Dawat The Invitation - Hobart

Visited to Tasmania for a business trip from Sydney and my business partner who is very big fan of Indian food had taken me to every Indian restaurant since we got in Tasmania I was not a big fond of Indian food I didn't enjoyed food anywhere else before we got into this small cozy restaurant with the recommendation of my partners friend who live in Hobart for a long time , we visited to this small restaurant on busy Saturday evening restaurant was pretty busy I heard people praising to each other about this little restaurant before they got their order , we ordered on try onion bhaji , chicken tikka was surprised to see how fresh the bit on try was soo soo fresh and very yummy we can't take our hands of it so we decided to make one more round of same we both were pretty full with just having on try but my partner still wants to have main and for main we had goat curry , and malai kofta 2 butter naan a big serve of rice with and not to surprise every thing was so fresh rich and full of flavours and best best best food of our life , and not to forget about JIMMY owner cum chef is the best of his kind and his hospitality is fabulous , I had seen he came and talk to everyone on table , which makes me very impress we both have decided to at least visit this restaurant every time when we get a chance BEST WISHES

Great little Indian restaurant in Moonah, very basic décor - but the food is very good, great place for take aways as well. Easy parking.

Around 7.15pm I ordered 2 curries in store for takeaway. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was relatively busy. I was told that it would take 45 minutes for my curries to be ready. This seemed on the long-side, however still acceptable. I returned at 8pm as organised. I was told to take a seat and that my order wouldn't be long. 35 minutes later I received the order, with very little apology or explanation as to the wait. If I wanted dinner at this time I would have just made it myself. I was not offered any discount or freebie which would have left me feeling a bit less bitter. When I got home our naans were cold, which was not surprising seeing as I watched them sit on a counter for 30 minutes while I waited for the curry. The curry was delicious, which makes this experience even more annoying as I am torn whether or not to return.

Have heard great things about Dawat and chef Jimmy, someone not afraid to spice things up. Jimmy was receptive and happy to chat about recipes, recommendations and level of spice in each dish. Some great dishes, goat curry, kofta, dahl and cheesy naan. Our group of 8 was well fed and we'd serviced, and yes, great value for money. Thanks Jimmy and gang. Definitely on my top 3 for Indian on Hobart.

Best Indian restaurant I've been to after 7 years in Australia. Very well executed and no holding back on spice and heat. Friendly family run business.