Chef’s Kiss

The Cheer Factory

Restaurant · IndianNewport4.6 (145 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

65 dishesmenu read 1 Novthecheerfactory.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysCare is taken for cross contamination - coeliac customers, please inform staff for extra attention
  • Care is taken for cross contamination - coeliac customers, please inform staff for extra attention
  • Dal Tadka is labelled Dairy Free but its description says it is tempered with butter; confirm with staff. No legend or allergen codes are printed on the site beyond 'Gluten Free' and 'Dairy Free' labels.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Main Menu

Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00pm–9:30pm (Tuesday not listed)
  • Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)$10.90

    Pastry triangles filled with potatoes, peas and cumin seed.

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Onion Bhaji (2 Pieces)$7.90

    Onion rings cooked in chickpea batter Indian style.

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 Pieces)$18

    Finger rolls of minced lamb skewered in tandoor oven

  • Chicken Tikka (4 Pieces)$16

    Boneless chicken morsels marinated in yogurt, lime juice and spices

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Pakora (2 Pieces)$6.90

    Mixed vegetables delicately spiced, dipped in chickpea batter

  • Tandoori Chicken$16

    Spring chicken marinated in yogurt and selected herbs

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Tandoori Lamb Cutlets (2 Pieces)$18.90

    Delicious cutlets cooked in spiced rum and mild chilli sauce

  • Raja Prawns (6 Pieces)$20

    King prawns mildly spiced and cooked in oven

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Prawn A La Kashmiri$26.90

    Prawns marinated in sauce from fresh spices and cooked in special sauce with fruit bits

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Fish Masala$21.90

    Fish cooked in onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, herbs and subtle spices

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Prawn Malabar$26.90

    Prawns marinated in exotic spices and prepared in delightful coconut cream and curry sauce

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Butter Prawns$26.90

    King prawns cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, cream and butter (Addictive)

    Likely dairy, shellfish (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Prawn Masala$26.90

    Prawns cooked in onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, herbs and subtle spices

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Fish Malabar$21.90

    Fish marinated in exotic spices and prepared in delightful coconut cream and curry sauce

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Goan Fish Curry$23.90

    House special tangy fish curry cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves and hint of coconut

    Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Mango Chicken$26.90

    Tender chicken fillets prepared with mild spices, mango and cream

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Benzir$25.90

    Chicken fillets marinated in our special spices with a touch of coconut

  • Chicken Punjabi$25.90

    Chicken pieces marinated in lime juices, cooked in selected herbs and rare spices with diced tomatoes. A favourite of the North India

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$25.90

    Chicken fillets cooked with capsicums, onions and tomatoes in med spicy curry sauce, extremely popular in the United Kingdom and a national

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Chicken Do Pyaza$25.90

    Tender chicken prepared in onions, mushrooms and medium hot spices

  • Butter Chicken$25.90

    Tandoor chicken tikka cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, cream and butter (Addictive)

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Methi Chicken$25.90

    Chicken pieces cooked in fenugreek sauce and mild spices

  • Lamb Rogan Josh$27.90

    Our special curry in rare spices cooked provincial style

  • Beef Kerala$26.90

    Tender beef pieces cooked in sauce of shredded coconut, curry leaves and mustard seeds

  • Lamb Korma$27.90

    Mild meat curry in a thick creamy sauce with dash of yogurt

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, yogurt, korma): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Beef Madras$26.90

    Diced cubes of beef cooked in hot spices and coconut cream. A South Indian specialty

  • Beef Bombay$26.90

    Beef pieces marinated in traditional spices cooked in cream

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Lamb Jalfrezi$28.90

    Meat cooked with onions, capsicum and lemon with medium spices

  • Beef Jalfrezi$27.90

    Meat cooked with onions, capsicum and lemon with medium spices

  • Lamb Saag$27.90

    Lamb tendered in rich English spinach sauce and mild spices

  • Beef Vindaloo$26.90
  • Navratan$21.90

    Bountiful assortment of fresh garden vegetables prepared in herbs, butter, tomatoes and cream

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Malai Kofta$24.90

    Balls of cottage cheese, potatoes and cashew nuts cooked in rich Kashmiri sauce

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, malai): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew, nut, nuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Paneer Saag$24.90

    House cottage cheese cooked in rich spinach and rare spices

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Vegetable Saag$21.90

    Vegetables cooked in rich spinach and rare spice

  • Shabnam Curry$21.90

    Curry seasoned with mushrooms, potatoes and fresh garden peas

  • Bombay Potatoes$21.90

    Delicious potatoes cooked with a mix of favourite spices for a tangy taste

  • Shahi Korma$21.90

    Fresh garden vegetables steamed, prepared with cream, cheese and exotic spices

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, korma): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Mix Veg Jalfrezi$21.90

    Fresh garden vegetables stir fried, deliciously spiced for a gourmet

  • Potatoes Saag$21.90

    Potatoes cooked in rich spinach and rare spices

  • Dal Makhani$19.90

    Combination of lentils seasoned and tempered with butter

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, makhani): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Potato & Eggplant$21.90

    House special cooked with fresh tomatoes and coriander with medium spices

  • Dal Tadka$19.90

    Combination of lentils seasoned and tempered with butter

  • Biryani A' La Kashmiri$11.90

    Aromatic saffron rice cooked in dried mixed fruits, a favourite of Moghul rulers

  • Prawn Biryani$28.90

    Prawn cooked in Indian aromatic rice with spices and special garnishing

    Likely shellfish (our guess). Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Lamb Biryani$29.90

    Lamb cooked in Indian aromatic rice with spices and special garnishing

  • Chicken Biryani$27.90

    Chicken cooked in Indian aromatic rice with spices and special garnishing

  • Beef Biryani$27.90

    Beef cooked in Indian aromatic rice with spices and special garnishing

  • Saffron Rice (Small)$3
  • Saffron Rice (Large)$5
  • Plain Naan$3

    Leavened bread cooked in tandoor

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Cheese Naan$6

    Stuffed with cheese

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Keema Kulcha$7

    Naan stuffed with beef mince and spices

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Roti$3

    Flat wholemeal bread

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • House Special$7

    Naan stuffed with tandoori chicken tikka, onions, shallots, cheese and spices

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Garlic Naan$4

    Naan with touch of garlic

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Cheese + Garlic Naan$7

    Stuffed with cheese with touch of garlic

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Masala Kulcha$7

    Naan stuffed with potatoes, peas and onion

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Omg$7

    Naan stuffed with chilli and cheese (addictive)

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Peshwari Naan$7

    Naan stuffed with desiccated coconut

    Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Mango Chutney$3.50
  • Cucumber Raita$3.50

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Pickles$3.50
  • Pappadum (4 Pieces)$3.50
  • Mint Yoghurt$3.50

    Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Basic Banquet$55

    Per person. Accompaniments - Pappadums, Mint Sauce, Cucumber Raita, Mango Chutney; Entrees - Veg Samosa, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka; Ma

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, naan, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, raita, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

  • Seafood Banquet$65

    Per person. Accompaniments - Pappadums, Mint Sauce, Cucumber Raita, Mango Chutney; Entrees - Veg Samosa, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Fi

    Likely gluten, dairy, shellfish, fish (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, naan, samosa): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, raita, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (thecheerfactory.com.au)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (30)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 30 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Group set menuvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: BANQUET MENU · source for Group set menu

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address329 Barrenjoey Road, Newport, 2106
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 2 9999 4762
Websitethecheerfactory.com.au
Google rating4.6 from 145 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thecheerfactory.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9pm
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday5pm–9pm
  • Friday5pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday5pm–9:30pm
  • Sunday5pm–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Cheer Factory

Does The Cheer Factory have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Cheer Factory coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Care is taken for cross contamination - coeliac customers, please inform staff for extra attention”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Cheer Factory open?

Monday: 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 5pm–9pm. Friday: 5pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 5pm–9:30pm. Sunday: 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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