Right up there. Will be going back soon to see if it was a fluke, but definitely some of the best…read moreIndian food I've had. We tried three curries - Traditional Chicken Curry, Village Style Lamb Curry and vegetable dish Mix Sabzi in a Clay pot. All were *outstanding*. It was way too much for two of us to get through and when we asked for a container the manager told us that was a great idea because it would "get even better the next day." He was right, but it was pretty darn good on the night too. (Also their take-away containers have split sections for different curries so they don't all get mixed in together or have to waste 4 containers to keep them separate, which is a cool touch). The place itself is...ah, who cares about the place - there's four walls and a roof that serve well to trap in the amazing aromas that greet you when you walk in the door. There's also lots of awards hanging up in a cute shrine to itself. Noted there was no recent awards but they do get my unofficial 2015 one for 'Best Indian around Kew'. (Happy to make them a certificate for that to join the wall!)

My go-to local take-away Indian. Must've ordered from here at least 50 odd times over the years -…read morenever had any issues. Flavourful, rich, saucy curries.

Good Indian, nice rich flavours and pretty good service just like the typical smaller Melbourne…read morefamily run restaurants. When we were there the lady who was serving possibly had a cold but not sure, she started sneezing and didn't cover her mouth or anything so that was a bit of a turn off. glad she wasn't in the kitchen.

Excellent Indian food. This used to be an Indian grocery store that over time started to do some…read moretake-away for those in the know (you wouldn't have known it driving past). Obviously we were not the only ones that thought they were onto a good thing, as they've now re-opened as a full restaurant. The venue has a simple fit-out, a little on the bland side, but who cares when their flavorsome curries are this good. Possibly shot to the top of Indian places this side of town for us. Highly recommend.

Amazing! Was just strolling around town looking for a bite to eat. Came across this cozy little…read moreIndian resteraunt and decided to give it a go. What a great choice! I had the butter chicken and a vegetable curry and they were both phenominal! It was early on in the evening on a sunday so i was the only one dining, but was still a good atmosphere. The lady serving me was very attentive to my needs and made sure that everything was to my liking, with a humble attitude. I will definately return when im in the area. If you love indian food, dont miss this one!

"...NO COMPLAINTS WITH TAKE-AWAY DELIVERED ~ NO HESITATION IN RINGING AGAIN..."…read more We had dinner in an Indian restaurant, last night - enjoyed it so much, wanted Indian cuisine again, for lunch today.. Looked online, for a place with both decent reviews, and who was willing to deliver at lunchtime.. DAAWAT Indian Restaurant, Victoria Street, Richmond, exceeded those expectations. We ordered: 1 x Butter Chicken [always intend to try something new, but can't help myself..] 1 x Chicken Tikka Masala [same here..] 1 x Karahi Chicken [this was new..?] 3 x Steamed Basmati Rice Loved the flavour in the butter chicken, and the tikka masala, but thought the karahi needed salt.. Still, it was all scrumptious - lots of big tender chicken chunks in distinct rich thick spicy gravies. The basmati was fluffy, beautifully cooked, but also lacked a little salt.. I thought so, anyway.. The kids said it was all fab, it might just be my palate 'gone a bit dodgy' today..!! #Anyway, the guy said he'd be here at 2.30pm, and he was.. #Food was still really hot.. #The containers were seriously chocablock..!! Like, all double serves.. enough for 6, at least, too much for 3.. especially as it was for lunch.. [Hey, did I just say that..? Yeah, I did..] Cost: Chicken dishes - $14 each, Rice - $4 each [Total $54 plus $2.50 delivery charge] Pretty good value considering quality and quantity of food delivered.. Will order again, but, also, really looking forward to eating in.. Ordered Friday 18 March 2016 for take-away lunch.

Excellent food, real home style cooking. Curries are flavorful and generous and are very…read morereasonably priced. The butter chicken is gorgeous and we always get a lamb vindaloo too. The mirchi bahji are hot and so tasty. One of our favorite local places.

and it's back!! the Hyderabad Biryani is back to the standards that it had set a long whole back…read more Had boycotted this joint since it changed owners. I had provided my 'polite' feedback since and it seems they have acted upon it!! the rice is now light, fluffy and not soaked in oil. The mutton was the right amount and very tasty! Spice was spot on! Not tamed for locals. Highly recommend if u r in the area. Also try the Chicken 65. It's AWESOME!! don't ask what the '65' means cus the owners don't know either. :)

Biryani so divine - even the Nizam of Hyderabad would die for!…read more Close to Swinburne college, "Spice Lounge" is a jewel that can be easily overlooked. This place is a well regarded secret. On our vacation from the States. by happenstance we tried their legendary biryani which I reiterate is "to-die-for" along with Chicken 65, Butter Chicken, Panner and Daal. The spices are done just right - alluring, yet not overwhelming. The food fits well with the varied yet distinct ethnic Indian and Australian palate. The masala aroma is compelling and it is so easy to overeat here. Try it once and you'll be hooked! We were in gastronomic heaven. Rumor has it Melbourne has the some of the best chefs in the world and Spice Lounge proves it. Would visit again just to taste the biryani once more!

After eventually finding a park on this stretch of a busy road, we went inside, sat down and began…read moreto peruse the extensive menu that does offer a few different things than you'd normally find on a typical menu at an Indian restaurant. It is a shame, however, that the staff don't know what the items are, because when bringing out entrees, they gave the wrong items to the wrong people as a result, and they missed out on trying what they wanted (which could be problematic if you have an allergy or something). My samosas (which were SO GOOD) came out first and only after some questioning, the other items came out, but by that time I was done with them, because the wait was quite extensive. In spite of those hiccups, everyone loved their food. The mains were good. The food came out all at once this time, which was great, but there needed to be some juggling as the table sizes are small. The kitchen accomodated the few requests we had which was nice, and everything was delicious (except we just could not taste the garlic on the naan or see the chives, which makes me think they gave us plain naan instead). Basically, other than a few glitches with staff not being spot on that night, the food was great and the atmosphere was nice (along with nice, modern decor) and definitely worth trying again. Parking can be tricky, and so it might be best coming for an early sitting. Would I come back again? Yeah, if I'm in the area, for sure.

Piquancy is a new Indian restaurant in Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC near Auburn station. It is a…read morefunky modern take on Indian with the decor terrific and the vibe great. Four of us went on a Saturday evening and it was vibrant and buzzing - having received a positive write up in the Herald Sun the previous week. The food was delicious (with most items being gluten free) and prices reasonable. Dishes were from various regions of India and some of the dishes included: Awadhi Lamb- Macedon lambroasted with spices and marsala Goan duck leg - - with a pumpkin cinammon sauce and lychee Prawns varuval - drenched in cocnut yoghurt with cumin fennel and cury leaes Matar ki Tikka - garlic infused peas and broccoli croquettes Butter chicken! with tomato fenugreek and cardomom Naan was great as well. Unusually we had desert that was also very nice: Gulab Jamun - indian donuts soaked in honey and saffron Wine list was also reasonably priced with a self serve beer fridge (there's a dangerous idea).

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.

4.0 I was enticed…read morehere by the glowing reviews and the buoyant rating. I love Indian now and again and Delhicious sounded well worth exploring for something a little different. And, so it was. I scored a lovely greeting on my arrival for lunch. I quickly settled on a lunch combo. Two meat, - butter chicken and goat - rice, raita and salad. I also ordered a butter naan. This is a cleverly composed lunch combo. The food is great. The size is spot on. Tastes bang on too. Pretty much a perfect lunch of this type. Service was lovely throughout as well. I look forward to a dinner here in future.

The best place for Indian food in Melbourne hands down. If you are looking for Indian food as it…read moreshould be, don't miss this place. Amazing food - fresh ingredients, healthy cooking, and warm and friendly service - make this a special place. This restaurant caters to gluten free and celiacs, but even if you are not and are looking for good Indian food, go to Delhicious.

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.

Ahh, another bar that I discovered in my wanderings around Melbourne. It turns out that this one is…read moreactually pretty good, even if only because of the rooftop deck, but then again any place with a rooftop deck is pretty cool in my books. The other thing about this place is that they also have some nice beers on tap, but once again, this is what I have come to expect from such bars. Oh, and the service was pretty good as well.

While my favourite bars and pubs are generally located in the Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond…read moreareas, I have a nostalgic love for Nevermind. It is cozy, comfortable, friendly and familiar. When you just want to drink all these factors become pretty important. Comprising of a few different levels, an outdoors area and a lot of seating, Nevermind pulls steady crowds and has a really nice atmosphere. I've never felt uncomfortable or picked up any dodgy vibes. Its just a nice location and is filled with seemingly nice people. Due to the large amount of couches Nevermind is the perfect location to catch up with friends or even hold an event. The only thing I have a problem with is continuously walking up and down stairs to get drinks but it doesn't seem to bother me too much once I've had a few.