Urban Tadka
Sydney
Reviews
Loved this experience! A great hidden gem in Terry Hills! The food was next level flavour explosions in your mouth good. The staff were attentive and food timely. We will definitely go back. Even the fussy eaters loved it. Cool looking vibe too.
I recently had an amazing experience at this Indian restaurant and couldn’t recommend it more. The food was absolutely outstanding — rich, authentic flavours across every dish, with the perfect balance of spices. From the curries to the starters, everything tasted fresh and beautifully prepared. What really elevated the experience was the service, especially from the manager, Sham. He was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and ensured everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. It’s clear he genuinely cares about customer experience, which made a big difference. The cocktails were another highlight — creative, well-balanced, and perfectly complemented the food. It’s not always easy to find great cocktails at Indian restaurants, but they absolutely nailed it here. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a vibrant atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back.
We had an absolutely outstanding dining experience at this restaurant — easily one of the best Indian meals I’ve ever had. We started with samosa and tacos as appetizers. Both were beautifully presented with a modern touch, and the flavours were perfectly balanced. The accompanying sauces were thoughtful and elevated the dishes without overpowering them. For mains, we ordered the butter chicken and lamb cutlets. The butter chicken was rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced — creamy without being heavy or overly sweet. The lamb cutlets, however, were truly exceptional. Tender, flavourful, and lightly smoky, with spices that added depth without masking the quality of the meat. The herb sauce and lemon alongside it created a fresh, vibrant contrast that made every bite memorable. For dessert, we had gulab jamun served with ice cream, which delivered that classic and delightful contrast of warm and cold. Soft, fragrant, and comforting. But the real star of the night was the pineapple tart dessert. It was incredibly refined — slightly intriguing with a subtle hint of spice (though not actually spicy), gently sweet without being cloying, and beautifully balanced with a touch of acidity from the pineapple. The sauce poured around it completed the flavour profile perfectly. The tart shell itself had the ideal texture — not too dry, not too soft — just buttery and crisp enough to create the perfect mouthfeel. Overall, this restaurant delivered a true explosion of flavour combined with elegant presentation. I wholeheartedly recommend it and can confidently say this was one of the finest Indian dining experiences I’ve had. Words honestly fall short of describing the beauty and depth of flavour in these dishes.
In my quest to find the best Indian restaurant in Sydney and the Central Coast, this is definitely the best so far. A clever blend of traditional Indian flavours with a brave and modern twist ; we were treated to a taco chaat, scallops lychee lasana, terrific tujj adraki champein lamb cutlets on a peas mash and a main of murgh zafram cozi chicken curry.. served with arguably the best plain naan I've ever tasted and finished off by an equally good falooda . My only negative was the food came out a little too fast and I didn't have much time to gaze at my beautiful wife in between courses. This might have because I ate the food so fast! I highly recommend this place and will be back to explore a menu that has many surprises. Oh, and try one of the equally innovative cocktails before you start! Five stars!
Easily one of the best Indian dining experiences I’ve had in Sydney. The venue is beautiful, surrounded by greenery, with stylish interiors and a genuinely warm welcome from the moment you arrive. The food was exceptional every dish was full of rich, unique flavour and beautifully presented. Portion sizes were generous (refreshingly so!), and the pricing was absolutely worth it. Desserts are often hit-or-miss at Indian restaurants, but these were a standout. As a dessert lover, we ordered three and were thoroughly impressed the perfect way to finish the meal. The service was excellent. Special mention to Alyssa, who looked after us for the night attentive, personable, and lovely. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back, especially to try the butter chicken, which I hear is a must!
