori plates, curries and generously stocked naan basket, then settle in with a glass of wine as the harbour-side energy drifts by outside.

15 Hunter Street, Hobart 

Lajeez Indian Restaurant

Right on Elizabeth Street, Lajeez is a handy city option for nights when you want Indian or Nepalese food with plenty of range and very little fuss. The menu runs from momos, panipuri and chaat to thali, goat curry and classic comfort dishes, with gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options only adding to the appeal. It is casual, crowd-pleasing and perfectly suited to an easy dinner in town.

213 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Chaat Corner

Chaat Corner is where North Hobart goes when dinner needs a little more electricity. The pani puri arrives crisp and crashing with flavour, the papdi chaat hits that perfect sweet-salty-tangy note, and the curries bring all the richness and heat you want when the night calls for something deeply satisfying. It is fast, fun and full of life, with a menu that turns a casual stop into a full-table feast.

303 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

Ganges Indian by Nature

Ganges Indian by Nature is one of those Hobart CBD standbys that earns its place with richly spiced curries, smoky tandoori favourites and naan worth ordering extra of. The butter chicken is a crowd-pleaser for good reason, while the biryani and paneer dishes make this an easy choice for group dinners with mixed cravings. Right by the hospital on Argyle Street, it is a handy go-to when you want something comforting, generous and full of flavour.

Opp Royal Hobart Hospital, Shop 12/42-44 Argyle Street, Hobart 

Amaranta Grill & Bar

Amaranta Grill & Bar brings bold Indian flavours to Hobart with a laid-back, modern twist. From smoky tandoor bites to rich, slow-cooked curries, every dish is packed with spice, depth, and just the right amount of heat. The naan is soft and blistered, perfect for scooping up every last bite. Pair it with a craft cocktail or a crisp local wine, and you’ve got a meal that hits just right.

40 Murray Street, Hobart 

Indian Culture

Indian Culture has long been one of Hobart’s most admired Indian restaurants, with its North Hobart original now joined by a Salamanca outpost. Under head chef Pooja Dureja, local produce is woven into traditional dishes with real care, giving the menu a fresher, more considered feel. The Kashmiri lamb rogan josh is the house favourite, while the malai kofta, delicate potato and cottage cheese dumplings in a tomato and cardamom sauce, more than holds its own. For Indian food with depth, warmth and a more elevated touch, this one is hard to beat.

323A Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

93 Salamanca Place, Battery Point

Sacred Bites

Modern Indian restaurant Sacred Bites walks a clever line between tradition and experimentation, with a menu that moves from classic butter chicken and beef vindaloo to more playful fusion dishes like chicken tikka tacos and pulled pork bao buns. The chef’s Feed Us feast is the move if you want to sample the breadth of the menu without overthinking it, and the whole place has the confident, contemporary energy that makes dinner here feel a little more special.

17/119 New Town Road, New Town

Magic Curries

Hidden in Battery Point, Magic Curries is a warm, family-run restaurant specialising in Punjabi cuisine. The room is bright and welcoming, while the menu leans into comforting favourites, from sizzling tandoor platters to tangy mango chicken and fragrant lamb biryani. In the cooler months, the wood fire makes dining in especially appealing, though it is just as easy to swing by for takeaway and turn dinner at home into something far more delicious.

41 Hampden Road, Battery Point 

Spice on Wheels

Spice on Wheels made its name as a food truck, and even with a bricks-and-mortar New Town address now to its name, the takeaway-first energy remains part of the charm. There is casual seating if you want to eat on site, but the real move is ordering generously and heading home with curries, naan and an ice-cold mango lassi in tow. For a no-fuss Indian feast that travels beautifully, this one is hard to beat.

43 Forster Street, New Town 

Annapurna

Aptly named for the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment, Annapurna has Hobart well covered, with one restaurant in North Hobart and another in Bellerive on the Eastern Shore. Dining in is especially appealing if you are in the mood to settle in properly, with banquet options spanning chef’s selections of curries, rice, naan, appetisers and desserts. It is equally strong for takeaway, thanks to a broad menu that stretches across beef, chicken, lamb, goat, seafood and vegetarian favourites.

305 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

54 Cambridge Road, Bellerive

Pocket Curries

While not technically a restaurant, Pocket Curries is a staple of Indian-inspired cuisine in Hobart. You’ll see this food truck popping up at lots of local markets, including every Saturday at Tasmania’s most famous weekly event, the Salamanca Market. While market browsing and curry do not usually sound like natural companions, Pocket Curries makes a very convincing case for the pairing. Its handheld butter chicken, mixed veg and tarka dhal curries are wrapped neatly in flatbread, making them ideal for eating on the go and all the more satisfying for that final carby finish. Clever, comforting and very easy to love.

Various locations, Hobart

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