Taj Mahal

New Farm’s Taj Mahal has been dishing out its blend of warm service and hearty food since 1998, keeping local customers and high-profile fans satisfied. Taj Mahal is often the pick for visiting celebrities, including several Indian cricket teams, Bollywood legend Abhishek Bachchan and comedian Arj Barker, and once you’ve tasted the food, you’ll understand why. After a difficult few years, during which the original restaurant burnt down, Taj Mahal reopened across the road and is back serving up much-loved dishes, including tandoori specials, like chicken tikka, shahi kebabs and ten types of naan. The elaborate menu also offers a range of biryani dishes and seafood specials, along with more unusual Indian-Chinese fusion dishes, like the must-try vegetarian gobi manchurian (deep-fried veg in tangy sauce). Address: 148 Merthyr Rd, New Farm Price: Curries from $22