Tired? Famished? Indifferent? Venturesome? Come here…read more You'll have no control of what, where, or how much you eat, but you know it'll be warm and vegetarian and while likely highly delicious, it won't likely be served with a smile. You'll sit, you'll be fed. You'll be told how much to pay, you'll leave. Picky? Sensitive? Opinionated? Like to be in control? Turn and run. Immediately.

A friend of ours recommended this place, and I wasn't sure whether they had special banquets or…read morewhether it was something that you order when you arrive. Well, it turned out the be the second option (the reason I say this is because our first outing involved an organised banquet). Anyway, this place actually stands out from the pretty typical and standard restaurants that we encounter around the place, and offers a style of dish, which is vegetarian in nature, that I haven't encountered previously. It simply seems that most restaurant strips are basically made up of a standard collection of restaurants, so finding one that differs is actually pretty cool. Certainly worth checking out.

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when you walk through the door, deliciously pleasing for your nose, to a rather laid-back, clean environment with outdated and tacky décor.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.

One of the best Indian cuisines around this area. The food is always delicious and very friendly…read morestaff. Saturday nights are always more special with live music performance.

Good food. A quite location set back and unassuming in Wheelers Hill. It is always a good sign…read moreseeing many Indians frequenting an Indian restaurant. You know it must be good. Prices are Reasonable. Plenty of parking and bottle shop @Safeway a 2 minute walk.

One of the best Lebanese restaurants in the world . I haven't been to Lebanon, however this tastes…read moreas authentic as my grandmother's Lebanese recipes. If you love Lebanese food then make sure you don't miss out . I would fly here just to eat here especially if I'm in Australia in another state . I love this place one of my favorite restaurants on the planet

I love this restaurant so much!! My parents came here…read moretogether when they were younger and last month when we came back to Melbourne my parents brought the family here. And even though we originally had a reservation for 4, when we called ahead they had no problem changing our reservation to 6 which we really appreciated. The food was incredible. Looking at the menu, I had no idea what to choose because everything looked so delicious! I ended up deciding on the kibbee (which was honestly one of the best things I have ever tasted) however I also tasted the chicken and rice, lentils and rice, and the dips with pita. I would absolutely recommend ALL of those dishes as they were all incredible!!! The dessert was equally amazing and the portion sizes were perfect! Despite being fairly busy, the waitstaff was very helpful and quick. I really appreciated everything that they did to make our dinner perfect. The atmosphere of the place was very comforting and the candles really added to the vibe. Everything about the decor made it seem like I was in a whole other place for the night. I have never been to Lebanon and I hadn't eaten very much Lebanese food before but after eating there, I really want to fly directly there. My family has their recipe book and when I tasted their rice and lentils I was immediately transported back to my childhood. Their food felt so nostalgic. I have a peanut allergy and the staff was very informative and clear about the nuts used in the kitchen. If you have a treenut allergy I would advise you not to come as Lebanese food does have a lot of treenuts, however Abla's was very safe for me and I think anyone else with another allergy would feel very assured with the way that the staff handled it. Overall our experience was incredible and Abla's is an amazing place! If I lived in Melbourne, I don't think very much could stop me from going every day!! I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!!!!!!!

Having now eaten from here about 8 times in 9 months, I can confidently say this is the best Indian…read morefood south-side of the Yarra. As with many Indian restaurants in Australia, Noor has representative dishes from different regions rather than just one State. They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes including some like Pani Puri and Bhel Puri which are not that easy to find in Melbourne. Their Dhal Makhani is my all time favourite dish; it has a smokey richness that I really love. I don't eat meat but friends and family have told me that the Tawa Goat is exceptional, as are more standard dishes like Lamb Rogan Josh and Butter Chicken. Their portions are big. We usually get three mains which is enough to feed four people. One of the best endorsements of the quality and taste is that everyone who I've introduced to Noor's food have also become regulars.

Likely the best done done Indian in Melbourne. Good food, good service and a pleasant setting not…read moremuch more to ask for

This restaurant might have excellent food, but the fact that their alarm is triggered by a fly (…read moresome one who works there own words) and the alarm CONSTANTLY sounds, twice in one night at times or multiple times during the week suggests to me that there is an issue with insects or perhaps mice! I would not dine there!!

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.

At first glance this restaurant at one end of the Ivanhoe shopping precinct appears to be like any…read moreother Indian restaurant. Similar décor. Service. Music. However, where it differs is the standard of food. The food is delicious, authentic and well priced, which is why Cafe Saffron is so popular. Cafe Saffron offered a range of banquets which are great value if you arrive starved or if you want a range of dishes! Visit Cafe Saffron with a large group so you can order many dishes and have a little (or a lot) of each. If this isn't an option pretty much any dish will sate your hunger and have you licking your lips. They offer a range of vegetarian options as well as chicken, lamb, beef and seafood dishes. I cannot single one dish out over the others as they are all well made and deserving of your attention. Overall, Cafe Saffron are a good value and consistent option. Drop by for the lunch specials or pick up take away. They also deliver locally. But don't forget my favourite, the garlic naan!

It's the fresh spices that make the difference. Cafe saffron has some of the best Indian food I've…read moreeaten. Everything is fresh and of good quality. The flavours reflect the fresh ingredients and always leave you wanting more. Both eat in and take away are available. It's a real surprise packet as the food is just that good, it should be in the CBD charging more. But we'll happily keep it here as our local.