The waiter said we couldn’t have the chutney with the pappadums or the samosas as it wasn’t vegan but wouldn’t swap it for a vegan one. We suggested mango chutney he said we had to pay extra. We said can we swap the 2 chutneys out for 1 mango he said no. It was quiet silly really. The owner then came out to ask a different question, we asked him and he said yes he would give us mango! The most expensive samosas or pappadums I’ve ever come across.
This was our families first visit to this charming restaurant. The 3 of us are Vegan and it wasn't a problem they just adjusted some dishes. The samosas were delicious plus the Roti bread. We shared 3 vegan dishes and they were absolutely delishes. The staff were very friendly and attentative and we had lovely time.
Was able to ask for anything on the menu to be made vegan, had the vegetable korma and it was delicious! Really good quality food and chef came out to make sure the vegan food was given to the right person and double checked after if we thought it tasted good 😊
If you're looking for Indian food in Cairns, go to Mother India. They were very accommodating to me as a vegan. The samosas are delicious, the prices are reasonable, and everything was wholesome.
We went there twice in our holiday because it was just so good. There are many vegetarian options and all of them can be made vegan - you just have to ask.
The owner even came to our table to make sure we got the right food. It was delicious and everyone was so nice!
Would definitely eat here again if I ever come back to Cairns.
Best Vegan Samosas I have seriously ever had. And I eat a lot of Indian food! The atmosphere is pleasant and then staff is so cute and awesome with vegan options. :) I really recommend coming here for dinner if you are in town!
I'm a vegetarian but my boyfriend is a meat-eater. We both love Indian food but neither of us have a high tolerance for spiciness. Every dish was completely customizable so we had it not spicy at all which was great! Usually when it's labeled mild it is still spicy but this restaurant actually made it non-spicy. The vegetarian options were plentiful and delicious! My boyfriend loved his meat dish. Definitely our favourite place to go!
3 vegans, lots of choices for us. The proprietor was able to explain which dishes were vegan, and which could be made vegan. The parathurs and rotis were vegan but not the naan bread. We had everything at medium heat, and that suited all of us. With good company we had a lovely evening. Recommended.
Food was so good I had no time to use the fork - Edit
Mother India offers many vegetarian options that can be made vegan including roti bread. They also have Oxford Landing vegan wine available. Very busy, takes a while to get fed but totally worth it, the food is insanely good.
This place was pretty awesome. The waitress was super helpful as was the manager. They have a sign on their door saying that they can make things vegan or gluten free. The food was pretty tasty however, ALL of the naan bread has dairy in it. The owner tried to assure us that the tiny bit of yogurt they use in the bread was for the dough culture only, but I wasn't convinced. Dairy is still dairy. We didn't order the naan. Food was well cooked and flavorful but took forever to come out. We weren't in a hurry so it didn't matter but it might be something to consider if you have a time restriction.
This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Cairns, because not only is the food good but the service is very friendly. You will probably be greeted by the owner and he always has time for a chat with his regulars. The food is typical north-indian, with rich curries and lovely naan breads and everything else you'd expect. There is a section of the menu for vegetarian dishes, not sure about vegan.
While on vacation in Nov 2009, we stopped in one evening to get takeaway back to our hotel. The waitress didn't immediately know which vegetarian items had dairy or not, but she went back into the kitchen to ask. We got the samosas, khumb lazeez (mushroom with tomatoes and onions) and some rice. The service was quick and they offered us water while we waited. While the food was really tasty, most of the veggie items contained dairy, so it wasn't really different from any other Indian place to us.
13 Reviews
First Review by SonjaCPA
sashablack
Points +198
terrible food - Edit
Has choices but for us was bland...all sauces look and taste the same...Love Indian food and would not go back
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NDVegan
Points +7041
Chutney - Edit
The waiter said we couldn’t have the chutney with the pappadums or the samosas as it wasn’t vegan but wouldn’t swap it for a vegan one. We suggested mango chutney he said we had to pay extra. We said can we swap the 2 chutneys out for 1 mango he said no. It was quiet silly really. The owner then came out to ask a different question, we asked him and he said yes he would give us mango! The most expensive samosas or pappadums I’ve ever come across.
Read morePros: Vegan oxford landing wine
Cons: Too expensive. $12 for 2 samosas, $4 for pappadums
Guest
HappyDe
Points +341
family dinner - Edit
This was our families first visit to this charming restaurant. The 3 of us are Vegan and it wasn't a problem they just adjusted some dishes. The samosas were delicious plus the Roti bread. We shared 3 vegan dishes and they were absolutely delishes. The staff were very friendly and attentative and we had lovely time.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options plenty on the menu plus vega
Guest
MeganMacA
Points +20
Great food and service - Edit
Was able to ask for anything on the menu to be made vegan, had the vegetable korma and it was delicious! Really good quality food and chef came out to make sure the vegan food was given to the right person and double checked after if we thought it tasted good 😊
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lizsherer
Points +20
Amazing! - Edit
If you're looking for Indian food in Cairns, go to Mother India. They were very accommodating to me as a vegan. The samosas are delicious, the prices are reasonable, and everything was wholesome.
Read morePros: food, price, vegan options
Cons: beer/wine selection could have been better
Guest
zuckalpeppi
Points +23
Fantastic restaurant! - Edit
We went there twice in our holiday because it was just so good. There are many vegetarian options and all of them can be made vegan - you just have to ask.
Read moreThe owner even came to our table to make sure we got the right food. It was delicious and everyone was so nice!
Would definitely eat here again if I ever come back to Cairns.
Guest
Peacelovevegan4life
Points +66
The Veg Samosas Though! - Edit
Best Vegan Samosas I have seriously ever had. And I eat a lot of Indian food! The atmosphere is pleasant and then staff is so cute and awesome with vegan options. :) I really recommend coming here for dinner if you are in town!
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PrincessBelle
Points +13
Best Indian I've had! - Edit
I'm a vegetarian but my boyfriend is a meat-eater. We both love Indian food but neither of us have a high tolerance for spiciness. Every dish was completely customizable so we had it not spicy at all which was great! Usually when it's labeled mild it is still spicy but this restaurant actually made it non-spicy. The vegetarian options were plentiful and delicious! My boyfriend loved his meat dish. Definitely our favourite place to go!
Read morePros: lots of vegetarian options, delicious, friendly staff
Cons: service was a little slow
Guest
Berylvt
Points +195
very nice - Edit
3 vegans, lots of choices for us. The proprietor was able to explain which dishes were vegan, and which could be made vegan. The parathurs and rotis were vegan but not the naan bread. We had everything at medium heat, and that suited all of us. With good company we had a lovely evening. Recommended.
Read morePros: welcoming and friendly service. good food.
Cons: none really.
Guest
Trinity
Points +19
Food was so good I had no time to use the fork - Edit
Mother India offers many vegetarian options that can be made vegan including roti bread. They also have Oxford Landing vegan wine available. Very busy, takes a while to get fed but totally worth it, the food is insanely good.
Read morePros: Insanely good food, Many options, Vegan wine available
Cons: Wait for the food is long
Guest
Posi Britt
Points +679
Pretty good - Edit
This place was pretty awesome. The waitress was super helpful as was the manager. They have a sign on their door saying that they can make things vegan or gluten free. The food was pretty tasty however, ALL of the naan bread has dairy in it. The owner tried to assure us that the tiny bit of yogurt they use in the bread was for the dough culture only, but I wasn't convinced. Dairy is still dairy. We didn't order the naan. Food was well cooked and flavorful but took forever to come out. We weren't in a hurry so it didn't matter but it might be something to consider if you have a time restriction.
Read morePros: Good food, Honest chef
Cons: Slow service, No vegan naan
Guest
pumpkinpie33
Points +25
Yummy Indian, friendly service - Edit
This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Cairns, because not only is the food good but the service is very friendly. You will probably be greeted by the owner and he always has time for a chat with his regulars. The food is typical north-indian, with rich curries and lovely naan breads and everything else you'd expect. There is a section of the menu for vegetarian dishes, not sure about vegan.
Read morePros: Friendly, Delicious indian food, central location
Cons: nowhere to sit outside
Guest
SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Good takeaway - Edit
While on vacation in Nov 2009, we stopped in one evening to get takeaway back to our hotel. The waitress didn't immediately know which vegetarian items had dairy or not, but she went back into the kitchen to ask. We got the samosas, khumb lazeez (mushroom with tomatoes and onions) and some rice. The service was quick and they offered us water while we waited. While the food was really tasty, most of the veggie items contained dairy, so it wasn't really different from any other Indian place to us.
Read morePros: quick friendly service, tasty food
Cons: serves meat and only a few vegan items
Guest
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