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Lentils indian cuisine

1 Cliff St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

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1 Cliff St, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

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+61 3 5209 2258
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 3:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lentils indian cuisine

Tucked off the coast in Torquay, this family-run spot serves deeply spiced North Indian curries dialed exactly to your heat tolerance. Regulars count on the kitchen to tweak every pan—whether taking dishes down to zero-spice for kids, firing up a vindaloo with serious kick, or searing off-menu onion bhaji. Settle in after the Great Ocean Road drive over slow-simmered dal makhani, rich chicken madras, and puffed garlic naan fresh from the tandoor.

  • Tailored Heat & Custom Dishes: The kitchen custom-tunes heat levels from zero-spice for kids to high heat, and happily accommodates off-menu requests.
  • Relaxed Coastal Stopover: Warm, family-run dining room with dimmed lights provides a calm space to unwind after coastal travel.
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Why Guests Choose Lentils Indian Cuisine

How Lentils Indian Cuisine satisfies coastal travelers and locals with tailored dining

  • Phone-Ahead Dine-In for Travelers

    Tired travelers along the Great Ocean Road can call ahead to have authentic curries ready and served the moment they sit down.

    took the order on the phone 15 prior to our arrival and food was served immediately when we sat down

    Avinash Subramanian

  • Tailored Spice Levels to Order

    The kitchen customizes spice levels to exact requests, whether accommodating zero-heat requirements for children or intense heat for spice lovers.

    made it a point to make our meal to our taste ( non spicy)

    Shruti NN

  • Attentive Care for Dietary Allergies

    Families navigating allergies and strict dietary needs receive dedicated attention and care from the kitchen team.

    Our little one has allergies and the staff always go above and beyond to ensure she’s looked after.

    T J

  • Off-Menu Culinary Flexibility

    The kitchen happily prepares off-menu dishes and bespoke requests for guests seeking specific Indian specialties.

    My meal was slightly off menu and they were very happy to make it for me.

    karen Leadbetter

  • Relaxing Coastal Atmosphere

    Thoughtful, cozy decor and ambient lighting create a calming, unhurried space to decompress after long drives.

    The ambiance is cozy, modern, and thoughtfully designed, creating the perfect environment to unwind after a long drive.

    Amit Kumar Madaan

  • Unhurried Dining Experience

    Guests are welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes them feel comfortably settled without feeling rushed.

    It’s the kind of place where you feel comfortable relaxing and enjoying your meal without being rushed.

    Billy Tsiantas

Signature curries prepared to your preferred spice level

  • Butter Chicken

    recommend the butter chicken and the chicken masala!

    Olivia Batters

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    We tried the Punjabi Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Palak Paneer — each dish was rich in flavour, perfectly spiced, and tasted authentically home-cooked.

    Amit Kumar Madaan

  • Palak Paneer

    We had Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer - very flavourful and delicious!

    Tracey Chamlin

  • Vindaloo

    His vindaloo was perfect. Very spicy as he requested.

    karen Leadbetter

Other favorites

Starters, freshly baked tandoori breads, and sides

  • Garlic Naan

    The eggplant masala and garlic naan are highlights.

    Bec B

  • Pani Puri

    I also tried pani puri for the first time, and it was such a great experience. It was fresh, delicious, and full of flavour.

    Ushan Liyanarachchi

  • Malai Broccoli

    The Malai broccoli, the Paneer vegetable and Dal makhani with Garlic naan were all very delectable

    Shruti NN

  • Onion Bhaji

    Wasn’t on the menu but asked about (and got) Onion Bhaji as a starter, also very tasty.

    Tracey Chamlin

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tailored hospitality that set Lentils Indian Cuisine apart

  • Phone-Ahead Dine-In Service

    Staff take dine-in food orders 15 minutes ahead of arrival over the phone, serving meals immediately upon being seated for tired, hungry travelers.

  • Tailored Spice Customization

    The kitchen customizes curry heat levels to individual preferences, from completely non-spicy options for children to authentic high-heat vindaloo on request.

  • Accommodating Off-Menu Preparations

    Chefs accommodate requests for dishes not listed on the standard printed menu, such as bespoke off-menu mains and custom onion bhaji starters.

  • Complimentary Food Gestures

    The team surprises diners with complimentary food offerings at the table as a warm gesture of customer appreciation.

Before you head over

Practical tips to tailor heat levels, save time when traveling, and get the most from your meal.

  • Call Ahead to Pre-Order for Dine-In

    If arriving fatigued or pressed for time after a long journey, phone ahead 15 minutes prior to place your dine-in order so your meal is ready upon sitting down.

  • Request Custom Heat Levels

    The kitchen readily adjusts heat levels to your exact preference—from non-spicy and mild options for children to extra-hot vindaloo.

  • Inquire About Off-Menu Requests

    If you are craving traditional starters or modified dishes not explicitly listed on the menu, ask the staff directly as the kitchen accommodates off-menu requests.

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