Spicy, Crispy, or Creamy? Discover Your Paneer Type

Paneer lovers, gather round because we’re about to settle the ultimate question, which one’s better? Are you team spicy, crispy, or creamy?

Because at Le Monsoon, we believe food reflects who you are, and your preference can speak volumes. Whether you like it spicy and bold, crispy and addictive, or creamy and comforting, your paneer pick says more about you than you might expect.

We unbiasedly serve these paneer dishes because we know they’re more than enough to cover the full range of flavour, personality, and vibe.

So, let’s find out where you stand.

And for extra fun, we’re pairing them with other Le Monsoon favourites to complete your perfect experience

Paneer Butter Masala: The Comfort Seeker

Good choice! Because this creamy, tomato-based curry isn’t just a dish, it’s a moment of peace. Soft, creamy, and always satisfying. A perfect choice when you crave for warm, familiar flavours that feel like home. When in doubt, you order this because it never lets you down.

Personality Type: The Comfort Seeker

Soft-hearted, loyal, and slightly nostalgic, you believe comfort food is a love language. You don’t chase trends, you chase flavour that hugs back. You’re grounded and the type who re-watches your favourite series every year. You value balance, warmth, and gravy that coats the soul.

You probably also love:

• Sunday naps
• Soft background music

Perfect Pairing:

• Garlic naan or plain naan to scoop every last drop
• Jeera rice for a buttery, aromatic balance and a herby companion
• Orange Juice to add a light, citrusy lift.
• Soft & sweet Rasmalai soaked in creamy goodness right after you’ve mopped up your main because no drop of flavour should go to waste.

Chilli Paneer: The Bold One

Chilli Paneer is where Indo-Chinese magic meets your inner thrill-seeker. Think crispy paneer tossed in a glossy, sweet-spicy sauce, loaded with garlic, capsicum, and onions. It’s bold, saucy, and bursting with wok-charred flavour. Every bite packs a crunch, a kick, and a hit of umami that keeps you coming back. If you order this often, you’re someone who likes their food loud, lively, and a little dramatic, which is in the best way.

Personality Type: The Bold Adventurer

You're high-energy, spontaneous, and always down to try something new. You’ve got strong opinions and a stronger spice tolerance. When others play it safe, you stir the pot (with garlic, chilli, and capsicum, obviously). You don’t ask, “What’s in it?” You just go for it.

You probably also love:

• Weekend getaways with zero planning
• Trying “the chef’s special” without blinking
• Turning up the volume instead of turning it down

Perfect Pairing:

• Fried rice or steamed basmati to let the paneer shine
• Raitha as a chill backup when the heat starts to kick in
• Gulab Jamun for a soft ending.
• Watermelon Juice because it's fresh, cool, and just quirky enough for you

Bonus: Ask for extra spice if you dare (we see you)

Paneer 65: The Firestarter

Paneer 65 has a deep-fried, spicy, and unapologetically bold flavour. Originating from South India, this dish is a crunchy flavour bomb with curry leaves, red chillies, and street-food soul. It hits and hits fast with a heat, tang, and that perfect fried texture that’s impossible to stop picking at. You don’t ease into flavour, you dive right in. If this is your pick, you’re all about bold moves, big energy, and never playing it safe, not on your plate and not in life.

Personality Type: The Firestarter

You like your food crispy, your plans flexible, and your flavours intense. You’re not afraid to get your hands a little messy both in life and at the table. You’re the person who turns “let’s get a snack” into a feast. Street food walks, late-night chaos, and extra chutney on everything, that's your vibe.

You probably also love:

• Late-night food hunts
• Fiery debates (and winning them)
• Adding “just a little more chilli” on everything and then sweating through it like a champ.

Perfect Pairing:

• Butter naan or Kerala Paratha to balance the heat
• Veg Cutlet, only if you're planning to double down on crunch and heat
• Raita, because your spicy sidekick, deserves a chill co-star when the fire gets real
• Cup Ice Cream when you like to end things clean, cool, and without fuss.

Can’t Pick Just One?

Can’t Choose? That just means you’re complex and multidimensional. Someone who has a Thali Personality. Someone who is complex, balanced, and never just one thing. Go for our Veg or Non-Veg Thali if you’re the type who likes it all on one plate.

Next time you're at Le Monsoon, order your favourite paneer dish, but don’t stop there, try these mix-and-match combos from our menu to build your own flavour story. Or better yet, bring a few friends and try all three.

Trust us, there’s no wrong way to do paneer

So tell us which one’s your vibe today?

• Team Comfort
• Team Crunch
• Team Chaos?

Whichever you choose, one thing’s for sure: there’s a plate (or three) waiting for you at Le Monsoon, the Indian restaurant Canberra locals turn to when flavour, personality, and great company matter most.

Book your table now, bring your paneer crew, and let’s make your next meal one to remember.