Gharana Indian & Pakistani Restaurant

DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Fri:	11:00am to 3:00pm 5:30pm to 10:00pm
Sat - Sun:	5:30pm to 11:00pm

For an experience out of the ordinary that you are sure to love, come and visit Gharana - the house of timeless cuisine, to engage in sensations you always thought were surreal. Yes, everything and anything for anyone can be spruced together to fit the likings of any palate - from a mild soothing yoghurt-based sauce to a curry that sears your tongue with its spices.

Gharana offers a variety of Sub-Continental cuisine to nourish your tastebuds.

Awared for Excellence 2008 ( Finalist ) by Restaurant & Catering Association

Latest User Reviews

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Chef	Iqbal Hussain Qazalbash
Price Guide	Entrée $5.95 - $15.95, Main $14.95 - $19.95, Dessert $4.95 - $6.95
Payment Options	Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos
Set Menus	Set menu 1 $35 3 course, Set menu 2 $45 3 course, Set menu 3 $55 3 course
Features	$8 corkage Per-bottle, BYO (Wine Only), Deliveries, Dress smart casual, Licensed, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Secure parking, Street parking, Takeaway, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Child-friendly, Romantic, Traditional
Food	Gluten Free, Halal, Peanut Free Option, Vegetarian option
Styles	Cocktail, Formal, Sit down
Entertainment	Stage
Suitable For	Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Large groups information

Bollywood Night

Group cancellation policy: Advance notice

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name	Capacity seated	Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant	70	n/a
Diwan e Khas	24	n/a

Awards

2008 - Restaurant & Catering VIC Awards for Excellence - Finalist for Indian Restaurant

Menu

Shurooaat (Entree)

Gharana Platter: a mixture of meat sizzler

23.50

Poricha Yera: spiced prawns cooked to perfection in tandoor

13.50

Haryali Tikka: chicken marinated in mint, corrindar green chillies and then cooked in Tandoor

13.50

Seekh Kabab: Lamb mince marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor

13.50

Boti Kabab: succulent pieces of lamb marinated in mustard oil, fresh herbs and spices cooked on a slow charcoal fire.Boti Kebab is a popular Pakistani

18.50

Shami Kabab: Ground lamb is mixed with pre-cooked lentiles and curry spices formed as a hamburger patty and pan-fried. A household dish in Pakistan

14.50

Tandoori Chicken ( Half): Classic tandoori chicken from India is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, then grilled in Tandoor

14.50

Tandoori Chicken (full): Classic tandoori chicken from India is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, then grilled in Tandoor

24.50

Chicken Tikka : marinated skewered chicken leg cooked in Tandoor

14.50

Tandoori Machhi: Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked on Tandoor

15.50

Samosa: crisp pastry, stuffed with delicately spiced potatoes, peas, and herbs.

6.50

Sabzi Pakora: fried vegetable fritters, In the UK, pakoras are popular as a fast food snack

6.50

Tandoori Vegies: Mix vegetables marinated and cooked in Tandoor.

6.50

Aloo Ki Tikki: fried pattie of mashed potatoes, served with tamarind sauce

6.50

Onion Bhaji: fried onion frittersl

6.50

Prawn Pakora: Tigers prawns dipped in chickpea batter and fried

14.50

Biryanis

Mughlai Biryani: beef cooked to perfection in an aromatic blend of spices layered with basmati rice

17.50

Sindhi Biryani: choice of chicken or lamb. A speciality of Karachi, Pakistan

17.50

Jheenga Biryani: succulent prawns sauteed in garlic, onions and tomatoes layered with rice, *a gharana delicacy

19.50

Sabzi Biryani: mixed vegetables cooked to perfection in an aromatic blend of spices layered with basmati rice

14.50

Jheenga/ Machhi (Fish)

Jheenga/ Macchi Masala: prawn or fish sauteed in ginger with onions, tomatoes and capsicum

19.50

Goan Macchi: fish fillets gently cooked in a ground coconut and goan spice sauce

19.50

Jheenga Hara Masala: fresh prawns cooked in green herbs and spices

19.50

Gosht (Meat)

Roghan Josh: lamb cooked in traditional kashmiri masala

16.00

Lamb Qorma: a mild lamb curry cooked in yoghurt based gravy

16.00

Lamb Madaras: This amazing curry is made by simmering lamb in a home made curry paste. It takes time, but it's worth it!

16.50

Beef Vindaloo: hot, hot, hot

16.00

Karhai Gosht: wok-fried meat prepared in fresh spices, garnished with mint, corriander leaves and ginger

16.00

Bhuna Qeema: lamb mince & potatos tossed in spicy sauce with tomatoes, green pepper and onions

16.00

Palak Gosht: juicy lamb/ beef cubes prepared in spinach curry

16.50

Daal Gosht: homestyle lentils and lamb/ beef cubes cooked in traditional Pakistani spices

16.50

Bakra Karhai: wok-fried goat meat tendered in freshly ground spices. A Popular dish in North frontier of Pakistan

18.50

Nehari: Nihari is a stew made from the shank of beef (or lamb) and spices.Nihari is also known in Pakistan as the breakfast curry

18.50

Murgh Khas (Chicken)

Murgh Qorma: mild chicken curry cooked in yoghurt based gravy

15.50

Murgh Karhai: a colourful combination of chicken, capsicum, onion, tomatoes garnished fresh corriander & mint leaves

15.50

Chicken Makhni( Butter Chicken): boneless pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in gravy of fresh tomatoes and butter

16.50

Chicken Tikka Masala: The cross-cultural popularity of the dish in the United Kingdom lead government minister Robin Cook to call it "Britain's true national dish

16.00

Palak Chicken: juicy boneless chicken cubes prepared in spinach curry

15.50

Sabzi (Vegetarian)

Daal Makhni: lentils cooked in a yoghurt and light cream sauce. Indian Delicacy

10.50

Aloo Gobhi: It is a popular combination of aloo (potato) and gobhi (cauliflower) with spices.

12.00

Aloo Methi: potato and fenugreek cooked in spices

10.50

Palak Paneer: freshly ground spinach and cottage cheese cooked in onion and tomato paste

12.50

Matar Paneer: peas cooked with cottage cheese in yoghurt and tomato paste

12.50

Petha : mashed pumpkin tempered with fennel and mustard seeds

10.50

Chholay: spicy chickpeas cooked Punjabi style in tamarind sauce

10.50

Baingan ka Bhurta: marinated eggplant roasted in tandoor

13.50

Navratan Korma: mixed vegies & cottage cheese cooked in onion and tomato sauce

11.50

Aloo Matar: Potatos and Peas cooked in traditional Indian style.

10.50

Aloo Palak: Potatos and Spinish cooked in traditional Indian style.

11.50

Daal Tardka: Yellow lentils cooked Pakistani style

10.50

Lawazmaat (Accompaniments)

Zafrani Chawal: saffron flavoured rice

4.50

Mater Pulao: peas and rice sauteed in onions and light spices

5.50

Coconut Rice: Coconut rice is a dish prepared by cooking white rice in coconut milk and curry leaves.

7.50

Kashmiri Pulao: saffron flavoured rice cooked with dry fruits and nuts

7.50

Plain Naan: leavened bread freshly baked in tandoor

3.00

Tandoori Roti: baked wholemeal bread

3.00

Garlic Naan: is a round flatbread made of white flour brushed with garlic

3.50

Bhatura: puffy plain flour bread deep fried in vegetable oil

4.50

Paratha: layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter

3.50

Kulcha: bread stuffed with potatoes and peas

5.50

Kashmiri Naan: Naan stuffed with nuts and sultanas

5.50

Qeema Naan: Naan stuffed with spicy lamb mince

6.50

Onion Kulch: Bread Stuffed with onion

5.50

Gharana Specialities(Order 24hours in advance.)

Kunna Gosht: chunky beef cooked in claypot

18.50

Sarsone ka Saag: mustard leaves cooked in butter and spices

14.50

Order 24hours in advance.

Meethay Sapnay (Desserts)

Peshawari Qulfi: special Pakistani ice-cream made with thicken milk and pistachios flavoured with saffron and green cardamom

5.50

Kheer: creamy rice pudding simmered with crushed nuts and almonds

5.50

Faluda: an exotic Pakistani & Irinan milk-based dessert flavoured with rose syrup (rooh afza) and tulsi seeds

6.50

Gulab Jamun: sweet milk dumplings in sugar and rose water syrup

3.50

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 7/11/09.