
Indian Tadka Semaphore
An Indian restaurant at Semaphore in Adelaide, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Indian Tadka sits on Semaphore Road at Semaphore, a charming, historic seaside suburb in Adelaide's north-west. An Indian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, authentic Indian cooking — the kind of warm, welcoming spot, built around flavourful curries and classic dishes, that's become a genuine favourite for a satisfying Indian feed.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Indian food, a good range of dishes and a relaxed, welcoming setting on the popular Semaphore strip, ideal for a family dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. Authentic Indian cooking done well has a broad, enduring appeal, and Indian Tadka has clearly won over the locals.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking or ordering directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a family meal out at Semaphore.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 16:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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