Visiting Cowes and felt like Indian. We were not disappointed! Having spent 8 years in London, I…read moreknow Indian. Have found it hard to find a good restaurant in Melbourne... looks like i had to come to Phillip Islands and Cowes. Delicious!

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!

Spectacular Indian restaurant with a myriad of food options. Although the restaurant had a vegan…read moremenu, the chef was kind and willing to make additional vegan dishes upon request. I enjoyed eating the pappadum, basmati rice, yellow tadka dal and saag. All of the food was healthy, delicious and flavorful.

3.4 This is a well…read morerun local Indian restaurant. Hard to fault this as a local Indian restaurant except perhaps on price. They were doing good business here on a Saturday night, both inside and takeaway. I was given a a nice greeting and seated quickly and efficiently. Lovely papadam to start with really good sauces that had plenty of punch. Started with an onion bhaji which is a favourite. There's no such thing as the perfect onion bhaji and there's lots of variation in my experience. The one here is a bit bit dry but still has pretty good flavours. Lovely warmth on the lips and they're a good size too. Excellent length on the flavour. I liked them with the sauce. I had lamb rogan josh for main. It's a good sized serve and clearly competently made. A good dish. The Kashmiri naan I chose was soft, delicate and lightly perfumed. The raita was a nice large serve and very good. The mixed chutney was flavoursome and quite beautiful. Rich, deeply flavoured and substantive. Service was friendly and quick throughout. This is a a good well run business. The food isn't cheap but the quality is good. I would happily return.

I've been heading down to the peninsula for years and whilst the area is known for its food and…read morewine international cuisine has been slower to take off. This is the second time I've visited this venue and it was just as good today as the first time. We discovered it on out last trip down, being hungry and not being sure where to eat we decided to go for a curry. Now that may not seem like a big deal but when your dining companion is Indian and a massive foodie who only prefer eating curry cooked by family you know you've stumbled onto something good! Tonight's special of tandoori mushrooms served on a hot plate was definitely noteworthy. We've tried spinach curry with both chicken and paneer (cottage cheese) peneer masala and a goat curry. All were super tasty and portions very generous. The freshly cooked Carlos naan is an excellent accompaniment. Looking forward to going back next time I'm down this way and trying a few more things.

Delicious food at this lovely restaurant. Soft relaxing…read moredecor quiet easy to talk. And all courses were fantastic

Popped in for a dinner on the way home to Melbourne. The staff were very friendly and helpful when…read moreexplaining dishes on the menu. We ordered chicken manchurian, butter chicken, naan bread and plain rice. Both main dishes were tasty and presentation was good. The only bad thing we could mention was that there wasn't enough meat in both chicken dishes. Restaurant was modern and lovely in design and layout.

This is the greatest Indian food I have ever eaten. I have searched all around Melbourne and Sydney…read morefor somewhere that comes close to the amazing food that is served here and haven't found anywhere. When they're busy the service can be a bit slow but you are always made to feel welcome and well looked after. I go here every time I return to south gippsland and every time the food is so great I'll get shivers after the first bite.

Ate here 27/2/14. Small establishment that could use some windows or a better exhaust fan. As soon…read moreas you walk in the door the smell of indian flavours hits you... and stays with you until you wash your clothes. Food though was great. Extensive menu and very well priced compared to other Ballarat establishments. Will be going back!

Prices range from $10-12 for mains, reasonable size- but the aromas are amazing. Curries range from…read moremild, medium, hot to extra hot, and boy will the extra hot blow you away! Fantastic food, no complaints. Starts from $4, service quick and efficient. Are open for take-away too which is always a bonus! You won't regret trying this place :)