At Daana's Curtin restaurant and in our Daana Catering Services, we are inspired by the recipes of our parents and elders, by popular street food and by dynamic regional dishes, which we share in the spirit of generosity. Our family-run restaurant has grown from its modest origins as part of a 'shipping container' culinary initiative in 2015 to the beautiful space we now occupy at our restaurant in Curtin.
We were delighted and humbled to win awards from Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia National Silver Award Winner Best Indian Restaurant 2019, Canberra's Consumer Vote Award Winner 2019, Canberra's Best New Restaurant in 2017 and Best Indian Restaurant in 2018. The loyalty and support of our much-loved customers has helped us every step of the way, and we're immensely grateful.
We were delighted and humbled to win awards from Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia National Silver Award Winner Best Indian Restaurant 2019, Canberra's Consumer Vote Award Winner 2019, Canberra's Best New Restaurant in 2017 and Best Indian Restaurant in 2018. The loyalty and support of our much-loved customers has helped us every step of the way, and we're immensely grateful.
Services
DAANA was born from Sanjay and Sunita's love for cooking, and the joy of giving and sharing. It is our honest attempt to present a fulfilling experience of authentic Indian cuisine- especially South Indian food, other regional and popular street foods presented with a spirit of generosity. There is little bit of India reflecting in almost everything at Daana.
Daana's Bhoj is a signature offering unparalleled by an Indian restaurant in Australia (perhaps, even globally!) 1 x Starter | 1 x Entree | 2 x Mains | 3 x Vegetarian sides | 1 x Lentil | Breads, Rice, and Accompaniments best suited for the week's menu | 2 x Desserts. You can choose either Vegetarian, Non Vegetarian or a Combination Bhoj.
At Daana, we provide elegance, privacy and exclusivity for your private functions. Our award-winning team can cater to a buffet meal, intimate sit down meal, or a stand-up cocktail functions from 30 up to 100 guests. Daana's convenient location and ample FREE door-step and on-street parking also makes it a perfect choice for you and your guests for a hassle free event!
At Karma Kitchen there is no 'price-tag' for our special 3-course Chef's Menu that is served with love by volunteers, so guests show their support through 'Pay-it-Forward' and 'pay-as-they-wish' towards the cause. Fifty percent of the funds raised at Karma Kitchen @ Daana is donated to the cause or charity being supported.
Get set to learn about Indian cuisine in the best way possible at these cooking classes with Daana's chef Sanjay, awarded ACT Chef of the Year 2020 by the Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia and chef Sunita ACT Businesswoman of the Year by Canberra Women in Business.
Join chefs Sanjay and Sunita at Daana once a month to kindle your love for Indian cuisine- one of the great world cuisines with diverse ethnic subcultures and an endless repertoire of excitingly delicious curries and dishes.In these classes, you'll learn about spices - their fundamental qualities and how to extract their optimal flavour.
Join chefs Sanjay and Sunita at Daana once a month to kindle your love for Indian cuisine- one of the great world cuisines with diverse ethnic subcultures and an endless repertoire of excitingly delicious curries and dishes.In these classes, you'll learn about spices - their fundamental qualities and how to extract their optimal flavour.
Reviews (18)
Ben Pfitzner
Jan 11, 2022
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Alexander Corbet
Dec 18, 2021
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Y. Tkmr
Dec 17, 2021
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Freewheelindave
Dec 05, 2021
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What a wonderful meal. Kerala must be a great place to live. Chef Kumar and his team made my aged family a delicious vegetarian feast. Varied, carefully prepared, COVID safe, a very friendly, timely and professional interaction, all at a very reasonable price. We shall return it's just such a fine repast.
Hilary Wardhaugh
Aug 18, 2021
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I don’t have any photos that were justify how good the food was last night. I actually don’t know the names of the dishes that I had either. Other than there was a shoulder of lamb a seafood medley and lentil dish and a beautiful chicken dish. But I will say is that I have never tasted Indian food like it…it was absolutely delicious!! The staff are all so lovely too. So so good! Thankyou Daana!! We will be back!
Richa Sharma
Aug 05, 2021
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Daniel Brito
Aug 04, 2021
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Top quality, creative and extremely flavourful indian dishes. Creative spin on many different traditional curries, vegetarian/vegan options, and the owner and his waiters were all friendly and are clearly passionate about their food, culture and their business. Hope they continue to excel, excited to visit again.
Patricia Hueneke
May 29, 2021
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Tracy Lee
May 05, 2021
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Bhartendu Rajput
May 03, 2021
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I have been to Daana’s various thalis/bhoj that they do over weekends and have never been disappointed. Always great food with each item tasting different, with great attention to detail.
Great place to try new flavours of Indian food from all parts, rather than just Punjabi or South Indian food typically served in most Indian restaurants.
Keep up the great work, will be back soon.
Regards Bhart
Great place to try new flavours of Indian food from all parts, rather than just Punjabi or South Indian food typically served in most Indian restaurants.
Keep up the great work, will be back soon.
Regards Bhart
Debbie Taylor
Apr 24, 2021
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Julie Lovell Samaras
Apr 18, 2021
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Dalisay Krege
Mar 27, 2021
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Bee Gee
Mar 20, 2021
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The food was good and the service by staff, except for Sanjay, was good. Sanjay was impatient and insolent towards us. We were offended by the way he hurried us to order like we were children. His unwillingness to accomodate to our wishes left us deeply dissatisfied.
We do not think the restaurant met the standard and quality the reviews led us to believe. The food was also a bit pricey. We will not be recommending this restaurant to our friends and family.
We do not think the restaurant met the standard and quality the reviews led us to believe. The food was also a bit pricey. We will not be recommending this restaurant to our friends and family.
Robert Leticq
Feb 03, 2021
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Kirby Ellis
Jun 18, 2020
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An great little Indian restaurant, tucked away in the suburbs. Daana offers a delicious menu of authentic Indian cuisine. Lovely atmosphere paired with impeccable service make this an eating house to experience. Do yourself a favour and order the tamarind scallops, they are quite simply amazing! Our thanks to Sanjay and the whole Daana team for a great night out.
Abhishek Patwardhan
Jan 28, 2020
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Jennifer Kellett
Dec 23, 2019
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