We come here all the time for the curry, it’s delicious. For meat eaters and vegans alike. Michael is a champ, always on, and willing to make your night the best it can be. We once saw him single handedly serve an entire room when someone else much have called in sick, it was amazing.
The only reason this review isn’t 5 stars, is that sometimes the other staff can be pretty apathetic. But we continue to put that aside for the good and spicy times at curry cafe!
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Melbourne has a lot of Indian food and they tend to cluster in certain neighbourhoods. Most Indian restaurants are a bit of a blah. We are so glad to have Curry Cafe in our neighbourhood. This place has become my go to place for Indian food. The spices are fresh and the food is generous and absolutely delicious. Meat was tender and the curry, omg, the curry was so smooth and buttery and full of goodness. We stuffed ourselves with so much, chicken takkan tin, lamb rogan ghosh, naan and rice. Loved every bite and we know we have hit a personal favorite when you catch yourself remembering the flavour a day after the meal. That is good sign of good food. The restaurant has very low lighting and can get noisy if it is filled up. But we got takeaway so it didn't impact us. Service was warm. The meal was also priced very reasonable. About $18 or $19 for each box of meat. Rice was fluffy at $4. We wanna go back again very soon.
6 Sept 2019 - we returned and we had the most delicious pork belly. I want to eat at this restaurant every week!
Had a lamb curry in a pot that was recommended by the wait staff. It was okay, good heat, bit tart, lamb cooked well - but not the style curry I was feeling that night. Would like to come back to try another style curry... the garlic naan is dope!
Really excellent curry. Meltingly tender meat in rich well flavoured buttery sauces, and the veggies in the veggie curries are perfectly done to keep their texture. The takeaway portions are generous enough to justify the prices. would definitely come back!
Best curry I’ve had in my life easily the lamb madras is something from another planet, amazing customer service and beers will be dining here everytime I come to northcote :)
Brought a Groupon voucher, was a nice meal, average size meals though, probably just worth the value you pay for the voucher. Won't be rushing back, but I would visit again as it wasn't that bad!
Great place for a casual yet intimate dinner, perfect for a casual date. Yummy food and reasonable prices. Need to make a booking at least a couple of hours before!
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First time booked for 7 people - on time and super friendly. the food came in shortly after and was really good. The curries were like the westernised version of Indian curry. Very delicious. Specially butter chicken. The staff were nice and helping. Would definitely come back.
We ordered the lamb rogan josh, lamb madras and chicken tikka masala. The food was of generous proportions cooked perfectly and the taste ....Wow unbelievable! Easily the best Indian food we've ever had.
Highly recommend Curry Cafe. As Arnie says "will be back".
Absolutely amazing food! I keep ordering the same dish because it is so delicious and I don’t want to give anything else a go. Yummy vegan options, not too spenno 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽💖
Went on Cheap ass movie night. I have never heard of this place but as soon as we walked out of the cinema we followed our nose and could not resist. Our waiter was delightful, friendly and attentive. We ordered the lamb rogan josh, fish masala and the beef vindaloo. Lamb was the winner!!! Beef needed to have a bit more fat content to make it more melt in the mouth, it was tender but a bit dry. our saffron rice was light and fluffy, but I would love it served in a bowl with higher sides to make it easier to serve. Cheesy Naan - yum! popular with locals and a cheap eats winner in my mind. Thanks.
Been here many a time and it does not disappoint! The most recent time, my Indian friend suggested the Kashmere naan and it was rich, buttery and beautifully spiced with nuts and sultanas. Have tried almost all the curries and cannot fault any of them. Reasonably priced given the quality and we never seem to be able to go over $25pp despite how much we eat! Make sure to book as this place can get packed, especially on weekends.
Went to this place last Sunday evening with friends and it was absolutely packed. I'm glad we booked because it's a very popular place. The food was absolutely delicious and it came out quite quickly the service was friendly and attentive. They have specials on Sundays for $10 a plate which was absolutely amazing value. Awesome place will go again👌
yum!! I have ordered food from here quite a few times on uber eats and it has always been phenomenal !! I am yet to actually go have dinner in store but its on my list of places to go !!
Their pumpkin masala and chickpea salad are my absolute favourite things to eat from here! I also love that they are very very vegetarian and vegan friendly !!
this will always be an uber eats favourite for me !! keep up the good work Curry Cafe !!!
Yum! I ordered an eggplant curry with saffron rice and Roti and it was great! I am so happy to see a large selection of vegan options and quite tasty from what I've tried so far! The only reason I'm giving 4 and not 5 stars is that the Roti was a bit burnt, but the curry and the rice were delicious, the service was great and everything was pretty affordable too! I am really happy with my experience here and I will definitely be ordering from here again!
My absolute favourite Indian restaurant in Melbourne, with amazing vegan options. I'm addicted to the eggplant & potato curry and the pickle! Wonderful atmosphere to dine in with a small group of friends.
Takeaway options are great too – only slight criticism is that while 75% of the time the containers are packed full (yay! Perfect amount of food to feel full but not stuffed!), sometimes they're not full enough.
But love your work Curry Cafe, keep it up! :)
Used to really love this place and would ubereats on the reg (that fish masala, tho). But the last few times I've ordered it have been really different and tbh I don't think I'll be going back. Although adding the option of brown rice is a plus, and the chickpea salad is fresh and yum. But still, where am I going to get my Indian fix now?
Yummy curries! Been here a few times and haven't been disappointed. Curries are a good size and very tasty! Probably could do with more meat in each dish but overall very good. Mango lassies are a crowd pleaser
These guys are friggen legends! As a chef myself and having heaps of specific dietary requirements I've not bothered eating out as it's generally a nightmare. However when craving Indian and feeling particularly lazy one night, we contacted Curry Cafe to ask if there was anything I'd be able to eat with my intolerances and they were more than happy to adapt and offer several menu items with just a couple of days notice. My partner and I dined in last night and were seriously impressed by the food. Heaps of variation between each of the curries and more importantly lots of flavor, all the meats cooked to perfection, chill atmosphere, friendly staff, great beer selection too! Couldn't recommend highly enough, genuinely best indian either of us have had in a long time. Maybe ever? Thanks again
Very delicious Indian and well priced too. Home delivery is also essential for Sunday evenings when walking to the car is not an option. The Lamb Pasanda is my personal favourite and would highly recommend. The vegetable samosa is by far the best I've eaten (tamarind sauce is amazing). An absolute staple for anyone in Northcote or Fitzroy North.
We dined Curry Cafe at home via Ubereats as we needed a late night curry-based treat. And it hit the spot. The order came through quickly within the allocated time and we were pretty excited by the aromatic smells of the order upon unpacking. I went with the butter chicken (which I can never seem to pass up) along with a side of naan. We also ordered a masala kulcha which is a special naan filled with potatoes, peas, cottage cheese, herbs and spices. Mmm.
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Ordered the Tandoori Sampler around 1AM. Portion is fine, colour looks good but there's almost no taste. Fellow Malaysian here, so I know how Indian food actually taste like. They sure taste like Indian food, but just at 10% intensity (in other words, watered down). The mint sauce given to us was made with sweet yoghurt, however you should know that the traditional/real sauce is made with sour yoghurt. After much digging into the chicken, I even found small parts of uncooked chicken. Also, the lime that came with it? NO JUICE.
Service was good and prompt.
What I did? Kept half the portion of the food to fry it with tomyum paste. Your Indian food is so bad I had to make it Thai.
EDIT//Update
I called Curry Cafe as suggested, according to them it was due to the late night order that led them to their tasteless mistake. They sent me a fixed copy of their Tandoori Sampler and it tasted great, this time with much more flavours and depth. Bear in mind, I had nothing to complaint except the taste in the first place. Great service for making up to me, definitely a great place for a late night snack or dinner, just make sure the taste is right for you :)
Really great food. Chilled out, terrific staff.
Curry Cafe is a special place, with excellent friendly service, cosy vibes, great music and most of all, exceptional curries. They are all gluten free except the usual (kofta I think) and so delicious. The free papadums are also GF. Our favourites are the eggplant curry and butter chicken. It's always busy so get in early. Eat here and you will go to bed a very happy person!
One of the original resraurants on this strip this place hs been here since I was 18!! Great food great little space and great service! I am fussy with my currys as normally only like the real deal ( home cooked by my friends mums) but their butter chicken is to die for! Parking is a bitch so tramming it down is a better option.
This place is my local indian joint and I can't imagine any suburb having one better. Staff are very attentive and friendly, the interior is cosy, the beers are cold, food comes out fast. The manager is always down for a chat and he really adds to the whole "this is a locals place" vibe. Will eat here again (and again)
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Been here on a few occasions for dinner with friends and every time I have been I've not been disappointed. My most recent visit was on a Tuesday night and it happened to be $15 thali night. The small interior creates a very authentic relaxed environment with friendly staff that are more than willing to explain the menu if you are not a regular curry eater. We firstly ordered Mango Lassi's that where thick and creamy and of a good size. Next arrived our thali plates of mixed dishes consisting of tandoori mushrooms with house marinade, onion haji, mixed vegetable curry in a tomato and onion sauce, Dal Mahhani, Lamb rogan josh, saffron basmati rice and roti breads. The curry's were full of flavour and not to greasy with a perfect level of spice. The tandoori mushrooms where a slight let down as well as the onion haji but the the delicious fluffy rice (which we ordered extra of) and toasty roti made up for it. The standout dish was Dal but overall all features of the thali made for a cheap filling diverse meal. On previous visits my favourite curry would have to be the vegetable Kofta made up of house made dumplings filled with spiced potato and paneer in a creamy cashew nut and onion sauce. I have also had the potato saag which lacked flavour and was to runny for it to be a good proper curry. Would recommend this restaurant for take away as the diverse menu offering flavoursome indian cuisine is perfect for hitting those naughty weeknight curry cravings.
Ordered take away tonight, had the josh's rogue lamb and the no chill, no chill, no chilli prawns (fo real) curries, coupla garlic nanas and champagne papidum's. All jokes aside this was the most delicious indian take away. Not heavy, not oily, just right.
Great retro place for heavenly curries. Attentive, welcoming staff in a cosy environment.
It's one of those places where, no matter what, I always over-order as I want to try everything. And I've yet to have a bad one! My only complaint, if any, is that occasionally I wish the curries themselves were a little hotter (spice wise). And that my partner liked curry so we could go more often!
The eggplant curry here is heavenly. When we go to the restaurant, the staff are polite and friendly and the food is consistently great. It's the only place we order online and know that what is delivered will be awesome. They are always attentive and communicative with online orders as well, calling you personally to confirm times. We love this place.
I am a big fan of Curry Cafe. Lot's of great dishes with heaps of flavour. The restaurant has a good vibe and the staff are friendly and helpful.
I have also ordered from Curry Cafe online and they have always been quick to deliver and have the same great food and service you get from being in the restaurant. They follow your order up with a phone call too letting you know how long it will be and that they received it, which is nice.
Definitely a great addition to the Westgarth strip!
We've been here a few times now and ordered online (Via eatnow) once a well. Probably some of the most enjoyable Indian food I've had in Melbourne! Marvellous service, awesome food and great beer.
Fantastic curry! This place has the best butter chicken I have ever had! We shared multiple curries between our table and all of the we're delicious! The service was great with friendly and helpful staff too!
Excellent!!! Loads of veg and meat dishes. Highly recommend the eggplant sliders, eggplant curry and chili prawns. Will be coming back for more.
The best Indian ever!! Delightful food and friendly staff.
I hate when I order a curry and it's tiny. Not here! The eggplant curry was a good size and a great bite to eat. The layout reflects the no fuss approach which is 100% fine with me.
The BEST Indian food I've had outside the UK. The quality, flavours and authenticity surely indicate there is a passionate and experienced chef preparing their delicious dishes. And all confirmed and delivered with 5 star outstanding service. These guys are leading the way with their nearest competitor miles behind.
Decent Indian that you don't have to drive out to the suburbs for. This place has got everything right. The curries don't leave you feeling lethargic and heavy and particularly the vegetarian options are amazing. Great condiments, delicious breads and there's always an obscure beer on tap worth trying. Very good.
Very good! Rogan Josh and Eggplant curry washed down with Two Birds Sunset Ale. Pleasant, unpretentious atmosphere, good music, good service, excellent food.
I agree with others - best curry I have eaten. Looking forward to return visit.
I had the best Lamb Madras this side of the Ganges.
A real gem of a place with great service from genuinely enthusiastic staff.
Love the vibe love the food.
I'm going to confess upfront: we've eaten at over 60 Indian restaurants to date and that doesn't include repeat offenses to our favourites. And I'd go so far to say we're connoisseurs of the cuisine, at least of the Australian renditions. So how did Curry Cafe's trendy hipster style decor and $15 Thali Time meal fare with us? Click the link below ↓ to find out!
Really great food and service, very friendly and helpful staff.
+ is nice to have obviously designated vegan options that doesn't result in slower service
Excellent curry, with great service. Moondog on tap is always a plus for me. The curry could do with a little bit more chilli in my opinion. But the flavour is excellent. The rice servings could be larger, but thats just me.
We had a very lovely dinner at the Curry Cafe. The place is cute and the food very flavorful. Lots of variety, more original than most places. Everything was very fresh and really tasty. And the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely come back.
Couldn't be happier. We went during good beer week for their Tali time and couldn't have been happier! Food was great and the service was spot on! The place was absolutely packed but the English waitress was on fire!
Well done on an awesome evening!
Delicious curry in a hurry. So fast is the curry. No more than 10 minutes after we had ordered, the feast arrived steaming and vibrantly spiced. Cool decor, very friendly staff, great local beer on tap and vibin atmosphere. Thali time is a bargain and a bonza way to sample the menu. Happy customer right here.
Great for vegans. We have been going to this place for years and still love it! Our favourite indian in melbourne and the vegan options are amazing!
Good vibes, cheap, delicious. I took my family to thali time on Wednesday night for a cheap relaxed meal. Everyone enjoyed it, restaurant has a great atmosphere, interesting decor and good music, not your usual Indian affair, something different all together. Local beer on tap is awesome. Staff are friendly. We've also ordered chicken korma take away, different to the usual korma, much better and more interesting I think. win
Absolutely delicious food - perfectly paired with their awesome house beer/ale. The food portions are huge and the prices are great, as equally as great as the Staff. Love this little northcote gem!
Really great, must visit.. Went here recently and the food was amazing, really top quality Indian food at a very reasonable price. The guy who runs the place is so cute, (definitely worth the visit ladies) looks like a cute jesus! hehe. Great food, great drinks, must visit.
Good quality, fresh, traditional Indian in a cool venue. It's so refreshing to see an Indian restaurant using good quality meats and vegetables. Everything we ate was so fresh and full of flavour. The eggplant curry was definitely our favourite pick.
The atmosphere was also fantastic - great music and very attentive staff.
Good meal Saturday evening after a movie. My girlfriend and I thought the staff service was attentive and very friendly. We ordered the butter chicken korma and lamb with coconut with roti and rice. Both had good cuts of meats used. It cost us $20 each which was not too bad. The only thing afterwards was that both of us had slight upsets stomachs. It is probably just that we aren't used to curry so much, however, if I wanted another feed of Indian I would still return. Overall it was good we enjoyed our night even if it was a bit noisy and made it difficult for us to talk/hear. I think when the front room is busy the music should be turned down/off.
Dinner Review. Been twice now in the past 3 months, best curry in the city in my opinion. Great atmosphere, not your usually boring Indian restaurant set-up. Great food, great music, great beer list.
I remember coming here ten years ago with my mates and having fantastic food. It has always been in my mind so now l am married l took my wife here out of the blue for valentines day. The surrounding are different but the food was magnificent. .staff were busy but they did a great job. If you want a relaxing night definetly come here. Wife was also in agreement. .so win win
YUMMY - ambient and delicious!! Love the staff! Me and my man are regulars here!!!
Absolutely delicious! Had take away tonight, chicken makhani is definitely the best I've had in Melbourne. Garlic naan is spot on!
New favourite in Northcote. I LOVE Indian food and this place not only provided outstanding customer service from young, vibrant staff with massive smiles, but the most delicious food. Probably the BEST Garlic Naan i have ever eaten, and being a Hospitality guru, i'm not easily impressed. Its my new favourite place in Northcote! Two thumbs up Curry Cafe. Two thumbs up!
Dinner review. Went here for dinner with my boyfriend and his family. Was a great little hip place! food was delicious too and the waiters were very friendly and helpful. Will definetly be going back again.
This place is our favourite take-out. As vegans, delicious Indian food can be hard to find. This place not only GETS the idea of 'vegan', but offers a large range of vegan options. Lovely ambiance for eating in, too. Two thumbs up!
Good but not the real deal. I like this place but it is not authentically Indian. The tandoori chicken and mushrooms were tasty but did not taste at all like they should. The lamb curry had good flavour but was tough and the fish curry was generous but lack a bit of oomp. That said, the atmosphere was very nice and the service was good. I'd return but don't expect Indian food.
Yum! Tandoori platter is a.... Yum!
Tandoori platter is a bargain.
All yummy and can do mild, medium or hot for those less accustomed to chilli.
Everything was so tasty, service was fast and friendly, and really good value for money. Highly recommended.
Sqishies. I literally order from curry cafe at least once a week. Sometimes I eat in too, but thats only when I'm in the mood for the mango squishy - sooo good. Especially when its brought out by the friendly babe waitress ;)
Amazing food! Staff are friendly. The place is quiet small and can get really noisy and crowded.
Recommending to book a table before hand as they get super busy.
On a cold winter's night, it's preferable to sit indoors however the heaters outside were ok for us. The food was great but they portions could have been been larger. They did come out in a reasonable time though. I also wish they had more cocktail and alcohol choices.
Probably a little more pricey than your average Indian takeaway, but definitely worth it.
This is a gem of a restaurant down on the Westgarth end of High Street.
The food doesn't put a foot wrong with amazing flavours in everything we tried.
Lucky to have this one nearby!
Butter chicken, veggie curry, rice & naan. Brilliant poppadoms (that's important to me) and probably one of the most pleasant Indian meals I've ever had. A return visit is a cert!
I’ve been going to Curry Cafe with my family for the last 10 years. Every time has been a moment of joy, of family unity; a meal to be cherished. The flavours of the saag paneer, lamb madras, chicken tikka masala, and fish madras have enthralled me and embodied culinary pleasure throughout my formative years.
Now I’ve moved out from my family home, and I’m no longer in the locale. Today I woke up and craved one thing and one thing only - Curry Cafe.
Words cannot begin to describe how this meal made me feel. It was delicious, comfortable, culinary expertise. A tear reached my eye. I want to honestly say that me and my friend, who dined tonight, left in a state that could only be described as ecstasy.
Curry Cafe means a lot to me, and after all this time, it thrills me to know that they still put on a mean meal. I’m so happy. Thanks to the team who delivered such a wonderful experience :) it’s good to be back
Food: pretty tasty for my first time here. Great flavour and tender meats in the meals. Portions are also quite decent. The naan bread is also pretty good !
Venue/Service: great little spot in Northcote. Nice and cosy, with a great ambiance.
Wait staff were also super friendly, and offer great service.
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