This place won an award for being voted Australia's Best Fish and Chips in 2010, apparently. I'm…read morenot so sure that I agree (or that I'm even qualified to agree, considering I really don't eat 50% of the selection criteria for the award in the first place). Either way, this is one busy little shop. There is seriously about a million people working there. It still takes a long time to go from ordering to eating with all the people working there, just because it is so busy. I must admit though, that they do a pretty mean chicken schnitzel burger, and it's pretty cheap for such a good shop (like around $6 cheap). Chip-wise, I've had better. If you're looking for the ultimate chip, I know a place in Paynesville, but that's a good four hour drive, and you'd really have a serious craving if you needed to do that. Otherwise, this place is really good. Recommend.

Souvalaki's are nice intermittently…read more Fish and chips well fried intermittently.

I don't know how many time I walked past this place without daring to go inside. It just seemed as…read moreordinary as ordinary could be. But then one day i smelt the aroma of fresh hot flat bread and charcoal lamb shish kebabs and had to investigate further. Yes you can your standard charcoal chicken, fried dim sims, hot chips etc but why would you? Authentic lamb tikka skewers await you. Fermented salad. Delicious dipping sauces. And the most delicious hot flat bread you can find anywhere: they have their own tandoor oven. Your bread is baked while they charcoal your lamb skewers. It's crisp on the outside. Cut into quarters and served in a basket. Your mouth will love the taste of the pillows of soft warm bread. And the complex mix of afghan spiced lamb (or chicken) skewers. You sit down with a real plate and cutlery. All for under $15. It's unbelievably good value. if only all those people who order the chiko rolls, chips and dim sims only opened their eyes and minds they would be blown away.

Jimmyz kebabs and hsp's, are delicious, Jimmyz is always busy every time I go past or go in there…read morewhich is always a good sign. They have a few tables and chairs but the focus is on take away. The shop is rather small but looks clean and well laid out. The guy behind the counter (Jimmy?) Is a friendly, nice guy when you engage him in conversation. The salads, cheese and sauces all look nice and fresh. In my opinion, Jimmyz make the best kebabs and hsp's to be had for miles around. The quality of the lamb is a cut above others I have tried and they also do chicken but I haven't tried that. So if your near Boronia and this sounds like you, try them out.

Great lunch specials starting at 8.50. Clean and fast service. They even have ready made sushi.read more

The usual go to spot with my parents when I come to visit them. They don't eat out much but are…read moreobsessed with this place. The food is alright, I guess the bias not overly for it is because I'd prefer a little more variety. Service is good enough, standard counter service then the bring you your order. Seating is pretty standard with some tables and booths for whatever setup you prefer. On the smaller side though so not great for larger parties.

I thought maybe just slightly better chicken place than KFC. Wrong…read more I don't know what they but it was the most perfect chicken wrap I've ever had. Atmosphere is a tad on the teenage side, probably the target. But it was a pleasant surprise.

The area in which the shop is located is full of little gems like Curry & Chips. Curry & Chips are…read morea Sri Lankan restaurant/takeaway shop with a selection of beautiful foods. The curries tend to be a little dryer than Indian cuisine, but they are no less tasty. I've seen similarly themed restaurants in the UK, a fusion of fish and chip shops with curry joints, and I think the concept works really well. Curry goes with chips beautifully, and this place makes delicious chips. The curry dishes themselves are really good. The biryani is recommended. The presentation is what you'd expect from a suburban curry takeaway, but the dining area is pretty decent. This place does get busy, particularly for the hopper nights. Prices are good. You'll be full for about $15. I know I was.

I was hesitant about going to a curry place that serves chips (I had flashbacks to the…read morechinese/pizza/bakery in Tassie that gave me food poisoning..) but my arm was twisted to give it a go. Who would have thought that chips and curry would make such an amazing combination. Certainly not me! (says the girl who dips her fries in her chocolate sundae..). The crunch of a good chip combined with a nice thick curry sauce is heavenly, and worth trying at least once. Chances are you will be heading back many times.

Mountain Gate Charcoal Chicken has only recently been taken over by new owners and it shows. The…read morestore is cleaner, the food looks fresher and the staff are a hell of a lot nicer. I've visited it a few times, both before and after the change and I can definitely give it the thumbs up now. They make a really good chicken schnitzel and while I am yet to have some, their salads look beautiful. They take phone orders but do not do take away. There are some stools inside the shop for people sit down and eat. If it wasn't so hot in there almost all the time it would be a nice place to sit. The stools line the window looking out and it is fun to watch all the people walking past. They have a pretty large range of drinks as well as the hot food and salads so make sure you grab one of those from the fridge. The service here is also really speedy, which is definitely a plus if you're on the way home from work and grabbing something for when you get home. No one wants to wait a long time and these guys seem to understand that. If you're after some chicken, you can't go past this store at Mountain Gate. It's pretty yummy!

Probably the biggest rip off charcoal chicken I've been too. $3.20 for a spoon not even full of…read morepotato scallop is outrageous! I was shocked when I was informed it would cost that much. Then it cost .70cents for gravy on your chips which is standard but if you ask for it in a tub they charge you $2.80 or $3.00 for a tub! Complete rip off & customer service isn't the greatest! Will not be going back there ever again!

I can't really understand why this place hasn't been reviewed yet. I've been here twice and really…read moreenjoyed the food both times. Having spent 18 months in India I've eaten plenty of Indian food, this is not the best but its really authentic. If you like unfussy South Indian food this is the place. The style of the restaurant is really basic, you come here to eat! The prices reflect this, I can't remember what I paid, not much more than ten bucks all in. We shared and I tried the thali, the idli, the masala dosa, all of them are exactly to standard, tasty and satisfying. The ladies working here are friendly in a polite warm way. They came over and checked the food wasn't too spicy for the young teenage boys I had in tow, it wasnt which made them really happy! Such a sweet place, no frills and no pocket damage! Pop if your passing and pick up an authentic bargain.

I'm no vegetarian but this is the first place I've been to that makes me think such a thing is even…read morepossible. The dining area is tiny, but the food here is full of fresh, flavoursome and fragrant spices. You just know it's real food. So do plenty of others who know what to look for. It's packed full of people looking for authentic southern indian style food. Don't tell the vegetarians around here, but my favourite thing to eat from here is their yellow yoghurt and zucchini curry: I get take away, warm it up, and stir in some freshly pan-fried chicken thighs for a fast affordable meal that just dances on the tongue.

One thing I know for sure: Australia has the best fish and chips place like no other! Okay, even…read morecompared to San Francisco. Man, every time I come home, the very first thing I eat is seriously fish and chips! Delicious! This is a little local place near by my house, so walking there is very possible, plus Springvale has clean and walk-able pedestrian pathways for people to walk on. SERVICE: MacKay Fish and Chips guy is very friendly! And indeed, local and I bet family own - I'm a total supporter on local family restaurants and I think they put more love to their products - that's why it taste so good! FOOD: I only order one item - FISH AND CHIPS! FISH is freshly battered when you order and deep fried in front of your eyes when you order. So good! There's an actual difference when you eat it. Just the first bite - eureka!!! The fish juice just spatters out and dribble everywhere, now that's how you know it's fresh! Plus, it's a little difficult when biting because it's so fresh and hot! Steaming HOT! 5 stars. CHIPS - maybe because it's frozen, it's a little dry when biting into it. Doesn't work well when the fish is so good and it totally overrides the flavor of the chips. Don't get me wrong it's awesome! Crunchy, and no salt - just have to add some on. Dip it in tomato sauce, not ketchup, but tomato sauce - one word: WOW. 4 stars. OVERALL: FISH, FISH and FISH! 4 stars overall!