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26/05/2026
This is our winter menu ❄️
And like everything we do at Veranda, it tells a story.
At Veranda Indian, we don’t believe Indian food can be summed up by a few curries and naan. The food we grew up eating was regional, seasonal and deeply personal — changing with the weather, festivals, family traditions and where you were in the country.
That’s the idea behind our menus.
Every few months, we change the menu to showcase dishes from different parts of India — many of which are rarely seen outside Indian homes. We do things slowly and mostly in-house: grinding spices, making chutneys, pickles, breads and drinks fresh because that’s how we remember food tasting growing up.
Our winter menu launched on Mother’s Day and will be around until 5 September.
Expect comforting flavours, warming dishes, seasonal specials and little stories from across India woven throughout the menu. You’ll also notice that our menu is designed to be inclusive, so whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free or have other dietary needs, everyone at the table can eat together.
If you’re new here, this carousel is a little glimpse into what Veranda Indian is all about.
Regional Indian food.
Home-style cooking.
Food meant to be shared slowly.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Veranda 🧡
25/04/2026
This menu is our way of saying thank you.
To the women who fed us before they fed themselves.
Who remembered what we liked without asking.
Who made food feel like comfort, no matter what the day looked like.
This Mother’s Day, we’re serving a 7-course degustation experience inspired by the homes we grew up in — regional, seasonal and deeply personal.
A slow, thoughtful meal.
The kind that’s meant to be shared.
If you’d like to join us, comment “MUM” below and we’ll send you all the details.
We can't wait to welcome you to our Veranda 🧡
02/04/2026
Long weekends are made for good food and time with the people who matter. This Easter, our team is taking a little pause to do exactly that.
We’ll be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday so everyone can enjoy a slow morning, a shared meal, or a well-earned break with their loved ones.
It’s business as usual on Saturday and Monday, and we’d love to welcome you in if you’re planning a catch-up over the long weekend.
Wishing you a restful, joyful Easter from all of us at Veranda Indian.
24/03/2026
There aren’t many dishes in the world that have survived empires, rebellions and 2,000 years of change… but this one has.
Litti Chokha isn’t just food — it’s a record of how people lived, worked and travelled across eastern India.
From the fields of ancient Magadh to the soldiers of 1857, and still the comfort food of Bihar and Jharkhand today… it has carried resilience through every era.
This season at Veranda Indian, we’re celebrating its story — the flavours, the fire, the history — all the way here in Rouse Hill.
If you’d like to explore more regional Indian dishes like this, our profile is a great place to start.
And if Litti Chokha is a dish you grew up with, share this post with someone who understands the nostalgia.
11/03/2026
Weekends at Veranda are about to get a little slower.
Starting 28 March, we’re introducing Weekend Brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Alongside our regular menu, we’ll be serving a small selection of brunch specials inspired by the kind of dishes many of us grew up eating on relaxed mornings at home.
Think warm paranthas with dahi and achaar, chole kulche, a paneer wrap, or our chapli burger with house chutney.
Comforting food.
Unhurried mornings.
A good reason to stretch your weekend just a little longer.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Veranda.
27/02/2026
This is our autumn menu 🍂
And it’s not built around “crowd favourites” or the usual curry lineup.
At Veranda Indian, we cook the way food is cooked in Indian homes — regional, seasonal and deeply personal.
Every few months, we change our menu to reflect the season and to make space for dishes from different parts of the country, many of which rarely find their way onto restaurant menus.
This autumn menu was released on Valentine’s Day and will be on the table until 9 May.
It brings together dishes inspired by homes and bylanes across India — cooked in a homestyle way, made mostly in-house, and designed so everyone at the table can eat well.
You’ll notice:
• Dishes from different states, not just one region
• A menu that works for vegetarians, gluten-free guests and those with dietary restrictions
• Food that’s comforting, thoughtful and meant to be enjoyed unhurried
If you’re new here, this menu is a good place to start.
And if you’ve been around for a while — thank you for letting us keep telling India’s food story, one season at a time.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Veranda.
19/02/2026
Some things matter more than visibility. They matter because they create safety, belonging, confidence and community.
At Veranda Indian, we’ve always believed a Veranda is more than a place to eat. It’s where conversations happen. Where generations connect. Where people feel held.
That’s why supporting Rising Ranis felt instinctive to us.
Rising Ranis is building a safe, intentional community for South Asian girls aged 13–18 — a space for mentorship, identity, confidence and connection, guided by strong values and real care.
On 28 February 2026, we’re hosting the official Rising Ranis launch with a high tea at Veranda Indian.
A space for mums and daughters to come together, meet like-minded families, and be part of something meaningful from the very beginning.
If you’re a mum to a South Asian daughter — or you know one who would benefit from this — we’d love for you to learn more.
Comment RANI below and I’ll send you the link with all the details.
Because when we intentionally support our girls, we strengthen the community we’re building for tomorrow.
With love,
Tavishi 🧡 #
17/02/2026
Home food isn’t just about recipes.
It’s about memory. Comfort. Belonging.
For us, it’s the food we grew up eating — different in every home, every region, every season. The kind of food that doesn’t always make it onto restaurant menus, but stays with you for life.
Veranda Indian started from that feeling. A desire to bring home food from different parts of India to one table — cooked slowly, made in-house, and served the way we remember it.
If you’ve ever missed the food you grew up with — this one’s for you.
And if you’re discovering it for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Veranda 🧡
07/02/2026
This Valentine’s Day ... make a big deal about it! Take a moment to slow down, celebrate your relationship, and explore regional India through our 7-course degustation menu.
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04/02/2026
Thank you for supporting us and allowing us to do what we do. This post is our attempt to share our story and our big WHY behind Veranda Indian. So next time you are craving real ‘ghar ka khaana’, the kind of India food you grew up with, come see us at Veranda Indian. We are located in Rouse Hill Town Centre.
With love,
Tavishi & Abhi 🧡
31/01/2026
This Valentine's Day ... make a big deal about it! Take a moment to slow down, celebrate your relationship, and explore regional India through our 7-course degustation menu.
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29/01/2026
If you grew up in India, you already know this feeling.
The food at restaurants is good… but it never quite tastes like home.
That feeling is exactly why Abhi and I started Veranda Indian.
We wanted to show the diversity of Indian food beyond the usual menus.
We wanted to cook the way we grew up eating — fewer dishes, made slowly, from scratch.
And we wanted to bring back the seasonality that Indian food was always built on.
Most of all, we wanted to create a place that feels familiar the moment the food arrives at the table.
21/01/2026
This Valentine’s Day, don’t rush dinner.
Slow down. Sit together. Eat well.
We’re launching our new menu with a special 7-course degustation experience — designed to be unhurried, thoughtful, and shared. A meal that gives you time to talk, laugh, and actually be present with each other.
Think dishes inspired by home kitchens from Kashmir, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat — served the Veranda way. Regional, seasonal, deeply personal.
Your evening includes a guided flavour journey, a signature welcome drink, and a warm, intimate table set-up with woven mats and soft lamps — calm, cosy, and quietly special.
As always, everyone eats well here. We happily accommodate Gluten-Free, Vegetarian and No-onion-garlic diets — just let us know when booking.
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s dinner that feels thoughtful rather than flashy, this one’s for you.
📍 Veranda Indian, Rouse Hill
🔗 Bookings & full details via the link: https://verandaindian.com.au/whats-on/valentines-day-2026
We’d love to welcome you to our Veranda.
With love,
Tavishi & Abhi
13/01/2026
Things on our summer menu ☀️
We’ve been quietly cooking this one for a while.
These are the dishes that have carried us through summer — light, fresh, and rooted in the way food is eaten back home.
Plates inspired by different regions of India, flavours shaped by the season, and a lot of slow, thoughtful cooking behind the scenes. House-made spices, chutneys, and dishes that don’t often make it onto restaurant menus.
This summer menu is with us until 13 February.
After that, we make space for what the next season brings.
Swipe through to see what’s on the table — and come try it while it’s still summer at our Veranda.
25/12/2025
From our Veranda to yours!
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
This year has reminded us that a restaurant is never just about food. It’s about people. The conversations, the shared tables, the familiar faces, and the sense of community that’s grown around this space. We’re deeply grateful for every guest who’s walked through our doors, trusted us with their time, and joined us on this journey through regional Indian food.
Thank you for being part of our Veranda, for your support, your curiosity, and your kindness. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon and continue learning, cooking, and sharing together in the year ahead.
With love,
Tavishi & Abhi
06/11/2025
When we opened Veranda Indian, we promised ourselves one thing — we wouldn’t take the easy way out.
But like most Indian restaurants overseas, we still kept Butter Chicken on the menu… just in case.
Eighteen months later, thanks to you — our guests, our community — we finally have the courage to do what we always believed in.
We’re saying goodbye to Butter Chicken.
Because Indian food is so much more than a handful of famous dishes.
It’s regional, seasonal and deeply personal.
Come taste the change — our new seasonal menu is now live!
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🧡 We can’t wait to welcome you to our Veranda.
With love,
Tavishi & Abhi
Address
10/12 Main Street, Rouse Hill
Sydney, NSW
2155
Public Transport:
1. Take the train to Rouse Hill Station.
2. From the station, walk east on Civic Way towards Main Street.
3. Turn left onto Main Street and continue until you reach your destination.
Driving/Parking:
1. Head northwest on Windsor Road towards Rouse Hill.
2. Turn right onto White Hart Drive.
3. Continue straight onto Main Street.
4. Look for parking options along Main Street or in nearby parking lots/garages.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
12:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
12:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
12:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
12:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Veranda Indian Kitchen & Bar in Rouse Hill on Main Street is a culinary gem that never fails to impress. Their Butter Chicken is a true crowd-pleaser, with its perfectly cooked tandoori chicken smothered in a luscious, buttery tomato sauce. This dish is the epitome of comfort and warmth, making it a must-try for anyone visiting this establishment. Pair it with their fragrant rice and fluffy naan for a complete and satisfying meal.
Recently, Veranda Indian Kitchen & Bar delighted diners with two special dishes in celebration of Eid. The Mutton Dum Biryani, a timeless classic with roots in Persia, showcases the culinary expertise of their Hyderabadi Chef's family recipe. This rich and flavorful one-pot meal has stood the test of time, pleasing palates across generations.
To sweeten the Eid festivities, Veranda Indian Kitchen & Bar also offered Sheer Khurma, a traditional dessert bursting with vermicelli, milk, dates, and an assortment of dry fruits. This creamy and indulgent treat captures the essence of joy and togetherness that defines Eid celebrations.
With such attention to detail in both their regular menu offerings and special promotions like these Eid delicacies, Veranda Indian Kitchen & Bar continues to elevate the dining experience for their patrons. Whether you're craving classic Indian flavors or looking to explore new culinary delights, this restaurant is sure to leave you satisfied and eager for more.
