Lajeez

Tucked into Hobart, Lajeez is a family-run Nepalese and Indian kitchen where the welcome is warm and dinner feels easy. It leans into comfort and flavour rather than fuss, inviting you to settle in and let the spices speak for themselves.

The menu travels across the subcontinent with confidence and a touch of Indo-Chinese flair. There’s the house-favourite chilli chicken, glossy with garlic and heat, and garlic prawns with a bright, fragrant kick. Soft, pleated momos (chicken or veggie) arrive steaming and deeply satisfying. Thali sets offer a bit of everything, while classics like dal tadka, palak paneer, butter chicken and lamb rogan josh hit all the familiar, comforting notes. Rice dishes round things out, from Bombay veg biryani to a hearty chicken tikka biryani.

Service is warm, the pace is unhurried, and sharing is definitely encouraged there’s a banquet option for when everyone wants in. For homestyle heart with a touch of polish, Lajeez is the kind of place you happily return to. Grab a cosy spot and let the momos lead the way.