We ordered claypot chicken, butter chicken and palak paneer. They asked how spicy we wanted it on a scale on 1-10 and we said 7. Claypot chicken was delicious! Probably the best I’ve had in melbourne. Butter chicken lacked flavour and it’s curry tasted like tomato sauce with too much sugar. Palak paneer and Naan were both very good. We asked them to make our naans crispy and they were perfect!
Great little place, they just need to do something about their butter chicken recipe as I noticed other reviews also complaining about the lack of flavour in butter chicken.
I like that they ask you what heat you want out of ten, we said a 7 and it was bang on. Both curries we got were full of flavour, two curries a naan and a small rice is enough for most in terms of size, and it’s absolutely delicious with great service.
What a wonderful surprise this cafe was! Delicious Indian, great service, well priced and byo - helps having a Vintage Cellars right next door too! Best curry I’ve had in years. Literally. I’ll be back!! Yum!
This place has been here for ages and with good reason. Been meaning to come here just as long and it didn't disappoint. Chicken tikka was excellent and the curries really good also. Really friendly service. A very small venue with only 2 tables inside and 3 outside, but very pleasant to dine in nonetheless without feeling cramped.
Beautiful attention by the owner, accompanied by a delightful set of traditional Indian food, in a nice place...what else can I ask? Thank you guys.
great place to be, authentic indie food, amazing hospitality, and comfortable environment. the lamb curry and keema roti is the best. BYO if you wish to get some of your own wine or whiskey.
Have been to this restaurant many years ago, the quality of food and service are just as good as it was, if not better. We ordered butter chicken, chicken masala, curry potatoes and beans, and three lamb samosas, all were delicious and we have emptied the plates. Only thing is that I remembered the food was a lot spicier before. Will definitely return.
Really delicious curry with a tonne of different vegetarian options. Im in love with this place and its also BYO! Thanks guys we will be coming back soon!
Nothing but friendly service and delicious food. We have many dietary requirements and the staff there can never do enough to ensure that our needs are met and we can safely enjoy the experience. Highly recommended, do yourself a favour and check it out.
The food was delicious and the service was quick. One of the better mango lassis we’ve tasted and of a generous portion too. The spice was spot on after we were asked to pick on a scale of 1-10 before ordering.
Quite happy with our dinner and would definitely be going back.
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Get yourself the one of the best Indian food from Curry Leaf Cafe located in Elwood ‼️
This family-run & owned restaurant has been standing for SEVENTEEN (17) years 🤯 has won so many awards 🏅 AND visits from famous Australians 🙊
We had their Royal Feast 1 ($35pp) and got:
🔼 Samosas
Best samosas we’ve ever had for sure! It came out hot & crispy, tasted homemade.
🍗 Chicken Tikka
This was well marinated & the smoky flavor from being cooked in the Tandoor really shone through.
🍖 Lamb Shank Curry
Super tender, melt-in-your-mouth lamb. Curry flavor was great to complement the flavor of the lamb itself. This was perfect being eaten with the papadams & raita (yogurt) to have that contrast of crispy & soft texture in one bite.
🥘 Butter Chicken
Easily the best we’ve ever had! I’m obsessed with the smokiness flavor and the well balanced sweet & savory levels. This was perfect with naan or rice (+ raita if you’d like). Definitely my favorite! ⭐️
++ sides: rice, papadams, chutney, dips, naan, raita (yogurt)
** Free to choose 2 curries from the menu too
This feast is such a good deal. They’re very welcoming to your taste (spiciness level, etc) as well as generous with their portions 🥰
Time your feast well with their 💃🏻 Happy Hour session 💃🏻 (4:30pm - 5:30pm AND 8:30 - 9:30pm) to get $10 Cocktails or Mocktails 😋
We highly recommend you to visit this place, not only you’re supporting Australian businesses, you’re also getting a great deal on delicious food & drinks ‼️
Francisco Rojas-Marquez (Cisco)
+5
Curry leaf cafe is a hidden gem! Great service and chilled atmosphere, the food is sublime, succulent crispy paneer, there is so many rice options and the mango lassi is to die for! I tried the Lycheetini and loved it. Please support small business, high quality innovative indian cuisine!
Top class Indian food, polite professional service with a smile and lots of protein in curry mains. Cater for all spice levels on a 1 to 10 scale, so even spicier dishes can be fined down or mild ones toned up on request. Nice ambiance but small restaurant allowing better service and food prep which shows in the tasty and high quality food. Will be returning.
One of my favourite Indian restaurants in Melbourne. Always have good meals here.
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