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Gharana Indian & Pakistani Restaurant

Address: 113 Victoria Avenue Albert Park, VIC - Map - Contact details
Cuisines: Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian, North Indian, Punjabi, Tandoori
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DAYS OF BUSINESS

Mon - Fri:11:00 to 15:00
17:30 to 22:00
Sat - Sun:17:30 to 23:00
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

"Very nice people. delicious, authentic food. service was professional and attentive. an all round great dining experience. thank you!"

"Simply brilliant" more reviews

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 30 n/a

Awards

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

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Menu
Shurooaat (Entree)
Gharana Platter: a mixture of meat sizzler 23.95
Poricha Yera: spiced prawns cooked to perfection in tandoor 15.95
Haryali Tikka: chicken marinated in mint, corrindar green chillies and then cooked in Tandoor 12.95
Seekh Kabab: Lamb mince marinated in spices and cooked in Tandoor 12.95
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 Mughlai recipe 18.95
Shami Kabab: Ground lamb is mixed with pre-cooked lentiles and curry spices formed as a hamburger patty and pan-fried 12.95
Tandoori Chicken: Classic tandoori chicken from India is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, then grilled in Tandoor 12.95
Chicken Tikka (Half): marinated skewered chicken cooked in Tandoor 8.95
Chicken Tikka (Full): marinated skewered chicken leg cooked in Tandoor 15.95
Tandoori Machhi: Fish fillets marinated in spices and cooked on Tandoor 15.95
Samosa: crisp pastry, stuffed with delicately spiced potatoes, peas, and herbs. 6.95
Sabzi Pakora: fried vegetable fritters, In the UK, pakoras are popular as a fast food snack 5.95
Tandoori Vegies: Mix vegetables marinated and cooked in Tandoor. 7.95
Aloo Ki Tikki: fried pattie of mashed potatoes, served with tamarind sauce 6.95
Onion Bhaji: fried onion frittersl 7.95
Prawn Pakora: Tigers prawns dipped in chickpea batter and fried 13.95
Biryanis
Mughlai Biryani: beef cooked to perfection in an aromatic blend of spices layered with basmati rice 16.95
Bombay Biryani: choice of chicken or lamb 16.95
Jheenga Biryani: succulent prawns sauteed in garlic, onions and tomatoes layered with rice, *a gharana delicacy 18.95
Sabzi Biryani: mixed vegetables cooked to perfection in an aromatic blend of spices layered with basmati rice 14.95
Jheenga/ Machhi (Fish)
Jheenga/ Macchi Masala: prawn or fish sauteed in ginger with onions, tomatoes and capsicum 18.95
Goan Macchi: fish fillets gently cooked in a ground coconut and goan spice sauce 18.95
Jheenga Hara Masala: fresh prawns cooked in green herbs and spices 19.95
Gosht (Meat)
Roghan Josh: lamb cooked in traditional kashmiri masala 16.95
Beef Vindaloo: hot, hot, hot 16.95
Qorma: a mild lamb curry cooked in yoghurt based gravy 16.95
Karhai Gosht: wok-fried meat prepared in fresh spices, garnished with mint, corriander leaves and ginger 17.95
Bhuna Qeema: lamb mince & potatos tossed in spicy sauce with tomatoes, green pepper and onions 17.95
Palak Gosht: juicy lamb/ beef cubes prepared in spinach curry 16.95
Daal Gosht: homestyle lentils and lamb/ beef cubes cooked in traditional Pakistani spices 16.95
Nehari: Nihari is a stew made from the shank of beef (or lamb) and spices.Nihari is also known in India as the breakfast curry 18.95
Haleem: Haleem is made of wheat, meat (usually beef or mutton, ), lentils and spices. This dish is slow cooked for seven to eight hours which results in a pastelike consistency, with the taste of spices and meat blending with wheat. 23.95
Lamb Madaras: This amazing curry is made by simmering lamb in a home made curry paste. It takes time, but it's worth it! 17.95
Murgh Khas (Chicken)
Murgh Qorma: mild chicken curry cooked in yoghurt based gravy 15.95
Murgh Karhai: a colourful combination of chicken, capsicum, onion, tomatoes garnished fresh corriander & mint leaves 17.95
Chicken Makhni( Butter Chicken): boneless pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in gravy of fresh tomatoes and butter 17.95
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 17.95
Palak Chicken: juicy boneless chicken cubes prepared in spinach curry 16.95
Sabzi (Vegetarian)
Aloo Gobhi: It is a popular combination of aloo (potato) and gobhi (cauliflower) with spices. 12.95
Aloo Methi: potato and fenugreek cooked in spices 10.95
Palak Paneer: freshly ground spinach and cottage cheese cooked in onion and tomato paste 13.95
Matar Paneer: peas cooked with cottage cheese in yoghurt and tomato paste 12.95
Daal Makhni: lentils cooked in a yoghurt and light cream sauce. Indian Delicacy 12.95
Petha : mashed pumpkin tempered with fennel and mustard seeds 12.95
Chholay: spicy chickpeas cooked Punjabi style in tamarind sauce 12.95
Baingan ka Bhurta: marinated eggplant roasted in tandoor 13.95
Navratan Korma: mixed vegies & cottage cheese cooked in onion and tomato sauce 12.95
Aloo Matar: Potatos and Peas cooked in traditional Indian style. 12.95
Aloo Palak: Potatos and Spinish cooked in traditional Indian style. 12.95
Lawazmaat (Accompaniments)
Plain Naan: leavened bread freshly baked in tandoor 2.95
Tandoori Roti: baked wholemeal bread 2.95
Kulcha: bread stuffed with potatoes and peas 5.95
Bhatura: puffy plain flour bread deep fried in vegetable oil 4.95
Paratha: layered whole wheat bread cooked with butter 3.95
Kashmiri Naan: Naan stuffed with nuts and sultanas 5.95
Qeema Naan: Naan stuffed with spicy lamb mince 5.95
Zafrani Chawal: saffron flavoured rice 3.95
Mater Pulao: peas and rice sauteed in onions and light spices 5.95
Kashmiri Pulao: saffron flavoured rice cooked with dry fruits and nuts 7.95
Onion Kulch: Bread Stuffed with onion 5.95
Coconut Rice: Coconut rice is a dish prepared by cooking white rice in coconut milk and curry leaves. 7.95
Garlic Naan: is a round flatbread made of white flour brushed with garlic 3.95
Gharana Specialities(Order 24hours in advance.)
Bakra Karhai: wok-fried goat meat tendered in freshly ground spices 17.95
Kunna Gosht: chunky beef cooked in claypot 18.95
Sarsone ka Saag: mustard leaves cooked in butter and spices 13.95
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 5.95
Kheer: creamy rice pudding simmered with crushed nuts and almonds 6.95
Faluda: an exotic Pakistani milk-based dessert flavoured with rose syrup (rooh afza) and tulsi seeds 6.95
Rus Malai: baked ricotta cheese dumplings drowned in sweet milk and nuts 4.95
Gulab Jamun: sweet milk dumplings in sugar and rose water syrup 4.95
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 10/9/08.

Regular specials

Summary25% off the total - Exclusive to Menulog
Details25% off the total bill up to the value of $20.00
Valid untilSaturday, 31st October 2009

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Mon - Sun:5:00pm to 11:00pm
SummaryHalf Price Monday Night - Exclusive to Menulog
DetailsMonday Night half Price main Meal eat In only
PeopleFor 2 to 30 people
Valid untilTuesday, 16th June 2009

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Mon:5:00pm to 9:30pm
Summary$7.50 Lunch Special - Exclusive to Menulog
DetailsFor the month of October lunch for only $7.50 Rice & 1 curry ( Veg or non veg ) Take away Only
ConditionsWed - Fri from 12 to 2.
PeopleUp to 30 people
Valid untilSaturday, 31st January 2009

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY

Wed - Fri:12:00pm to 2:00pm
Summary$15 Excutive Lunch - Exclusive to Menulog
Details$15 Excutive Lunch
Conditionsbookings essential
PeopleFor 4 to 50 people
Valid untilSaturday, 28th February 2009

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY

Wed - Fri:12:00pm to 2:00pm

User rating

  (3 reviews)
Overall 9.7
Food 9.7
Ambience 9.7
Service 10
Value 9.3

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Overall 9 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 8, Service 10

Very nice people. delicious, authentic food. service was professional and attentive. an all round great dining experience. thank you!   (October, 2008)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Simply brilliant   (June, 2008)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Awesome.   (February, 2008)