Overview
Daughter In Law brings something totally fresh to Adelaide’s East End — a bold, bright, and unapologetically fun restaurant serving up “inauthentic Indian” with style. The brainchild of Jessi Singh, who first made waves in Melbourne and the US with his playful approach to Indian cuisine, this Rundle Street outpost is all about big flavours, loud vibes, and a welcoming chaos that’s impossible not to enjoy.
The menu walks a fine line between comfort food and culinary innovation. Traditional spices meet global ingredients in dishes like tandoori chicken tacos, spinach and cheese naan pizza, or the house-favourite balls of happiness (crispy pani puri filled with potato and tangy tamarind). For bigger appetites, the 'all-you-can-eat thali feast' is a crowd-pleaser — offering bottomless refills of curries, dals, rice, naan, and chutneys in one gloriously messy banquet.
Vegetarians and vegans are well looked after, and the kitchen isn’t afraid to riff on tradition — which is exactly the point. Jessi calls it “inauthentic Indian” for a reason: it’s Indian food that breaks the rules, made for sharing, laughing, and cocktail sipping.
The drinks list is just as bold, with spicy margaritas, natural wines, and Singh’s signature rosé on tap. The dining room is decked out in Bollywood posters, fairy lights, and hot pink neon — it’s playful, over-the-top, and perfect for parties, group catchups, or a spicy midweek pick-me-up.
With its high energy, flavour-first menu, and sense of humour, Daughter In Law isn’t just another Indian restaurant — it’s a full-on flavour experience, right in the heart of Adelaide’s liveliest dining precinct.
Last update April 2024
