Jewel of India

Jewel of India is an Indian restaurant in Manuka, Canberra, offering dine-in meals, takeaway and online ordering from its location in Manuka Court on Bougainville Street. The restaurant’s stated approach is to balance traditional Indian cooking with newer preparations, drawing on the varied regional flavours, colours and textures of Indian cuisine. It also provides outdoor catering for occasions ranging from small parties to weddings, making it an option beyond a regular restaurant meal.

The menu covers a broad selection of Indian dishes, from tandoor-cooked favourites and vegetarian starters to seafood, lamb and rice dishes. Standouts named by the restaurant include chicken tikka, tandoori lamb cutlets and vegetable samosas, while the broader menu features Goan-style prawn curry, lamb rogan josh, Kashmiri malai kofta and beef biryani. Other listed offerings include tandoori chicken, onion bhaji, seekh kebab, battered prawns and cauliflower 65. The takeaway service includes delivery to selected Canberra suburbs, as well as pickup ordering.

The restaurant describes its food as being influenced by the kitchens of maharajas and nizams, with chefs presenting dishes inspired by India’s culinary diversity. That focus makes the venue a fit for diners looking for a substantial Indian meal, whether eating in Manuka, ordering takeaway or arranging food for a larger occasion. Lunch is listed from Monday to Friday, with dinner available seven nights a week. With a Google rating of 4.0 from 478 reviews, Jewel of India is an established choice for Indian cuisine in Canberra.