This place is by far the best place I've ever ever been to for South Indian food…read more It is cheap and cheerful. You can expect a wait (even on Anzac day in the evening when most people are probably watching the footy) but not for too long. Food is served quickly. The menu is massive with over 50 kinds of dosa, more than 10 kinds of biryani, a range of indo-chinese options (like chicken 65 and gobi manchurian), a select number of North Indian street food (like papdi chaat and samosa chaat), even dessert dosa (like lindt chocolate cashew dosa) and lassi (avocado, plain and mango). My friends and I wanted to eat everything on the menu and with dishes ranging from 10.95 to 13.95, it was hard not to order EVERYTHING! We settled for kara lamb dosa, the chicken hyderabadi biryani and the gobi manchurian. Portions are decent sized. Food arrived within 10-15 minutes. The gobi manchurian was garlicky and battered and slightly spicy. The hyderabadi biryani was by far the best biryani I've ever had. It was spicy (the way Indians like it - so not overpowering enough to mask the flavour but just at the right level), came with a nice spicey chutney and yoghurt (or dhai). The kara lamb dosa was dosa stuffed with deliciously flavoured lamb mince served with the most delicious chutney I've ever tasted and sambar. The sambar was quite sweet and not what I'm used to but with everything else being spicy - the sweet sambar was a relief! Can't wait to make more frequent visits to Dosa Hut! Even my friend who lived in South India for four years said that the food was amazing and equal to the food he's had in the South of India. p.s. Don't go here if you want butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh and naan.

Went here with friends who are regulars to try dosa. I normally can only find naan in The States…read moreand S.Korea. I had seen it in Singapore but didn't get to try it there. It was pretty airy and crispy. I think I got it with tandoori chicken inside which seems a bit different. The samosa I ate later on earned thus place another star (we took 3 to go) Not dry at all...best samosa I've ever had.

"...NO COMPLAINTS WITH TAKE-AWAY DELIVERED ~ NO HESITATION IN RINGING AGAIN..."…read more We had dinner in an Indian restaurant, last night - enjoyed it so much, wanted Indian cuisine again, for lunch today.. Looked online, for a place with both decent reviews, and who was willing to deliver at lunchtime.. DAAWAT Indian Restaurant, Victoria Street, Richmond, exceeded those expectations. We ordered: 1 x Butter Chicken [always intend to try something new, but can't help myself..] 1 x Chicken Tikka Masala [same here..] 1 x Karahi Chicken [this was new..?] 3 x Steamed Basmati Rice Loved the flavour in the butter chicken, and the tikka masala, but thought the karahi needed salt.. Still, it was all scrumptious - lots of big tender chicken chunks in distinct rich thick spicy gravies. The basmati was fluffy, beautifully cooked, but also lacked a little salt.. I thought so, anyway.. The kids said it was all fab, it might just be my palate 'gone a bit dodgy' today..!! #Anyway, the guy said he'd be here at 2.30pm, and he was.. #Food was still really hot.. #The containers were seriously chocablock..!! Like, all double serves.. enough for 6, at least, too much for 3.. especially as it was for lunch.. [Hey, did I just say that..? Yeah, I did..] Cost: Chicken dishes - $14 each, Rice - $4 each [Total $54 plus $2.50 delivery charge] Pretty good value considering quality and quantity of food delivered.. Will order again, but, also, really looking forward to eating in.. Ordered Friday 18 March 2016 for take-away lunch.

Excellent food, real home style cooking. Curries are flavorful and generous and are very…read morereasonably priced. The butter chicken is gorgeous and we always get a lamb vindaloo too. The mirchi bahji are hot and so tasty. One of our favorite local places.

Dahl! Asta's…read moreTandoor do a fantastic Dahl Makhani. Creamy, lentilly and hot, it was this dish that won me over when eating here. I've only ordered take away, however when I went to pick up my dinner, I noticed that the inside of the restaurant was really nice. With traditional Indian touches all over the place, it looked like a great place to take your date and settle in for night of good curry. Although it's not up with my top 3 Indian Restaurants in the area, with all your favourite dishes on the menu, and prices pretty standard of this cuisine, Asta's is wroth a drop in if in the area.

The Butter Chicken was I all I decided to consume tonight. I know I know captain "safe" right? Well…read morethere's something comforting sometimes when you know you're getting exactly what you paid for. So to conclude if you are a fan of the Australian traditional take on a butter chicken dish then rest easy knowing that this won't taste or look anything different to what you were expecting. Hot Tip: It would be rude to not add some garlic naan to accompany it

Food was really good! We ordered the chicken tandoori, butter chicken, garlic cheese Naan, saffron…read morerice, sweet and sour vegetable soup. It was phenomenal and so delicious. We ordered the chicken to medium spice levels and found that perfect for us. Also, the value for the portion size is really good. I highly recommend this resturant and would come again. Service was very attentive and lovely.

Aangan is located on a street full of competing restaurants with enticing cuisines from the western…read moreand southern parts of India. Aangan tries to do it all with an extensive menu featuring street style food "chaat", indo-Chinese food, South Indian masala dosas, goan fish curry, lots of veggie North Indian options and meat curries with choice of lamb, goat or chicken. Their beverage menu is equally extensive with various types of lassi. The typical salted, sweet and mango lassis are found on the menu but you can additionally order their mixed masala lassi, mixed fruit lassi and even jaljeera. The restaurant has an extensive wine and spirits list too. Portion sizes are large for the price you pay. Aangan means courtyard and though you enter a large enclosed restaurant there is also an attached courtyard with long tables that may be used to host functions. We ordered the chaat platter with our choice of three chaats. We got the samosa, papdi and aloo tikki chaat. The aloo tikki was the most delicious out of the three. Tender potato patty with a smoky flavour in a creamy yoghurt, tamarind and coriander chutney sauce with sliced onion, tomatoes and boiled chickpeas. The samosa filling was above average but not amazing. Papdi chaat could do with a kick to it. The goat madras curry now was one of the best curries I've had. Didn't taste like pataks. Not creamy or buttery sauce. Just a really thick masala sauce with tender pieces of goat and strong but not overpowering fllavours of mustard. The thick garlic naan was equally delicious. We couldn't have enough. Even though I was full I had to get to the bottom of the copper bowl holding the curry. I tried the masala lassi (arrived in a massive mason jar) which was as expected savoury and requires a palette that is acclimatized to drinking masala in yoghurt. The mango lassi was nice but sickly sweet. The dessert options include various flavours of kulfi, gulab jamun, carrot halwa and faluda. The faluda had a strong almost pungent flavour of rose syrup. And it was hard to finish. Should have been served in a sundae glass with a fork as the noodles were slippery. The service is polite, quick and attentive. Make a booking as the place got very full very quickly even on a public holiday. Patrons included both Indians and non Indians. They do lunch take away curry specials for 10 bucks. though some menu items can be worked on - I really enjoyed the food and service.

Kitchen is open till 11:30pm which is a huge positive, Lazzat Kadah actually means house of taste…read moreand has been open for 12 years. As this is was my first visit, I was very surprised to see a beautiful royal purple decor inside. It seems they recently went under a refurb. If you tell the waiter you are Indian he makes a particular note to cook the food appropriately. In our case, the food was to be cooked Desi Style. 'Desi' is slang term for Indians abroad, which I am not but I didn't mind. We ordered Plain Naan, Chicken Kadai (Spicy), Prawn Green Masalla & Lamb Sindhi Biriyani. All dishes were pleasing to the eye, but also great tasting for the price you pay. Lazzat Kadah is a great place to stop off for a late night feed, it's also right next to a Shisha cafe so is a good stop for a great night out.

Went for some indian vegetarian food to this place. Starting with entrees.. We ordered aloo tikki…read more. It wasnt aloo tikki at all infact was a fried cutlet.. Coming feom india.. This was a big disappointment. Then for main course we ordered malai kofta and dal makhani and garlic naan. The curries were ok.. I mean I can cook better but naan were good. Overall the place was ok and dint meet my expectations atleast for vegetarian food.. Though being a weekday the service was very quick and we dint have to wait at all. The interiors can be more vleaner. (Maybe will go next time only to try their non-veg dishes otherwuse not)

The Classic Curry Company restaurant is classic by name, a classic by nature. Classic Curry Company…read moreis one of those word-of-mouth joints that exceeds the low student expectations that are its' bread-and-butter clientele and be elevated to that rare status of a truly great cheap eatery for everyone, regardless of financial situation. The shop front is a dollop of bright primary school colours tucked amongst the car dealerships and pawn shops of the less dense, North Melbourne end of Elizabeth St. In contrast, the inside is your typical sparse and oh-so-slightly cramped budget décor, but the customers tend to take care of the atmosphere with amiable chat and snippets of laughter. Food is served in traditional copper and other metallic serving pots on tables with easily cleanable tablecloths. The curries are made without a hint of stinginess, with full flavoured ingredients that are never overcooked. The highlights are some of your curry staples; the Vindaloo (lamb or chicken), Prawn Massala and Shahi Paneer (cheese is a creamy tomato sauce). The most expensive dish is a mere $12, and the naan bread is extra soft. Classic Curry Company is an almost obligatory experience for every Melbourne University student, but you could say the same for everybody else as well. In fact, the place is so popular that they've just opened a sister restaurant in Sunshine. Let's hope it doesn't go corporate and ruin the fun.

Truly disappointing. The shahi paneer was far too sweet and had no kick. It tasted like a sweetened…read morecanned pasta sauce. The palak paneer was similarly mild and bland, though plenty of cream. A cheap meal not worth trying. Atmosphere wise it's just a bit too dirty and rundown for my liking.

and it's back!! the Hyderabad Biryani is back to the standards that it had set a long whole back…read more Had boycotted this joint since it changed owners. I had provided my 'polite' feedback since and it seems they have acted upon it!! the rice is now light, fluffy and not soaked in oil. The mutton was the right amount and very tasty! Spice was spot on! Not tamed for locals. Highly recommend if u r in the area. Also try the Chicken 65. It's AWESOME!! don't ask what the '65' means cus the owners don't know either. :)

Biryani so divine - even the Nizam of Hyderabad would die for!…read more Close to Swinburne college, "Spice Lounge" is a jewel that can be easily overlooked. This place is a well regarded secret. On our vacation from the States. by happenstance we tried their legendary biryani which I reiterate is "to-die-for" along with Chicken 65, Butter Chicken, Panner and Daal. The spices are done just right - alluring, yet not overwhelming. The food fits well with the varied yet distinct ethnic Indian and Australian palate. The masala aroma is compelling and it is so easy to overeat here. Try it once and you'll be hooked! We were in gastronomic heaven. Rumor has it Melbourne has the some of the best chefs in the world and Spice Lounge proves it. Would visit again just to taste the biryani once more!

Excellent food, the naan and especially the aloo parata were very good. Highly recommend the…read morePistachio Kulfi, it was delicious.

Check my reviews 5 cahoonahs doesn't happen very often. But this has to get the top rating. In a…read moresmall strip of nondescript shops there is Indian tandoori delight awaiting. Staff attentive, staff check your order, staff let you know that one dish takes 5mins longer than the others but would you like them staggered or all together? It's a small thing but they add up.. The place is packed, not a spare seat on the house but they aren't moving you on so another can take your place, they are serving you in the here & now. Food - that's why we're here - stunning, succulent, rich, mild, medium, hot, however you like. My 11 year old had the mild chicken with a cheese naan bread and was licking his chops. I asked which of the 12 vegetable options were vegan & was given a massive choice. Wife went for the spinach, me the potato. And POW, fenugreek, cardamom, cumin, all authentic & all subtle. A delight. Saffron rice spot on, naan bread, yum & the vegetable pakoras- wow get there, chock full of chick peas, spinach... Gotta get the recipe. $84 for three people and that's three entrees & three main with sides. Bargain to boot. Get your booty here (but book methinks, the place was rocking at 7pm!!!)