Aalishan

Best Known For

Lamb Bhoona: slow-roasted lamb, fenugreek leaves, ginger and fresh yoghurt.

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 fish pakora with mint chutney and zingy prawns on fluffy-fried wholemeal bread entice to begin an Indian feast; before classic curries such as lamb saag, with spinach, chopped onions, ginger and garlic, best enjoyed with coconut basmati rice, garlic naan and papadums. Delve into a signature Punjabi goat curry, cooked on the bone in traditional style, finished with herbs; while those who like it hot may opt for beef vindaloo and saffron rice.