When did you last have Indian food so good that you talked about it the next day? If the answer is "not recently", or "never near Highbury", then it is time to visit Beyond India Modbury. Tucked just minutes from Highbury at 108 Kelly Road, Modbury North, Beyond India has quietly become one of Adelaide's north-east most talked-about dining experiences. Established in 1999 and recognised by American Express and Restaurant & Catering South Australia, Beyond India is not a new restaurant trying to find its feet. It is a 25-year-old institution that has finally arrived in your neighbourhood. Highbury residents now have access to the same award-winning Indian cuisine that has been drawing diners from across Adelaide for over two decades, without leaving the north-east.
For years, Highbury residents had to travel into the city or further afield for truly authentic Indian cuisine. That changed when Beyond India opened its Modbury location. Now, the same award-winning recipes, the same chefs from across the Indian subcontinent, and the same commitment to authentic flavour that has earned us recognition from American Express and Restaurant & Catering South Australia are just minutes from your doorstep. No more long drives, just great Indian food, close to home.
Every week, first-time visitors from Highbury walk through our door at Modbury North and say some version of the same thing: "I had no idea this was so close." And then they come back. Because Beyond India is the kind of restaurant that changes your understanding of what Indian food can taste like. It is the freshness of the spices. The depth of a curry that has been building flavour for hours. The crispy edges of a dosa that arrives at the table still sizzling. The naan that comes out of the tandoor oven soft, charred and absolutely nothing like the supermarket version. Highbury diners who visit Beyond India for the first time rarely leave without booking their next table or placing their next takeaway order before they reach the car. That is what 25 years of perfecting authentic Indian recipes looks like on a plate.
Not sure what to expect when you visit Beyond India Modbury for the first time? Here is exactly what Highbury diners experience:
When You Arrive, A warm welcome, a relaxed dining room and the immediate comfort of knowing you are somewhere that takes food seriously. Our Modbury North location is spacious, easy to park at and designed for unhurried dining.
When You Order, Our team will guide you through the menu if you are new to Indian cuisine, or leave you to it if you already know what you love. We are happy to adjust spice levels, accommodate dietary requirements and make recommendations based on what you are in the mood for.
When the Food Arrives, Everything is made fresh to order. Curries arrive in individual bowls, naan comes straight from the tandoor, biryanis are fragrant and generous and the South Indian dishes arrive exactly as they should, crispy where they should be crispy, soft where they should be soft.
When You Leave, Most Highbury first-timers leave with a takeaway menu in their hand and a table booking for next week. That is just how it goes.
Great Indian food should not be a once-a-month treat. For Highbury residents who have discovered Beyond India Modbury, it has become a weekly habit, and one of the better ones. Our takeaway system is built for regulars. Order online at beyondindia.net.au or call (08) 8267 3820 and your order is freshly prepared and ready for collection at 108 Kelly Road. No pre-packaged meals sitting under a heat lamp. Every takeaway order at Beyond India is made fresh when you place it, because that is the only way we know how to do it.
Friday Night, Mixed Grill Platter to share, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan and Mango Kulfi to finish. The Beyond India Friday ritual for Highbury households.
Saturday Lunch, Chicken Biryani for the table with Raita and papadums. Simple, satisfying and everyone gets seconds.
Sunday Night, Dal Makhani with Roti, the dish that tastes like it took all day to make, because it did. A slow-cooked Sunday tradition worth starting.
Quick Midweek Order, Masala Dosa with Sambar and Chutney, light, fresh and ready in minutes. The Highbury midweek meal that feels like a treat without the effort.
Highbury has a strong community spirit, it is the kind of suburb where milestones are celebrated properly and gatherings bring real people together around real food. Beyond India Modbury is proud to be the Indian caterer that Highbury residents trust when those moments arrive.
🥂 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries
🎓 University graduation dinners
🏡 Housewarming parties in new builds
👶 Baby showers and naming ceremonies
🎂 Landmark birthdays, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and beyond
🤝 Local business launches and networking events
⚽ Junior sporting club end of season presentations
Our approach to Highbury catering is simple, we listen first. Tell us about your event, your guests, your venue and your budget. We build a menu around that. Nothing off the shelf. Nothing generic. A catering spread that feels like it was made for your occasion because it was. Start the conversation on (08) 8267 3820.
Our Modbury menu brings the full Beyond India experience to the north-east, the same authentic recipes that have made us one of Adelaide's most awarded Indian restaurants for 25 years.
One of the most common questions we get from new Highbury customers is: "How spicy is the food?" The honest answer, as spicy as you want it to be. Every dish at Beyond India Modbury can be adjusted to your preferred heat level. Whether you want a completely mild Butter Chicken for the kids or a genuinely hot Chicken Chettinad that tests your limits, just tell us when you order and we will cook it exactly how you like it.
🌿 Vegetarian, extensive dedicated menu
🌱 Vegan, multiple options available, just ask our team
🌾 Gluten-free, most curry dishes are naturally gluten-free, we are happy to advise
🥜 Nut allergies, please inform us when ordering so we can ensure your meal is prepared safely
🧄 Garlic and onion free, available on request for Jain dietary requirements
We want every Highbury resident to be able to eat at Beyond India, whatever their dietary needs.
Route 1, Via North East Road: Head south on Highbury Road, turn onto North East Road and then turn left onto Kelly Road. Beyond India is at 108 Kelly Road, Modbury North, approximately 8 minutes from Highbury.
Route 2, Via Surrey Farm Drive: Head through Surrey Downs onto Taylors Road, connect to North East Road heading south and turn onto Kelly Road.
By Bus: Several bus routes connect Highbury to the Modbury area. Check adelaidemetro.com.au for current timetables and route information.
| Monday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Tuesday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Thursday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Friday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm – 10:30pm Specials |
☀️ Sunday specials, rotating dishes, full dine-in service from 12:00pm. Walk-ins welcome. Bookings recommended Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Visit us from Highbury, just 8 minutes away at 108 Kelly Road, Modbury North
