Authentic Indian food, a tandoor kept roaring, and the spices of home — honest cooking and genuine hospitality in the heart of Cairns, Far North Queensland.
Indian Brothers has been serving honest, authentic Indian food since 2015 — a simple idea that's grown into a familiar name for spice-lovers right across Cairns.
Here in Orchid Plaza on Lake Street, the tandoor takes pride of place. We cook with fresh ingredients, classic methods and real home-style spice blends — from North Indian curries and tandoori to South Indian dosa and Indo-Chinese favourites.
Dine in, take away or order online — either way, you'll be looked after with the genuine, unhurried hospitality our regulars keep coming back for.
A few plates our regulars come back for — set down one by one, meant for the middle of the table and shared with whoever's beside you.
Tender lamb simmered low and slow in a deep Kashmiri-spiced gravy, finished with fresh ginger and coriander. Aromatic, warming, and made for mopping up with naan.
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Crisp-fried chicken tossed with fresh curry leaves, garlic and green chilli in a glossy red glaze. Our regulars' go-to starter — order it, then order more naan.
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Basmati layered and sealed with spiced chicken, cardamom and curry leaf, then dum-cooked until fragrant. Served with fresh capsicum — a feast on its own.
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A crisp, golden rice-and-lentil crêpe folded over spiced potato, with sambar and fresh coconut and mint chutneys. If you're after dosa in Cairns, this is the one — light, tangy and hot off the griddle.
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Wok-tossed noodles with crunchy vegetables, spring onion, garlic and soy — the street-style Indo-Chinese in Cairns our regulars keep coming back for. Best shared with our chilli paneer or chilli chicken.
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Golden cubes of house paneer tossed with capsicum, onion and green chilli in a sticky, tangy glaze. The plate that keeps the vegetarians coming back.
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’m from Melbourne and recently visited Cairns with my family. During our trip, we tried several restaurants, but Indian Brothers truly stood out as one of the best. We ended up dining there four nights in a row—and that says everything. The food was consistently delicious, full of authentic flavors, and beautifully prepared every time. What made the experience even more special was the exceptional service.
Best butter chicken I've had in a while, rich, creamy, not too sweet, and the naan came out hot and fresh off the tandoor. Service was friendly, portions generous, and it's clear the spices are fresh, not the generic stuff you get at a lot of Indian restaurants. New favorite spot for authentic Indian food nearby, definitely coming back to try the biryani.
Such good food and even better service, we wanted to have indian and we couldn’t have anything better than this. The owner is so nice and hospitable that it felt am visiting a family member that i have known for years. It’s affordable but the staff is passionate towards giving their best. Thank you bhaji. Hope to see you soon.
Vegetarian, vegan, or avoiding gluten — just let us know. Most dishes can be adjusted, and our kitchen is glad to cook around allergies.
From gentle to fierce — tell your waiter where you like to sit.
Please flag any allergies when you order — we'll take care of the rest.
From birthdays and reunions to weddings and corporate events, we bring the feast to you — or host you here. Banquet menus, grazing platters and full off-site catering across Cairns and the Far North.
Reserve a quiet corner or the whole room for birthdays, reunions and long-table dinners with all your people.
Weddings, parties and corporate events — we bring the tandoor's warmth to you, anywhere across Cairns and the Far North.
Set feast menus by the head — tell us the numbers and we'll take care of the whole table, from first naan to last.
Takeaway trays of tandoori, curries and fresh-pulled breads, ready to share at home, the office or the boat.
When you dine with us, you're family.The Indian Brothers promise
Walk-ins are always welcome, but weekends fill fast. Book ahead and we'll have everything ready — chai on, tandoor hot, a table set for you.
Order straight from our website and we'll take 15% off your first order — the whole feast, fresh from our tandoor to your table.
Order online → Maybe later