Is Eastern Spice the best Indian restaurant in Geelong?

Eastern Spice has been voted No.1 in the Geelong Foodie Poll and holds the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years — the most sustained recognition of any Indian restaurant in Geelong. It is also the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with waterfront views across Corio Bay at Eastern Beach.

Is Eastern Spice halal?

All meat at Eastern Spice is sourced from a halal-certified supplier (the restaurant itself is not halal-certified) — this applies to every meat dish on the menu including all curries, tandoori dishes and biryanis.

Is Eastern Spice BYO?

Yes. Eastern Spice is BYO wine every night with a corkage fee of $5 per person. Beer and spirits are not included in the BYO policy.

Does Eastern Spice have vegetarian options?

Yes. Eastern Spice has an extensive vegetarian menu including paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, chana masala, aloo gobi, vegetable biryani and more. Vegan-friendly dishes are also available — ask staff on the night.

Is Eastern Spice on the Geelong waterfront?

Yes. Eastern Spice is located at 1 Bellerine Street at Eastern Beach on the Geelong waterfront, with views across Corio Bay. It is the only Indian restaurant in Geelong with direct waterfront views.

How do I book a table at Eastern Spice?

Book online at easternspice.com.au/reserve-your-table or call (03) 5221 9544. Walk-ins are welcome but bookings are strongly recommended on Friday and Saturday nights.

Does Eastern Spice offer Indian catering in Geelong?

Yes. Eastern Spice provides Indian catering across Greater Geelong for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Packages start from $29 per person for groups of 25 or more. Contact via WhatsApp on 0430 458 703.

What time does Eastern Spice open?

Eastern Spice is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.

Who is the chef at Eastern Spice Geelong?

Chef Manpreet Sekhon — known as the Curry Queen — is the founder and head chef of Eastern Spice. Trained at Park Plaza Hotel Punjab. Recognised by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine. Eastern Spice is the original home of the Curry Queen — she also runs Masti on Brunswick Street Fitzroy and Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD.

Is Eastern Spice related to Elchi Melbourne and Masti Fitzroy?

Yes. Eastern Spice, Masti and Elchi are all restaurants by Chef Manpreet Sekhon — the Curry Queen. Eastern Spice in Geelong is where the Curry Queen's story began. Masti is her casual Indian restaurant on Brunswick Street Fitzroy. Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD is her fine dining expression — with thirteen Melbourne press features and private dining for 50 guests exclusively.

Halal Food in Geelong: Indian Dishes Made with Halal-Certified Meat

5 Oct

Written By Manpreet Sekhon

If you're searching for halal food in Geelong, you want to know exactly where the meat comes from. At Eastern Spice, every chicken, lamb and beef dish is made with meat from a halal-certified supplier, so you can order across the whole menu.

What you should know

To be clear and honest: our meat is halal-certified, but the restaurant itself is not halal-certified. We serve alcohol and allow BYO wine. If you have questions about a particular dish, ask our team when you order. We're always happy to talk you through ingredients.

Halal-certified meat dishes to try

From the tandoor

Tandoori Chicken (half $19, full $26), marinated in tandoori masala and cooked in the clay oven, and Chicken Tikka ($16). Our Spicy Lamb Chops ($19) are a favourite starter.

Curries

Punjabi Butter Chicken ($24), Lamb Rogan Josh ($25), Saag Chicken or Lamb ($24 / $26), Chicken Tikka Masala ($24), and Madras, Korma or Vindaloo with chicken, lamb or beef.

Biryani

Chicken Biryani ($24), Kacchi style, with chicken, spices and rice cooked together.

Seafood and vegetarian options

For guests who prefer seafood or vegetarian, try the Scallop Coconut Curry ($26), Malabari Fish or Prawn Curry ($26), or any of our vegetarian and vegan curries, like Palak Paneer, Anjeer Kofta or Daal Tadka.

Halal-certified meat for events

Curry Queen Catering Co. caters weddings, Eid gatherings and community events across Geelong with halal-certified meat, from $29 a person. See our catering packages or order bulk trays.

Visit us

Read more on our halal food Geelong page, see the full menu, order takeaway with 10% off pickup, or book a table at 1 Bellerine Street, Eastern Beach.

Manpreet Sekhon

Manpreet Sekhon is the award-winning chef and founder of Masti Indian Restaurant in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Known as the Curry Queen, Manpreet trained in five-star hotels across Punjab, India, where her cooking was recognised by two of India's most celebrated culinary figures — Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, widely regarded as the Czar of Indian Cuisine. She founded Eastern Spice in Geelong — one of regional Victoria's most acclaimed Indian restaurants — before bringing her cooking to Melbourne with Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in 2020, and Elchi in Melbourne's CBD. Her menus honour her late mother's fearless, instinctive cooking — traditional, bold, and made entirely from scratch.