Likely the best done done Indian in Melbourne. Good food, good service and a pleasant setting not…read moremuch more to ask for

This restaurant might have excellent food, but the fact that their alarm is triggered by a fly (…read moresome one who works there own words) and the alarm CONSTANTLY sounds, twice in one night at times or multiple times during the week suggests to me that there is an issue with insects or perhaps mice! I would not dine there!!

Fantastic Indian cuisine at a great affordable price. The meals a well sized and packed full of…read moreflavor, the meat dishes were perfectly cooked and the staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

Ordered delivery through Delivery Hero. Delivered quickly & absolutely delicious!! The vegetable…read morekorma was full of vegetables (not just potato & carrot like some versions) & sweet without being too sugary. The vegetarian kofta was fluffy & the sauce again was just sweet enough without being overpowering. The use of spices was very pleasant & both dishes were mild with a tiny hint of spice, which was just what I was after. I ordered a selection of breads & all of them were wonderful. All the dishes were actually quite light in comparison to versions of the same I've had elsewhere. Best Indian food I've had in a long time. The man who delivered my food was very nice too. I will definitely be going back.

Great authentic food, plenty to eat and good prices. BYO & licensed. Only downside is restaurant…read morewas empty apart from us. No idea why, the food is worth it.

I've been looking forward to my adventures in Melbourne not only for the urban vibes, diverse…read morehistoric architecture, and surrounding ocean scenery, but the FOOD. I prepared a collection of must-try stops during the month of my visit, and from my research, Daughter in Law made the list. It also happens to be around the corner from my hotel so it ended up being the first restaurant I tried after arriving at the hotel and getting settled. I wanted something comforting and guaranteed to be a delightful food experience and Indian food never disappoints for me and my cravings. Daughter in Law went above and beyond all expectations of the every day delicious Indian restaurant. You'll know it from first glance as you approach the restaurant and see the colorful tables and neon sign. Everything about the ambience took me back to our Mama Speaks hotel in Rome...my absolute favorite for the fantastic indulgent, maximalist, colorful decor. Everything about the space says party with a sophisticated twist. The second time we went here, there was a birthday happening for a grandma with her large family there. This place is a gem. All I can say is hopefully I get to have a birthday here someday. It was a party and we were all smiles. We ordered the Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche You won't regret this choice It was heaven in a clamshell. I could have eaten several of these as a meal. It was a fresh as fresh gets scallop ceviche with the perfect Indian spin of flavors. I don't know how I didn't get a picture of it except to say most likely because we ate it too fast for pictures. We followed this with the Ball of Happiness (Gol Gappa). A crisp hollowed out orb served with a layered shot of the classic mint, tamarind, and chutney flavor sauces that are meant to be poured into the orb and popped into your mouth for a flavor explosion. It was fun and delicious but I personally would have gone for another scallop en croute in place of this. Though it's worth a go! For drinks, I ordered a Passionfruit Spritz. I was worried it may be too sweet but it turned out to be just right and very refreshing. The little mermaid was a fun touch and my daughter wanted to take her home. The Mango Lassi was perfect, authentic, and not too sweet. There was only 2 of us, so as much as I wanted to try the Rogan Josh, we shared the Chicken Tikka Masala instead. It was delicious phenomenal. So rich and flavorful, with a brightness and tang to it that made it hard to stop eating. Incredible flavor! The garlic naan was of course, woodfired crisp and perfectly soft where it should be when pulled apart. Daughter in Law is going to be a regular spot for the next couple of months and anytime I'm traveling here in Melbourne!

As a Indian food lover I had to absolutely try some in Melbourne while I'm here. Went to Daughter…read morein law last night. Now not your typical Indian restaurant. This was kinda upbeat, trendy hipster a little bit. I did enjoy the music very much while there. Service was good. I would say it was a very solid 4 stars . More closure to 4.5 Just not the insane depth of flavors like I've had in many other places but good non the less. Had the lamb Rojan Josh. And we did the naan Bread and condiments sampler.

Great food, fair prices, Very friendly staff! We had a Thali with three curries and chicken tikka…read more All was fantastic, especially the garlic naan!

Blown away by this place. Killer Indian street food. Never had anything like it in the US. Flavor…read moreturned up to 11.

The Roti Man isn't bad at all if you're looking for quality Indian takeaway. There's a great range…read moreof options and all the classics are there such as Butter Chicken and Beef Madras plus a whole lot more for those who consider themselves to be a little on the adventurous side. The food is rich and pleasingly spicy and it's nice to see that there are plenty of vegie dishes. The only problem here is the price. At roughly $18 for a main, it's just that bit too much to be paying for takeaway. Sure it's justifiable if you're dining in but I'm not really up for paying more than $15 (at the most) for something that arrives in a plastic container. To top it off you can't get home delivery unless your order comes to $35, granted this really isn't hard here considering the price of the mains, which is a little steep. While the food may be tasty the prices at The Roti Man are far too inflated for what you get in return.

Melbourne: they do just every cuisine pretty damn well here EXCEPT INDIAN which breaks my little…read moreEnglish heart quite a lot as its my favourite nosh. I was recommended Roti Man by a Brit friend of mine who assured me its "proper curry." I didn't want to get my hopes up too much but I was very pleasantly surprised by how good the food tastes at this place. To be honest the decor is a bit cheesy, a bit "family night out" and not at all cool or urban (read: what I've been accustomed to in hipster Melbourne) but the food more than makes up for it = aromatic, great quality ingredients and damn tasty. The service is also a big win = the staff are attentive and lovely and Shar, the owner is awesome and gives personalised service without being overbearing. I've taken a few friends there and they've all loved it. I would urge you to try the mango fish dish = sounds weird, tastes amazing.

I've never been a huge fan of Indian food and have been put off from some horror stories of having…read morea funny belly for days. I've had to change my attitude, as now I can't say that due to Bala Da Dhaba being an exceptionally good restaurant. The food is truly amazing and I was surprised at how much I could eat. I don't know a lot about Indian cuisine but I was very impressed with the vegetarian dishes such as the Muttar Paneer and the Malai Kofta. The waiters are very friendly there where it is a great place to go with a few people to share some of the delectable dishes with a BYO beer or wine. My only criticism is that the setting is very formal and when I'm not in that mood I now get the food to go and head next door to the Lyrebird Lounge, where I can sit in the courtyard on a balmy night and listen to some live music. Either way, the food is where Bala is a winner and will most definitely satisfy the curry lovers but may turn a few, just like it did with me.

I'm a little sad that the old Bala Da Dhaba burned down. I had some good memories of that joint;…read moregood curry, good friends, awful Indian covers of old Eagles songs. But it's the same management and the same menu, so it's not like it's a total loss. And it's a good menu. Actually, it's a pretty average menu - standard Indian food, more or less. But it's done really well. Seriously, it's the best Indian I've had in Melbourne. Only complaint I can raise about them is that the in-house portions tend to be a bit smaller than the takeaway.

Came here on a Tuesday night in a group of 4 with a Groupon voucher. My party had booked days…read morebefore but there was no real need to as the restaurant was fairly quiet/empty at 7pm. There was one waitress who promptly served us and after she noted our selections down from a set menu, served only half the table their drinks. We had to remind her after about 10 minutes that 2 people in the group had yet to receive their drinks. My soft drink came in a can and there were bits of dirt stuck around the can surface. I didn't complain as I was given a straw and would not have touched the dirty surfaces but I did feel slightly grossed out by it. The food came within a reasonable amount of time, and the entrées were good. We had a combination of seekh kebab, chicken tikka and two vegetarian entrées. Flavours were there and table was very happy. Our curries took a little while which was surprising as there was no one else in the restaurant by the time we finished entrées.. The curry chicken was very tasty - it was a watery-type of curry but the meat was soft and the spices fragrant. Lamb vindaloo was also good, lots of sauce and flavour. The other two curries were a bit disappointing - beef vindaloo was very salty and the butter chicken was very sweet. For dessert we had gulab jamun and mango kulfi. The gulab jamun as expected was very sweet and it was served fresh hot which made it much easier to eat. The mango kulfi was the overall winner on the table; who could resist home made mango ice-cream? Overall, satisfying meal especially for the price we paid. Just be warned that service is slow, so expect to spend a bit of time waiting. Would I come back and dine again at full price? Yes, I would.

Great place. Lovely service and some of the best Indian in Melbourne. I've ordered delivery a dozen…read moretimes then just visited last night. Never had a bad food item. Curries are so fresh and light you always feel good after. The place/decor is modern but quite basic, everything else easily makes up for that. Highly recommended.

Delicious! Had the butternut squash masala and palek paneer and both were absolutely delicious…read more Naan was also tasty. My only small complaint is the amount of chutney given with the pappadams and samosas is minuscule.

Excellent service with friendly staff, an extensive menu, clean, reasonable priced and pleasant…read moredecor around the restaurant. Definitely recommend the place - especially if you like spicy food. Favourite dish is the Chicken Pakoras - they are extremely yummy!

Delicious food. Love the chicken tikka masala especially. Food is very good value. Friendly…read morestaff...good service. Always an enjoyable experience!