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Jewel of India, Griffith (ACT)
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Jewel of India

8.8/10
173
11 Bougainville Street, 2603 Griffith (ACT)
Indian
Average price $35

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Restaurant menu

Tawa prawns / fish
$23.9
Wok fried prawns / fish with diced peppers and onions
Prawn curry Goanese
$23.9
Prawns cooked in a spiced coconut curry sauce
Prawn vindaloo
$23.9
A very hot prawn curry with potato

Reviews

8.8/10
Fabulous173 reviews
9.2/10

Food

8.5/10

Service

8.4/10

Ambience

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What diners said about this restaurant:

Good value for money
Short waiting time
Quiet
  • Charles E.1 review

    29 June 2023

    10/10

    The restaurant is situated in Manuka within the shopping area and is very easy to find with plenty of parking nearby. The service was excellent, choice of dishes extensive, the food was amazing and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

  • Michael S.1 review

    19 April 2023

    4.5/10

    I really wouldn’t go again. The food was ok. The ambience was fine. But the service (in an almost empty restaurant) was nonexistent or very slow at best. Staff didn’t come near us and we had to call out to order. Empty entree plates left on table for ages before mains eventually served, and despite trying to order dessert we gave up and called it a night. No attempt to provide bill to table so we got up and paid at door and left. It’s a pity. Good be decent if they bothered.

  • Linda J.1 review

    15 February 2023

    10/10

    BEST INDIAN FOOD IN CANBERRA..... Excellent service ???????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  • JAGBIR S.1 review

    18 November 2022

    9/10

    Fine atmosphere and good food

  • Fiona K.1 review

    7 October 2022

    10/10

    The Jewel is always good. Have eaten there on a number of occasions, mainly lunch, and the food and service are always excellent. Great for a catch-up in a quiet setting.

  • Linda P.8 reviews

    2 October 2022

    10/10

    We enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. We loved the eggplant dish especially. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Canberra.

  • Mary M.10 reviews

    29 July 2022

    8.5/10

    We had vegetarian dishes with some rice and naan. Food was beautiful but service was very ordinary. There was only one other group there so expected better service really.

  • Craig P.9 reviews

    25 June 2022

    9.5/10

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  • Andy L.1 review

    4 June 2022

    10/10

    Amazing food and great service. So glad we lucked into this place on a whim. Everything we had was simply excellent with some amazing and unexpected flavors.

  • Kenneth R.1 review

    4 June 2022

    10/10

    A very enjoyable eating experience. Authentic, delicious food served by friendly and welcoming staff. Defintely will be coming back the next visit to Canberra!

  • Heather A.1 review

    4 April 2022

    10/10

    We returned to this restaurant after having had a great experience 5 years ago. We were not disappointed! We chose the Jewel banquet, which was delicious. The staff were very helpful and attentive. We will definitely return when we next visit Canberra.

  • Catherine W.1 review

    8 February 2022

    10/10

    A wonderful Indian restaurant. The food was superb and the staff were welcoming and proficient. One of the best Indian meals we've had, and highly recommend to anyone who enjoys good cuisine.

  • Margaret R.2 reviews

    29 January 2022

    8/10

    The food at the Jewel is always good. The best curries you will have. The service tonight was a bit slow but that’s OK - we were not in a particular hurry. I always have a problem, however when takeaways take over the business of serving the customers in the restaurant and it happens so often. The Jewel will always be our GOTO Indian restaurant.

  • Fiona G.1 review

    15 October 2021

    10/10

    Amazing food, beautiful friendly staff and the atmosphere was lovely. We will be back!

  • Jane A.2 reviews

    4 June 2021

    3.5/10

    This used to be our favourite Indian but the standards have dropped. The food was average and poorly presented as were the drinks. The waitress was rude and incompetent. Disappointing.

  • Belinda J.6 reviews

    15 May 2021

    8/10

    Food had a fantastic taste would recommend this restaurant

  • Manisha A.1 review

    15 May 2021

    2.5/10

    I had been here before with friends which is why I came back with my family, this time it was extremely disappointing. We were a family of 4, had to wait for our order to be taken, then wait a very long time for just one starter and then wait even longer for our mains. The staff seemed too busy running after their white guests ( who came after us) that they couldn't be bothered with us Asians. When the food finally arrived they had not even bothered to wipe the under-surface of the serving dishes, which left black stains all over the white tablecloth. I looked around at other tables but no one else seemed to share this issue (maybe they couldn't be too fussed with Asians customers)!!! The chicken pieces in the butter chicken were huge, hadn't even been chopped up. All the curry portions were very small, butter chicken, beef vindaloo and lamb rogan all tasted very mediocre and below par. Overall pretty disappointing, Next time, we might go to an Indian restaurant where Asians are not made to feel second rate !!!!

  • Bruce S.16 reviews

    14 May 2021

    10/10

    The food was excellent. I had the Prawn Vindaloo which was wonderfully flavourful and spicy and my partner had the Lamb Roganjosh which was perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous and it was overall a great meal.

  • Val C.4 reviews

    14 May 2021

    9.5/10

    Very tasty Indian food with very good service. Staff were very friendly. Ambience was great. A very good experience. Looking forward to our next visit!

  • Breanna J.1 review

    8 April 2021

    10/10

    Wonderful food! Absolutely delicious. Nice atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. When I come back to Canberra I will definitely eat here again. Thank you for a love evening. :)

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11 Bougainville Street, 2603, Griffith (ACT), Australia

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About the restaurant

The Jewel of Manuka

Indian food is undeniably delicious and it is no surprise that it wins the hearts of food connoisseurs all over the world!

At Jewel of India highly skilled chefs create art in the kitchen serving delectable dishes inspired by the diversity of India's food culture. The team deliver rich flavours that are colourful and harmonious - and there's so much choice you'll have to come back for a second visit.

This place is ‘The Jewel' of Manuka and its name synonymous with fine Indian cooking across the city! Come and experience an incredible epicurean journey today.

Best dish: butter chicken.

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