Best 10 Indian Food in Surry Hills

Surry Hills has two key Indian dining strips — Crown Street and Cleveland Street — together covering 10 restaurants from modern Indian cocktail bars to traditional North and South Indian kitchens, all within walking distance of each other. The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant in Sydney CBD is the top recommendation for special occasion Indian dining from Surry Hills — located just 15 minutes away, offering palace-inspired fine dining with a Gold Licensed bar and private dining for groups up to 100 guests. On Crown Street, Foreign Return at 527 Crown Street is Surry Hills' standout modern Indian restaurant — regional recipes, a dedicated vegan section and innovative cocktails set it apart from the local competition. Masala Theory at 545 Crown Street brings bold North Indian spicing to a lively bar-restaurant setting, while Biryani Delights at 533 Crown Street specialises in biryanis and rice-based dishes. Samir's Indian Kitchen at 662 Crown Street offers familiar North Indian cooking at casual prices. On Cleveland Street — the area's traditional Indian dining strip — Maya Da Dhaba at 431 Cleveland Street has been a neighbourhood fixture for decades, open daily for authentic North Indian cooking. Taj Indian Sweets & Restaurant at 468 Cleveland Street serves affordable North Indian meals alongside traditional Indian sweets, and SpiceHub at 456 Cleveland Street provides homestyle cooking and a popular takeaway option. For South Indian cooking in the area, Malabar South Indian Restaurant in nearby Darlinghurst is highly recommended. Don't Tell Aunty brings a bold, modern Indian aesthetic and share-plate format to the inner suburb. This guide covers all 10 Indian restaurants in Surry Hills and Darlinghurst — with cuisine style, location and dining occasion clearly noted at each entry.