Jewel of India, Civic

A work lunch function brought us to this restaurant which has received some positive reviews elsewhere. Inside the restaurant, the decor is very pleasant and the service is attentive. The lunch special was not vegan-friendly so we ordered à la carte.

After sorting out what was vegan on the menu, we decided to order the Baingan Masala (eggplant and potato cooked in onion-tomato gravy), as well as the Dal Masala (yellow lentils). These were accompanied by rice and plain roti bread. Both were excellent dishes and this is some of the best Indian restaurant food we have tried in Canberra.

This shows once again that cooking tasty meals doesn't require the use of animal products.

Baingan Masala (eggplant) and Dal Masala (yellow lentils)

Jewel of India

24 West Row, Melbourne Bldg, 

Canberra City

Ph: (02) 6162 1845