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Honest Indian Restaurant

123/14 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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123/14 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

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+61 478 617 498
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Honest Indian Restaurant

Honest Indian Restaurant dishes up pure-vegetarian street food in Bella Vista, built around buttered pavs, spiced bhaji, and crisp Gujarati fusion. Locals bypass the lines down the street for this roomy Lexington Drive hub—trading long queues for fast-moving tables, casual group dining, and easy rear parking. The kitchen sticks to all-veg standards, turning out potato mash spiced on flat-top griddles, four-tier Bahubali sandwiches with hot chips, and crisp bhakri pizza bases tailored with No Onion Garlic options. Expect a busy dining room buzzing over shared plates of chole tikki chaat, finishing cool with saffron-laced shrikhand.

  • Signature Pav Bhaji: Spiced mash served alongside soft, toasted bread rolls, onions, fresh chillies, and coriander.
  • Pure Veg & Jain-Friendly: Strictly 100% vegetarian kitchen offering Gujarati street snacks and tailored No Onion Garlic (NOG) options.
  • Regional Street Fusion: Crowd-pleasers range from four-tier toasted Bahubali sandwiches to crisp bhakri-crust pizzas.
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Why Choose Honest Indian Restaurant

Discover why locals and visitors choose Honest Bella Vista for pure vegetarian street food and shared comfort meals.

  • Dedicated Pure Vegetarian & Jain-Friendly Options

    Honest specializes in 100% pure vegetarian street food, ensuring strict dietary peace of mind including customizable No Onion and Garlic (NOG) preparation.

    its a pure vegetarian restaurant and if anyone wants to eat food with NOG (no onion and garlic), then they make it and its really extremely delicious

    Mitul Mevawala

  • Signature Street Food Classics & Regional Specialties

    From signature spiced Pav Bhaji and Tava Pulao to regional Bhakri Pizza and multi-layered Bahubali sandwiches, the kitchen highlights authentic Gujarati street fusion.

    Pav bhaji and tava pulav are their signature recipes and most loved food items here 😋 amazingggggg flavours

    Anudnya Kulkarni

  • Nostalgic Flavours Transporting You Home

    The authentic spices, traditional preparations, and classic accompaniments deliver an unmistakable taste of India that evokes cherished food memories.

    pav bhaji for me was nostalgic, as i got the same taste after 25yrs.

    HARISH SHARMA

  • Confidence in Wholesome Meat-Free Dining

    Vegetarian food lovers enjoy complete confidence knowing the entire kitchen is dedicated vegetarian, making dining out completely carefree and tailored to taste.

    I enjoy the food hear because everything is veg just meets all my requirements

    Het Bhavsar 21

  • Vibrant Atmosphere for Group & Family Catch-Ups

    A welcoming and bright setting makes it effortless to gather over shareable plates of chaat, street snacks, and comfort platters with family and friends.

    The restaurant is the best place to plan catch-ups with family and friends.

    Anudnya Kulkarni

  • Attentive Hospitality for Large Gatherings

    Large dining groups and events are managed with ease and prompt service, ensuring everyone enjoys fresh, flavorful food together.

    We were a group of 20 people and the staff gave us a very fast service.

    kinza saleem

Authentic street-style signatures and regional Indian fusion favorites

  • Pav Bhaji

    One of the best Pav Bhaji in Sydney! You cannot go wrong with this one.

    Munjal Vaidya

  • Bahubali Sandwich

    The highlight was Bahubali sandwich with hot chips. It is four layer sandwich with sweet, tangy, salty flavour. A must try for your next visit.

    atit joshi

  • Bhakri Pizza

    One of the best dishes is Bhakhri Pizza.

    Jigar Mehta

  • Tava Pulao

    Pav bhaji and tava pulav are their signature recipes and most loved food items here 😋 amazingggggg flavours 😋 the food is to die for.

    Anudnya Kulkarni

Other favorites

Traditional sweets, refreshing drinks, and street chaat sides

  • Shrikhand

    End the meal with wholesome Shrikhand (one of the best you can get in Sydney) sure to transport you to Garvi Gujarat.

    Munjal Vaidya

  • Mango Lassi

    Every item we tried was fresh and tasty - including the Mango Lassi!

    Ash Saxena

  • Masala Chai

    Masala chai and masala papad literally made me nostalgic

    Prem Zaveri

  • Dahi Puri

    We had the pav bhaji, dahi puri, chole kulcha, manchow soup and coffee. Delicious!

    V R

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary customizations and hospitality touches that elevate your dining experience

  • Dedicated No Onion & Garlic (NOG) Preparations

    Guests with strict dietary practices can request customized No Onion and Garlic (NOG) preparations across Indian street food items without losing authentic flavor.

  • Personalized Heat Level Adjustments

    Staff readily tailor spice levels on signature dishes upon request, such as preparing mild pav bhaji for young children or diners sensitive to heat.

  • Traditional Fresh Garnishes with Pav Bhaji

    Honest provides full traditional side garnishes of sliced onions, fresh green chillies, and coriander alongside pav bhaji orders.

  • Hands-On Host & Owner Guidance

    Diners receive attentive hands-on menu recommendations and dish guidance from the welcoming owner and floor staff to explore regional specialties.

Before you head over

Essential tips on timing, dietary requests, and ordering at Honest Bella Vista

  • Walk-In Only & Peak Times

    Honest operates purely on walk-ins and does not take reservations, so plan ahead or visit during off-peak times as weekends get busy and loud.

  • Dietary & Spice Customizations

    The restaurant accommodates pure-vegetarian diets and prepares dishes with No Onion and Garlic (NOG) upon request, as well as milder spice levels.

  • Order & Pay via QR Code

    Skip waiting for floor staff during busy periods by scanning the tabletop QR code to order and pay directly from your seat.

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