Khan Curry Hut appeals to Geelong’s tastebuds

An Indian restaurant known for its ability to cater to any spice tolerance has been voted Geelong’s best.

Khan Curry Hut chef Jameel Ahmad and restaurant owner Zeeshan Jameel. Khan Curry Hut won best Indian Restaurant in Geelong. Picture: Alan Barber

Geelong’s best Indian restaurant, as voted by Addy readers, does its best to cater for every palette.

Khan Curry Hut has been a staple on Ryrie St for more than 20 years, and won the competition with 67 of 299 votes.

There were 14 Indian restaurants nominated across the region.

Khan Curry Hut owner Zeeshan Jameel said he was not expecting the restaurant to be chosen as the best.

“Khan Curry Hut has been in business in Geelong since 2002 so we have a lot of regular customers who love our food,” he said.

“The best part of the business is talking to the customers, seeing their faces and how they enjoy the service and food as we are serving them what they love.”

Khan Curry Hut owner Zeeshan Jameel celebrates how his Indian restaurant has been voted the best in Geelong. Picture: Alan Barber

Mr Jameel said he also tried to promote authentic curries around Geelong and surrounding areas.

“The unique thing about us is we cater for Australian customers with western-style curries so we use a lot of cream and try to cater to people who can’t have too much spicy food,” he said.

”And then when we have customers from Indian or Pakistan they want more authentic curries so we cater for them too.

”We have a massive menu with gluten and dairy free, vegan options so one reason we are pretty popular is we try to cater to what people need and want.”

Mr Jameel said the restaurant’s second floor was also a popular venue for events.

“We want to thank the people of Geelong for voting us as the best Indian restaurant in Geelong,” he said.

Check out the other electricians that rounded out the top five best in Geelong for 2024

1. Khan Curry Hut, Geelong

2. Kohinoor Indian Restaurant, Geelong

3. Shiraaz Indian Restaurant, Geelong

4. Cafe Taj Express, Belmont

5. Tandoori Cuisine and Bar Indian Restaurant, Geelong West

The next Geelong Advertiser’s Best Of competition will be dance teachers.

Nominations will open on August 6.

Originally published as Khan Curry Hut appeals to Geelong’s tastebuds