Reviews Bala's Cafe

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LeanGuy
+4
#VEGAN FRIENDLY #
Bala’s has been around for many years. There is a mixture of ready to eat meals and made-to-order stir fry’s. I always go for the stir fry. The veggies and tofu are cooked to perfection, and you have a choice of white or brown rice.
May 25, 2019
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Sarah Weatherhead
+4
Fast service, great food at very reasonable price. I had the Thai Chicken salad which was very tasty. Good options for if you are on a healthy diet.
Jun 16, 2016
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Sharon Tauru #jazalajewels
+5
Delicious..delicious...delicious..something for the whole family. The vegan curry puffs & all dishes we had were amazing.Don't walk by this unassuming restaurant when in St Kilda.
Apr 04, 2016
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Elsa Doe
+3.5
Bala's has been around for ages but their food is pretty mediocre. Curries taste very standard and westernized, no authenticity to them. HOWEVER, they have THE BEST CHICKEN CURRY PUFFS EVER. Something about the filling, almost likes yellow/green chicken coconut curry filling that is so juicy. I'd be surprised if it wasn't made on site because it's just fantastic. Decent for a $2.60 price tag, it's not too tiny. Been bringing friends and buying them curry puffs every time they meet for coffee in the area. Only thing I buy from there now.
Jan 12, 2016
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What_kate_ate
+3.5
Best steamed dim sims ever...it's the main reason I keep coming back here. The other food there is a bit pricey and I agree with other reviewer about charging for sauces - not good.
Jul 15, 2015
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M1ppy
+4.5
Cheap & delicious food. The vegetarian samosa and garlic roti are some of the best I have ever eaten. Bala's is cheap and has such a great vaierty of vegetarian and meat dishes - something for everyone. It's hard to get take-away for one person and still be able to enjoy a variety of dishes and Bala's caters for this!
May 21, 2014
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Linda
+4.5
Food always great beautiful flavours, the lady behind the counter is rude but you can look past that because of the good, reasonably priced, healthy options.
Jan 01, 2014
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Ry
+4.5
It isn't fancy but its well worth it for the prices of the food.
Aug 31, 2013
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Bex Harris
+4.5
A great selection of Thai & Indian currie's & stir fry's right in the heart of St Kilda. Choose from a plate of 2 veg or meat curries with brown or white rice from the pre prepared selection or a cook to order dish. Both will leave you full and very satisfied. Tasty, fresh & great value. A little cramped inside but takeaway is also available.
Mar 27, 2013
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String Of Events
+4.5
Great value for money.. I love cheap food that tastes good and this definitely ticked those boxes. I'm also looking for tasty cheap indian food because a lot of indian takeaway is rubbish.
Feb 22, 2013
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TristanG
+4.5
Good value, and the indian isn't bad for an "instant" (ie buffet) style eatery.
Feb 19, 2013
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Lynda
+4.5
Best curry take away I've had in years - the massaman beef curry is a MUST!
Oct 26, 2012
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Nikki O
+4.5
Good cheap eat
Apr 25, 2012
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S J
+5
We've eaten here regularly for many years and are never disappointed. Good quality and affordable food and nice staff.
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Edo Meets World
+5
Been going here for over a decade but haven’t been for a while since I moved further away. DID NOT DISAPPOINT. it was even BETTER than I remember. The lamb rogan josh had a beautiful smokiness. Meat was tender but still with chew. Chicken curry was flavourful with only subtle heat and generous portion of meat. Only had I tiny piece of veg which was a bit disappointing considering I mentioned picking it because it had veg. But it was tasty. Vege samosa was divine with a beautifully crumbly pastry and not your average spice blend in the filling. Still tasting the lovely spices now as I write this. I’m so full but I want more! What does that tell ya?!
5
Billy Neddy72
+5
A very good Indian restaurant, been coming here for years. Curry always delicious. Meat very tender. Best curry in melbourne.
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Fel
+5
My favourite Indian Thai place, I drive 20minutes just to pick this up. Highly recommend, great value curries for great prices.
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Jayde W
+4
It's pretty good for value for your meal, big portions when you do the rice with 2sides meal deal. Mango Lassi is really good and the Roti was fresh and tasty.
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Casper
+4
Very good hearty food at a great price. Would recommend coming here if you are in the area. They have a good range of veg and meat options available. Try the yellow tofu curry and butter chicken as these are my two favourite dishes here. I always get a roti as well whenever I come here and it always tastes great. I highly recommend the mango lassi here, as it is one of my favourite drinks of all time. The servings here are very generous and are great value! I often have enough for lunch the next day.
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