Pickled Evenings Indian Restaurant

I had a wonderful experience dining here and would happily recommend it to others. From the moment I walked in, the customer service stood out – the staff were lovely, attentive, and made me feel very welcome. To start, I couldn’t resist ordering a mango lassi, which has always been a personal favourite of mine. It didn’t disappoint – creamy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced in flavour, it set the tone for the rest of the meal. The food was the real highlight. The onion bhaji was amazing – crisp, golden, and full of flavour. The vegetable samosa was equally delicious, with a beautifully spiced filling wrapped in light, flaky pastry. The cheese balls were enjoyable too, though compared to the other dishes they were good but not quite as memorable. For the main, the butter chicken was a standout. Rich, creamy, and full of depth, it paired wonderfully with the rice and naan. Each bite hit the palate in just the right way, offering the perfect combination of textures and flavours. The atmosphere added so much to the experience. The restaurant has a pleasant, authentic Indian aesthetic, and during lunch it was calm and peaceful, making it a lovely place to enjoy a relaxed meal. All in all, between the excellent service, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere, this is a spot worth visiting. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a satisfying and memorable Indian dining experience.

Thank you to everyone who posted the fantastic reviews. We came because of the 5 star reviews. We live in Adelaide and my wife was born in India. By far some of the best Indian food we have ever had. The photo says it all. Pickled Evening will now be our bench mark for future Indian meals. Amazing food and lovely staff and atmosphere. Again thank you for dinner.

I ordered chilli prantha and there no chilly in it . Food was rubbish . Papadums was fried in smelly oil . And mint sauce was smelly and stale

What a find. I couldn’t fault this restaurant. I advise you book a table as we did. Left a message and had a response within minutes. The staff are super friendly and efficient. The food arrived very promptly and was delicious. Some of the best Indian food I’ve had. I sometimes find I over order at Indian restaurants, but the waiter advised us we didn’t need as much as we intended to order. I was very impressed. We had the mango lassi with our meal which was perfect. It’s also very reasonably priced. Thank you for such a lovely meal.

Service was amazing. It was a busy restaurant. Did not have to wait long for food to arrive. The food was fresh, delicious and very authentic. It was decently priced as well. A perfect way to finish off the week on a a very cold winter's night.

😡🙅‍♀️Do yourself a favor and skip this place. One of the worst Indian meals I’ve ever had. The paratha was paper-thin, the naan was undercooked, and the overall quality was shockingly poor. I called the restaurant to raise my concerns, and instead of an apology or any attempt to make things right, I was met with rudeness. The person on the phone dismissed my feedback, saying, “That’s how we cook. We’ve been doing this for 25 years.” If that’s true, I’d seriously question how they’ve stayed in business—at the very least, they should know how to properly cook naan. When I expressed my disappointment, he told me to “do whatever you want” and hung up on me. Unacceptable food. Even worse customer service.

My overall experience was good. I had Palak Kofta, Dal Tadka Yellow, Mango Lassi and the taste was really good. It's good to book your table in advance as it can be very busy and waiting for food can be a bit longer. Staff is friendly and ambience is good. They have vegetarian as well as non vegetarian options along with cocktails and alcohol. Highly recommended.

Good location, plenty of parking nearby. Must try biryani and Goan vegetable curry. Customer service is average but more than compensated by the excellent quality of food. Seating is spread across multiple levels as well some available outside.

Was in Launceston on a road trip vacation. Wanted some Indian food and our b&b host recommended this spot. Best garlic naan and fish curry I have ever had. Perfectly cooked fish. Naan was so tasty that we added another order. Really friendly, patient service. Upstairs area was very inviting and great air flow. Parking was convenient - plenty of spots on the streets outside.

I have eaten here twice now, once with a group and once with just one other person. Service is friendly and efficient and the food - the real inside story you want to know - was fantastic! Delicious, well cooked, presented and generous servings. Looking forward to going back again one day soon.

The prawn masala curry was darn good - sweet and tasty! The curry deserves a 4 or 5 ... ... but the prawns themselves did not taste great. If I ordered again, I would have asked for paneer instead of prawns. Also, the garlic naan was wet, but since I had mine for takeaway, maybe this was a factor.

When you are away from home - you crave home cooked meals. So we ordered takeaways on a cold wintery day - butter chicken, lamb vindaloo and garlic naan. Lets say the naan was the best thing. My quest to find the best Indian in Australia so far has failed miserably. The lamb was boiled or cooked separately - well it seemed that way and then simply added to the vindaloo sauce. For that simple reason, I rarely order a lamb dishes at Indian restaurants. The butter chicken was quite sweet (but my kids loved it). And the naan was the winner!

If you're stuck in launceston trying to decide where to eat. Go here and you won't be disappointed. Waiting for the food to arrive took longer than I'd expected but it was well worth the wait.

This place is ok, just ok. The chickpea fritters suck, it tasted like they were out of a packet and served with sweet chilli sauce... Really? And then the curry, although was pretty good it was $21.00 for like a cup full. The naan was good. This places charges too much for what you're getting and has a reputation that exceeds itself.

Menu is reasonable for vegetarian and vegan options with a nice wine selection that is fairly priced. The service was ultra fast for the amount of patrons dining this evening.

Realized not a lot of Aussie's use yelp so Ill be the first reviewer for Pickled Evenings! We somehow stumbled upon this restaurant and our first experience was for take away, it was a cold evening and we decided we would have some curry to warm us up as we werent use to the COLD. My husband orderd the lamb madras and I ordered the vegatable korma. The madras was heaven, creamy and just the right spicys, my korma was good too but I found myself eating mostly off my hubby's plate as I couldnt get enought of this creamy heaven. We returned again at a later date for dine in and we ordered the lamb and chicken madras, perfection just like the first time! The spinach and cheese naan bread was nothing special but I recommend the garlic naan bread instead, so yummy soft and just the right amount of garlic. I just hope we can somehow find a Indian restaurant back home (California) that can deliver such an amazing madras....

Great service and food was excellent. Good sized servings and prompt service. Enjoyed the evening - thanks

Great food, a good menu and great atmosphere all at a good price with friendly service. As the rating says "yay! I'm a fan"