Restaurant
Rama's Fiji Indian Restaurant
Pearce Shopping Centre, Cnr Macfarland &, Hodgson Cres, Pearce ACT 2607, Australia
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Pearce Shopping Centre, Cnr Macfarland &, Hodgson Cres, Pearce ACT 2607, Australia
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Book NowAbout Rama's Fiji Indian Restaurant
Rama's delivers deeply spiced Fijian-Indian home cooking that you simply will not find on standard subcontinental curry menus. Regulars head straight for the signature Fijian pork curry, rich mango chicken, and crisp pumpkin roti parcels—each calibrated to your exact heat tolerance by the longtime owners. Plates arrive generous and packed with aromatic warmth, from comforting bowls of yellow dhal to golden vegetable samosas. Between the relaxed BYO policy and tableside ordering guidance, the tight Pearce dining room runs on pure neighborhood hospitality.
- Fijian-Indian Specialties: Homestyle island crossover dishes including rich Fijian pork curry, pumpkin roti parcels, and mango chicken.
- Guided Ordering & Custom Spice: Hands-on tableside dish recommendations with personalized heat adjustments and extensive celiac and vegetarian options.
- Neighborhood Warmth & BYO: Unfussy Pearce dining room featuring a flexible BYO policy and crayons for kids to draw on tables.
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Why Choose Rama's Fiji Indian Restaurant
Why Canberra locals and returning visitors choose Rama's for homestyle Fijian-Indian dining
Distinctive Homestyle Fijian-Indian Specialties
Diners experience an authentic fusion of Indian and Fijian culinary heritage, featuring specialties like Fijian pork curry, rich pumpkin roti parcels, and mango chicken that stand apart from standard Indian menus.
Food here is very different than a typical Indian restaurant, it has a feel of homestyle food and the dishes that you generally don't get at typical Indian restaurant.
manav Porwal Richly Spiced Fusion Flavour Profiles
Traditional curries and house specialties are layered with aromatic spices and coconut profiles, delivering nostalgic village-style cooking and beloved staples like chicken korma.
The mix of Fijian and Indian flavors is a real treat, with each dish packed full of rich, aromatic spices.
Nikhil Nayak Accommodating Dietary Guidance & Pairing Consultations
Front-of-house hosts consult directly at the table, helping guests balance rich and dry gravies, navigate nut allergies, and easily cater to celiac and vegetarian requirements.
I’m vegetarian and celiac (gluten free) and so many options. My boyfriend loved his Fijian pork curry but we both loved the potato and egg curry!
Katie Syps Customised Dish-by-Dish Heat Calibration
Every dish can be tailored to individual spice preferences, ensuring everyone from spice enthusiasts to mild curry lovers gets their exact desired heat level.
The lady who we thought was the owner was extremely helpful in picking dishes, recommending the most popular dishes, allowing for changing various spice levels for each of the dishes.
Silas Heartfelt, Family-Hosted Hospitality
Patrons are greeted with genuine warmth and personal care, creating a welcoming dining atmosphere reminiscent of sharing a home-cooked family meal.
Ramas is the kind of place where you feel like a guest at you're Fijian Indian friends place and their lovely mum is cooking you dinner.
T A Enduring Personal Recognition Across Decades
Long-standing hosts remember returning patrons and their orders across years and decades, fostering deep loyalty and warm personal bonds across visits.
Mini always greets him as a friend, somehow she remembers us, along with what I can only assume are thousands of others.
Alice Knight
Most popular items
Signature curries and house favorites that showcase authentic Fijian-Indian fusion flavors
Chicken Korma
Like most, I highly recommend the chicken korma - it’s famous for a reason!
Cassandra Fijian Pork Curry
My boyfriend loved his Fijian pork curry
Katie Syps Mango Chicken Curry
I have to say, the combination for mango, chicken and curry was definitely amazing.
The Mog Champ Pumpkin Roti Parcel
Standouts were the pumpkin roti parcel and beef Bombay.
Silas
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful touches and attentive hospitality that elevate the dining experience at Rama's.
Tableside Spice & Pairing Consultation
Hosts offer personalized menu consultations tableside, balancing dry and creamy curry textures across the party and tailoring per-dish spice levels to individual heat tolerance.
Attentive Dietary and Allergy Customization
The kitchen actively modifies orders and offers dedicated guidance to safely accommodate celiac (gluten-free), vegetarian, and nut allergy requirements without sacrificing flavour.
Tabletop Drawing & Crayons for Kids
Families dining with younger children receive crayons and are encouraged to draw right on paper table coverings to keep kids entertained throughout the meal.
Personalized Hospitality & Order Memory
Long-time owner Minnie regularly remembers returning patrons and their exact orders even months or years apart, greeting guests as friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Ahead for Dinner
The dining room fills quickly on busy nights and weekends, so reserve in advance to secure a table or order takeaway if tables are full.
Customize Heat and Dietary Needs
Take advantage of tableside menu consultations to tailor spice heat per curry and ensure safe adaptations for gluten-free, vegetarian, or nut allergy requirements.
Plan for BYO and Family Dining
Families can take advantage of BYO flexibility and kid-friendly tabletop drawing with crayons, though the intimate room has limited floor space for larger strollers.
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