Located on Cleveland Street, Lal Qila is easy to find and forms part of the eater’s Eden that is Surry Hills. There’s plenty of free parking in the surrounding area, and it’s open seven days a week ‘til late.

The menu does not disappoint, with entrées ranging in price from $5.90-$14.90, and mains from $9.90-$14.90. To start your meal, try the Palak Patta Chat ($8.90) – crisp spinach leaves dipped in lentil batter, topped with chickpeas, potatoes, tamarinds and yoghurt; or the Shahi Seekh Kebab ($9.90) - tender rolls of lamb mince mixed with ginger, green chillies and coriander, chargrilled in tandoor.

For your main, choose from old favourites like Lamb Korma (diced lamb cooked with cashews and almonds in a creamy sauce, $13.90) or specialities of Pakistan, such as the Balti Chicken ($13.90) – wok-cooked tender chicken pieces accompanied by aromatic spices. If you’re a vegetarian, you’re sure to enjoy Baingen Patinyala ($9.90), consisting of baby eggplants slow-cooked in a tomato & onion sauce flavoured with exotic spices. Top off your meal with a serve of basmati rice or choose from a range of roti or naan combinations!

Boasting three dining halls, two of which are perfect for private functions catering up to 60 people at a time, Lal Qila excels for events and evenings out alike. As you step inside the door, you’re welcomed by experienced and attentive staff who show you to your table.