PALKI RESTAURANT DURBAN
Durban's No. 1 Indian restaurant, serving authentic North and South Indian dishes with a focus on fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.
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PALKI RESTAURANT DURBAN
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Must-see attractions
Durban's No. 1 Indian restaurant, serving authentic North and South Indian dishes with a focus on fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.
"The best Indian food we have ever tried! Highly recommend Palki for an authentic culinary journey."
Request traditional music
Enhance your dining experience by asking for traditional Indian music to be played in the background.
Try non-veg Thalis
Explore different non-vegetarian Thalis for a delightful variety of flavors in one meal.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Indian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+27 31 201 0194
Address
56 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Windermere, Berea, 4001, South Africa
Website
palki.co.za/Highlights
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Authentic Indian Cuisine
Savor the best of North and South Indian flavors, praised by locals and food critics alike. Fresh, authentic, and made with traditional spices.
Must-Try Dosa and Thali
Experience the best Dosa in Natal and explore diverse Thali options, offering a delicious variety of flavors for a complete Indian meal.
Warm and Attentive Service
Experience friendly and efficient service from staff like Ravi and Aditiya, making special occasions and casual dining memorable.
Plans like a pro.
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Request traditional music
Enhance your dining experience by asking for traditional Indian music to be played in the background.
Try non-veg Thalis
Explore different non-vegetarian Thalis for a delightful variety of flavors in one meal.
Peak hours for lively atmosphere
Visit during peak hours for a bustling atmosphere, or choose quieter times if you prefer a more relaxed setting.
Book a section for events
Consider booking a private section for events; the manager, Ravi, is known to be accommodating.
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from all over the internet
Request traditional music
Enhance your dining experience by asking for traditional Indian music to be played in the background.
Try non-veg Thalis
Explore different non-vegetarian Thalis for a delightful variety of flavors in one meal.
Peak hours for lively atmosphere
Visit during peak hours for a bustling atmosphere, or choose quieter times if you prefer a more relaxed setting.
Book a section for events
Consider booking a private section for events; the manager, Ravi, is known to be accommodating.
Be mindful of noise levels
The tiled floors can make the ambiance lively, so be prepared for some noise during busy periods.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Palki Restaurant is celebrated for its authentic and delicious Indian cuisine, with many highlighting the exceptional Dosa and Thali options. Patrons often praise the warm and efficient service, mentioning staff like Ravi and Aditiya. However, some reviews point to instances of poor service, including rude behavior from staff and a forceful expectation of tips. Additionally, the ambiance can be noisy due to the tiled floors, and some find the use of oil in dishes to be excessive.
"By seeing the pictures itself you should be able to understand how the restaurant is. Ambience is good. Cool place to hangout with family and friends. Chicken pakoda was too good here. Even the chilli chicken. Just tried veg Manchurian and Gobi Manchurian. Veg manchurian is so crispy and yummy, go I was so so. Even tried dosas here. Need to improve in the chutney. It’s just a coconut chutney. It would be great if they provide any peanut chutney. Recommended place for Authentic Indian tastes. Apart from the positives one negative is like they are using a lot of oil in every dish that they are preparing. Apart from that all good."
pavan kumar
"A good friend of mine from India invited me to join him for "the best Dosa" in Natal. Dosa is an authentic Indian dish. We had a couple of other dishes, too. See pictures.
The Dosa was my favorite, and I would recommend my fellow South Africans to give it a try.
Of course, Palki has all the other traditional Indian food. But step out of your comfort zone and experiment.
The ambiance can be a little noisy due to the tiled floor and not my noise dampening, carpets, etc.
And the 5th 🌟 cause my friend was right. The Dosa was superb.
P.s. I've had Dosa in India back in 2016.
P.p.s. the pink drink - Bombay Crush is recommended too. It's like a milkshake, but better."
Tom van Herzeele
"Absolutely delicious, fresh Indian Cuisine served without the wait. Nice location. The waiter who served us, Ravi, was very kind and efficient. There are no flaws at this restaurant. I just wish their interior design was more Eastern to give us the authentic Indian feel that we would have loved to have. But, you haven't lived if you didn't try Indian cuisine from Palki's as yet. I will definitely visit often."
Selina Chetty
What People Like
What People Dislike
Frequently Asked Questions
Many diners rave about the Masala Dosa and the various Thali options. Dishes like Chilli Chicken and Vindaloo are also popular choices.
While many guests praise the warm and efficient service from staff like Ravi and Aditiya, a few reviews mention instances of poor service and rudeness.
The restaurant has a spacious and cheerful first-floor room. However, due to tiled floors, it can become lively and noisy during peak hours.
Yes, Palki offers a great selection of vegetarian meals alongside their non-vegetarian dishes.
Yes, you can opt to hire out a section of the restaurant for events, and reviews suggest the manager, Ravi, is accommodating.
The Bombay Crush, described as a milkshake but better, is a recommended drink.
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Arriving in Durban, I decide that I will be eating exclusively curry and luckily mum is happy to go along for the adventure, so we eat our way through Durban’s Indian scene and can now recommend above all else: Palki, a brilliant restaurant near the Berea area of Durban. I eat curry all the time and this is the best I have ever had. It was recommended to us by our Airbnb host, and I can back up that recommendation wholeheartedly.
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Our list includes restaurants with ratings of 4.2 stars and above. Therefore, compliments go to the owners of the top listed Indian Restaurants in Durban in both categories for their excellent services and urge all their competitors in the industry to up their game and reach out to a review agency like eKomi, which works with an efficient team to produce reviews that are organic and credible.
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Palki, on Musgrave Road (tel. 031/201-0019), serves north and south Indian foods in a cheerful, spacious first-floor room. If you're in Umhlanga, or looking for a grand and elegant dining experience befitting Indian royalty, head for the imposing Gateway to India, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga (tel. 031/566-5711), where a team of chefs from India prepares north Indian dishes.
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