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Shakm Indian Eatery (Jhatka food)

5/289 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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5/289 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia

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+61 2 9688 5885
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shakm Indian Eatery (Jhatka food)

Shakm Indian Eatery serves rustic, homestyle Punjabi cooking crafted fresh to order in Carlingford. Amreek Bhaji treats every diner like a household guest, simmering slow-cooked rajma, moth dal, and rich sarson ka saag paired with hot makki di roti. For meat eaters observing traditional Sikh dietary traditions, the kitchen also turns out rare Jhatka chicken directly from the tandoor. Crisp stuffed parathas emerge straight from the heat alongside cool sips of aam panna.

  • Traditional Jhatka meat: Prepares hard-to-find Jhatka chicken dishes alongside traditional Punjabi tandoori mains.
  • Rustic Punjabi homestyle cooking: Cooks regional classics to order, from Sarson ka Saag with Makki di Roti to slow-simmered moth dal.
  • Warm family hospitality: A family-operated kitchen that makes every guest feel at home, taking time to customize dishes.
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Why Diners Choose Shakm Indian Eatery

Discover why patrons choose Shakm for scratch-made Punjabi cooking, rare Jhatka chicken, and heartfelt hospitality.

  • Fresh Homestyle Punjabi Cooking

    Dishes such as Sarson Ka Saag, Makki di Roti, and Moth Dal curry are prepared fresh to order directly from scratch for diners.

    All of them were made from scratch right in front of us and served fresh.

    Prem Kumar

  • Traditional Vegetarian Specialties

    The kitchen prepares authentic regional vegetarian staples including stuffed parathas, rajma, and aloo gobi made with home-cooked care.

    Every dish was prepared with care and tasted just like home-cooked Punjabi food.

    punit nayar

  • Authentic Jhatka Meat Preparation

    Catering to traditional Sikh dietary practice, the kitchen offers verified Jhatka chicken preparations that are rare to find across Sydney.

    As someone from Sikh culture, the availability of Jhatka chicken is a very big thing for us, and it is rare to find in Sydney.

    AMRIT PAL SINGH ARORA

  • Rooted in Punjabi Heritage

    The family honours authentic Punjabi heritage, sharing cultural culinary tradition and accommodating individual diner needs.

    The owner provided a genuine interest in the culture and history associated with the food alongside a general spirit for its creation.

    Alistair George

  • Guest-First Family Care

    Diners are welcomed like personal household guests with genuine warmth and caring, thoughtful attention.

    The family cook and serve customers like they are their guests.

    Prem Kumar

  • Home-Away-From-Home Comfort

    The intimate dining room provides a calm, welcoming escape paired with attentive personal service from the owners.

    A truly outstanding experience that feels like a home away from home.

    Udai Bhan Pandey

Signature homestyle curries and Punjabi specialties prepared fresh to order

  • Saag with Makki di Roti

    We enjoyed Saag with Makki di Roti, Rajma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi, and delicious Stuffed Parathas.

    punit nayar

  • Butter Chicken

    I have never tested more of an immaculate butter chicken dish that honestly just melts in your mouth

    TDD Carpentry And Construction

  • Rajma Daal

    Had ordered Rajma Daal, Ladies Finger and Tandoori Rotis.

    Abbey Pal

  • Pendu Chicken

    We ordered pendu chicken and it was the best chicken we’ve ever had!

    Akanksha ojha

Beyond the menu

Personal hospitality and bespoke Punjabi homestyle cooking

  • Cooked From Scratch in Plain View

    The owner prepares traditional breads and regional curries from scratch in plain view right after you order.

  • Customised Preparations Without Surcharges

    Accommodates specific dietary requests and personal tastes with bespoke preparations at no extra charge.

  • Rare Traditional Jhatka Offerings

    Offers authentic Jhatka chicken preparations, meeting traditional Sikh religious dietary observances rarely catered for in Sydney.

  • Cultural Storytelling and Warm Guidance

    The owner shares the cultural history behind regional Punjabi recipes and offers warm guidance across the menu.

Before you head over

Key planning advice for fresh Punjabi homestyle dining, dietary requests, and parking

  • Allow Extra Time for Fresh-Cooked Orders

    Dishes are prepared fresh from scratch rather than held in pre-batched warming trays, so plan for kitchen prep times around 30 minutes when dining in.

  • Ask About Jhatka Chicken Options

    For those seeking meat adhering to Sikh dietary practices, the kitchen uniquely offers certified Jhatka chicken alongside its regional Punjabi menu.

  • Park Behind the Venue via Shirley Street

    Avoid street congestion on Pennant Hills Road by using the dedicated free parking area located behind the eatery accessible via Shirley Street.

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