Blu Ginger — Indian Cuisine Canberra

Est. Sydney, 2000

Our History

Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant was proudly established in Sydney in 2000, quickly earning a reputation for uncompromised quality before expanding its authentic vision to the vibrant Canberra community.

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Our foundation is built on the expertise of our talented head chef, Mr. Hari Prasad Sharma, who brings over 28 years of culinary mastery across India, Japan, and Australia — committed to creating a menu that is both truly modern and deeply authentic.

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Whether you're in Reid, Ainslie, or the heart of Braddon — you are choosing a trusted, quality dining experience.

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Minimum 2 People

Tasting Menu

Chef's Veg Tasting GF

$42 per person

Pani Puri Shots
Papadi Chat
Onion & Zuccini Bhaji
Tandoori Malai Chaap, followed by curry platter

Chef's Non-Veg Tasting GF

$45 per person

Pani Puri Shots
Lamb Sheek Kebab
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Aussie Lamb Chops, followed by curry platter

Sea Food Tasting GF

$49 per person

Pani Puri Shots
Amritsari Fried Fish
Malai Fish Tikka
Tandoori Prawns, followed by curry platter

Minimum Order 2

Sharing Platters

Vegetable Platter GF

$16 per person

Platter of crisp fried onion & Zuccini bajjia, hara bara kebab, palak patha chaat & Avo dhai puri.

Chef's Tandoori Platter GF

$19 per person

Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, Sheek kebab and lamb Chops, Avo dhai puri served with mint sauce.

Blu Ginger Platter GF

$22 per person

Selected pieces of tandoori chicken tikka, tandoori prawns and Amritsari fish, Avo dhai puri served with a mint sauce.

To Begin

Small Plates

Zucchini & Onion Bhaji GF

Golden-fried shredded zucchini and onion fritters, crisp on the outside and soft within, served with a house-made dip for a perfect vegetarian starter.

$12

Vegetable Samosa

2 pieces

Mashed potatoes, peas and spices filled in a pyramid pastry and crisp fried served with mint sauce.

$13

HaraBara Kebab

Popular deep fried North Indian snack patties made with fresh spinach, coriander leaves, green peas, potatoes and spice blend.

$17

Beetroot Chop

Bengali beetroot and potato croquette, green mango kasundi-spicy mustard sauce.

$17

Amritsari Fish Fry

Ling fillet marinated in special house made spices, black pepper, deep fried to perfection and served with mint yoghurt chutney.

$21

Chicken Lollipop

Sweet-spicy chicken drimmets, indo-Chinese glaze.

$16

From the Tandoor

Chargrilled

Traditional Chicken Tikka GF

Tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt, tandoori spices and cooked in the tandoor.

$19

Tikka Malai / Angara / Haryali GF

Tender chicken fillet marinated in yoghurt, tandoori spices and chargrilled in the tandoor with your choice of selection.

$20

Lamb Seekh Kabab GF

A fusion twist on the classic seekh kabab — finely minced meat mixed with fresh herbs, house spices, and grilled on skewers to perfection.

$18

Char-Grilled Lamb Chops GF

Juicy lamb chops marinated in a house spice mix and slow-cooked over open flames and served with mint chutney.

$21

Punjabi Paneer Tikka GF

Malai / Tikka / Angara / Haryali / Traditional

Paneer cubes marinated in mint, coriander, ginger, spices and hung yoghurt and BBQ in tandoor.

$19

Tandoori Prawns / Fish GF

Shelled jumbo tiger prawns marinated in tandoori sauce and grilled in a clay oven served with mint sauce.

$22

Gheeya Mushroom GF

Button Mushroom with a cheesy filling, blended with masalas then tandoori cooked to give it a smoky flavor.

$18

Roadside Snacks

Street Food

Crispy Corn Spinach

A playful and refreshing street food classic — crispy corn, bell peppers, hint of spice, topped with honey toasted spinach and sev.

$17

Gol Gappa

Crispy semolina shells filled with spiced potato and chickpeas, served with tangy jal jeera water — a playful and refreshing street food classic.

$16

Malai Chaap / Chilly Chaap

North Indian rich soya snack tossed in cashew, coriander, and yoghurt sauce.

$18

Sweet Potato & Walnut Chaat

Roasted sweet potato tossed with crunchy walnuts, crispy bhujia, tamarind chutney, and yoghurt — sweet, savoury, and textured to perfection.

$18

Palak Patta Chaat

Crispy baby spinach leaves topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, boondi, pomegranate pearls, rose petals, and green chutney — bold, refreshing, and texturally vibrant.

$18

Avocado Chaat Papdi

A unique crushed papad chaat mixed with ghee, mint, avocado, coriander, onion, tomato, green chilli, sweet yoghurt, and crunchy sev.

$16

Dhiliwala Samosa Chat

A creative stack of samosas served with spiced chickpeas, pomegranate, herbs, tamarind chutney, and a drizzle of sweet yoghurt.

$15

Avocado Dahi Puri

Crispy puris filled with a creamy avocado mash, spiced potatoes, sweet yoghurt, tangy tamarind, and mint chutney. Topped with sev.

$16

East Meets India

Pan Asian Fusion

65

Chicken / Paneer

Indian specialty — infused with 5 spices, herbs, deep fried and tossed in curry leaves, chilies and chef's special yoghurt sauce.

$19

Manchuria

Chicken / Paneer

Southern fusion — battered, deep fried and tossed in homemade Manchurian sauce.

$19

Chilly

Chicken / Paneer

Pan Asian fusion! Morsels of crisp fried tossed in house special chilly sauce, spring onion and assorted peppers.

$19

Chicken Momo

Pan Fried / Steam / Grilled

Nepalese influenced chicken dumplings steamed with fresh ginger, cabbage, bamboo shoots and served with roasted tomato chutney.

$16–18

Signature Mains

Chef's Specialities

Seafood Curries

Allepy

Med – Hot · Kerala

Popular dish from Kerala — combination of scallops, ling fish and green prawns, grated coconut, tamarind, brown onion and tomato gravy.

$28

Moily

Med · Kerala

A Kerala favourite of prawns, scallops and fish with ground coconut, onions, tomato, fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds.

$28

Chicken Mains

Butter Chicken

Mild

Boneless chicken pieces cooked in tandoor then finished in rich creamy tomato based sauce.

$26

Muglai Chicken

Med · Mughlai

A Mughlai specialty — chicken cooked in a rich gravy of cashews, almonds, Kashmiri chilly, garam masala and finished in a brown onion and tomato gravy.

$26