Big Hill's Home of Curry, Masala & Tandoori

Ask Durga is a family-run Indian restaurant and catering kitchen in Big Hill VIC 3555, just minutes from Bendigo. Dine in with us, grab a hot takeaway on the way home, or let us cater your next event — proudly serving Big Hill, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat and Lansell Plaza.

Spread of Indian curries, naan bread and rice dishes laid out on a restaurant table

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Ask Durga at a Glance

40+Curries, masalas & tandoori dishes on the menu
5Local areas served across Greater Bendigo
7Days a week open for lunch and dinner
100%Spices ground fresh in-house every morning

Signature Dishes from Our Kitchen

Every dish starts with whole spices toasted and ground on site, then slow-cooked the traditional way. Here are the plates our regulars from Big Hill to Kangaroo Flat keep coming back for.

Butter chicken curry served in a bowl with a swirl of cream

Butter Chicken

Tandoori-smoked chicken folded through a silky tomato-and-cream masala. Mild, rich and our most ordered dish.

$21.90

Crispy South Indian masala dosa with chutney and sambar

Masala Dosa

Crispy fermented rice crepe filled with spiced potato, served with coconut chutney and warm sambar.

$16.50

Chicken biryani with saffron basmati rice served in a traditional pot

Chicken Dum Biryani

Basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, saffron and fried onions, sealed and slow-steamed in the classic dum style.

$22.90

Freshly baked naan bread served beside a rich Indian curry

Paneer Masala & Garlic Naan

Soft house-made paneer simmered in a velvety tomato gravy, paired with garlic naan straight from the tandoor.

$19.90

Char-grilled tandoori chicken skewers fresh off the grill

Tandoori Chicken Platter

Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and spices, char-grilled over coals and finished with lemon and mint chutney.

$23.90

Golden fried vegetable samosas with dipping chutney

Vegetable Samosas

Golden pastry filled with spiced potato and green peas, fried to order and served with tamarind chutney.

$8.90

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Catering Across the Bendigo Region

From weddings in Golden Square to boardroom lunches in Kangaroo Flat, our catering team brings the full restaurant experience to you — hot, generous and always made from scratch.

Events & Celebrations

Weddings, birthdays, engagements and community gatherings. Buffets from 20 to 300 guests, with live tandoori and curry stations available on request.

Office & Corporate Lunches

Curry and biryani lunch packs delivered hot to workplaces around Golden Square, Lansell Plaza and the wider Bendigo area — always on time.

Takeaway Party Packs

Feeding a crowd at home? Our party packs bundle curries, rice, naan and entrées for the whole table, ready with as little as 24 hours' notice.

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Planning an Event? Let Us Do the Cooking

Tell us your date, guest numbers and favourite dishes, and we'll reply with a tailored quote within one business day. We cater throughout Big Hill, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat and Lansell Plaza.

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