"A Durban North institution since 2010 — Anand's kitchen turns out the best masala dosa in town and an ocean view to match, at fair prices."
Indian Summer has been a Durban North fixture since 2010, now settled at 35 Newport Avenue in Glenashley with a bigger kitchen and a wide-angle ocean view. Owner Anand and a long-serving team run it, and it lands consistently among the city's best-reviewed Indian restaurants.
The kitchen spans North and South Indian alongside Indo-Chinese — Indian spice applied to Chinese technique.
The cooking is freshly prepared and unfussy. The creamy butter chicken is the crowd favourite, with a tomato base reviewers praise for balance rather than heaviness; the spicy lamb vindaloo and the biryanis hold their own. Regulars rate the masala dosa the best in town, the keema paratha outstanding and the dhal makhani a quiet highlight, with breads pulled fresh from the tandoor. Prices stay fair across the board.
The relocated room is brighter and roomier than the old premises, with spruced-up decor and that ocean outlook through the windows. It is warm and family-friendly rather than formal — the kind of neighbourhood institution where the owner knows the regulars by name.
Best for a birthday or easygoing group dinner — generous, shareable plates and fair prices suit a big table. The ocean view also makes it a pleasant casual date.
Not for white-tablecloth fine dining or a quiet tasting menu — this is a busy, well-loved neighbourhood Indian institution, best for relaxed, generous family meals.
Indian Summer has been a Durban North institution since 2010, now at 35 Newport Avenue in Glenashley after relocating to a larger, ocean-view premises.
The creamy butter chicken is the favourite, but regulars rate the masala dosa the best in town, with the keema paratha and dhal makhani close behind.
North and South Indian dishes alongside Indo-Chinese — Indian spicing applied to Chinese-style dishes — at affordable prices.
Indian Summer is at 35 Newport Avenue, Glenashley, in Durban North, with a wide-angle ocean view.
Yes — reviewers consistently note generous portions at fair, mid-range prices, which is part of its long-standing local following.
Family-run; booking advised on weekends.
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