BYO, No Corkage
Spicy Affair Indian Cuisine, at 909A Albany Highway in East Victoria Park, has been a BYO Indian restaurant since 2012: dine-in guests can bring their own wine or beer, and there is no corkage charge. Pick up your favourite bottle on the way, and we'll look after the food.
- BYO
- Yes: wine, beer or other drinks, for dine-in guests
- Corkage
- None. There is no corkage charge.
- Where
- 909A Albany Highway, East Victoria Park WA 6101
- Open
- Wednesday to Monday, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays.
- Parking
- Free street parking along Albany Highway and the side streets behind it
- Bookings
- Book a table online, or call (08) 6162 8767
Wine & Beer With Indian Food
Not sure what to bring? These matches work well with the dishes on our dine-in menu.
Mild & creamy
Butter Chicken, Korma, Mango Chicken: An off-dry Riesling, a lightly oaked Chardonnay or a crisp lager.
Rich & slow-cooked
Lamb Rogan Josh, Goat Curry, beef dishes: A medium-bodied Shiraz or Grenache blend, or an amber ale.
Smoky, from the tandoor
Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kabab: A dry rosé, a Pinot Noir or a pale ale.
Hot
Madras and Vindaloo: Something cold and lower in alcohol: an off-dry Riesling or a lager. Chilli makes high-alcohol reds taste hotter.
Vegetarian
Palak Paneer, Dal Makhani, Veg Biryani: An aromatic white such as Gewürztraminer or a Semillon Sauvignon Blanc.
More ideas in our guide, BYO in Perth: Pairing Wine With Indian Food.
Four Rules for Wine With Curry
Keep the alcohol moderate when the food is hot
Chilli and alcohol amplify each other. A big 15% Shiraz next to a vindaloo tastes hotter and harsher than either does on its own. With hot dishes, choose something cold and lighter: an off-dry Riesling around 11–12%, a lager or a pale ale.
Go easy on tannin
Firm, grippy reds clash with chilli and turn bitter against spice. If you want red wine, pick a soft, fruity style such as Grenache, Pinot Noir or a young Shiraz blend, and save the cellar-worthy Cabernet for another night.
Match weight with weight
Creamy dishes like butter chicken, korma and malai kofta suit a fuller white with a little texture, such as Chardonnay or Viognier. Smoky tandoori dishes suit a dry rosé or Pinot Noir. Slow-cooked lamb and goat curries can take a medium-bodied red.
When in doubt, bring two
Most tables share several dishes, so one bottle rarely suits everything. An aromatic white plus a light red, or a white plus a six-pack of lager, covers a mixed order. Not drinking? Our mango, masala and sweet lassis are on the menu, and so is lemon lime bitters.
Planning a group dinner
BYO makes Spicy Affair a popular choice for birthdays and work dinners. Tables go quickly on Friday and Saturday nights, so book ahead online or call (08) 6162 8767 for larger groups. Platters and a couple of biryanis are an easy way to feed a crowd; see the dine-in menu and our guest reviews.
Book Your BYO Table in Vic Park
Bring your own wine or beer. We'll bring the butter chicken. No corkage charge.