Authentic Homestyle Indian Cuisine in Fremantle Since 1989
Before you order Indian tonight, taste why Fremantle locals have chosen Amma's 1989 kitchen at 23 Forrest Street for over 35 years—100% additive-free curries slow-simmered for up to eight hours from home-made spices roasted and ground in-house daily. Available for Takeaway Pickup, Direct Delivery up to 7 km, and Casual Outdoor Dining (BYO welcome, walk in, or book an outdoor table).
Mother India Fremantle (Est. 1989) vs. Typical Commercial Curry Houses
| What To Compare | Mother India Fremantle (Est. 1989) | Typical Commercial Curry Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Base & Sauces | 100% Additive-Free (Zero gums, food dyes, or MSG) | Heavy commercial base gravies & artificial colours |
| Spices | Home-made spices roasted & ground fresh in-house daily | Pre-packaged commercial curry powders & pastes |
| Cooking Method | 8-hour slow-simmered small batches (cooked fresh Fri–Sun 5:00pm – 8:30pm) | Bulk-cooked & reheated |
| Dietary Care | 100% Halal chicken, naturally Gluten-Free & Vegan scratch cooking | Hidden flour/cream thickeners |
| Ordering Price | Save up to 30% ordering direct (Butter Chicken: $21 direct vs $27.50 on Uber Eats; Value Pack for Two: $55 direct vs $80 on Uber Eats) | Higher menu prices & service fees on delivery apps |
📍 Pickup & Casual Outdoor Dining at 23 Forrest St, Fremantle (Free Street Parking) or Direct Delivery
Order Takeaway (Save up to 30%)
How We Cook
Everything starts with our home-made spices. We grind and blend them in-house rather than buying ready-made mixes, which is why the aroma of a Madras or a Rogan Josh here tastes the way it did in 1989. Curries are built slowly: onions, ginger and garlic cooked down patiently, whole spices tempered in oil, and meat left to simmer on the bone or in the gravy for hours until it is tender.
Tandoori dishes are marinated overnight before they reach the grill. Naan and roti are baked to order. Our dhal, mixed vegetables and madras potato are vegan as served, and our paneer dishes are vegetarian. We do not use artificial additives, and our chicken is 100% Halal.
Choosing Your Heat
Dishes on our menu are marked mild, medium or hot. Butter Chicken and Korma sit at the gentle end. Madras carries a medium warmth. Vindaloo is our hottest. Tell us your preference when you order and we will adjust where we can.
North & South Indian Specialities
From classic North Indian Butter Chicken and Rogan Josh to South Indian Madras and Kerala coconut gravies with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dry chilli.
Fresh Naans and Basmati Rice
Authentic leavened naans and unleavened rotis baked to order, paired with steamed plain basmati rice, turmeric rice, and slow-cooked meat or vegetarian biryanis.