Aalishan

Best Known For

Punjabi goat curry, cooked on the bone in traditional style, finished with herbs.

Soak up stunning views of Ross Creek along with the flavours of Indian cuisine at Aalishan on Palmer Street in Townsville. With a name meaning ‘grand’, expect to be impressed by the ambience of this restaurant, where water views abound from large glass windows and the sounds of gurgling water from an outdoor fountain add a soothing touch. Starters like minced lamb kebabs, seasoned with herbs and spices, served with mint chutney, entice to begin an Indian feast; before classic curries like everyone’s favourite butter chicken in creamy tomato butter gravy, best enjoyed with coconut basmati rice, garlic naan and papadums. Delve into a prawn curry with onion, tomato, ginger and garlic, sautéed with a hint of garam masala, while those who like it hot may opt for beef vindaloo and saffron rice.