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The Twisted Indian Restaurant

166 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

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166 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

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+61 2 8585 3000
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Twisted Indian Restaurant

Norton Street dining gets a jolt of energy at The Twisted Indian, where rich North Indian cooking meets unexpected culinary experiments.

  • Inventive Naan Variations: Creative tandoori flatbreads include pungent blue cheese, honey blue cheese, and fiery cheese and jalapeno variations alongside garlic staples.
  • Theatrical Table Service: Curries arrive with substantial spice and zero shortcuts, alongside flaming sizzling platters and interactive touches like donning royal turbans for pani puri.
  • Neighborhood Hospitality: An inviting family-run setting welcomes early walk-ins, lingering date nights, and celebratory groups with personal, attentive care.
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Why Diners Choose The Twisted Indian

Discover why locals choose The Twisted Indian for rich classics, inventive naans, and memorable celebrations.

  • Authentic Recipes Without Shortcuts

    Curries and biryanis are prepared from scratch without culinary shortcuts, featuring rich gravies and crispy naans direct from the tandoor.

    This is a place that you can tell doesn't take shortcuts with their food and it's really good to find a great indian restaurant in the Inner West!

    Utkarsh Sood

  • Generous Portions and Balanced Spices

    Generous portions across mild to richly spiced options provide authentic depth for traditional Indian curry enthusiasts.

    Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavour and generously portioned.

    Annalisa Brimo

  • Inventive Fusion Twists and Specialty Naans

    The kitchen crafts inventive specialty items like blue cheese naan, honey blue cheese naan, and cheese & jalapeno naan that elevate standard curry dining.

    The hit of the night was the blue cheese naan, it is next level, and enhanced every dish we had.

    Brendan Carling

  • Theatrical Tableside Flair

    Dining is enlivened by flaming sizzling platters, spiked mango lassis, and playful interactive touches at the table.

    The standout was definitely the sizzling platter that arrived at our table in a literal blaze of fire.

    Lina Meier

  • Memorable Celebrations and Group Gatherings

    Dedicated hosts ensure milestone birthday dinners and family events feel deeply cared for with personalized service.

    From the moment I walked in, the staff and owners made me feel so welcome with their warm hospitality and excellent service.

    Bonita Bhooi

  • Personal and Entertaining Hospitality

    Attentive staff make diners feel right at home with entertaining service, personal menu guidance, and family hospitality.

    Gurveer our waiter was very entertaining and made the experience even better

    KB

Standout curries, specialty naans, and fiery tableside presentations

  • blue cheese naan

    The hit of the night was the blue cheese naan, it is next level, and enhanced every dish we had.

    Brendan Carling

  • Bombay Beef

    Bombay Beef: Rich gravy, no excess oil separation on top of the dish (a little bit is normal, but excess oil is a sign of taking shortcuts to reduce the amount of expensive spices needed), lots of flavour and a very generous amount of beef.

    Utkarsh Sood

  • flaming monk

    We ordered a far amount of food all of it was amazing but the flaming monk was my personal favourite (photo below).

    KB

  • Cheese and Jalapeno naan

    The Cheese and Jalapeno naan was delicious and so was the lemon rice.

    Jason Vuong

Other favorites

Signature cocktails, spiced drinks, and flavourful sides

  • spiked mango lassi

    The spiked mango lassi???? So so so good.

    Zoe Peck

  • lemon rice

    The Cheese and Jalapeno naan was delicious and so was the lemon rice.

    Jason Vuong

  • aloo chat

    They have blue cheese naan and the aloo chat was tangy and satisfying.

    Emily Lu

  • Wicked One

    Ordered the Wicked One, (cocktail) and finally an Indian bar that gets their cocktails right !

    Roshan Venkat

Beyond the menu

Theatrical presentation, playful rituals, and warm personal touches that turn dining out into a memorable occasion

  • Royal Headwear for Pani Puri

    Guests sampling pani puri for the first time are treated to royal headwear brought table-side by the staff for an interactive ritual.

  • Flaming Table Platters

    Specialty platters arrive dramatically at the table engulfed in a literal blaze of fire for an unforgettable visual presentation.

  • Paperless Memory Hospitality

    Waitstaff deliver attentive, personalized hospitality by memorizing large party orders completely paper-free while keeping the room entertained.

  • Family-Style Child Care

    Hosts take special care of families dining with small children, offering warm personal attention and restaurant walkabouts to make guests feel at home.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to help you get the most out of your visit to The Twisted Indian Restaurant

  • Pair Curries with Creative Naans

    Make sure to try signature inventive additions like the blue cheese naan or honey blue cheese naan alongside rich curries to enhance the meal.

  • Order the Theatrical Specialties

    Check out theatrical specialties like the flaming monk or spiked mango lassi alongside sizzling platters brought to the table in fire.

  • Plan for Early Walk-Ins or Upstairs Dining

    Whether arriving early around 5pm for a relaxed walk-in meal or booking the upstairs area for romantic dates and formal celebrations, the venue easily accommodates different dining plans.

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