You know take away is good when you will drive through potentially the worst railway crossing and…read moreessentially 2 suburbs to get to this resturant for some tasty tasty takeway. But this is what I do with Tandoori Den. From a takeaway perspective - It's always ready really quickly, super fresh and totally delicious and there never seems to be any left. Go to dish: Chicken jal frazi and nann. NOM NOM NOM.

Some might disagree, but feels like there's a touch more all-round class to Tandoori Den than at…read moremany other suburban Indian restaurants. The tables are set well, the service is very professional - everything just feels nice. (Perhaps catering to the Camberwellian upper crust?) The food is of a similar standard - great flavours and above-par quality of meat. You'll have a great all-round meal and evening here every-time, and at reasonable prices. Highly recommend.

Situated on the old premises of what used to be Indii, now is Royale India. They've made some…read moregreat changes to the decor of the restaurant - both inside and out - and if you love Indian food, you'll love it here. Right from the start, the staff were welcoming. We were seated right away and you couldn't help but notice the nice colourful decor and the authentic Indian music playing. Their menu is wide and varied and has a good selection of Vegan options if that's you. The Samosas were really good. The pastry was nice, crisp and moreish and the filling was perfect with just the right amount of tang. For main, the Butter Chicken was also cooked perfectly (though there was a slight hint of a processed taste to the chicken, which I didn't really love), and the sauce was magnificent. The garlic naan and rice were also perfect. They had been very accommodating in any request we had to have meals modified, which was very good and helpful. Would I recommend coming here? Yes, I would. Very much. The food was lovely, the staff were friendly and accomodating, the pricing is reasonable, and along the lines of many other restaurants. Parking at times can be a little hard, but right now it's easy enough, but don't let anything deter you from trying it here because you'll be glad you did.

So this is the best indian being served in the west, By Far! Great service for one!! With…read moreeverything hand made or made fresh right there where you can see it! It was like food and entertainment. Big hearty, tasty somosas, and great options when it comes to mains. Obviously I can't go past butter chicken but their Tikka Masala was spot on too! We asked for it to be mild and when the waitress brought it out she let us know they'd re-make it if it was too hot! But it was perf!!! I did leave feeling like I was going to pop and even that didn't stop me getting some gulab jamun to go! Some meals are just not complete until you've had dessert! As far as suburban restaurants go, this what you'd expect and more! Obviously a local fave, the restaurant was full of families and constantly receiving telephone orders. And just to top everything off Mishra himself is there cooking up your delicious meal! Like a little yarraville celebrity chef! Thumbs up for Mishra's!!!

The food is good but not excellent. Prices are okay but the menu is out of date so when I ordered…read moreit cost more than expected. I asked them to bring an up to date menu and the prices were the same! Poor form. Maybe they just ripped me off. They said the food would be delivered within an hour. 1hr 20m and a chase up call later, the driver arrives. No complimentary pappadums or anything. Food not hot. So it cost more than it should have. Took longer than it was promised. And no expression of gratitude for my custom. The inner west is full of good Indian. Mishra's need to lift their game.

The curries were ok, could have had more spices…read more The crisp edges of the dosa were nice, but otherwise I prefer a more sourdough flavour. Service was friendly and prompt, and decor was clean and practical.

While we're yet to experience dining in at Taj Palace, we've had take away a few times and are…read moreconsistently happy with the service. The food has always been good and the staff are eager to please and willing to answer any questions. My understanding is that the business changed hands fairly recently (6-8 months ago) and the new owners are working hard to develop a good reputation in the growing neighbourhood. So far, they're doing just fine :)

I tended to get hungry at a very bad time, the closing time,so we pushed ourselves inside…read morepretending to have no idea that it is closing time. So before these guys change their minds and politely say "sorry we're closed" or "we don't have that left" I randomly said Biryani and of course an Indian restaurant isn't if it does not do Biryani (to me at least ) and we ordered the lamb version. However, our food was very very over spiced ( even to an Indian standard) and the rice was stuffed in spices, some of them being of even a different colour ( orange) and just overall too much spice. I hope there is a better consistency of spices in their other dishes, or maybe it is that people just like it as is but for me it was just too much. Still, I did not hate the Biryani, mainly because I've had Biryanies that were so good they make up for this one being not as bad. I really liked the effort and service of the staff towards us.

Located in a beautiful old building in the tiny little town of Tecoma, Saffron Cottage moved up the…read morehill after many years under the name 'Mirage' in Boronia. A family run business, the food has always been of fantastic quality. These curries are always mouth watering, and the exceptional service from the staff only adds to a great night out. With the restaurant occupying what was a small house, the feel inside is quite romantic, and perfect for a dinner for 2. With fewer options that normal in terms of vegetarian dishes, it's quality and not quantity at Saffron Cottage. The meat selection is also a touch smaller than usual, however this only shows that the dishes served are tried and tested favourites.

Mid range Indian. Nice space although cramped in a couple of spots which makes it interesting…read morenavigating around other tables. Liked the onion bhaji but could pass on the calamari. The former was light and crispy, the latter eccentrically and unpleasantly spiced. The prawn salad was oddly seasoned too - an overdose of pepper was the issue. Service was pleasant and efficient. Enjoyed the night very much chatting with old friends. I did like the chairs here. I wouldn't return for the food though.

This was an absolutely amazing and innovative approach to modern Indian cuisine, with flourishes of…read moremolecular gastronomy, elements of fine dining honed in Chicago, and greater textural complexity. Exquisite bled of flavors. Deliciously different desserts! Great addition to Melbourne's delightful dining scene. Here's to Pagla's growth and continued success!

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.