Best Known For
Slow-braised lamb shank rogan josh with housemade Kashmiri spices, chilli oil and sides of aged basmati and turmeric rice and papadums.
About ISH Restaurant
Representing the intersection of old and new, traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, ISH Restaurant is an Indian-inspired drinking and dining experience nestled on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. A cool, edgy ambience of exposed brick, copper accents, monochromatic artwork and intimate table settings conveys a sleek and dynamic Melbourne aesthetic, designed over two levels with bespoke fittings and furnishings from India. From a menu boasting familiar and surprising flavours, start with kingfish ceviche, eggplant, lime, rendered chicken fat, mint chiffonade and prawn crackers. For the main, try slow-cooked Kerala beef with housemade spice mix, curry leaves, fennel, aged basmati and turmeric rice and garlic naan; or Malabar prawn curry, coconut and chilli gravy, tamarind and fenugreek.
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RECIPES
ISH Lamb Shank Rogan Josh - Chef Recipe by Ananta Manandhar
This rogan josh is all about slow-cooked, tender lamb infused with aromatic spices - comfort in every bite.
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Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, UnionPay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash
Seats: 70 Chef: Ananta Manandhar
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
ISH offers a stylish private function room for up to 40 guests, ideal for cocktail parties, birthdays, corporate meetings with AV, engagements, conferences, intimate weddings, and more. Our chef-curated menus cater to most dietaries—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal-friendly—with options including canapés, finger food, set menus, banquets, cocktails, and wines With an experienced team dedicated to creating seamless, memorable events, ISH transforms your celebration into a story
- Up to 40 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Banquets
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
Exceptional
Absolutely Beautiful Food - my favourite Indian
Tonight was our second visit and the food was superb, once again. The cauliflower and hummus dish was absolutely divine. The Dani Puri is an absolute taste sensation. The black garlic naan is light and flavourful. The Jaclyn Galum was a perfect end to a perfect meal. The service was also excellent. Thank you for making my birthday special ??
Located on Gertrude Street (Fitzroy), @ish_restaurant is a fine example of modern Indian Australian cuisine.
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Over the last couple of years, there has been a wave of change across the pan Asian food scene of Melbourne. Indian cuisine is one of the last to catch up but finally there is an exciting revolution with focus on tradition, quality and a showcase of regional delicacies in harmony with Australian produce and sensibilities. At Ish, the modern twists on classics were exciting and it delivered on flavour too which is a key factor when playing around with tradition.
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One of the standout dishes for us was the Victorian tandoori lamb cutlets with dill and turnip mash. The lamb cutlets were perfectly cooked yet with all the smoky chariness that we love about a tandoori.