When Tarsem Singh ate out at Lismore’s Indian restaurants, he was always disappointed with the food he would taste on the menus. So, when he decided to open his own Indian restaurant, he wanted to make sure the food would stand out from the rest.

When Tarsem opened Brown Boyz Indian restaurant on Magellan Street last Saturday, he brought with him a very experienced head chef who has cooked for the Indian Prime Minister and at the famous Taj Restaurant in India – as well restaurants in Australia’s major cities.

“Gutty my head chef has 29 years of experience and comes from South India,” Tarsem said, “I’m from North India and the styles of cooking are very different.

“So now, we have a good mix of great dishes on our menu, the way they should taste – and more like what I’m used to eating in the big restaurants in Sydney."

Tarsem said his favourite dish is the north Indian style green chicken curry.

So, what is the difference between north and south Indian food?

Tarsem said in the north, gravy is a popular part of a dish – but in the south, using coconut is more popular.

“Every week, my chef will put up one or two new special dishes on the menu to keep it interesting,” he said.

Tarsem came to Australia in 2007 and studied hospitality, so even though this is his first restaurant, he understands business.

He’s already opened two car washes - one in Sydney and then another one in Lismore.

When he decided to open a restaurant in Lismore, he spent months looking for a good location. When the Peppertree Kitchen moved from its Magellan Street location to Carrington Street, Tarsem took the opportunity to take over the premises.

“When I was looking for a shop, I met Helen, the owner of Peppertree Kitchen who said the shop was too big for her and she wasn’t doing cooking classes there anymore,” he said.

“She really helped me set up and get the restaurant approval through Lismore Council.”

While there are already quite a few Indian restaurants in Lismore, Tarsem thinks his chefs and menu will keep people coming through the door.

He also said the restaurant name Brown Boyz was a memorable one and easy to pronounce - and hopes to see everyone dropping by to check out the menu.

The restaurant is already fully booked out tonight - and he hasn't even started advertising yet. It seems the people who've tried the food are already recommending it to their friends.

Brown Boyz Indian restaurant is located on Magellan Street, Lismore and is open Monday to Sunday, 10 to 3pm for lunch, then 4.30pm to 10pm for dinner.

You can visit http://www.brownboyz.com.au phone 66214 124 and order takeaway.