We were eager to visit this Indian restaurant located in Glebe and were pleased with the customer service upon arrival around 6pm. No doubt that they were friendly. However, things changed when we had the entrees (Quail-which cannot be seen on their website’s menu and Dabar Chaat). The quail was hard to eat as it was served with bones. Meanwhile, as said on the menu, “Crisped spinach tossed together with potato and chickpeas topped with ‘tongue twisting’ sauce”, we got a colorful and sweet chaat with heaps of onions and chickpea “skin”. There was no potatoes rather just moong daal. The waitress was so friendly and kept asking about our food and so we complained that there was no chickp...
Darbar is a sub-level restaurant space, contributing heavily to its dark, underground vibe. There's several defined dining areas great for visiting in groups. Darbar's menu is relatively extensive so sports a good range of options beyond your local takeaway. Darbar's rendition of Papri Chaat - the Darbar Chaat ($13) presents like a a pretty, patterned soup, and rather than large crisps, these are actually buried below the yoghurt and tamarind mix, not unlike a savoury cereal. It's sweet and tangy, but not great for eating with your hands. The Masala Dosai ($15) is one of the better versions around the city. Its a savoury yet flavourful potato mix. The sambhar is the same, and to my preferenc...
Darbar is a sub-level restaurant space, contributing heavily to its dark, underground vibe. There's several defined dining areas great for visiting in groups. Darbar's menu is relatively extensive so sports a good range of options beyond your local takeaway. Darbar's rendition of Papri Chaat - the Darbar Chaat ($13) presents like a a pretty, patterned soup, and rather than large crisps, these are actually buried below the yoghurt and tamarind mix, not unlike a savoury cereal. It's sweet and tangy, but not great for eating with your hands. The Masala Dosai ($15) is one of the better versions around the city. Its a savoury yet flavourful potato mix. The sambhar is the same, and to my preferenc...
We were eager to visit this Indian restaurant located in Glebe and were pleased with the customer service upon arrival around 6pm. No doubt that they were friendly. However, things changed when we had the entrees (Quail-which cannot be seen on their website’s menu and Dabar Chaat). The quail was hard to eat as it was served with bones. Meanwhile, as said on the menu, “Crisped spinach tossed together with potato and chickpeas topped with ‘tongue twisting’ sauce”, we got a colorful and sweet chaat with heaps of onions and chickpea “skin”. There was no potatoes rather just moong daal. The waitress was so friendly and kept asking about our food and so we complained that there was no chickp...
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I've been here many times, actually surprised I had not reviewed it yet. Needless to say, it is consistently good.
The beautiful sandstone building creates such a great ambiance. Matched only by the beautiful dishes on the menu.
We went with the chefs recommendations and all were absolutely delicious. Started with the Jal Pari Hariyali - crispy skin Salmon on a bed of sweet potato mash and spiced potatoes.
The mains were chicken chukka and palak paneer, both were outstanding.
And I think the Naan here is one of the best in Sydney. It's thin, crispy but with just enough doughy body to mop up the tasty curry juices.
The service was friendly but food took a little longer than expected to come o...
Tuesday night 1/2 price main meal deal is very good value. ????
The flavours of the food were very good.
The koftas in the malai kofta were a little dry (reminded me of felafel!) The dal was delicious.
Unfortunately the sides didn't come at the same time as the main meal. But when they did come they were quite delicious- great hot pickle!!
Cost: 2 pax + bottle wine for $67. (Remember this was Tuesday 1/2 main meal deal)
Overall: This is a good value place for a mid week meal with reliably good food.
Do not provide your phone number to this restaurant as they will bombard you with text messages forever. Food is very average - would not return to this place as they are obviously desperate to get customers given that they text you each week for the rest of your life if you are stupid enough to give them your mobile number....
Performing an evaluation solely based on the food, Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine served me one of the top five Indian restaurant meals I've had in Sydney. The dishes were outstanding in quality and taste.
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I recently visited Darbar to celebrate a friend's birthday, and I was impressed by the spacious layout and stylish decor of the restaurant.
This restaurant is amazing! I have never had such delicious Southern Indian food in the Sydney area.
Prawn & Scallop Lababdar Cooked With Only Scallops
Prawn & Scallop Lababdar Cooked With Only Prawns
Chicken Chat Pat (Chef’s Recommendation)
Aloo Paratha (Stuffed Potato)
Pan Fried Masala Ocean Trout
Bezawada Railway Goat Curry
Prawn And Scallop Lababdar
Cucumber And Yogurt Raita
Bamboo Charcoal Tuna Fish
Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani
