There are the veteran customers, greeted as old friends by the long-serving wait staff; the business travellers who have searched for “Adelaide’s best Indian”; or the first-time locals who somehow are only now discovering one of the true stalwarts of the state’s eating scene. 

Run by the Singh family for four decades, with matriarch Anant Singh at the head, Jasmin is a hallmark of consistency and excellent northern Indian cooking. A subtle blue cheese naan to start is brought to life with a piquant date and tamarind chutney while crispy vegetable pakoras keep it light for the first course. Like all Indian of this style, it’s best to pace yourself. 

For mains, it’s hard to go past the staple dahl, while the tandoori fish – a barramundi paired with eggplant chutney and a coconut potato curry – showcases the more delicate expressions of the cuisine. Butter chicken is the most popular mild dish, and this one is textbook, while there are options such as the tindaloo for those who like it hot – “A must for those who find the vindaloo tame”.

Jasmin fits the bill for midweek comfort food or a special occasion accompanied with something special from the top-shelf wine list.  

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