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.

North Indian cuisine that leaves your belly feeling merry…read more You're greeted with aromatic flavours when you walk through the door, deliciously pleasing for your nose, to a rather laid-back, clean environment with outdated and tacky décor. However, don't let that discourage you, we're here for the food after all. We ordered from the take away menu which included the Sag Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma and Chicken Biryani. Every dish was filled with amazing, rich and tasty flavours. Sag Paneer had huge pieces of cottage cheese submerged within the spinach. Both the chicken and lamb were cooked perfectly, tender and a joy to eat with their respective sauces where you could taste the freshly ground spices and herbs. The Chicken Biryani had a pleasant sweet taste mixed with a wonderful amount of spice with hidden pieces of tender chicken underneath the rice. The garlic naan did a wonderful job of soaking the sauce with its fluffy goodness and texture. We ordered the regular sized versions of these dishes and there was enough to feed us twice over ticking the cost-effective check box and raising my smile dial even further. The service was friendly and prompt, the chefs dressed neatly focusing on their food preparations was nice to see. I have read some negative reviews concerning the food quality and taste and I'm worried that these reviews are not authentic, so please take their advice with a grain of salt and do what I did and ignore them. Yep, that winning feeling :) If you're in the area looking for the Northern India food experience, it's hard to go pass Ameer Tandoori. Although the décor needs work, the food is sensational and one restaurant you shouldn't miss out on.

Very good family-style Indian restaurant. Nice food with wide selection. Very popular and fills…read moreup fast, also busy take out business. No alcohol but has byob license.

What a surprise! We have been watching this place slowly come together for what seemed like an…read moreeternity. Since our good ol' favorite The Taj Palace closed down a few years ago, Footscray hasn't had a top notch Indian restaurant. Sure, there are plenty of dodgy places that can microwave some sauce and pour it over some marinating meat - or the odd bain-marie and Indian Sweets (pop up) stores that last a month, but Sankranti is different. At first the size seems daunting and food barn like until you're actually in there. Each booth is fairly private and acts like a room, divided by tasteful partitions showcasing glass enclosed spices used in the cooking. Another good sign is the diverse crowd that the restaurant attracts. On our second night it could have been a United Nations dinner. I guess Sri Lankans, Chinese, Africans, Anglos and tattooed muscle men all find common ground here in groups. And now for the food! We started with a random entree of deep fried puffed rice balls served with three dips - a tangy curry one, a coconut one and a peanut based dip. I can't recommend enough a Southern Indian dish called Gongura.( I think they call South India ANDHRA on the online menu). I've had Gongura Chicken and Lamb and both are not your usual sloppy Indian curry made from heavily blended spices and yogurt. The meals here thankfully lack the bloated gee after-tummy - a big tick from us! For something different in the rice department, go for Chicken 65. Its a biriyani style rice with a few boiled eggs on top and special fried chicken in the middle. I'd say its close to a claypot, but hey, it was interesting and yummy. A downside to Sankranti is the eggplant dishes they offer on the menu - haven't been available both times we've been there. The chef and his wife are sticklers for accurate ingredients and giving us a genuine South Indian experience, so I'll need to be patient and wait for the small eggplants to become available (although with Little Saigon a smouldering heap that wait may be a little longer). Congratulations Sankranti team on filling the Footscray City Indian food gap and the space in my tummy.

From the owner: Sankranti Australia founded in Melbourne and named after a food harvest festival and celebrating…read morethe traditions with a twist. We have added a fusion twist and a dessert bar, to pamper your sweet tooth, to the menu to make it a unique place. We serve age old traditional south Indian, North Indian, Indo Chinese and also super modern culinary creations from western world. We take good care of our preparations from selection of quality ingredients to presentation of food for those popular photos for social media. Our knowledge and experience with use of spices, reflects in all the dishes. Sankranti Australia is not just about great food but great ambience and service. We want to take special care of every customer and offer wonderful experience every single time. Choose from our menu, or ask for our speciality dishes or request if you are keen on anything special. Whatever you choose, just relax and enjoy the meal with your loved ones. We will take care of your food requests while you are busy making wonderful memories with your family and friends. Lastly, we want to hear what you think at the end of your meal. We are happy to discuss and take your suggestions into consideration.

We ordered banquet C and the food is presented beautifully and delicious…read more The Prawn Masala is amazing. Great value.

First let me apologize for not taking pics BUT I blame the food for being as delicious in taste as…read morein aroma! We are only in Melbourne over the holidays, so while I unpacked at our local Airbnb, hubby bought us two Chicken Tikka Masalas (1 hot & 1 Extra hot) from Indian Star. They weren't quite what we were used to (being that we're from the states) but OH MY WORD were they ever good! They truly were delicious from the first bite to the last and there was so much food that we decided we had enough for leftovers two more times which was definitely fine by us. :) The Naan was a good size and the Raita was superb. We both agreed it was easy to see why they have won awards for their culinary skills. Hubby also said the gentleman who was there (not sure if he was the owner) was very kind and a lovely person and gave him great service. Definitely recommend! :)

Ok so we have been here multiple times. My mother in law stated this is up there with the best…read moreBiryani outside here Home, I tend to agree. Goat biryani is delicious, the chicken is good. Samosa could use a little more crisp and taste, also needed to ask for tamarind sauce. Dosa was yummy and sauces provided are very adequate, if not too much. What this place needs is a clean. Yesterday we sat on the window and along the window needs a clean. Once this is cleaned, I'd be happy to provide 5 .

This location has been occupied by many and various owners all serving up Indian food. Most if not…read moreall the previous owners have done a poor job and not have consistentcy. High turn around of staff and chefs Accordingly, this place is some what cursed by this locations previous owners, People assume it's associated to previous owners. The current owner Jaqdish has been here for over 12 months He is the cook and owner of this establishment. The food is fantastic and best of all they will cater for special needs. Such as I prefer meat curries without meat.... I like the sauce. He understands this and caters for me. I also don't like Ghee/butter on my Naan. The cleanliness of the place is of a high standard. I've entered their kitchen and its spotless. Tables are white paper covered, with white table clothes underneath. Cutlery is standard fare. They are quick to change your plates and cutlery after entrees. The menu offers up all the classics. IMO their Dosa are the best in Footscray. Biriyani is also very good, the sambar (sauce) it comes with is great too. Cheap beer (a jug of Haywards beer cost $8) . Thats right $8 for a jug of beer. I am astounded by this! Variant on what's available (Haywards, Kingfisher, Carlton draught, or the new and exclusive Maharajahs) by their definition a jug is 3 bottles of beer. Oddly and somewhat a little unpleasing the jug is plastic .. I highly recommend this place. Cheap Clean Friendly Quick turnaround I've been coming here since they opened. The owners name is Jaqdish.

In the heart of Chinatown is the Daughter in Law restaurant. Brought and colorful and billed as…read more'the unauthorized Australian Chinese restaurant'. We had the great lamb chops as well as delicious garlic naan. You've got to try the Ball of Happiness - a hollow shell that you pour mint, yogurt and tamarind sauces into and eat it in one bite. Excellent!

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.

Fork & Fingers is a family business and has only been in the industry for 3 months. They focus on…read moreserving Indian fusion dishes. the owner really nice

Visited this place on valentines as the fusion indian menu sparked my interest…read more A decision I wouldn't regret. We didn't go for the valentines menu but decided to try most of the items that were different in name and combinations. Every item ordered was finger licking good with impeccable fine dining presentation. The interiors were also a mix of brick walls and framed pictures of indian modern sayings along with a beautifully painted image of yesteryears indian actress - Madhubala. The music was indo western fusion and was set at the right tone. There was even a little play corner to keep the little ones busy. The icing on the cake was their customer service, Really friendly and professional. Would definitely go back to try out the other items on the list. Best part, they have their official opening on the 7th of March. Worth reconfirming, if you'd like to go. They would have a fusion band for the night. Below are the items we ordered. Portions were appropriate for the price. Starters Oyster e Hind : Amazing oysters with an indian twist. Have an oyster and gulp down a shot of a refreshing drink which cleanses your palate. Tandoori Prawn : Was so good. Had to order another one. Didn't get a full picture as our mouths took over before the click. Not spicy but super yummy. Tempura Pakora : Indian style mix vegetables pakoras. Good but not out of this world like the above two. Drinks House wine, Mango and peach lassi Mains Amritsari Fish Tikka : A lovely indian mini fish burger Lamb Vindaloo Tacos : Spicy but yum. Only order if you can handle the spice.

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.