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Tadka Boom!
92/100 (46 ratings)
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"Great fast food that's full of flavour. Tadka Boom is more of a place where you grab a quick lunch, but the quality is good. They offer fusion dishes..."
The Hand That Bites
"Loved the curries here, the beef and lamb are to die for.  You don't get a lot of that lingering spice smell after having them too. The price for..."
Adhish Dhakhwa
"Love this place! One of the best Indian restaurants in Melbourne since the new menu and new stuff came in earlier in the year I love going there even..."
Jovana Maksimovic
"Stumbled upon this Indian restaurant on Bourke st. love their modern decoration and interesting menu. Food is generous and none oily, value for money..."
J88
"Delicious and healthy food at a reasonable price. Came in at the end of lunch time, manager and staff were friendly and accommodating. Good..."
Laura
"Yummy contemporary Indian with a modern twist. Don't go if you expect the usual Indian fare. This is new and different and authentically Indian...."
Ian Cross
"I love the concept of a quick, hearty and relatively healthy Indian fare in the corporate side of Melbourne CBD. The menu is also very appealing,..."
Kell
"Tadka Boom is a fantastic place for a satisfying, delicious feed. There are great veg/non veg choices and you can add or change things as you go. ..."
Umami
"An Indian lunch was on the Swine's menu today and what a satisfying feed it was. The Swine is new to Tadka Boom as an eatery and was happy that staff..."
The Swine
"Amazing, lip smacking lunch!!! Had to wait in line for 10 minutes but well worth it. Very courteous staff. The food was not just tasty but very..."
Ram Ramachandran
"Cheap and delicious. Been here in my lunch breaks about 3 times now. The food is consistently good and full of flavour. I'm told it is a healthy..."
Innafatkid
"I came here with a friend for lunch not knowing what to expect. But as soon as I saw the menu I knew that this was going to be a good day. I had the..."
Occasionalist
"Great place, this is what goldsborough lane needed! Service is great, the owner is lovely, very welcoming. Loving the lamb roti wrap for lunch and..."
Heidi
"A quicky but a real goody! Not really a restaurant, but a takeaway place for a quick lunch, although you can eat in. Also, I need to apologise for..."
Melbourne Food Review
"Always a cheery group of staff, solid food for a good price. Great lunch option when hunting through the multiple choices in Goldsborough lane. Roti..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"The dhal which accompanied all the rice bowls was good enough to eat on its own (and is offered as a vegetarian rice bowl option) and the Takda slaw..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Great value. Such quick, cheap, convenient take away. I'm so glad this place is near my work - I am counting down to 1:00pm so I can rush over and..."
Con Petrou
"Went here for lunch and had the rice bowl with dahl and spicy chicken option. Food was tasty, not overly spiced, which one might understand from the..."
Vkap8
"Clean, fresh and tasty!. This is nothing like the Indian food you get at 99% of the places around town. The slow cooked lamb is unbelievable and the..."
Tommy Sim
"Boom!. I love this place, and it's new take on Indian food. Great city lunch options, and very reasonably priced. The customer service is excellent,..."
Jesspo
"Tasty wraps. Interesting blend of rice, spices and lamb in a wrap. The pokoras were nice as..."
Facebook User
"Love this place!. Stopped here for lunch during work this week and the food is delish! Fast, friendly and good to have something different than the..."
Ericakdavis
"Indian the way it should be!For those of you who think Indian food should be hot enough to melt the soles off your shoes, stay away!..."
Jonathan Ivanyi
"I don't normally write review's however, I dropped in this morning for a different take on breaky and loved it!! Indian style coffee was smooth and..."
Ben
"TADKABOOM! Absolutely loved it. Fresh, light and very tasty. Such a different take on Indian food and was so quick and..."
Ryan
"BOOM! Outta this world in flavor!!!. OMFG! this place totally rocked my world! I am actually a fussy eater and usually want meat in every dish I eat..."
Cookahchuu03
"This place is awesome!! Very flavoursome meals packed with an infused Indian taste that you can control your own desired quantity. Along with the..."
Karina Meldrum
"Original and flavoursome. A great addition to Goldborough lane, definitely adding this to my lunching repertoire. Love the originality of the concept..."
Ivy
"My first time during lunch at work, had take away. Cute little sliders and lentil fritters. Nicely spiced and fresh produce. Staff were lovely,..."
Mariposa
"A great take on Indian food. Indian flavours, subtly blended. Try this place, the flavours are authentic and it's Indian food that won't give you..."
Renukasaraswat
"Brilliant. Awesome food and wonderful friendly staff... Make this a local as its definitely worth..."
Dianne Arstall
"An awesome healthy breakfast or lunch option. I have eaten Tadka Boom! twice now (only opened last week!). Had the Idli Over Easy breakfast (two..."
Matthew Carlo Donazzan
"Light, fresh and healthy might not be adjectives people typically string together in the same sentence as Indian cuisine. Mother and son team,..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Nice little Indian place tucked away in an "off the main road" lane. Prices are great and the food..."
Ric Todhunter
"I tried the chilli chicken souvlaki and liked the fusion. Perfect place for a quick lunch..."
Moy P
"No metal re-usable cutlery available if you dine-in. Indian food is very nice but seriously small businesses must have dishwashers that make the..."
comensart
"The make the best desert in Melbourne. The Berry malai is one the best desert they serve with sweet rasmalai topped with raspberry on top is such a..."
shruthi r
"Great place for lunch if you love indian food. Good service from the staff. Quick service. There is also indoor..."
Thouseef KM
Food Tales Bar And Kitchen
90/100 (145 ratings)
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"Very nice food and service. Tried the beetroot croquettes, grilled lamb and kerala veg curry. Would definitely visit again in..."
Pankaj Damle
"Our experience at Food Tales was nothing short of amazing. Naveen was an incredibly passionate host, who explained in full detail the origins of..."
Chickatarian
"Outstanding. We will be back! Delicately spiced Indian/Italian/Greek fusion. Beetroot croquettes and carrot pudding are winners both originating from..."
BruceJ
"Great place! Terrific use of herbs and spices to create twists on traditional dishes. Parma and pasta just won't be the same after being here...."
Craig Stirzaker
"Great friendly service, owner went above and beyond when serving. Food was delicious lamb was perfectly marinated and cooked to..."
Igor
"Fantastic homely restaurant that's well worth a visit! I don't write reviews very often, but I would love for more people to know about Food..."
Hang Deng
"An absolute hidden gem where one can find great recipes in fusion with different cuisines. We had Butter chicken parma, white sauce penne pasta and..."
Behlvipul786
"Amazing food and the staff were so attentive and nice. Highly..."
Rachael AshtonBell
"Great infusion restaurant and chef naveen was up most hospitable. A lot of customer booked when we arrived.The restaurant open July last..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Great selection. Defiantly needing another..."
Ravi Naidu
"The concept of Food Tales is an interesting one, and not something I had tried before. I was interested to see how this modern Indian Italian fusion..."
Morgs71
"Brilliant.... absolutely loved it. Food was amazing, staff are very welcoming. I can't fault a..."
Lachlan
"This is an Indian fusion restaurant on North Road, Ormond and very easy to find. This restaurant is celebrating Indian flavours and making it into..."
Timinmelbourne
"Such a great variety of foods to chose from. All the options picked were absolutely amazing!! The starter platter was delicious and a great option to..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"new indian fusion summer menu🐟 barramundi khichudi🐙 tasting platter🥥 kerala coconut curry🍖 lamb chops🥘 butter..."
Sense Of Food
"Fantastic owner/host, passionate, enthusiastic and friendly. Great food overall, fresh and clean. Especially loved the carrot pudding!..."
Drew Morey
"What a great find this place was! I wanted to have every single item on the menu. The food didn’t disappoint and the staff was super friendly and..."
Daniela Robles
"A cosy restaurant with friendly staff, Food Tales is a unique menu that is full of favourites with an Indian twist.On our visit we tried..."
Teresa.active.foodie
"Great food. Kids friendly. warm ambience . Highly..."
Julie
"We had visited Food Tales for dinner and here’s what we had!Chicken satay - served in a skewer style, the chicken was barbecued to a..."
Win - FSC
"Great place for dinner in Ormond, with a varied menu. We ordered the southern fried wings to start (there's 3 flavours) aswell as curry and chicken..."
FoodieMelbourne2019
"Dropped in for dinner one night due to the high ratings. And the team at food tales did not disappoint. Really enjoyed finishing off the night with..."
Hung Huynh
"Travel away to an amazing indian culinary journey of all time. Think spices and flavours all combined to create the perfect dish.The service..."
M3lissa____
"My partner and I had the arancini balls (all three types), the raviolis and carrot halwa.All dishes were great, the serving sizes were really..."
Trevor Loren
"Food Tales is not your ordinary Indian restaurant. It's a place where Indian flavours are fused with flavours from other cuisines around the world,..."
Hello. Imnikki
"We went here on a cold wet Friday night, and we were welcoming into a warm cosy restaurant. The owner himself prides himself on creating a unique and..."
Agreekable
"We really enjoyed our time here and was honestly surprised by the food. It was indian inspired but was authentic and creative. The staff were super..."
Kheng OMNOM
"I loved my experience here! Love the Indian-Italian fusion. Definitely something so unique that I haven’t tried before. The service is amazing too!..."
Wendy Tseng
"Interesting concept where the owner has chosen various dishes from around the world to represent his travels. This gives the menu a real-world..."
FriesFiend
"Food Tales have a super unique approach with their concept and menu. Taking flavours from different parts of the world and putting their own twist..."
Melbourne.Food
"Gotta love a place where all the dishes tell a story. And to top it off, the food was super delish!We had the Beetroot Croquettes, Chicken..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"A restaurant that Ormond has been missing. Think Italian, Australian with an Indian fusion. Flavours that pop in your mouth and wonder where they..."
Nicole Wamba
"I wish Zomato had a feature where you could give a restaurant more than 5 stars if you enjoyed the food and service as much as I did at Food Tales!..."
Sana @ MissBurberryXO
"Food Tales has been a real highlight dining experience of 2019! I’m not a fussy eater but as l don’t like spicy foods, an Indian restaurant..."
The High Tea Girl
"Such a great new addition to our local area. Food Tales does Indian food, but not as you probably know it. Numerous dishes have a heavy Italian..."
Lee Crawford
"What a fun concept!! You rarely find a restaurant that showcases multiple cuisines so this is a fantastic option for large groups or for those who..."
Maria Condello
"We were invited to Food Tales last night a restaurant with a really cool concept. The owner has taken the best of his travels and various cuisines he..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Situated close to home and work, Food Tales has taken over the old Babu Burgers. The new venue is serving modern Indian with an Australian influence...."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Came here for dinner and it was amazing. The menu is made up of different dishes that have influenced the Indian culture, think arancini balls, satay..."
Melb_Belly
"4.5 Replacing Babu burgers on North Road is Food Tales, a fusion restaurant taking historic Indian cuisine and matching it with a few Melbourne..."
Suzie Scribbles
"My partner found this new restaurant quite by accident. We checked the menu online and decided to take a chance, even though it is outside our normal..."
Ty
"My partner recently took me out for dinner here and I very much enjoyed it! The menu features dishes from different cuisines so there is..."
Cludy Foodie
"Had the most amazing meat lovers pizza. New restaurant in town and worth a visit to decide for yourself. Definitely recommend that you try this..."
Luke
My Masala
90/100 (339 ratings)
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"Lived in London a long time and loved my curries. Hard to find a decent quality authentic Indian in Melbourne with a few notable exceptions. This is..."
Justin Presser
"This is one of the best Indian restaurant/ take away I have ever used,The food is great and tastes perfect,They deliver and if you are in..."
Anshul Khurana
"My favourite thali place in this city. The place is a bit worn down but, the food is so tasty and the service is so warm, you will fOrget to look..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Ordered take away 2 main one Entree and rotti... cheekily asked for ONE FREE Papadam with online order.... Nope, no free papadam.... Food was 3.5/5..."
Moetfan
"This place has ruined Indian food everywhere else for me. I cannot stop bringing family and friends here! They have the best tasting curries, so..."
Elsa Doe
"We have been going to My Masala for years now, because of the great food. But last week a notice appeared on the window "No BYO alcohol permitted"...."
Johnicampbell1956
"Best Naan bread I have EVER tasted. Amazing prices and lovely service. Can't wait to try the rest of the food. Would highly recommend to anyone..."
Evelyn
"Amazing Indian food! So happy it's close to where we live! The flavours so authentic and moorish.. like nothing I've tasted in Melbourne. The Naan..."
Nannoo
"My masala is a great restaurant. All menu is totally delicious!! This restaurant also do home delivery, so sometime I order delivery too...."
Kana Soma
"First and best Indian restaurant in Melbourne I ever had in my life. Delicious food with awesome presentation really like the food.i will suggest..."
ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਹੁੰਦਲ
"Dining at My Masala was a bit of a wild experience. One that starts off unsure, then confused, then mind-blowing fantastic. The store has a bit of a..."
Donutsam
"My masala have the best delivery man on the planet. Yes they have delivered late, but he always arrives with the best apologies, the best food and..."
Harry
"We have been ordering delivery on the weakly basis. Its like foods from own home kitchen.. also, the staff are so friendly, especially Sourab....."
Mei Ling
"So good! Delicious food and great service. This is our new local. Dined in and was very impressed. Two curries, rice and one naan was enough for two..."
Jasmin
"Very friendly staff. Food is delicious. Lots of flavour and the gravy is to die for. Food is reasonably priced with generous serves. Highly..."
Shailesh Murty
"Every Sunday its curry night! My masala are fantastic. I'm from England and it's taken my 3 years to find a decent curry. Absolutely love this place...."
Ellie Garnham
"Tucked in a corner of South Melbourne, is an unassuming small cozy restaurant. The restaurant may be more suited for takeaway but it has some tables..."
Food For Thought
"What this place does best is (and at a very good price):- The naan; Got a friend who don't like indian curries, but love naans and he loved this..."
Bioslaya
"I can honestly say this is the best take away we have had since we came to Australia last year! The chicken was so tender and the flavours just..."
Roxanne
"Have had food delivered from here many times.They are one of our favorite restaurants .The food is always delicious with yummy luscious flavorful..."
Sohrab
"Orders from them and was quite impressed. Hey delivered the food on time and were very helpful when recommending dishes. The food arrived hot and it..."
HH
"Yum yum yum.. fantastic service good food :) Delivered food after dine in previous day was fallacious 😊Worth a try !! Good indian food,..."
Ruchyka Lamba
"Amazing food , and reasonably priced. Consistent quality of food and above all great customer service, which definitely gives a restaurant an edge..."
M
"Favourite Indian in the South Melbourne / Southbank region. Great food, lovely service. Beef Vindaloo made with quality beef and good level of heat...."
Adam Power
"The best Indian I've had in Melbourne and amazing value. Quality meats used and the staff are very friendly. Really great for both dine in and..."
Winston Rous
"After our visit to India, we cannot stop going to Indian restaurants and comparing! This is one of the places we are so glad we found! the lamb chops..."
Josh
"Our favourite place for Indian take away, the people are always friendly and remember us which is nice. The butter chicken and bhajis are great,..."
J
"I have done take away heaps of times. Great service and tasty Indian food. Reasonable price and good size portions. Not too spicy not to sweet I..."
Antonio
"Great food and friendly service! I would recommend that any tourists come here if they are looking for dinner. Best value for money in..."
Anthony James
"Ideally one look at the restaurant from outside and you would start contemplating your choice already.. But as we took the risk to try it, we were..."
Amruta
"One of the best Indian places in town. Exceptionally great food and even better service. $6.50 for a veg thali and $8.50 for a non veg thali is an..."
Aoun Hassan
"Amazing place to get your Indian taste buds tingling. Great lunch package starting from $6.50. Would definately recommend. I bet you can't finish..."
Nick Dahiya
"The best indian thali ever have. starting from $6.50 .taste is amazing loved it . hospitality is very good .the attendent is very helpful explaning..."
Sam
"Amazing food, good portion sizes, huge flavours & great value for money! Definitely my go to for a good butter chickenService is elite. ..."
Kaitlyn Jones
"Absolutely loved their chickpea salad and tandoori chicken! They have a great range of vegetarian options too. I went to My masala for my friend's..."
Beanie Boy
"Too good food!! After having food I felt at home away from home. Delicious, lip smacking, scrumptious...must try. A paradise of Indian..."
Jharna Rohra
"This choice came out of my mood to explore indian cuisine, outside CBD, and I loved it!The curries are thick, well cooked, and full of flavour,..."
Rishabh Shukla
"I'm not sure about eating in (although it looks like a nice restaurant)but I can't speak highly enough of the takeaway. I suggest placing a phone..."
Potojong
"My Masala Indian Cuisine..!!The best veg and non veg food you can get in whole Melbourne I have tried more than 25 Indian Resturant but this the..."
Prateek Gandhi
"The best place for North Indian Thali. The best combination I have ever had is Dhal Maharani, Saag Panner, Garlic Naan and Jeera rice. Unbeatable..."
Aditya K Balu
"All the credit goes to the positive reviews on Zomato, thanks @Danny for your referral for making us dine at My Masala. The food was just too good ...."
Sweta
"Visited last week for their lunch specials (8.50 for non veg thali).  Very good value for money. The food was tasty too.Butter chicken was top..."
Draj
"Joining the chorus of fans of My Masala. Found this place on Zomato and came here because of the good reviews. Food is fabulous, tasty and fresh. The..."
Marcus
"The decor is neat but nothing exciting.  But that isn't why we go there.  The food is lovely and great value, with a bill of $90 for 4 adults...."
Possum Traveller
"By far the best Indian we've had!! Delicious!! Delicious!! Delicious!! Friendly staff and a hidden local treasure. Great value for money!! This..."
Amanda Abeydeera
"This is a great Indian option in South Melbourne, whether it is take away, delivery or dine-in. I have been here couple of times to eat at the..."
HungryMe
"Excellent food, one of the best I've had in Melbourne and portions are brilliant for the price we paid. Service was great too, they really looked..."
Sonu S
"Hands down, my best indian food eatery in melbourne. I dont mind travelling from Dandy to south melbourne evry time my Mrs. crave for indian food. ..."
Mehul Desai
"One of the best Indian meals ever tasted! Wide selection of delicious Northern and Southern Indian dishes to choose from with warm and friendly..."
Leela
"Beautiful food and great prices!. LOVED the takeaway we had from here recently, super cheap as well! Definite new..."
Hungry Hungry Hippos
"What a lovely little gem nestled amongst a commercial district on the outskirts of South Melbourne, this wonderful inviting family restaurant has..."
DV
"Sensational food!. Wow what a flavour sensation!! We shared the mushroom and spinach fish entree and it was truly mouth watering!The mains..."
Sam
"Delicious food, great attitude, good service. One of the best Indian food you can have in Melbourne...."
Alex
"Best Indian food we have in ages!. Our friend recommended this restaurant. Service was superb, food was exceptional and authentic! Will definitely go..."
Fernwood1235
"So tasty every time!! Quick delivery. The most authentic Indian food in melbourne. Highly recommend..."
K.curry
"Yum!. If u love coriander & authentic indian you found the right place. This place tastes much nicer then it looks! Located in an old house converted..."
Natalija.designs
"Fantastic. We dined for our second time last night. fabulous, tasty food. each dish was brilliant. loved the tandoori chicken, a lot of flavour and..."
Lisa McClurg
"Amazing food!!. I have been to this restaurant many many times, and I love it every time. I have tried a few entrees (including the samosa, lamb..."
Exraa.x3
"Delicious fragrant food. I'll be coming..."
Anthony Green
"After many frustrated attempts, I finally found a great Indian food delivery restaurant! Thick tasty curry, generous portions, very well packed -..."
Denys
"The food tastes better than the place looks. My Masala is located on a daggy stretch of City Road. It's the kind of place I'd usually pass by,..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Fantastic!. MY husband and I, after reading about this little gem, thought we would try it last night. It has the best Indian food we have ever had...."
Janey
"Best Indian I've had in Melbourne!. Last night we ordered paneer butter masala, beef madras and some garlic naan for take away and it was all..."
A Rhubarb Rhapsody
"Best Indian. Love this place. food is delicious, portions generous and staff lovely. Not going to lie - I really only order butter chicken but it's..."
Facebook User
"LOVE IT. I love this place. Beautiful food & staff were very friendly. Best Indian I've been to in..."
Stephanie Watts
"Amazing food and amazing service!!! Although not very conveniently located for tourists like us but will surely come back again for this..."
Manisha
"Best Indian in Melbourne. This would have to be the best Indian I have had in Melbourne , they have only been open since May but they have a great..."
Andrew
"Delicious food and excellent value an service!! Highly recommend and hope this restaurant /takeaway venue is here to stay - some of the best Indian..."
Rebecca
"Truly brilliant! The best curry i have had in Australia, hands down! Everything was very wholesome and..."
Barry
"Oh.my.god. THE best curry in Melbourne! Lamb Saagwala was amazing!..."
BC
"Eating it right now, and I'll def. be going back for more take outs. And mayb even to dine it. Local south melbournites, give this place a..."
Born To Be A Foodie
"Delicious. So delicious. Different flavour than expected but I prefer this style it was so good. Super impressed, best Indian I have had in Melbourne..."
Jalapeno
"Just ordered a home delivery. Very impressed with speed, quantity, taste and quality. Will definitely order..."
Jen King
"I have been to many Indian restaurants in Melbourne and also been to India to taste the real Indian food. By far this place is the best Indian..."
Bobbie
"Best British style Indian curry!. For the last 2 years I have been on a mission to find a decent British Style Indian curry. With My Masala, I have..."
Garry Lorimer
"I interrupted my meal halfway just to write this rave review. As a serious fan of Indian food I was instantly surprised when I walked in and saw the..."
Kevin Nguyen
"Believe it has had a change in management as the staff and menu has slightly changed. Still very good indian cuisine. Dine in or take away..."
Andrew L
"Great food, especially the lamb. This place probably has the best tasting naan in Melbourne! Very friendly and fast service as..."
Suneel Chalisgaonkar
"The best Indian food I have had in Melbourne! Period. Coming from a guy who cooks Indian food and has had it all his life. The prices are quite..."
Rohan Kapoor
"They say you can never judge a book by its cover..... well this little restaurant is in that boat. It seats about 15, has dated furnishings and looks..."
Dwayne Kerrison
Crossways Restaurant
90/100 (955 ratings)
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"Beautiful Vegan and Vegetarian meals - simple and wholesome. Relaxed atmosphere, very central to the city. Very well priced and beautiful desserts -..."
Lisa Simpson
"Amazing restaurant, favorite place to eat in Melbourne. Fresh affordable vegetarian buffet with beverages included. Nutrition for the body and mind...."
Mudit Verma
"Food is really delicious. Would definitely recommend everyone....."
Baisakhi Bhattacharya
"Had lunch there on Saturday with my daughter aged 13 who is a vegetarian. We both loved the place. We will definitely be back next time we head back..."
Nathan Hallisey
"I loved the dessert yesterday and the meal was nice. Lovely people especially the guy behind the counter. Thank..."
Fi Ona
"Nourishment in several ways. Delicious vegetarian food and friendly..."
Anth McCarthy
"Cracking food at a great price, owned by really nice people. Thanks Vira for your kind words of..."
Jonathan Shoobridge
"I love this place. Great food, great relaxed atmosphere. Thank..."
Melissa Reoch
"Top notch food, top notch people.....love..."
Connor Higgins
"So fulfilling & tasteful. Once you’re done with first dish, you can go back for second but trust me, there won’t be even room for the dessert...."
Marina Nwachuku
"Lovely staff and wonderful food!!!! Very cool and calming place..."
Stephanie Charlotte
"Good cheap vegetarian food :) Always a great place to..."
Damien Warren
"It is the best service best quality food available in CBD, healthy as anything as well as tastier. Low cost meal for students is another remarkable..."
Gaurav Gautam
"If you want to have the best vegetation meal in Melbourne then visit..."
Jashwanth Gorige
"Amazingly Delicious food! So grateful! Thank you!..."
Hayden Crosweller
"Loved it, a little place of home away from home..."
Robin Miles
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Didn't expect to stumble into this..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Friendly staff with cheap and yummy food, everything there is tasty 😋 I keep coming back to the restaurant, definitely a high recommendation..."
Chaos Hime
"If I was on death rowe and had to pick my final meal - it would be a crossway's curry, crossway's dessert and let's not forget, the brilliant..."
Dennis
"Sometimes you want to eat healthy but tasty food and a lot of food,  and don't want to spend a lot of money on it, places with all of these filters..."
Thats My Food
"Great cheap eats for when you can’t take the missus for a date at Costco for $2 hotdogs anymore.I’m all seriousness. A nice and cosy..."
Tommylicious
"Mostly Vegan - No Surcharge on Credit Cards We’ve been going here since 1989 - not much has changed until this week. New venue. No longer at..."
LeanGuy
"Amazing food for such a small price. the staff seemed very friendly too but you don't interact with them much (which is good if you're an..."
Tskylar
"A nice cosy place offering good indian vegetarian buffet. Students also get concession. I liked the curry taste, it was like made at home style. The..."
Amit Jena
"This is my favourite get together place while catching up with friends in the city.The place is always crowded but we can still manage to get a..."
SrPr
"Stumbled in by accident. Loved the idea of good proper food for a good price. Nothing fancy but perfect if you’re looking for proper, good and..."
Sanne Brands
"Only wish they were open on Sundays too. Really good food and service. Serving portion is sizeable enough for such affordable prices. I..."
Akila Ravi
"This place is the best, $5.5 (for students) all you can eat is just too good to pass up. Whether I'm on my lunch break at work or grabbing some food..."
Zrocor
"Ambience : 5/5 (The feel of the place is great. No frills, a bit like a college canteen without the noise. A place somehow seems pious in..."
Sankar
"Been coming here since I was a 8 year old child. I used to cringe coming and eating in here as the decor and people used to freak me out. They still..."
George David Michaelides
"I love it! Strictly No Meat Allowed and a huge meal with drinks and dessert for only $8 in the centre of the city. This small patch of Swanton St..."
Iris Myandowski
"A meal can not be any cheaper than this. $7 all you can eat. 5 star for customer service, the staffs are very warm and friendly. Delicious and..."
Live To Eat
"My partner got me takeout from Crossways for a measly $6.50 and got entree, main and dessert. Everything was seriously tasty, especially the dessert..."
Vrycrise
"Before I came here I had my doubts. But it turned out to be a fine experience! Surprisingly good actually. The food was simple: plain rice, curry,..."
Ted Wu
"My partner and I came across this place just walking by and wanted to check it out. We have been back about 4 more times in the past couple of weeks..."
Hannah Daniels
"I love curry, I love cheap food, I love buffet style, I love meat free food, I love a relaxed and communal atmosphere. Crossways does all these..."
June
"if you ever fancied veg food and did not want to take the trouble for having to choose from a long menu..this is your place. self-service only. empty..."
Vj
"Perfect place for those looking for simple vegan vegetarian food. Its 5.95$ with concession and 7.95$ with no concession. Its all you can eat with..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"I’ve been here for lunch with my friend. It was packed with people. The food is sooo cheap and it’s all you can eat so you can get more food..."
Quinn
"I have been excited to visit Crossway for a while. Wasn’t disappointed! They do discount for student (yay!) so for less than $6, I got a large..."
Usagi
"This place is perfect for those on a budget but wants a hearty filling meal! 😉Ambience: Located on Swanston st, there is a small sign..."
JOELLE
"The best value vegetarian restaurant. . Set menu main desert and drink. All you can eat. I have been coming here for years and will continue..."
Emma Stevens
"As a university student, cheap and good food is what I live for. It can be hard to find though, especially in the middle of the city. Crossways..."
Riley Fletcher
"Best vegetarian and value for money eatery in town. Decent ambience, quiet and peaceful. Should try the desert on saturdays. Would definitely..."
Vasisht Ram
"Canteen style food outlet with friendly staff and good service. Really cozy with a changing menu and provides good cheap warm food. Definitely a..."
Missunderstood647
"Unlimited food, dessert and drink with daily specials. Solid meal with great Indian flavours. Would come here any day for the amazing food, the..."
Jenny Jin
"Alternative Culture vego place.The regulars here are diehard vegetarians. Over the years, the food in this place has declined...."
Stacy KY
"The moment you enter here, listen chants of Krishna. Loved the way the food is served. Totally liked it. A place where my parents will definitely..."
Anoop Kwatra
"Awesome place! Service was terrific and the staff were very friendly. Unlimited food, how can you not like that! Furthermore the food is delicious!..."
Chowlui28
"A great option for vegans and very wallet friendly too. Have never left feeling unsatisfied. The staff are very friendly. Not to forget to mention..."
June
"If u r a vegan or a vegetarian or just soft hearted for vegetarian food, this place is a must to visit.Great and Tasty food,kind people &..."
Sai Kiran
"A very good option for vegans - this place serves indian dishes with a fusion touch. The prices are very reasonable too. The veggie lasagne and kofte..."
The Gastronaut
"Simple food, cheap and nice to have available in the city. I wish it was GF and Vegan, but you can't have everything in life. :) Peaceful..."
Tamara Brennan
"My weekly stop when I go to the cbd, cheap and good food! Vegan options for desert. I like the communal table and the kirtan music. I appreciate the..."
Merry Rourou
"The food is absolutely amazing! I'm shocked how good the quality is!!! And the date pudding is amazing!!! I didn't think this place was gonna have..."
Parnian
"A wholesome, cheap lunch.I don't like how they never stick to their daily menu and to be honest the mains are too salty for my..."
Liam
"i love the concept of this place - all you can eat for just $7.95. definitely worth it especially if you've got the appetite. they serve authentic..."
Julia Liow
"It is a great deal for students. Especially those from India. The place is run by the temple trust. That's is the reason the prices are so..."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"Been coming here for yeaaaars. Love it so much. Crossways is a Melbourne institution. Good hearty simple comfort food. Cheap and healthy. Always left..."
Lilly Pilly
"May not look/sound appealing but try it!!!Really cheap at $5.95 (concession) which gets you a main and dessert (and free refills!! which you..."
Athena Lee
"I love South Indian cuisine and I'm definitely not disappointed. Food is vegan but almost makes me forget I'm not. Be prepared to queue and dine with..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Great and cheap place to eat! Best during lunch time where they serve papadums, they are the best. I personally don't really enjoy their..."
LingT
"Absolutely a gem for uni students and a cheap and always quick feed.I lived on this place for uni outings for lunch between classes. Always..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"Great food, cozy ambiance and friendly staff. What more do you want? Bang for your buck? Hell Yeah!!!Hot food served with love makes a wonderful..."
Animesh Pareek
"My go-to treat whenever I'm in the CBD. The meals are delicious, very affordable, and include lassi and dessert. Moreover, it's a sanctuary from the..."
B
"Value for money ✅Hearty vegan food✅Friendly ambience ✅Best sticky date pudding and custard I have ever had so light not so sweet..."
JayB Pachai
"This is a national treasure you can almost feel the love. Happy crew, an endless stream of people from all walks of life and amazing food. Thank you...."
Check Please
"I've eaten at Crossways for lunch a couple of times and it's growing to be one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm a student so only having to..."
Vana
"Being a student and vegetarian, there aren't too many options in the city for a VFM restaurant. Unlimited food is a great initiative! Custards are..."
Kannan Kathiresan
"I've only been here twice and it's so different to your usual restaurant. It has that community vibe and a friendly/accepting atmosphere. The place..."
LeixD
"Home to Hari Krishna. Crossways offers a set menu, however change each day. U pay about $7-8 & you get a decent meal with a drink. It's delicious..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Cheap Vegan food in the central city! For what you pay and what you get its so worth it! You even get a drink and dessert for $7! #winning! It gets a..."
Nay Nay
"For the price point and in the heart of the City, excellent value for plenty of food on your plate.Recommended if you are vegetarian or..."
Sriguru Datta
"Massive portion of great food at an incredible price. Highly recommended for any vegans or anyone looking for a filling meal at a low..."
Joan H
"Unbelievable value for money! It's hard to believe it costs as little as $6 to eat - to eat ALL YOU LIKE, I might add - here; some regular Indian..."
Audrey Rose
"Great service, so organised, different meal for different days of the week, clean, spacious, generous portions with drink and dessert..."
Stephanie Brook
"Have been a customer for years!!!It has always been too good value for money for such amazing food. They now have takeaway/eftpos which makes it even..."
Med
"Went there on a Wednesday where they served a curry for a main accompanied with a berry pudding dessert. The curry was surprisingly light so you can..."
Tdiddy
"simple, fresh, clean and friendly..what more could you want when you're paying less than $10? but there is more, you can eat as much as you..."
Mr MM Smith
"I was very fortunate that a friend took me to Crossways! I didnt know what to expect, it was very far out of my comfort zone. The food was VERY..."
Jam
"Amazing food, cheap as well. Was a regular when I used to study in city. The dessert on its own is worth the money. Friendly staff as well. Very..."
Smacky
"Came here often as a poor student. All you can eat at a fixed (and cheap) price. The best value you will find in the city. I was concerned coming..."
Meow
"Verdict? Cheap and cheerful atmosphere with generous and delicious vegetarian fare - Crossways is exactly as I remember it from my student days and..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Great food, friendly vibe, accepting atmosphere, interesting conversations. It is open til 8pm. An healthy option in the city, good for the tummy,..."
Meltoneater
"The cheapest, most delicious option for a meal in the city. This place is the perfect haunt for students. Run by the Hare Krishnas, the food here is..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"I first wandered into Crossways out of curiosity at what on earth a $5.50 buffet would be like. I'm glad to say my expectations were blown.$7.50..."
Eater
"Have been eating here since the mid 1990s as a uni student and now bring the kids! 25 years on and the food is still top notch. Love their dessert..."
Sab
"Relaxed place with all you can eat for just $7.50. Includes main, pappadums, dessert and drinks. Different food depending on the day but only one..."
Mega
"Good hearty food with a heavy touch of we're all the same so lets eat! Long tables. Two storeys. Different menu each day of the week. All you can eat..."
Lady In Bread
"If you have ever walked down Swanston Street you have probably seen linen clad men standing around in bare feet holding a sign that says something..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Great food and great value. Enjoyed the food very much. loved the environment. there is even a discount for students and elderly! well..."
Sgao20
"The official name of this restaurant is “Crossways Food for Life” but I always think of it has just “the Melbourne Govindas.” It’s like any..."
Vegetarians Abroad
"The atmosphere is good upstairs; the space is light and bright, the people are from all walks of life (including some stingy suits like ourselves)..."
Cat
"Overall, a tad oily but food’s pretty yummy but recommended for it’s value for money..."
Mochii
"Fully vegetarian eating place. Nothing fancy, but I love how you don’t really need to make a decision as there is already a set meal for either..."
M C
"The staff at Crossways are particularly friendly and accommodating and service is very fast. You can purchase take away or you can eat there and..."
Ruby K
"A very good initiative by ISKCON to serve vegetarian/vegan food with a touch of love and warmth. Located at the heart of the city in Swanston Street,..."
Debajyoti Saha
"A pure Vegan Food Place in Melbourne 👌👌 I was surprised to visit this Eatery for first time ,, it’s running by Krishna Iskon People,, The..."
Harsimran Kapoor
"Fantastic value for money and hearty vegan food 🍲 very much canteen style and be aware the hare Krishna music is..."
Eve Cogan
"Tasty, Healthy cheap food. Limited options but eat until you are full on standard Meal. Discount for Students and Consession card..."
Lovepreet Sharma
"Amazing, functional, polite setting. Will definitely come..."
A
"Really friendly staff. Set meals which change daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner also change daily but a weekly cycle. Really tasty and simply..."
Fally Choo
Tonka
90/100 (2547 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Curry
Beef
Prawns
Ice Cream
Salad
Carrot Cake
Chili
Steak Tartare
Crab
Meringue
Scallops
Duck
Quail
Calamari
Tandoori Chicken
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Sit down
Indian
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Me and lovely wife to be. Arrived around 8pm last night it was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, Our first time here . Quickly given a table even..."
Paul Quigley
"I have spent a week in Melbourne on a business trip, and I was looking for some of the top places to eat. This place came up and I have to say I was..."
Edita Rokov
"Wow wow wow, this little gem, found in AC/DC lane did not disappoint. Beautiful decor, attentive and helpful staff and amazing food. Will be back for..."
Shelley Miles
"Ambience, lighting, staff and food was on point. Had a beautiful birthday dinner here, will definitely be back..."
Joëlle Maria
"Dined here a few weeks ago with #melbournecitydiners. I was a little hesitant as Indian Cuisine is not one of my top choices. With the help of the..."
Kristine Reimers
"Just incredible!! The food, staff, atmosphere, decor, wine everything was incredible. Joyce helped us selected the food and Travis introduced is to..."
Porsche Lee
"Fantastic place ...atmosphere was just amazing & staff very attentive ... food delicious , would definately go back for another visit 😊..if I had..."
Julie Upfold
"One of the best restaurants I have visited yum yum..."
Rosey Fernandez
"Amazing Restaurant from the second we entered through the front door we were greeted, coats taken, seated st the bar given water and cocktail/drinks..."
Paula Dunn
"Recommended by a friend, great place. We didn't have a booking, so ate at the bar. The food was amazing! Traditional Indian flavours served in a..."
Dale Anne Battin
"Amazing place, the staff very attentive and the food exquisite, would definitely go..."
Patricia Robles H
"Well its Indian cuisine but not Indian.. Its sort of Modern Indian Fusion. You will have a nice experience if you don’t keep your thoughts on..."
radhesh kanna
"Tonka comes with a big reputation and it doesn't disappoint. Creative and very well executed fusion dishes with an Indian influence. The tandoori..."
Sheldon Florence
"An incredible journey of different flavours over small but perfectly sized dishes. These dishes are small with exception of the mains, intentionally...."
Alan King
"🦀 Spanner Crab Betel Leaf 🐙 Deep Fried Baby Octopus 🍗 Mustard Chicken Tikka 🐟 Trout, Wombok Salad 🍤 Kerala Prawn Curry 🐑 Avani’s..."
Stephanie Rose
"Birthday dinner for my wife and our son. The lights were either broken, seriously dimmed or on power-saving mode, but a relatively minor issue...."
Norman Chia
"We've wanted to come here for a long time and finally the day arrived. We were a little early but pleasantly greeted and soon seated with menus and..."
Joanne Lung
"Tonka served modern Indian cuisine in a contemporary, fine-dining style setting. We ordered a few of their meals; Zucchini potato pakora, Chicken..."
Angel Khong
"DIVINE!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! First time visit for us and it didn't disappoint, the service is wonderful and the food is DELICIOUS! My partner..."
Donna
Taj Indian Cuisine
89/100 (26 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Dinner
Sit down
Indian
Dinner
"This is our local Indian go-to! Absolutely delicious food bursting with flavour, authentic curries with the PERFECT consistency - not at all runny..."
Lollyphaska
"I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the food. Our table had the butter chicken, lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala.Everything was..."
Viky Sharma
"No doubt.best in Malvern.nice people nice food.so delicious,not too heavy or oily.fresh and delicate.my new preferred.traditional Indian food..."
Ben
"When I do Indian, I usually prefer the milder, less spicy menu options.Whenever I have a craving for vegetarian, I almost always go for Taj..."
Kat
"I went here with my husband today for dinner. We were so impressed by the food. 5 stars for this restaurant!!!! nice naan, so fluffy . . . great rice..."
Gita Shaw
"Still the best Indian I've ever had in Melbourne! Once on my birthday a staff member drove down the street and got me a cake as a surprise. I love..."
MH
"Went for a relaxed meal here with a friend and both of us were impressed with the food and service. The food also reminded me of my recent enjoyable..."
Jagjit_singh228691
"The most amazing Indian old dining experience ever! The service is fantastic and curries are best.love..."
Jagjitsingh
"Great..."
Vicky
"Had a blast! A very highly recommended restaurant. They have exceptional..."
Jellis
"Been here on a friends bthday party and the food here outstripped every other indian restaurent looking forward to visit..."
Aman
"Favourite. Just returned from three weeks touring west, central, and southwest India, including some of the best hotels (Try the Taj Lake Palace in..."
Ngai_nicole
"Fantastic food!! Fantastic .... Fantastic food!!Fantastic service!!!Been there last night, very well setup. Would give 10/10. Will highly..."
Mandy
"“Very pleased.. Nice warm cozy atmosphere ..great food. My hubby took me to the taj for my birthday dinner, it was a good choice. Was pleasantly..."
Dwayne
"Love this place. Best..."
Sonakshi Chiara Caprasi
"Loved..."
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Masala Palace
89/100 (121 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Indian
"I think it was a cozy enviroment the food was so good but due to covid-19 we cant dine and eat but i love this..."
Taskforce Simps
"Newly opened with street parking right outside, this is a great place to eat. Lots on the menu, we've been twice and both times all the food was..."
Julie M
"The food was great and the service was friendly. Favourite dishes included Malai Kofta and Aloo Gobi. My son and daughter loved their butter chicken..."
Liz Pye
"We have visited Kerala hut restaurant for Sunday buffet.The food was delicious and varriouty of menu for the buffet some meat and some vegetarians..."
John
"Great Indian favourites at good prices & was impressed at the cleanliness!! Wait staff was welcoming to my kids as well. Look forward to trying their..."
Lscig1980
"Cheap, cheerful place. Good quality food. Sunday buffet is great value! Service is polite and quick. Im sri lankan and so i was happy to see..."
Roxanne Groebel
"Been here twice.1- Eat in.A lovely experience to eat in. Meals seem to be made to order, however, wait time is far too long. If they had a..."
MSASnowflake
"Very authentic and tasty kerala food, excellent value for money and terrific service. Our go to place for indian food. Buffets are brilliant..."
Ozfoodie
"We came here for an impromptu dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was quite quiet but we noticed a few takeaway orders were being picked up...."
Accurate Ange
"I was a bit surprised of the relatively low score on Zomato. Staff welcome as soon as you walk in the restaurant and the Dosa was just..."
Benji
"Food was great - uttapam delicious. They have dosa which is a real star. Staff are super friendly and the clientele refined. Would certainly..."
TWM
"Great Indian food, best around for sure,But if your thinking about getting a delivery then you might have to wait like we did over 2 hours a bit..."
Ben Scolyer
"As soon as I stepped into the place the staff were welcoming and very accommodating. The masala dosa is exactly like the dosas in India. It will..."
Maryclare Lane
"We really enjoyed the food. Great to try some Kerala specialties like rice puttu (ground rice and coconut steamed in a cylinder). Looking forward to..."
Ben To
"Great Indian food the masala dosa was perfect, the best ive had in australia, great service. Will be coming for the kerala experience..."
Chris Wann
"So excited that Kerala Hut has finally opened. Have eaten there twice already, all curries were delish but have to say the highlight was my entree of..."
Loof
"Been here a few times, really good Indian food just like the real deal! Great customer service and lovely meals. Would recommend highly for single,..."
K.V Speedy
"By far the best Kerala food I have had at a Melbourne restaurant. Tucked away from the busy city, on a quieter , but easily accessible main road,..."
α Centauri
"Very nice costumer service. One of the best Indian restaurants in Melbourne. The food was so delicious and they’ve used a really good quality..."
Ahmed Allamki
"This is a great place to have some genuine Indian food. The food is cooked very well, to perfection, the taste is superb and genuine and you can eat..."
Pietro 32KCCH
"Not going to lie came into here not expeciting much didn’t have much business when we came. But I take my words back. One of the best Indian food I..."
Peter K
"I just simply had to give a review for them. A good chef fills your heart and stomach. They deserve that statement in its every sense, the best I..."
Sreejith j