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The Funky Indian Restaurant

Restaurant · IndianCrows Nest4.9 (355 Google reviews)

3 dishes marked gluten free

53 dishesmenu read 1 Novthefunkyindian.com.au

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

Table Menu

Tuesday–Sunday 5pm–10pm (from venue hours; menu itself does not state times)
  • Samosa$12.90

    Short crust pockets filled with potatoes, peas, spices, and herbs and then deep fried.

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Crunchy Shots (6 pcs)$15.90

    Crisp pastry filled with spiced chickpea and potato, served with tamarind and chaat masala.

    VegetarianLikely gluten (our guess)

  • Minty Paneer Tikka (4 pcs)$22.90

    Cottage cheese in a marinade made of mint, ginger and garlic chargrilled to perfection.

    VegetarianLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Kolawari Fish (8 pcs)$22.90

    Spiced fried fish, unique combo of spices, herbs, gram flour.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Lamb Chops (2 pcs)$23

    Slow-cooked, grass-fed spring lamb cutlets, garlic-infused hung yoghurt, and ground spices.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Aloo ki Tikki$14.90

    The crispy potato patty stuffed with lentils, cottage cheese, cashews, and other herbs.

    VegetarianLikely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Crispy Bhaji (3 pcs)$12.90

    Brown onions in spiced chickpea flour deep fried to golden perfection.

    Vegetarian

  • Prawn Lehsoni (6 pcs)$22.90

    Grilled tandoori prawns marinated in authentic Indian spices and cooked in a clay oven.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Chicken Tikka (3 pcs)$21.90

    Boneless spring chicken fillet marinated in ginger, garlic, and herbs cooked in a Tandoor.

    Free of gluten

  • The Funky Dosa$23.90

    Dosa filled with mustard seeds, onion and mashed potatoes or lamb mince, served with sambar and coconut chutney.

  • Honey Gobi (8 pcs)$20.90

    Florets of cauliflower roughly chopped and tossed in a honey, chilli and onion sauce.

  • The Dragon Chicken$22.90

    Indo-Chinese dish: chicken strips fried and coated in a sauce made with chilies, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.

    Likely gluten, soy (our guess)

  • Unauthentic Butter Chicken (Mild)$29.90

    Charcoaled chicken fillets, creamy tomato sauce, dehydrated fenugreek.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chicken Madras (Medium)$29.90

    A spicy curry dating back to the British Raj from Madras. Made with rich tomato, onion, fenugreek, and garlic.

  • The British Curry (CTM) (Mild)$29.90

    UK's national dish: classic tandoor chicken morsels with tomato, coriander, capsicum, ginger and garlic.

  • Chicken Chettinad (Medium)$29.90

    Chicken thigh fillets cooked in peppercorns, desiccated coconut and fresh curry leaves.

  • Nawabi Lamb Korma (Mild)$31.90

    Grass fed lamb simmered in cashew, cardamom and fresh cream.

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Lamb Saag$31.90

    Grass fed lamb cooked in pureed spinach, ginger, garlic and fresh cream.

    Contains dairy

  • Oh, My Goat (Medium)$30.90

    The wild goat with bone cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and fresh coriander.

  • Beef Madras (Medium)$30.90

    Grass fed diced beef cooked in coconut cream and mustard seeds.

  • The Rogan Josh Lamb (Medium)$31.90

    Grass-fed lamb cooked in ginger, garlic, and tomato puree.

  • Beef Vindaloo (Hot)$30.90

    Grass-fed diced beef cooked in vinegar, tomatoes, and spicy vindaloo paste.

  • Lamb Kalimirchi (Medium)$31.90

    Grass fed lamb cooked with black pepper, desiccated coconut and fresh curry leaves.

  • Malabar Fish (Mild)$32.90

    Barramundi fish fillets with turmeric, mustard seeds, anise and coconut cream.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Kerala Prawn Curry (Medium)$32.90

    King prawns cooked with coconut cream, mustard seeds and green capsicum.

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Fish Masala (Medium)$32.90

    Barramundi fish fillets cooked with green capsicum, onions and tomatoes.

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Chilli Masala (Medium)$32.90

    King prawns cooked with green capsicum, onions and fresh coriander.

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Dal Makhani (Mild)$22.90

    Street style creamy and flavourful slow cooked black lentil.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Vegetable Madras (Mild)$24.90

    A mixture of seasonal vegetables blended in Chef's special coconut sauce.

  • Paneer Butter Masala (Medium)$25.90

    Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in an exotic cream, green capsicum and chef's special ingredients.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Malai Kofta (Medium)$24.90

    Cottage cheese and potato mashed dumplings filled with cashews and spices, finished in rich creamy mild gravy.

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Dal Tadka (Mild)$22.90

    Yellow lentils cooked with chopped onions, light spices, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander.

  • Aloo Gobi (Mild)$22.90

    Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in spices with a touch of lemon.

    Vegetarian

  • Palak Paneer (Mild)$25.90

    Cottage cheese cooked with spinach and mustard leaves. Healthy choice!

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Bhindi Masala (Medium)$23.90

    Okra tossed into ginger, potatoes and onion masala, then stir fried in seasoned aromatic spices.

    Vegetarian

  • Mint Sauce$3.50
  • Mango Chutney$3.50
  • Sirke Wale Pyaaz$3.50
  • Pappadums$3.50
  • Green Salad$9.90
  • Cucumber Raita$3.50

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chillie Pickle$3.50
  • Basmati Rice$4
  • Biryani$26.90

    Rice cooked with herbs and special masala with your choice of meat. Options: chicken, lamb, beef or goat.

  • Kashmiri Pulav$9.90
  • Plain Roti$5

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Plain Naan$5

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Garlic Naan$5.50

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Cheese Naan$7.90

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese and Garlic Naan$7.90

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Rasmalai$12.90

    Soft cottage cheese dumplings immersed in chilled cream sweet, flavoured milk.

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Rabri Kesari Kulfi$13.90

    Indian saffron spiked pistachio ice cream with flavoured condensed milk.

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Gulab Jamun$10.90

    Milk powder and plain flour dumplings fried golden brown and soaked in sweet syrup.

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

Drinks Menu

  • Soft Drinks$5

    Coke | Diet Coke | Ginger Ale | Lemonade | Fanta

  • Sparkling Mineral Water$7.90
  • Selection Of Juices$6

    Cloudy Apple | Orange | Pineapple

  • Mango Lassi$7.90
  • King Fisher (330ml)$11

    4.5% ABV – Lager – India

  • Stone & Wood (330ml)$13

    4.4% ABV – Pacific Ale – Australia

  • Cascade Premium Light$10

    2.4% ABV – Lager – Australia

  • Sydney Beer Co. (330ml)$11

    4.2% ABV – Lager – Australia

  • Somersby (330ml)$11

    4.5% ABV – Apple Cider – Australia

  • Heineken Zero$11

    0.0% ABV – Non-alcoholic – Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Oh Margarita (Bubble)$22

    Tequila, Cointreau, Lime

  • Cosmopolitan (Bubble)$22

    Vodka, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice

  • French Martini (Bubble)$22

    Vodka, Chamboard, Pineapple Juice

  • Manhattan$23

    Vodka, Chamboard, Pineapple Juice

  • The Mojito$22

    White Rum, Soda, Mint Leaves, Lime

  • Negroni$22

    Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • Long Island Iced Tea$26

    Gin, Vodka, Tequilla, White Rum, Orange Bitter

  • Strawberry Splash (Bubble)$14

    Strawberry Puree, Lime, Mango Juice

  • The Bitter Truth$10

    Sprite, Lime, Orange Bitter

  • Funky Lyres Bubble$14

    Lyres Non-alcoholic Gin, Lime Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice

  • Funky Negroni$14

    Lyres Italian Spritz, Lyres Aperatif Rosso, Lyres Non-Alcoholic Gin, Lime Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice

  • Calappiano Prosecco Extra Dry DOC$14

    Treviso, Italy. Zesty & fresh, pear, white flowers

  • Kono Sauvignon Blanc$13

    Marlborough, NZ. As it should be, herbaceous, tropical fruit and crisp.

  • Tohu Whenua Awa Riesling$16

    Awatare Valley, NZ. Mineral, citrus zest, apple, exotic spice, beeswax.

  • Sensi Collezione Pinot Grigio$13

    Italy – Grigio from a warmer climate, fuller bodied yet very easy drinking.

  • Bonvilla Chardonnay$13

    Hunter Valley, NSW. Ripe stone fruit meshed with a background of roasted hazelnuts, almonds and a hint of grilled peaches.

  • Lez Arts Gris de Grenache Rosé$13

    Provence, France – Red berries and citrus. Smooth & fresh!

  • Calappiano Pinot Noir$13

    Italy – Juicy and ripe, with cherry flavours laced up with fresh acidity and an edge of tannins.

  • Collezione Sangiovese$52

    Tuscany, Italy – Ruby red colour, full and rich taste, good body, soft and velvety with traces of vanilla and tobacco in the finish.

  • Andeluna 1300 Malbec$13

    Mendoza, Argentina – Aromas of red fruits, flowers and subtle toasty oak. Fresh, soft, balanced.

  • Terra Noble Cabernet Sauvignon$13

    Valle de Colchagua, Chilé. Purple fruit, bell pepper, spicy, rich and smooth.

  • Kono Pinot Noir$50

    Marlborough, NZ – Lifted aromatic layers of cherry, plum and bright floral notes with subtle hints of wild herbs, silky and delicious.

  • Marrenon Cotes du Rhone$15

    Rhone Valley, France – Ripe red fruits (raspberry, strawberry, red currant) and a hint of spices.

  • Paperboy Shiraz$14

    McLaren Vale, SA – Lots of ripe, jammy purple fruit and soft peppery finish! Delish with any meal.

  • Absolut$11

    Vodka - Sweden

  • Tanqueray London Dry$13

    Gin – England

  • Smirnoff Red Label$11

    Vodka – Australia

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label$12

    Blended – Speyside, Scotland

  • Chivas Regal 12YO$12

    Blended – Speyside, Scotland

  • Johnnie Walker Green Label$14

    Blended – Speyside, Scotland

  • Chivas Regal 18YO$14

    Blended – Speyside, Scotland

  • Jack Daniels$13

    Whiskey – Tennessee, USA

  • Wild Turkey$12

    Rye – Kentucky, USA

  • Jim Beam$13

    Bourbon – Kentucky, USA

The menu’s own key: V=VEGETARIAN GF= GLUTEN FREE DF= DAIRY FREE

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (23)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026 · source

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

Facts

FactDetail
Address469 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia
AreaLower North Shore
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 2 9460 6664
Websitethefunkyindian.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.9 from 355 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from thefunkyindian.com.au
Drinks list44 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday5pm–10pm
  • Thursday5pm–10pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday5pm–10pm
  • Sunday5pm–9:30pm
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 Funky Indian Restaurant

Does The Funky Indian Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 3 dishes are 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 Funky Indian Restaurant coeliac friendly?

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 Funky Indian Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 5pm–10pm. Thursday: 5pm–10pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 5pm–9:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Funky Indian Restaurant online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/CKT0wqnRXUs?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=26vnaqqFKaSkptQPksvBeA&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13256.404910046245!2d151.2083!3d-33.8355!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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