MANIHANI INDIAN RESTAURANT.

Gold Coast curry fiends will point you straight to Manihani for a serious *desi* fix. Forget the usual tourist traps—this cozy, vibrantly colorful Broadbeach room is where you go for unapologetically bold plates. Sure, the sprawling menu sparks fierce debate among the spice-obsessed, but the true hits are absolute knockouts. The insider move? Skip the predictable orders and dive straight into the *tandoor*-blistered Burra kebabs. Smoky lamb cutlets packed with intense, earthy char. Follow it up with the chef’s signature Nawabi lamb—meat so ridiculously tender it yields to the gentlest nudge of a fork, swimming in a rich, creamy gravy. Tear off a piece of piping-hot Cheese & Onion Naan to mop up every last drop. Grab the classic banquet bundle if you've got a crew. Fast, fiercely welcoming service. A polarizing spot, maybe—but when they nail it, it’s top-tier coastal Indian fare.