Nepalese

Order the best Nepalese near Seven Hills, NSW

Best Nepalese Restaurants Nearby in Seven Hills

Newari Kitchen

Newari Kitchen

Himalayan/Nepalese • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Jhol momo
Steamed dumplings filled with spiced chicken, served in a flavorful broth for a delightful experience.
$12.74
Chicken steam momo
Delicious chicken steam momo, filled with tender chicken and spices, served with tangy dipping sauce.
$12.02
chicken chowmein
Noodles mixed with seasoned chicken, onions, bell peppers, and snap peas, topped with soy sauce and ginger.
$14.89
buff momo
Dumplings filled with spiced minced buffalo meat, accompanied by a side of tangy tomato dipping sauce.
$14.89
Student’s Kitchen

Student’s Kitchen

4.0
(100+)
• Indian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Veg Meal
2 Veg Curries, 4 Roti & Rice.
$8.72
Non-Veg Meal
1 Non-Veg Curry, 1 Veg Curry, 4 Roti & Rice.
$9.52
Non-Veg Combo
2 Non-Veg Curries, 4 Roti, Rice, Raita & Soft-drink.
$11.2
Radhe Chatpata House

Radhe Chatpata House

4.0
(200+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
"My favourite indian restaurant! Paneer Sizzler is absolutely amazing "
"Keeping the papdi separate from the chaat so it didn't get soggy or lose flavour is a 6 million IQ move. I just wish it could be done in a more eco friendly way. Bhalla Papdi Chaat Pav Bhaji Dosa was fine. We get it all the time."
Chole Bhature
Spiced tangy chickpeas curry with Bhatura, soft & fluffy fried leavened bread.
$13.07
Masala Dosa
Rice flour & urad flour crepe, stuffed with spiced potatoes and served with sambhar (lentil soup),coconut & tomato chutney.
$10.68
Pav Bhaji
Classic street food dish, mashed potatoes, peas & veggies served with buttered pav.
$13.1
Papdi Chaat
Potatoes, chickpeas, onions, and crunchy papdi dressed with creamy sweet yoghurt and garlic, tamarind & coriander chutney.
$9.02
Nepalese food takeaway

Nepalese food takeaway

4.0
(30+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
"very delicious food ...fresh and authentic nepalese momo"
Momo
(Chicken, vegetable) (handmade Nepalese dumpling (8pcs) served with homemade tomato and sesame sauce).
$8.11
Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles served with chicken, vegetable.
$8.65
Jhol Momo
Chicken, vegetable...Steamed dumplings drowned in a bowl of hot, liquid chutney.
$9.53
Fried Rice
Served with vegetables, eggs or chicken.
$8.48
Bollywood Foods

Bollywood Foods

Indian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Chicken Tikka Burger
Mild. Grilled chicken fillet, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, capsicum, cheese, achaari sauce & mint sauce.
$11.95
Indian Chaat Fries
Topped with capsicum, onion, Indian seasoning, tamarind & mint sauce.
$8.67
Samosa Burger
Smashed samosa, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, tamarind sauce & mint sauce.
$7.79
Paneer Loaded Fries
Topped with grilled cottage cheese, capsicum, onion, Indian seasoning, tandoori & mint sauce.
$11.64
Himalaya waterfront bella vista

Himalaya waterfront bella vista

3.6
(100+)
• Indian • Pakistani
$0 delivery fee
"Food was good. Tried it for the first time. The order came on time as well. One thing that surprised me was that the order was delivered in a uber eats bag and for a minute i was confused whether i got the right order or not :("
"I dont know what happened to the quantity of the bhurji, the last time it was packed to the brim of the box. But this time it felt like half."
Bbq Chicken Biryani
Mughlai style basmati rice cooked with Bbq chicken and special spices.
$16
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Spring chicken Maryland marinated overnight and roasted in tandoor (only Maryland).
$15.99
Butter Chicken (Gf)
Mughal style dish cooked in cashew, butter and mild creamy sauce.
$18.66
Lahori Chicken (Gf)
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with green chilli, pepper special spices, yogurt and ginger.
$17.11
SRI MAHAS Take Away

SRI MAHAS Take Away

Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
49. Nasi Goreng
*
$8.14
MoH Maya

MoH Maya

Indian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Fried Rice
Dumplings filled with juicy chicken or veg. Served with tomato chutney and dilli wali teekhi chutney.
$11.49
Steamed Momo
Dumplings. Served with Delhi style jhol (soup) and herbs.
$10.86
Dilli Wala Hakka Noodles
Dumplings been tossed in a hot sichuan sauce with onion and capsicum flakes.
$11.4
Jhol Momo
Dumplings seared in a pan and served with the most unique shallots and salt bush chutney.
$10.93
Namo Indian Vegeterian Restaurant

Namo Indian Vegeterian Restaurant

Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Chole Bhature
Spicy chickpeas curry served with fried Indian bread, pickle and onions.
$9.56
Kadai paneer
Stuffed potato and peas crispy triangles with tamarind chutney.
$10.68
Samosa - 2 Pieces
Vegan, gluten free.
$4.19
vishnu bhavan vegetarian restarant

vishnu bhavan vegetarian restarant

4.3
(30+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Coconut Roti was so good!they were very warm and sizes are satisfying! Comes with a side which i didn't like personally.. "
"Soya Curry was unbearably spicy. It's not about spices it's only the chilli I could taste and had to throw away. Last time it was balance, I liked it and reorder thinking it would be same. But No, would not order again if it's unbearably spicy like today. "
Rice with Five Vegetarian Curries, Small Vada, Papadam, Rasam and Pajasam
Savory rice accompanied by five vegetarian curries, small vada, papadam, rasam and pajasam.
$11.49
String Hoppers
Ten pieces with sothi and sambal.
$4.93
Three Vegetarian Curries and Two Roti (V)
Vegetarian. Three varieties of vegetarian curries served with two roti.
$9.02
Idli set
(1 set 8 pieces) with chutneys and sambar
$10.53
Masala Kitchen Norwest

Masala Kitchen Norwest

3.8
(20+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Butter Chicken
Traditional Delhi-style butter chicken with cashews.
$18.84
Basmati Plain Rice
Chicken pieces simmered in spices and mixed with basmati rice. Served with cucumber raita & gravy.
$5.09
Delhi’s Butter Chicken
Fried paneer in our classic butter sauce with cashews.
$18.85
Chicken Biryani
Handmade dumplings, sesame seed & roasted tomatoe chutney
$18.8
Satavahana Indian Restaurant

Satavahana Indian Restaurant

3.9
(100+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"I always order here at 2 a times a week and they I want to change a few things they tried their best and never no do it wrong ! Amazing food"
"I ordered 2x servings of Garlic Cheese Naan only got one of those instead. The Butter Chicken though fresh was honestly more sauce then meat, in each container 4 chunks of dry tasting meat. It lacked flavour. I definitely wouldn't order here again."
Chicken 65 Biryani
Flavored basmati rice sautéed with boneless chicken 65 pieces, herbs, and spices.
$12.18
Chicken Dum Biryani
Flavored basmati rice cooked with chicken herbs, spices, and melted butter in a hyderabadi style.
$11.48
Paneer 65 Biryani
Vegetarian. stir-fried boiled noodles with veggies sautéed in spicy schezwan sauce.
$12.31
Schezwan Veg Noodles
Boiled noodles tossed with veggies.
$11.38
Chache Da Dhabha Family Indian Restaurant

Chache Da Dhabha Family Indian Restaurant

3.6
(30+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
"Indian Style Chowmein (Chicken) Absolutely delicious! I asked for extra spicy and hot in temperature and I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you 🫰"
"I have said it before, and I will say it again: these are consistently the best steamed chicken momos in the area. Each order is perfectly prepared, incredibly satisfying, and has become a personal favorite. I look forward to enjoying them every time."
Thali/Mix Platter
2 small size selected curries, 1 small rice, 2 plain naan and onion pickle.
$14.66
Chicken Biryani
Plain flour bread garnished with garlic, methi and cooked in tandoor.
$12.78
Chicken Steamed Momo
One piece.
$10.62
Butter Chicken Masala
One piece. Mixes of potatoes, green peas, spices and herbs folded into plain flours triangle shape bread and deep-fried.
$15.01
The Indian Eatery

The Indian Eatery

4.2
(40+)
• Indian • Rice
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"I ordered for spicy chicken curry. The taste was very nice with curry leaves and spices. Portion size is enough for 2 people and I would definitely order again. Thanks"
"14. Chili Momos taste was so bad and sweet. 5. Tandoori Chicken portion was small 4 pieces and charged 19 dollars , even chicken marination was not cooked."
1. Chicken Biryani
Gluten-free. Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender marinated chicken, saffron, and aromatic spices, slow cooked to perfection.
$16.29
1. Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Gluten-free. Tandoori chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based butter sauce infused with aromatic Indian spices.
$16.11
9. Plain Rice
Gluten-free, vegan options available. Steamed basmati rice cooked to fluffy perfection, a simple and comforting accompaniment to any curry or entrée.
$4.25
6. Railway Goat Curry
Gluten-free, dairy-free options available. Classic slow-cooked goat curry inspired by Indian railway cuisine, rich in spices, tender meat, and a deep, hearty gravy.
$17.05
Icy Spicy

Icy Spicy

4.3
(200+)
• Desserts • Bubble Tea
$0 delivery fee
"Good Food, reminds me of the taste and flavours from back in India. Platter seems to be the best value for money for events and small parties. Food was nice but my fav is the chilly Momo orimariky because i like a bit of spicy food and also thats how the original momos in north east are served- nice and hot!"
"Original Momo over cooked and its materials come out it's not wrapped properly. Also it's very cold Soya Momo also uncooked and material come out not also very cold Quality is very poor "
Exotic Rose Kulfi Faluda
Exotic Rose petal jam with cashew kulfi in rosepetal ice cream milkshake added with vermicelli, basil seeds & nuts.
$12.07
Alphonso Mango Faluda
Made with Milk, Mango ice cream & Vanilla ice cream shake & topped with vermicelli, jelly, basil seeds, and lots of nuts and mango.
$11.1
Badam Kesar Kulfi Faluda
Creamy Badam Kesar kulfi in Badam Kesar ice cream milkshake added with vermicelli, basil seeds & nuts.
$12.14
Original Momo
Authentic Indian style vegetarian momos (Indian dumplings) comes either steamed or fried.
$14.33
Singh vs Reddy

Singh vs Reddy

4.3
(20+)
• Indian • Street Food
$0 delivery fee
A$3 off on A$15+
"Mughlai Kofta is perfect"
Singh & Reddy's Chicken Handi Lazeez
Boneless chicken cooked in an Indian clay pot, marinated in traditional Indian spices and cooked in chunky masala gravy.
$12.01
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Wrap
Combination of spicy chicken pieces wrapped in a soft Indian bread with a drizzle of mayonnaise and mint sauce.
$9.97
Punjabi Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese quick tossed with capsicums, ginger, and green chillies, cooked in a tomato sauce.
$11.23
Hyderabad Dum Veg Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with exotic combination of mixed vegetables.
$12.08
Chowpati

Chowpati

Indian
$0 delivery fee
Pani Puri
10 pieces.
$4
Koyla Haus

Koyla Haus

4.3
(10+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Absolutely AMAZING."
Chicken Bihari Roll
Bihari tender chunks, BBQ to perfection wrapped in puri paratha.
$13.28
Chicken Malai Boti Roll
Creamy, tender chunks smoky BBQ to perfection, with puri or plain paratha.
$13.57
Chicken Bihari Plate
Creamy, tender chunks smoky BBQ to perfection, with plain or puri paratha.
$18.29
Chicken Malai Boti Plate
Smoky, juicy chicken with bold, tangy flavours with puri paratha.
$18
Jheel Indian Subcontinent Cuisine

Jheel Indian Subcontinent Cuisine

Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
Butter Chicken [GF]
Gluten Free. Creamy tomato sauce.
$18.79
Chicken Momos [DF/NF]
DF/ NF. Famous Nepalese steamed dumplings with spicy chicken filling, served with tomato chutney.
$10.37
Tandoori Chicken [GF] Half
Chicken marinated with spiced yoghurt oven cooked. Served with raita.
$13.5
Chicken Tikka
Vegetarian. Trio lentils cooked, garam masala and cream.
$12.06
Icy Spicy - Kings Park

Icy Spicy - Kings Park

3.9
(20+)
• Australian • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
"Delivery was quick, and the meal arrived hot. The soya momos offered a flavorful, comforting, and filling bite that was truly addictive. A great local addition to the neighborhood.""
"I ordered fried veg momo and they were literally filled with too much oil I hardly eat two of them"
Original Momo
Authentic Indian style vegetarian Momos (Indian dumplings) comes either steamed or fried. Served 8pcs in a plate.
$15.31
Maggie Masala
Chole Bhature is a delicious dish in the Light Meals category. It features spicy chickpeas served with fluffy fried bread, perfect for any time snack.
$7.62
Chole Bhature
Enjoy the refreshing taste of Alphonso Mango Ice Cream Faluda. This delightful Faluda offers a perfect blend of creamy mango flavors in a classic dessert. Ideal for a sweet treat!
$14.44
Mango Ice Cream Faluda - Large
Spicy & sweet tangy pani combo
$13.58
The Kulcha House

The Kulcha House

4.0
(200+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
A$5 off on A$35+
"Absolutely delicious. Lamb Rogan Josh was cooked perfectly, fall apart in the mouth style and so tasty. Naans are huge and buttery and soft yet crispy. Krunchy Kulcha (chicken) was spicier than I expected but so so good."
"This is my fav place to order but today the quality I received its not tasty and very poor in samosa chat there is no chutney on it just a salad and chickpeas and kulcha chole has only salad on it it should be some chickpeas in it but there is only salad on it "
Momos (8 pcs)
Eight pieces. Veg (mix of cabbage, carrot, paneer or cottage cheese, onion, coriander and spices) or chicken (mixer of minced chicken, onion, coriander and spices) dumplings served with momo sauce.
$7.3
Chole Bathure
Two plain flour bread fried in oil served chickpeas curry, tangy onion and pickle.
$9.38
Makki Roti and Saag
Saag (curry made from fresh mustard and spinach leaves) served with Makki roti (Maize flour bread) along with tangy onion and butter.
$12.38
Ram Laddos
Eight pieces lentils poppers. Ram laddoos are made from lentils batter and deep fried until golden brown topped with shredded reddish and green coriander garnished with mint chutney or red chutney.
$7.14
Krishna’s House

Krishna’s House

4.2
(10+)
• Indian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Masala Dosa
Crispy Dosa with stuffed potato in it
$8.25
Chicken biryani
A Rice dish that includes layers of chicken, rice, and Spices
$12.85
The Honest Indian

The Honest Indian

4.4
(200+)
• Indian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
"The food has always been great, almost as good as the food you get in India. "
"I’ve been a regular customer and always loved their pav bhaji — it used to be the best I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, today’s order was nowhere close to what it used to be. The pav wasn’t cooked at all, and the bhaji was runny like a curry. Really disappointed this time and won’t be ordering again."
Bhaji Pav
Our Signature spiced vegetable and potato mash, served with warm butter pav
$12.85
Bahubali Sandwich Grill with Hot chips
Four layer sandwich, each layer with different sauces, jam, cheese and veggies.
$13.61
Veg Hakka Noodle
Soft noodles stir fried with vegetables and Indo Chinese spices.
$12.04
Indian Style Bhakri Pizza
Crunchy flatbread with spicy tomato sauce, onion, capsicum and grated cheese.
$10.09
Maharaja's | Castle Hill

Maharaja's | Castle Hill

4.6
(30+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"There are very few pieces of chicken in the buriyani portion this time. just one small piece each one pack, Previously, the biryani meal was good"
"The Tandoori Roti arived undercooked And the butter panner masala was full of oil"
Butter Chicken
Maharaja's BUTTER CHICKEN - tandoori chicken charred in a rich, creamy tomato infused gravy
$23.51
Samosa Smash
Refreshing green sauce made with mint and spices
$14.23
Chicken Tikka
slow-braised chicken in a home-style tadka ghee, cumin, garlic & chillies
$14.32
Seekh Kebab
goat on bone slow cooked for 36 hours
$14.25
Ambarsariya

Ambarsariya

4.0
(200+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
"It was one of the best methi murgh I have ever eaten.The curry was fresh and extremely delicious with blend of spices & fresh ginger pieces. 10/10.Give a pay rise to the chef who prepared that please...."
"paid for 2 ras malais and only received 3 pieces with not enough liquid and that was it.. kulis are nice..but the seem too cut downon the ras malais liquid even in past orders but this time they cut one piece as wel..not happy"
Chicken
Chicken marinated with yoghurt, indian spices & cooked in tandoor.
$11.86
Dhaba Style Butter Chicken
Stir fried noodles with vegetables in soya sauce.
$17.16
Murg Tandoori
Lentils cooked with Onions & tomatoes finished with butter & cream.
$13.48
Veg Chow Mein
Succulent pieces of goat sautéed with onion, pepper and fresh herbs.
$8.38
Bombay Calling

Bombay Calling

Indian • Food Trucks
$0 delivery fee
"amazing food, fresh, hygenic and authentic "
The Bombay
A golden fried potato patty tucked in a soft pav, layered with chutneys and a kick of spice. The classic Mumbai Vada Pav
$6.34
Butter Mar Ke
Soft pav toasted in rich butter, cradling a crispy spiced vada and fresh chutneys.
$6.75
Mummy's Masala Chai
A warming blend of bold tea, fresh ginger, and aromatic spices — brewed the desi way.
$3.21
Loaded Bombay
Buttery toasted pav, golden vada, melted cheese — the ultimate indulgence.
$7.87
Xdream Dine in and Take Away

Xdream Dine in and Take Away

4.1
(100+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
20% off on A$25+
"Numerous photos speaks for itself! Love the food id encourage all brothers and sisters to experience Xdream Dine in foods good quality check it out sometime"
"In the 2 meat + 2 vegetables options, they have given only one vegetable gravy and put a spoon of another vegetable to show that it includes. This is wrong. Not the value for money. Also, we ordered for roti which costs $5 and they sent a $2 roti roll and scammed"
Meal (2 Meat + 2 Vegetable + Rice or Rotis)
Plain roti or parotta is a bread made in white flour.
$12.31
Butter Chicken
Stuffed with peas and potatoes in pastry and deep-fried in oil.
$13.49
Meal (3 Meat + Rice or Rotis)
Stuffed with potatoes, fish curry, and egg in pastry and deep-fried with crispy.
$14.33
Fish & Egg Roll
2 meat curries and rice. 650 ml container comes with a portion of 1 meat curry (25%) then the middle part is rice (50%) then the next portion is 1 meat curry (25%). You can mention the spicy level medium or high.
$3.42
Savariya

Savariya

4.0
(200+)
• Indian • chaat
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"loved their special punjabi thali...as always"
"Horrible food. Took one hour to make one cold stale Mysore Masala Dosa & one Bombay Sandwich . Dosa had vada pav chutney in it & sandwich was not toasted / grilled, just a normal cold sandwich with onions & chutney. Will never order from this restaurant."
Hakka Noodles
Steamed noodles fried with vegetables, Chinese sauce, and spices.
$10.27
Chana Bhatura
Spice vegetable curry served with a toasted bun, onion salad, and papadum.
$10.72
Pav Bhaji
Served with sambar (lentil soup) coconut and tomato chutney.
$8.91
Butter Cheese Garlic Masala Dosa
Four pieces. Chef's special styled smashed with cheese, corn, and spices. Served with tamarind sauce.
$10.84
@ Thai spice

@ Thai spice

4.7
(200+)
• Thai • Pad Thai
$0 delivery fee
Wallet-Friendly
"Pumpkin curry with added beef is the best dish they have so delicious! Very mild if you want spice just add in a comment. Their Laksa is probably the best Laksa in Sydney hands down and very generous servings "
"This was some of the best Tom Yum Soup I've had in years, and the portion was huge. The veggies were fresh and varied and the tofu was divine. The Green Curry was excellent too. This has jumped to the top of my go to food list"
Pad See Ew
Thick rice noodle with a meat of your choice, egg, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
$10.51
Laksa
Deliciously hearty noodle soup with a meat of your choice, coconut milk, and Asian vegetables.
$11.24
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodle with a meat of your choice, egg, peanuts, shallots, and tamarind sauce.
$10.57
Thai Fried Rice
Stir fry rice with a meat of your choice, egg and mix vegetables.
$10.81
PANI PURI STATION

PANI PURI STATION

3.3
(10+)
• Indian • chaat
$0 delivery fee
Standard Pani Puri
Seven pieces. Six flavoured water.
$4.72
Dahi Puri
With options.
$6.5
Ragda Pani Puri
With options.
$7.66
Papdi Chat
With options.
$6.76
Khalsa Foods (Vegetarian and Vegan)

Khalsa Foods (Vegetarian and Vegan)

4.1
(100+)
• Indian • Curry
$0 delivery fee
Punjabi Thali
A hearty platter with two chef's choice curries, naan, rice, yogurt, pickle, pappadum, and a sweet treat
$15.14
Saag Thali
Mustard leaf curry served with corn flour bread, pickle, raita, radish salad, and a refreshing lassi.
$17.78
Bhature Chole
Fluffy, puffed deep-fried bread served with spicy chickpea curry, onion, raita, and pickle.
$12.23
Lachha Prantha
Wholemeal leavened bread with a flaky texture.
$4.04

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