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.

Discovered this lovely Indian restaurant while exploring the Fitzroy neighborhood. I fell in love…read morewith the beautiful and colorful decor. The space felt light and airy, with plenty of room, along with a classy ambiance. Of course I had to try the Mango Lassi sprinkled with pistachio, which was a combination you wouldn't expect, but was surprisingly delicious together. The Mango Lassi was perfectly thick, fruity, smooth, while the pistachio was delicate and nutty. I ordered the from the Bombay Tiffin Service, selecting the Tradies Tiffin. This consisted of 4 separate tiers of meat, vegetable, carb, and naan bread. I was able to request Lamb for the meat. The Lamb was melt in your mouth tender in a well seasoned sauce. Another tin container had Bhel Puri which was a tasty cold and crunchy concoction of puffed rice with peanuts, pomegranate, tomatoes, onion, lime, as well as a bit of tamarind and green chutney. I really enjoyed this, as it was light, refreshing, full of bold flavors. This meal also came with Lentils, which was cooked well and hearty. Service was solid. Our waitress was welcoming and helpful with the menu. Pricing was very reasonable. I would consider returning to try the Lamb Chops, Bombay Fish Masala, as well as the Rose & Cinnamon Lassi.

Took them 90 mins to get the food. When it came it's watered down drinks and bland terrible tasting…read morefood. The food at this place is beyond disgusting. The peas was undercooked in peas pulav, naan dripping of butter and not flavorful, we all wasted food. Horr ble experience and ruined our evening

Well, one Friday evening I decided that I would go and check out a couple of Restaurants that I…read morehave regularly travlled past on the tram - Red Pepper and Green Pepper. Well, it seems as if Green Pepper is no more leaving us with only Red Pepper (which is a bit of a shame since I liked the fact that there was a Red Pepper and a Green Pepper next to each other, but I digress). Anyway, since Green Pepper is no more I had to satisfy myself with Red Pepper, which isn't a bad thing mind you, it's just that I no longer had that choice (and for all I know I could have spent two hours standing out the front trying to work out which one to go inside). Okay, this isn't your standard Indian restaurant, in that it is actually more Indian that what you tend to get when you walk into your typical curry joint. Sure they do curry, but the food was much more traditionally Indian. What caught my attention (as it always does) was the goat curry, but I was also interested in the onion salad. Turns out the onion salad is basically a single onion that has been converted into one long strip. Still, it's onion and I quite like onion. Not a bad place I have to say, not cheap, but still it was nice.

There is not a lot I need to say about Red Pepper: It is…read morecasual, tasty, and affordable Indian food on the East End of Bourke St. It's not terribly atmospheric, but the laid-back order-at-the-counter vibe suited me just fine. And can recommend the vegetarian Thali. I'm a big fan trying various smaller sized dishes and this one comes with paneer, seasonal vegetables, daal, plus rice, raita, and a plain naan (we upgraded to garlic nan for an extra dollar.) For $14, it's a great price for a filling meal in the CBD.

A wonderful menu full of India delights from across the country. We tried several dishes from the…read moreexpansive Vegetarian section. The naan (we tried butter, garlic and Kashmiri) is equally amazing. The service is friendly, but much slower than expected.

The chicken 65 was so dry and deep fried with tough meat which made it difficult to eat. The goat…read morecurry and cheese naan also were stale or probably cooked from the ready to eat meals. All the family members who ate that have got food poisoning and have been vomiting or with motions. Highly disappointed after paying a hefty amount of more than 100$... not sure if there is any quality check that happens at these restaurants.

Absolutely amazing food. The service was great as well as the flavor of the food. Everything tasted…read moregood and I would definitely go back.

We stopped for a quick lunch and this place was very close to Flinders Stn & Fed Sq. In Melbourne…read more We ordered Paneer Tikka and it was amazing. Sarso da Saag w Makai di Roti and Chhole Puri were very tasty as well. Thumbs up to this place and our hostess Raman.

I like this place. It's simple but delicious Indian vegetarian food. And for those of you who think…read more"vegetarian" can't mean "filling" -- well, you need to try this place! The potatoes, lentils, chickpeas, rice, naan bread, and unlimited refills make for a very filling meal, and the flavours are very nice. Plus, you can't beat the price. It's $6.50 for all-you-can-eat vegetarian thali. It comes served in an ugly metal platter with raised partitions that makes you feel vaguely like you're in institutionalised home -- or prison. Luckily, all you have to do is look up and around you to realise that you're actually in a pleasant, cozy place -- the atmosphere is nice, cheap and cheerful, with brightly painted walls and a view out onto Elizabeth Street. They also have a variety of sides like samosas that you can order, as well as a few drinks (mango lassi, etc.) It's definitely authentic-tasting Indian food, as well -- as evidenced by the fact that many of the patrons here are Indian themselves. This place also supports the homeless -- anyone who is hungry and needs a meal but can't pay is welcome at Om for a free meal between 3pm and 5pm. For vegans, note that the vegetarian thali is all-vegan, but specify when you order so they make you vegan naan bread. (The naan bread by default is non-vegan, but they don't mind making it vegan for you.) Also, the mango lassi and a few of their desserts contain dairy, so just be aware. There are 4 locations of Om Vegetarian -- one near Southern Cross, one at Capitol Arcade between Collins and Little Collins, one at Wales Arcade between Collins and Flinders Lane, and this one (Elizabeth Street, just north of Flinders Street station). I've been to this one and the Capitol Arcade one and definitely prefer this one in terms of atmosphere. To get to this one, you have to go into the Gurkhas Institute Building and go up the stairs. It may seem a bit confusing at first, like you're going the wrong way, but you'll find it :) It's definitely worth it. (There are lifts as well.)

It's all about the naan. ALL ABOUT THE NAAN…read more Omg. Delicious bready goodness to sop up the amazing curry on your plate without shame as you eat with your hands. I don't know what the dishes are called and one day I plan to learn but it changes every month or so. If you ever find them serving a yellow curry yogurt potato dish PLEASE CALL ME. I have been hanging out for that to come back on the menu since forever. They also rock an excellent lentil dish and their spice/curry ratio is just perfect - enough to hit the taste buds but not to make you cry. Get on that mango lassi too - a sweet treat to balance out all that curry. Also don't be afraid to try the little sweet treats they put on your plate - I hesitated at the ghee nut and carrot mix that was sitting under my naan once but then it put it in my mouth and it was delicious. Apart from all the good food is the good vibes this place is rocking. Instant inner peace, well almost. And at $6.50... I actually couldn't ask for more from a place.

Poor food with very poor hospitality. Food was not fresh and the staff is very rude. The food was…read moresour, literally stale. Worst indian restaurant in Melbourne

This place is a Melbourne institution. Always tasty food,good service and great value. Try a…read moreKashmiri naan with a spicy curry for something different. Good prices - just don't judge it by the work going on around it. It's worth the effort.

Ok, I admit I was a bit of a skeptic before coming here as I didn't think Narre was 'known' for…read moregood Indian cuisine. But amazing food can be found everywhere, and in the most unlikely places sometimes. Arya is definitely one of those diamonds in the rough. My nephew suggested we celebrate his birthday dinner here, as he is in love with their butter chicken! I could totally see why - it was brilliantly rich and creamy, and the chicken pieces just melt in your mouth (good for the seniors on our table!). We also ordered samosas, fish curry, lamb roganjosh and lentil dahl which were all spot on. The beef vindaloo was probably the only dish not on par with the rest, as the meat was fairly tough. But what stole the show for me was the chicken tikka! It was served on a sizzling plate which really gave the chicken that wonderful crisp taste, and kept it hot but not dry - in fact it was incredibly juicy, and came with a lemon wedge for that extra citrus kick. As we were one of the first groups to arrive, service was attentive and the dishes came out quickly. Later on as they got busier, it became more challenging to get a waiter's attention to order again, but they were always smiling and did their best, given it was a Saturday night. Told them it was my nephew's birthday, to which they played a super tacky rendition of Happy Birthday in surround sound (much to his utter embarrassment) and the entire restaurant sang along! Great to see other diners get into the spirit of things. Seems they are well prepared for special occasions and after such a lovely dining experience I wouldn't hesitate to come back!

We love this restaurant and the fact the accommodate food allergies is fantastic. Their gluten free…read moreNaan bread is amazing !