Review: Thousand Spices Indian Restaurant, Homebush

We got talking at work about good indian food the other week, and I mentioned to Vy about my (lack of) experience with Indian food. Lucky for us, Mark had a Naturopath appointment in Strathfield so Vy graciously arranged an introduction to "real" indian flavours.

An array of various dishes, meats and spices. Tasty!

Pappadum with Mint chutney

Prawn pepper fry

Samosas with mint chutney

Lacha paratha and methi paratha (with fenugreek). Paratha is flaky, crispy bread.

Paneer Tawa masala

Chicken Briyani

Vegetarian thali - rice, naan, paneer curry, daal, vegetable jhalfrezi, yoghurt, kheer & pickle

Baingan (eggplant) curry

Goat curry on the bone

Garlic naan

The thali plate is an entire set, much like a bento box, including a rice pudding dessert

So the verdict? WOW! It was soo delicious. Definitely blew any other indian meals I had ever tasted clear out of the water. The highlights were the goat on the bone and the chicken briyani. I was so impressed with all the different flavours, and most of all the fact that all the flavours complemented the dishes and was not too overpowering.

The goat was so tender and soft, falling off the bone and perfectly flavoured by the mild curry. I had no idea this meat was so tender; I thought goat would be skinny and tough but this was completely the opposite. It was lean but so soft.

The chicken briyani was also so good, and I love the surprise of the chicken buried deep inside the fluorescent yellow rice. The dish was a standout - I think I might have finished most of that dish!

No wonder this place was so busy and is such an establishment in the area. The service is polite and the waitress knowledgeable about the dishes. The food came out at the same time and we did not have to wait too long. 

For those who've tried the rest, you must try this place. It's the best! 

For those who haven't tried Indian food before.. skip the delhi belly and come straight here!

Thank you again to Vy who is our absolute queen of restaurant recommendations and props to Mark who wasn't feeling crash hot that day but still made us laugh and smile. You guys are the best!