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indian restaurant $$ - $$$

Empress Kitchen - Indian Cuisine

4.3(339)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.9 ★ (102)
TripAdvisor 3.4 ★ (211)
First Table 4.7 ★ (26)

Welcome to Empress Kitchen – Indian Cuisine, your destination for authentic Indian flavours in the heart of Sandringham. This family-owned eatery is all about serving soulful, homestyle dishes packed with tradition, spice, and warmth.

gluten-free vegan

What to Order

Aloo Gobi MasalaBiryaniChicken BiryaniChicken Tikka MasalaSamosasVegetarian Specialschicken tikkaeggplant currylamb saag

What People Say

"The taste was excellent – flavorful, well-balanced spices, and very close to authentic Hyderabad style."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food with great flavour and the attentive, friendly service.

"Enjoyable chicken tikka and lamb saag. Would recommend both dishes. Great value if using first table or for a byo meal. Decent beer and wine selection as well."

"We had such a lovely time here, I had to share. I went with friends a couple of weeks ago and the food was delicious. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The staff are warm and attentive. The eggplant curry was so yummy I went back a week later for a takeaway! Highly recommended."

The Vibe

clean and tidy modern and welcoming great for a catch-up friends families regulars

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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