There are times, when attention to detail is obvious: in a movie or in a new car that you started…read moreliking. Then, there's food. With food, it's often, the quality of ingredients and how they come together with that minute attention to detail. How they feel, from your plateful perspective, awaiting your approval is of course, very personal. Just as a cuppa of high class Darjeeling, or a gourmet Latin American coffee, food revels and is flavorful without restraint when quality ingredients are carefully added. SaltNSugar is one such cafe in Altona Meadows. Just that, I pleasantly discovered it. Accident would not be a pleasant term. Because, quality don't happen by accident. Quality trumps quantity, every time, all times and here, their attention to detail is magnanimous, not by accident but by considered, careful choice. The detail: The attention to detail is this: when you compare SaltNSugar offerings to run-of-the-mill "food" at your nearby outlet, it shines! The place is small, but clean and inviting enough. The variety is not a whole range yet. But the quality on the plate will entice you for more. The quality shines through, with its balance and the resultant flavor. If you wish to try the samosa or the desserts on offer, that would be a start. The dessert offerings are well-balanced in flavor and texture. I can't say that enough, because Hitesh the owner and his wife do care to retain the quality to its original ethnic recipe levels. That's a lot. Seriously. Truth is, they do care a lot. Every spice and ingredient of theirs is thoughtfully chosen from various parts of India. Yes, they have done their due diligence and it shows. Their Dahee-Balla (savory donuts in yoghurt) is a treat because it is fresh and prepared right. Or just try their gulab jamun (dessert doughnut balls) or the Bengali-style milk-based desserts (the Bengal dessert offering is a whole exciting range). It's the revelation, the quality and the effort. The visit: Altona Meadows. Their offerings are thought through. The experience and effort for the result on your plate, shows! Be early, for sometimes, they do sell fast! They say, the proof lies in the pudding. I beg to differ, for the proof often lies on your plate. What could you visit for? Scores high on many items they offer. Rated highly for quality and service. Visit highly recommended for great care for freshness and quality ingredients !! Quality just trumped quantity again.

From the owner: Salt n Sugar specializes in Indian vegetarian food with vegan and gluten friendly options. We offer…read moreyummy North Indian Street Food and Sweets

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.

I have been eating at Sangam Tandoori for many years now. They are simply the best Indian…read morerestaurant in Williamstown. They have a large selection of meals, meat, fish and vegetarian. Their Malai Kofta are the best! The meals are very reasonably priced and you can order alcohol or BYO. They have a medium sized function room upstairs that can seat approximately 20 people.

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.

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.

Best, freshest and morish Indian ever!…read more A little in the pricier side of our Indian take away spot, but very fresh and Tender meat!