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Veg Out Time
88/100 (229 ratings)
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"Veg Out Time is a small restaurant that sells various food options that are part of the Asian cuisine including curry with rice/roti, spring rolls,..."
Ruby K
"One of the best restaurant down in South Yarra! As a vegetarian, it’s pretty difficult to find restaurants that focus on vegetarianism, let alone..."
Penny K
"Lovely man served me and made me try several curries before I ordered. Food was delicious and so healthy - highly recommend for a takeaway or chilled..."
Caterina Scalzo
"One of my top spots for delivery. Veg Out Time is not only all vegan but also provides great value for money. I love the curry combo which allows you..."
Quincy Malesovas
"super cheap and yummy vegan and vegetarian food! really conveniently located and the service was pretty good. we paid $11.90 for three dishes and 1/2..."
Rachael Martin
"Veg out time is a place to go when you are after a lot of vegetables at a good price. While I wouldn’t say it’s the best quality food (some..."
Bennis Dennis
"Amazing restaurant! One of a few restaurants that I had never seen before which is willing to serve the nourish foods and for the best health to the..."
Tiffany Yolanda Chou
"Fantastic food. I went with a friend and we both had the rice with 3 courses. Each one was..."
Darvis Black
Vegilicious
88/100 (581 ratings)
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Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
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Full Bar
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"The place is beautifully decorated which gives it a great ambience. The staff is lovely. The menu is great. There are so many good dishes to choose..."
Cata González
"Had amazing service today along with how wonderfully the place is decorated. Then of course my meal was incredible, tofu scramble wrap with tomato,..."
Jasmine Burgess
"Visited for the first time today and it was amazing. Staff were super lovely even with the lunch rush and the food was incredible, some of the best..."
Sarah McGrath-Lamb
"This place has it all- Fully vegan, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. I can't wait to come back here and try more of the..."
Charlotte North-Coombes
"Fave place ❤️ Highly recommend. Our kids love this place too. Staff friendly and food is amazing !!!..."
Christina Helena
"Since the first time we went there we loved everything! Amazing yummy food in a cozy place with a super friendly staff!! and now... 100%vegan�!! Do..."
Bambú Yubari
"Best plant based whole food restaurant we've ever been too. The app plate for 2 was the best thing I've ever eaten. So many choices and sauces. So..."
Rebecca Fergus
"Every time I've made the journey acrosss town to Vegilicious, it's been the highlight of my month. If I lived closer I'd be there every week. The..."
Esther Bertram
"These guys catered my wedding and it was insanely good! Probably about 80% of the people there were not veg/vegan and they were raving over it...."
Drew Handcock
"We had a lovely time we had with the family at Vegilicious, the food was amazing !!! even if you aren’t a vegetarian, very reasonably priced!! the..."
Dorine White
"Tonight was my second visit to Vegilicious and I was so pleased to find it just as awesome as it was the first time around. Firstly, the staff are..."
Yvette Blades
"Share platter is great value, nutritious meals that taste AMAZING and great service that is personalised to suit your dietary requirement needs. Very..."
Ash.m.watters
"To start off, the staff here are lovely. Super friendly from the moment you walk in the door. I decided to order one of the specials for the day..."
Glutenfreedombeth
"Absolutely love this place! I have been a few times and the staff are always so lovely and professional. I had the lasagna and it was hands down the..."
PlantBasedFoodSnob
"Really friendly service and huge portion sizes. Anything Italian on the menu is a winner. Gnocchi are soft little pillows and marinara sauce is very,..."
Desiree Munro
"Great for group bookings! The banquet was generous & had great variety. Staff were so lovely & we felt well looked after. Hope to go back & order off..."
Beebee
"4.5I had the eggplant parma and the three others I was with had the mac n cheese.Everyone was really happy with their meals, the service..."
Always Hungry
"Staff: 5/5Food: 5/5Decor: 4.5/5Price: 4/5Will return? Yes!Ordered the okonomiyaki, curry chicken and sage gnocchi - all..."
Miki Glat
"Vegilicious has a relaxed and casual atmosphere with friendly staff. We decided on the share platter (min 2 pple, $25 per head) with a jug of sangria..."
Kylmh
"One of my favourites, a classic... Been here multiple times! Has plenty of veggie options and a few more. Can’t get enough. Space is also great and..."
Beatriz Ribeiro
"You might find Spiderman lurking in the foliage, or maybe a game to play, or just be content to gaze around at the myriad other things of interest at..."
Ian Argent
"The gnocchi here was amazing. I was really pleasantly surprised by the food, it's top notch. Well done chefs! Will definitely be returning with the..."
Treena
"Group of 8 and all the food was really delicious! Heaps of variety. Will def be coming back. Only downfall is that some of their staff are not the..."
Unicorn Foodie
"The service was excellent.We were made to feel very welcome and the waiter was very informative and friendly.The home made gnocchi was delicious.Look..."
Food Perfection
"This place is amazing! Delicious food, great service and a great vibe to it as well. We all got the polenta chips, which are the best i have ever..."
Steph Schneider
"Excellent experience. Very friendly staff, delicious and varied menu with full vegan options and lots of clever and tasty substitutes. Will be back..."
Andrew Goldsmith
"This is my go-to place for special occasions. I've only ever ordered the extravaganza plate, which includes most things on the menu, and it's always..."
Daryl Victoria
"Delicious food (I had the okonomiyaki), very friendly service and a nice, relaxed atmosphere. I'd recommend to vegans and meat-eaters alike...."
Viv
"Every dish was so tasty and delicious. It was quite pricey but the flavours in the dish and quality of ingredients made up for it. Would recommend if..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Came here as a non vegan person with my vegan friend and was very impressed. Would highly recommend the vegan sample platter- seriously delicious and..."
Jayde
"Absolutely incredible food and great portion sizes for a great price! Beautiful interior and fantastic service too! Ive been recommending to..."
Ellie
"Went with a Vegan friend recently and as a non-vegan person I loved the food! The savoury items were flavoursome and tasty but the desserts were what..."
ScottW
"The food is good, generous portions with lots of options. It's a shame it's not open for lunch. The place is nicely decorated (love the plants and..."
Merry Rourou
"Love this place! Amazing, friendly and attentive service and an incredible menu. Loads of vegan options and a terrific atmosphere. Highly..."
Purple Anise
"Very average vegetarian food is served here and is slightly overpriced. The dishes are nothing new or innovative, but they are tasty and get the job..."
Dimzib
"Love love love! Serves a very generous and always tasty. Those Japanese pancakes OMG! Delicious... will always be back, I have a whole menu to..."
Kelly F
"Okay I have not been to the restaurant but the other week the council had them to provide food for a local festival and people were amazed with the..."
Choc Pudding
"My daughter is Vegan and introduced me to Vegilicious. I was most impressed. We travel from Langwarrin just to eat here! The Gnocchi is a favourite..."
Cheryl Maree
"Love this place I'm not a vegetarian at all but the food here is so tasty you don't need any meat in it the smells coming from the kitchen are..."
Paul Delaney
"My family loves this restaurant. Never disappointed, really accommodating to small children. We always get the platter and are never disappointed-..."
Schmelks
"We have been frequenting Vegilicious since it opened. Food and service superb as always Best vegetarian spot south side We are very grateful..."
Sam Jones
"Love the vegan platter and cauliflower fritters. Nice atmosphere and great service. I like that they have lots of vegetable based dishes instead of..."
Kim
"I have been here a few times and I ate always very good.  Vegetarian and Vegan options...."
Vinz Arena
"Loved it here! The menu selection was very decent, with a wide selection of vegan dishes as well as vegetarian. We dropped in on a Thursday at around..."
Yvette.b
"Went to vegilicious based on a friends recommendation, and for a person like me used to eating meat while dining out, this place was a real..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Had the okinomiyaki last night here at 'vegan and vegetarian' night at the Preston food truck park. It was nice, but not great. It had too much salad..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Shared the vegan platter and it was amazing. So much food we couldn't finish it but they let us take the leftovers home in a container. Also tried..."
Emma
"If I’ve ever wondered what human form a vegetarian restaurant would take, it definitely came in our server. Fun, unpredictable, loud and could have..."
Donutsam
"We had the Vegetarian Share Platter for two people, plus a mulled wine each.  The food was plentiful and delicious, and we were able to takeaway..."
Ophelia
"Absolute gem!! Stopped by for dinner and was overwhelmed! Loved the atmosphere as soon as we stepped in the door! Ordered the mushroom pasta with a..."
Loz Arthur
"Veg platter for 2 is always delicious and very filling. Also got to try the sexy mushrooms (vegan) which were just amazing, highly recommended!!..."
VegoLover
"Very good food, the eggplant parma is very good and the staff are very nice. The smoothies are delicious especially the apple one. Overall an amazing..."
Teagan Symons
"Vegilicious...simply DELICIOUS....well hard to write a review for such a wonderful place. Beautiful arrangements ...cozy feeling and a lot of..."
Ed
"It is rarely possible to find Organic wines served by the glass. How wonderful to find at Vegilicious an exception to that disheartening pattern. To..."
Jane Smith
"As a big meat eater, I always love finding a place that does vegetarian food so well that I don't miss the meat. That's exactly what Vegilicious..."
Ruth Kusionowicz
"Delicious food , and fabulous atmosphere. Worth trying for veggie lovers as it has a lot of veggie options and all are good. just loving it every..."
Emily
"really tasty and such a great range of dishes to choose from. service can be a bit spotty but it's a relaxed atmosphere and the courtyard room is a..."
Tangerine Sky
"Fantastisc food, so much to choose from! Great service, very friendly and quick. The portion sizes were huge so I got half of my dinner to take away..."
Claui
"As vegetarians we thank our stars to find Vegilicious in our vicinity. The only words that come to my mind for vegilicious are yummylicious,..."
Pratik Shelar
"Who said vegetarian or vegan food had to be boring. Certainly not me, and if you need convincing you obviously haven't been to St Kilda's..."
String Of Events
"Vegans - the menu variety is wonderful.  A great dish to start with on your first visit might be the platter - big wooden board with a very wide..."
Eat Well
"Loved it, as did Sue. Service was terrific, loved the "vibe". If I could eat like this always, I would. Nothing I could fault, Delivered delicious...."
Peter Cartledge
"Absolutely love love loved it here. Went here based on the reviews on Zomato and so glad i did. Ordered the share platter for two so we could try a..."
Maro
"Healthy and insanely tasty food.  In a world where burger joints are springing up everywhere, it's refreshing to find this place bucking the..."
Amanda Young
"Got the share platter for 2 after a recommendation from someone! All i gota say that was some tasty stuff i ended up eating the whole thing by myself..."
Melbourne's Munchies
"As far as a veggie only restaurant goes, this is my favourite in the city! Cool place, yum food, friendly staff. The platter was huge, 2 of us..."
Grubsup
"Had never heard of this place before til searching for it on here. Was so impressed as soon as I walked in the staff were friendly, it had a cosy,..."
VeJo
"Excellent food- interesting, tasty, generous portions. As non-vegetarians this is the veg restaurant we go to even without our vegetarian friends...."
Deborah
"VegeDELICIOUS! What a gem that I've driven past multiple time but have never stopped in to eat. Vegetarian or not you'll enjoy the hearty meals that..."
Charlie.miles
"Amazing food, amazing service and overall an amazing vibe! Not so sure about the last reviews, I've always had a great experience. Definitely will be..."
Gue0002
"This place is amazing! The rating says it all really. Atmospheres rules, cute decor...."
Danger
"We went to Vegilicious when they first opened and although we liked it, we now really enjoy it! The food has increased in taste with great flavours..."
Tanya Lee
"Awesome food and very attentive service. Will definitely..."
Lois Lane
"Great place. Lovely service, Great food, Very reasonably priced! Recommend the rice paper rolls, also the cumin cauliflower fritters. Would happily..."
Monkey Man
"Yum, fresh, decent servings and friendly staff. Best Bloody Mary in the..."
Hungry Carnegie
"Great food but slightly concerned regarding their definition of vegan friendly. Ordered the gnocchi which had ' vegan option' next to it. After I..."
Chloe
"Simply Vegi-delicious. We had the sharing platter which was recommended by the very efficient and knowledgeable waitress. We amazed by the variety..."
Rayb085
"Exceptional food and service! The flavours were superb. The omelette with vegan feta cheese was really fantastic - highly recommended. See my..."
Georgios Manolis
"We found this place by accident, and loved it. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you will love this place too. And even it not, you should try it out...."
Stephan Klatt
"Cool little place just off the main street with great ambience, friendly staff and delicious food. We were running out to see a show and couldn't..."
Adam Lyttle
"Vegilicious is a rambling venue, with myriad things to absorb the curiosity and/or point the smartphone camera at. I had Sexy Oven Baked Field..."
Ian Argent
"So glad we dropped in here whilst we happened to be on this side of town!! Food was AMAZING and the service was incredible too. Couldn't fault it! We..."
Tabea Hansen
"Visited for the first, just the two of us. We didnt have a booking but the staff found us a table. I had the mushroom stroganoff and my partner the..."
M S
"The restaurant used to be vegetarian but they are now 100% vegan now! 💚 They offer a nice menu with great variety of dishes, at a very good..."
Elisabeth MC
Lentil As Anything St Kilda
87/100 (1714 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
International
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Burger
Pancakes
Salad
Curry
Sit down
International
Seating
Table Service
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really good meals and really great times here. They encourage people to eat more veggies and less meat which is what we should do. Australians as a..."
Katherine Chiu
"Such good quality food and service and for such a low price, of course we donated generously to show our appreciation, but it’s great that the..."
Rachel Chandler
"A lovely meal with great service from the volunteer staff. We will be regularly supporting..."
Troylee Layton Bancroft
"Restaurant where you pay what you think the meal is worth, great concept! Food is made with love here, flash your cash the treasure box with the..."
Shontelle Shonnie Byrne
"Great Food, you can pay what you like , a nice change and great members of staff..."
Amy Schofield
"Excellent food and very friendly staff. We will definitely be back. It was very busy too for a Wednesday..."
Hannah Baker
"Really good place, I loved the tasty food and the vibes ! So cool that I will return there for sure..."
Andreia Mendes
"Great food amazing people. Always had good service and beautiful..."
Jenny Nash
"Why do I go there? They're bossy and mindful, funny and with integrity. Oh and the food. Almost forgot. Just like..."
Itiz Di
"Omg one of the best places ever to eat just love..."
Melinda Eliasen
"Volunteered here for a while during my travels in Australia. Really miss the food, the people and vibe. Memories for a lifetime. Make sure to check..."
Christopher Brakk Staven
"Great concept, great food :) Glad I..."
Christine Farmer
"So delicious! And the service and atmosphere is the..."
Maria Pillath
"As a long time lover of the Lentil as Anything at Abbotsford convent, the St Kilda one left a little to be desired but is still a fun and yummy lunch..."
Always Hungry
"This restaurant is the best ! I really like . The pay as you feel concept is incredible. The burger is my favourite dish . Every time I have time try..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"As an avid meat eater I was skeptical about visiting a vegetarian place but my girlfriend insisted! Very tight seating inside but not really an issue..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"I love lentils so much! I always get the green Thai curry it is sooo delicious and I love the idea of supporting the community and those less..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"Was here for lunch. Packed with people. The concept of this restaurant is you pay as much as you want. The menu is small consisting mainly of..."
Kimky
"The staff at lentil as anything are always lovely and happy to have a few jokes with my friends and I. I am a huuuuuuuge fan of the okonomiyaki!!..."
Moneta Tan
"I love this place. Of course the menu is very simple but is very good. If you are..."
Vinz Arena
"Service is very warm and friendly!Ordered:Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes)Delicious. Almost like the asian version of pizza...."
Superqdawgg
"This 'not for profit' is a gem, and its limited menu has something for everyone. The curry's are not spicy and could do with a little more oomph...."
Check Please
"I enjoy this place as it enables me to be cheap even though I make a decent wage. The pancakes are great and the curry is fine but I don't complain..."
P.J Middleclass
"I'm quite a fan of St Kilda Lentils because the team is very hard-working and kind. The food is always great, I love the Thali of the Day and..."
Jamil The Chai Wanderer
"I love the Lentil As Anything in Abbotsford so thought I would try this one.  Its a lot smaller and there is a fixed menu rather than a "help..."
Helen
"Food is so yummy here! Great little place. It feels very cramped and a bit uncomfortable inside, as it's so tiny and as some of the other reviews..."
Mary
"Good concept of pay as you feel, so it supports the homeless, unemployed and those who cannot afford to dine out. The food is awesome and the staff..."
කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)
"Had an amazing thali with an Indian bean curry and Sri Lankan Beetroot curry cooked perfectly. Loved the food and the story behind this place makes..."
Kanchana Perera
"One of my favourite places to visit! I love the ethics behind the food and I am happy to generously pay for my meal. I love the vibe of the cafe...."
Zarzznoonan
"Lentil is my favourite vegetarian restaurant, they have a good menu, Curry, Pan cake (Okpnomoyaki) etc. of course they have hot beverages such as..."
Leandro
"One of my favourite vegetarian and vegan restaurants. I've tried every single thing o. The menu and it's ridiculously good! Such great staff and all..."
Nlaitken95
"Amazing veggo/vegan options! Great pay-as-you-feel initiative, supporting an awesome business with a community spirit. Always have the friendliest..."
Simone Lay
"Great! So delicious food!!!! I heard about this place many times, we finally tried and it was a fabulous experience!!!!! We tried pancakes &..."
MarkAndAnna.com.au
"Absolutely lovely.My meal was delicious, the volunteers were polite, the vibe was calm and amazing. Definitely going again and sharing with..."
Bebzy Nikora
"Despite balking at the prospect of a vegan burger, this was surprisingly delicious. The warm, crisp Turkish roll was what made it stand out, but the..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Can't recommend this place enough! Tasty, generous sized dishes for what you're paying! Absolutely love the atmosphere and the idea behind the..."
Laurie
"Amazing place! Love the idea behind this cute restaurant. The staff are very friendly and the food we ordered was great and the portions were large...."
Jannaheb
"Food was good, even though I am a carnivore, I enjoyed the Japanese pancake and lentil burger. Service was very slow,..."
Volkspartner
"Very special.. Lentils is a very special place. The unique concept attracts all kinds of people and the food is always filling and nourishing. I just..."
Christina O.
"Buzzy happy place. I had the selection of Curries and rice and my hubby are the lentil burger. Tasty if not earth shattering. Will happily return...."
The Food Queen
"Great concept... We went here because we loved the concept, what a great idea... We ordered the lasagne and the curry platter, both were pretty..."
George_Renee
"Bless you Lentil!!!!. Amazing food, incredible ethics and the chance to meet fabulous, unusual people, and share tables and chat. Just love this..."
StumpyF
"We arrived at 6pm on a Tuesday evening and were able to get a table straight away. We were pleasantly surprised by the many choices on the menu and..."
Tina
"I like it- I like that it's affordable to people who are a bit broke. I always feel awkward about how much I'm paying and end up like Larry David..."
Givepeasachance
"Love it!. There's something about the feeling of Lentil As Anything. It's the direct opposite of corporate dining; spartan and grungy and at the same..."
Mipiacemangiarebene
"Good Curry. Great beetroot curry. Service quite..."
Felicity1979
"Lovely :). Although in a cramped space, this place does a killer beetroot curry! The staff were super friendly and attentive when called for, not to..."
Eatingcookiedough
"Alright?!. It was a busy night when we rolled up so knew it would take a while for the food to come out, which it did. Staff were polite but..."
Flippin Chicken..
"What a great concept! Great portion size, food was fine, thank you and I'll be..."
Akid
"Lentils yumm. Love the concept, love the food... Coming back as often as I..."
Dorgos
"Staff are friendly, food is tasty and filling. Love the..."
Katieppie
"Different.... Interesting concept and not normally my style but tried it the other night. Food was nice and reasonable sized servings. Only complaint..."
Sarah
"Love it!. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is something unlike anything else. It really is a special place. I go there frequently with my..."
Stephanie
"Nice place. What a lovely place! I like the pay as you feel concept, it so refreshing in this day and age!I have been there a couple of times..."
Sarah
"Perfect for a poor backpacker as you only pay what you want. As it goes the food is fantastic, even if a little limited. The place is quite small so..."
Paul
"News Flash: Both Locals and Tourists Love "Lentil As Anything"!. Attention future dinners:This community-based, environmentally friendly and..."
J.
"Be generous!. For veggo food, Lentil is anything but bad. (For baaaaaad vegetarian, go across St. Kilda a bit to Soulmama. Or better yet, don't.) As..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"I've been to Lentil quite a few times over the years, but haven't been there for about 2 years now. I was looking forward to going back for lunch..."
Weno
"I Love Lentil. I actually get cravings for Lentil As Anything. Their okonomiyaki, variety of curries and the laissez-faire attitude of all who go..."
Virginia Streit
"Atmosphere. Loved the beetroot curry staff so friendly and the chef came over to check if we were enjoying our food ....the dish washer was easy on..."
Emmy
"Great concept!. Have been going to lentils for years and find the food to be really good depending on the cook. love their concept but feel sorry for..."
GregL
"No prices on the menu. Unusual concept of paying what you feel! Our overseas guests likes the bohemian decor and warm service. The food was of varied..."
Kwanghui
"Tasty food, reasonable portions. Pay what you can for your meal. Always had veg / vegan options. Meals change but one option almost always centres..."
Tonya Gr
"What a lovely concept. Such lovely food, and lovely volunteers. Well done guys!! Pumpkin salad, japenese pancakes and the curry were my favourite!!!..."
Lois Jones
"If you are in Melbourne you MUST try "Lentils"😍😍 it's such a unique experience with a rotating seasonal menu and you pay why you feel you can..."
Prudence Hartley
"Loved the concept and food delicacies. Appreciate the efforts of food makers who dwell into making so much food and serve everyone with same..."
Devika Sharma
"The okminyaki (Japanese pancakes) at Lentil As Anything triggered what has now become a deep and passionate obsession of mine! When I lived in St..."
Lois O'Rourke
"My favourite food place in St Kilda. Run by volunteers, Lentil As Anything is a non for profit vegetarian restaurant where you choose the amount you..."
Roderic Van Binst
"I love pancake 🥞 and vegan hamburger 🍔 with sweet chili sauce taste really yummy 😋 definitely will go back again soon.And hop I could find..."
Liu Ven
Araliya St Kilda
86/100 (646 ratings)
Restaurants
Sri Lankan
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Beef
Duck
Curry
"We were a party of three, and ordered a number of fantastic dishes. The entrees, mains and deserts were delicious, full of amazing flavours that went..."
Cas Le Nevez
"One of the finest restaurants in Melbourne. Every dish we ordered was excellent, from the incredible fish cakes (with real fish inside), to the..."
Michael Barnett
"Absolutely one of the best places we have eaten! Food and atmosphere was awesome and the service we received from Ash was outstanding. Will..."
Narelle Oates
"100% delicious Sri Lankan food with outstanding friendly service. Feed me menu was amazing. Can’t wait to come..."
Susan Rhodes
"Thank you for taking such a good care of our invitees. The service, hospitality and the food were all outstanding!. Thank you so much for all you did..."
Eureka Priyadarshani
"Exceptionally tasty food made with authentic spices, pure passion and love!! A special thank you for making the best prawn curry I've ever had! We're..."
Pallavee Joshi
"Awesome food and excellent service I highly recommend Sri Lankan foods Araliya in..."
Asela Seram
"Araliya, St Kilda is a must go, must do for an amazing dining experience. The service is fantastic, the food is exceptional! Thankyou all very much,..."
Gwenda M SMith
"I recently celebrated my birthday here and words will just not do justice to the wonderful night my friends and I had at Araliya. Everything from the..."
Madeleine Harvey
"The best of the best. Wonderful food, exceptional service and unbelievable staff! Love everything about the..."
Thilini Punzi
"Could not fault the service and food! Waitress knew her drink and great recommendation of food! The whole party loved the place. Can't wait to go..."
Sandi Dolezal Robertson
"Amazing food, drinks and service. Would highly..."
Hannah Lawrence
"Amazing food. The flavours were out of this world. Definitely going to be a regular. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Cannot wait to go..."
Donna McGindle
"This has been consistently great over the years. If I want authentic Sri Lankan food this is where I go. The cashew nut curry with beans..."
Ravin
"Awesome food accompanied by awesome service!!!!!! Love the place! The saffron prawns was full of exciting flavours, the lamb curry was a hit with the..."
Melissa Fabu Lous
"Chosen this resto as part of the fork festival and it was really good choice. Foods are amazing excepr dessert parts. We ordered pork belly, chicken..."
Yulz
"Got 50% discount deal so we gave this place a go. We had egg hopper, black pork curry, barrmundi and okra with tamarine sauce. Everything was pretty..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Incredible authentic food that got the stamp of approval from my Sri Lankan father. Must try the crab betel leaf. Will definitely go back for..."
Tasha
"Amazing new sri Lankan restaurant nestled in the quiet side of St Kilda. Delicious mix of street food and more authentic dishes. What I loved was..."
The Hungry Vegan
"Friendly staff. Explained what’s on the menu and the other dishes not listed. Authentic Sri Lankan food. If you’re not familiar ask. Beware it is..."
Mahendra Perera
"Beautiful modern Sri Lankan restaurant opposite the park in St Kilda! They gave a great selection of good wines but not many beers, have some..."
DC
"Ahh the glorious Entertainment guide has once again led me to a delicious meal.Expectations were low due to rating and the quiet dining..."
PedGetsFed
"Awesome food and service. Dee and Hashini were fantastic. Dee was able suggest and help us with deciding dishes which we highly appreciate...."
Srinath Jayaratne
"For people with dietary requirements, the menu is mostly gluten free! No problems with food delivery. The dinner box came with each dish in a..."
Cats Away
"Amazing food with fantastic flavours, great for something different as I am not familiar with Sri Lankan cuisine.  The decor and bar set out looks..."
Jayne McCubbin
"Finally checked out Araliya on Friday. Really friendly staff and a lovely restaurant layout. We had the pork belly and papaya salad, saffron rice,..."
Heidi
"Delicious, clean and authentic Sri Lankan food. The service is lovely, very friendly and chatty. I have eaten in and had delivery and both were great..."
Jessica Smith
"The settings are perfect, the food very tasty and well executed. My friend and I had a lovely time in there. Very pleased. Good food, huge selection,..."
Aleks Miklovich
"Amazing food, beautiful restaurant, polite staff, efficient and prompt service. Food was really hot and spicy, beautiful combinations with different..."
Michael
"Ate here on a week night - it was quiet but had lovely ambience still. The waitress was helpful with wine selection and the Margaret river cab..."
Flowerbutton
"Very tasty food and great service. Our waitress was very knowledgable of the food and offered good suggestions. We had various dishes to share all of..."
Christina Kay
"Mouthwatering Sri Lankan food. Great selection of food and drinks. Very attentive and friendly staff. The food was well presented and it tasted good...."
S K
"This is worth a visit. Several times. 6 boys. 6 dishes. Happy. Strangely quiet on a lovely spring day. A delightful and tolerant..."
Mike B
"The food was fabulous! Chilli Calamari with the bean sauce had the perfect amount of heat and spice to it- perfectly cooked too! Goat..."
Michelle Kulik
"Replica like-for-like Sri Lankan food this is not. Delicious Sri Lankan flavours, techniques, and textures it is in spades.I came here as a..."
Themkc
"Pro:Contemporary Sri Lankan foodFlavoursome and deliciousAttentive servicePrompt serving of..."
SaRad
"I've had dinner here a few times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Food is excellent and service is superb. I will definitely come..."
Christina Platz
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner last night at Araliya. We started with scallops in a hopper - the flavours were lovely and it was the lightest most..."
Ambra
"The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the chicken biriyani, beans and lentils with baby spinach. Individually these dishes were great, but..."
Vidhya Vinu
"Firstly: Get the dinner box takeaway! So good!I've been here for sit down dinner recently and can say it was just terrific, innovative food..."
Chownow
"After a rocky start in their new St Kilda location, Araliya have found their feet. Their food has always been unique and delicious, as have their..."
Jacky Bailey
"This has fast become one of my favourite restaurants with quite a few visits and hitting the excellent standard each and every time. After..."
Madeleine Harvey
"In St Kilda’s revitalised Fitzroy Street is Araliya, a restaurant specialising in cuisine maybe best described as Sri Lankan fusion, and The City..."
The City Lane
"After cultivating 30 years of experience at the helm of Araliya Hawthorn, Sri Lankan chef Sam Wedande has now moved the institution to the beachy..."
The Food Society
"A Hawthorn stalwart for 30 years, Araliya was sadly forced to relocate due to redevelopment of its old home. Head chef Sam Wedande is trained in..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"After celebrating 30 years as Head Chef of Araliya Hawthorn, Sam Wedande has taken his chef hat to a new home in St Kilda. A passionate chef who..."
Gastrology
"Posted by Chasing a Plate in St Kilda on 06/08/2015. Chasing a Plate dined as..."
Chasing A Plate
"St Kilda welcomes head chef, Sam Wedande, an acclaimed chef who has 30 years of experience working at his previous restaurant at Araliya Hawthorn...."
Evelovelle
"Beautiful flavours, nice presentation and very good service. I loved the small vegetable dishes and the fish. Would highly..."
Claui
"Really good. Great food and very attentive service. Shame it's in such a big space it's hard to fill and can look empty. Go there and support them! I..."
Feeding_frenzy
"Incredible Flavours!. Had an EXTREMELY enjoyable meal here on the weekend. Service struggled a little but they are very accommodating. The food..."
Anon
"Great food and flavours! Attentive service and delish cocktails!! Chilli and grapefruit margarita!!!!Will definitely be..."
Blazenka Kovacevic
"Delish food! Can't believe it isn't busier - must try..."
Aoife Kealy
"Great service. Food took my taste buds on a trip. The Jaggery beef was..."
Ozzie
"Great spicy addition to Fitzroy st St Kilda. A new taste sensation with really different dishes. Worth a couple of visits at least to try different..."
Malc
"Delicious and Great Value Take Away. Had take away from Araliya St Kilda tonight - it was delicious and great value.Ordered the Jaggery Beef,..."
Bridie
"Beautiful addition to St Kilda. Visited this restaurant on recommendation from Hawthorn friends. Yes, absolute delight! The food is very very..."
Mahesha_lg
Chinta Ria Soul
82/100 (1752 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Asian
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Calamares
Curry
Prawns
Noodle
Beef
Crepes
Laksa
Pasta
Lamb
Chili
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Fried rice
Duck
Calamari
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Takeout
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Came here on a whim with my dear friends from the UK who are world travellers and great diners. They were keen for Malaysian food and we happened to..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We ordered curry laksa, Nasi goreng, fried rice & roti with peanut sauce. All these dishes were delicious couldn’t fault any dish. The service was..."
Farha
"After a brief visit to the St.Kilda beach over weekend, struggling to choose from couple of streets full of restaurants, we chose to visit this..."
Nupur Bhople
"Good Malaysian joint on famous Acland St. near St. Kilda beach. More than food, people also visit Acland street to get a feel of the vibe on this..."
Parag
"Love this place, have been a fair few times over the years. Always yummy food and end up eating far too much!I don't think I've had a bad dish...."
Bianca
"For such an up market location as Acland Street, you wouldn’t think to find such cheap eats and premium flavours under the same roof. The..."
Katy
"I haven’t been here in some years so I was excited to be going back as my last visit here is still watched in my memory. For main I..."
Timinmelbourne
"This place has the BEST laksa, their food is so delicious. I have taken so many people here. The restaurant itself is a little dark inside but..."
Georgia Allen
"Really good food, in a cute little restaurant. I wouldn’t recommend bringing big groups here (you wouldn’t fit), but very nice for 2-4 people!..."
Karin
"3.5 to be precise. We have already been here twice and have liked most of the food we have ordered. Nothing exceptional but nothing..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Had an EG voucher which made a great value meal even better value. Just tasty food in a relaxed environment, one of the better options on acland..."
PedGetsFed
"Yummm! A friend and I were reminiscing over our Asian vacays which Facebook so kindly reminded us we were on this time three years ago so off we went..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Despite a restaurant in Sydney being of the same name, I'm pretty sure that they are not owned by the same owner. Chinta Ria is my friend's..."
Dr S
"Quite possibly the best laksa I've had this winter. The broth is simply amazing, rich and packed with flavour. The roti curry was also flawlessly..."
Hungry Ronin
"Great service and amazing food. Been here a number of times and have never seen a poor meal coming out of the kitchen. Just writing this is making me..."
J Jt
"The chicken curry was very good and the half duck was tasty. The only disappointing part was the coconut rice which had zero coconut flavour. We..."
Lachlan Stott
"Visited to celebrate my mum's birthday and the service was excellent! We were seated upstairs on a very busy Sunday night and ordered an array of..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"A delicious food offering and excellent service. Perfectly situated on Ackland st, the restaurant offers rustic food that's real and authentic. Great..."
Mobwife
"Great price. Quick Service. The Curry Laksa is TDF!!!  Nasi Goreng is probably the best I've had to date and the curry puffs and starters are all..."
Amy K O'Neill
"Pretty good Malaysian. Mee Goreng and Nasi Goreng are great, some dishes are only ok though. Just stick to the straight up Malaysian..."
SlapCh0p
"My partner and I have been coming here for years. Best dish by far is the Seafood Curry Laksa - amazing! Food always quick and service great. This..."
Mr Daniel
"A.MAAAZING!!! Last night was my third visit and this place just keeps getting better. Each times have tried something new and every time I'm blown..."
Awhina Kapa
"Food was not too bad and so was the service. We ordered the Asam fish, mee goreng and gado gado. We loved the mee goreng, as it tasted quite similar..."
Joanne
"Wow! Just as well we booked a table. Taste and flavour. And cooked beautifully. Quite busy on a Friday night but served great food. The waitress..."
Paul
"Happy to find another place that serves up good and authentic Malaysian cuisine! Service was incredibly fast and portions were generous. Recommended..."
May
"The service is friendly and prompt.The Nasi Goreng is super tasty and a big serving. One of our go to's when in St Kilda and craving Asian food...."
Sarah O
"I love Chinta Ria but every time I come I'm disappointed. The service is good, the food is fine but it's just not excellent. The Wine was above..."
Clotilde.blanchet10
"Always consistent. Took my very unadventurous overseas relos here - they catered for a table of 11 confidently, tolerated all the photo taking, etc...."
Manmar
"The food was quick and service was good. Not the best Malaysian food but it definitely was good. The curry could use a bit more spice, but that's..."
Janelle
"Fantastic meal lovely flavours & the taste is amazing. Polite friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area but can get quite noisy..."
Badabooma
"We love this hangout with our teenage kids & family friends. We visit here at least once a month for a fabulous Seafood Curry laksa & the Best Spicy..."
Sassy Queshet
"Had the most amazing customer service from the gentleman working this evening. Bright, bubbly and very informative about what makes a great meal. The..."
Samantha Temple
"Dined there a couple of times and the food is amazing.. The duck San Choy Bow is delicious and like an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The chicken..."
Glenn
"Where do I start I had high expectations for this small but very busy Malaysian restaurant in St Kilda’s Acland street and from the first mouthful..."
Easy Weekend Eats
"Delicious food and great, quick service even though a busy Sat night. Will definitely be back for the Mee..."
Mel Murphy
"A good Laksa can be hard to find, unless of course you happen to be at Chinta Ria. Satisfied patrons return here all year round for a helping of this..."
Decisive Cravings
"Great laksa. Haven't tried anything else but laksa is really really..."
Nadya Voloshina
"Reliable and delicious - good for seafood. Been going to Chinta Ria for several years. It is always great - never had a bad meal. Their entrees are..."
Mdroc1
"Never had a bad meal, everything we have ordered has been fantastic!! Great service and Laksa is awesome!!And to top it all off the prices are..."
Problematicpinko
"It was an accident. We were down in stkilda and was looking for some Asian food, thick noodle to be precise.and we happen to walk past this..."
Quarter Of A Pounder
"Must admit I was hesitant after reading recent negative reviews. I booked a Friday dinner for 6:45 and had to be out by 7:30 for a concert at Palais...."
Tony Iacobaccio
"Delicious. We dined here on a busy Saturday night and had a fantastic meal. The banquet was delicious, friendly service and reasonably priced. Highly..."
Peter C
"Very tasty food and friendly service. Great value for money, we will be..."
KazC
"Quality. Well priced quality food, decent portions, wholesome but clean Asian food. BYO is a bonus. Service can be a little cocky and abrupt - well..."
Keri.biolo
"The best nasi lemak I've ever had.. Great food and..."
Allan Lim
"Awesome laksa, great price and great service. Will be..."
Jacinta
"The Mee Goreng is amazing! A must..."
Claire Madeleine
"Love this place. Always good food great service and..."
Poko Delaware
"Consistent Malaysian food. Seafood Laksa is a solid favourite and never disapoints. Service can sometime be a little off. Great with a group of..."
Benven84
"What a great restaurant! I was glad it lived up to expectations. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious, highly recommend the king poh beef..."
Helen
"Birthday dinner success. We went here for my boyfriend's birthday. Walked in off the street thinking we had booked however there was no record (we..."
Amanda McConnell
"First time here and I just picked up some take away and it was really awesome! Exceptionally fresh and light. I will be eating in next time for sure...."
Foodie B
"The Laksa is fabulous! Don't bother with the first entre on the..."
Andrea
"Quality Malaysian experience. I wouldn't eat in here - far too cramped, however this review relates to my takeaway experienceStarted with..."
M.T Wentz
"My friend and I both had the Mee Goreng and found it to be absolutely delicious!! Loved every single bite! Will definitely be back for..."
Laura
"What can't I say about this resturant. Food 10/10 king toh beef was amazing! So much flavour tender & perfect amount of spice, the roti melts in your..."
Linda
"Great night, great food, thank you!. I booked in for my birthday with 6 friends. The service was great even from making the booking on the phone;..."
Charl
"Michelle. Wow fantastic service and food amazing we will be back Loved it the best Malaysian..."
Dmc30202
"St Kilda local says 'yes'. There are many places that cater to the suburban tourist crowd but I find I always get a late booking at Chinta Ria Soul...."
Melly Trikonasana Indahouse
"Good solid Malaysian. A little pricy, but worth..."
AJF
"I think the food at this place is really fresh and great quality so yes a tiny bit more expensive than other places..but I guess you get what u pay..."
Carin
"Lovely food. They were very flexible in making a booking for us on the last minute on a Saturday night. The only downside would be the music was too..."
Jazz
"Good food But very over priced You can have the same food in other Malaysian restaurants for half the price Takes the fun away from s casual..."
Rach
"Fantastic service. Amazing food. Beef rendang and chicken curry highly..."
G Spot
"Cosy and delightful!. As soon as you step in, you feel the ambiance of a small classy diner. Do not be fooled by the size however, they span across..."
Ashley Ng
"Needed something to top up lunch so popped into @ChintaRiaSoul for some Malaysian entrees: (4) Duck rolls - shredded duck with julienned carrots &..."
Shaun D'Monte
"We've been eating here for around 30 years and are very rarely disappointed. This Mee Goreng only had 2 prawns in it which was a bit mean but it was..."
S J
"Less than 40’ seafood Laksa at home! I love Laksa soup but not always I am in the mood to prepare my own one. Today I decided to try, for the first..."
Verónica Meca Llamas
"Lemongrass beef, curry chicken, laksa noodle soup They were all good! Price..."
Hilary Cao
"Pleasant dinner spot with tasty dishes and friendly..."
Graham Rodda
"Really delicious food, but dry beef noodle is what keeps me coming back. The food is consistently good, highly..."
Liv P
Babu Ji
81/100 (1393 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Beautiful food. Relaxed vibe. Manages to be both playful and sophisticated in its interpretations of Indian street food. They are equally..."
Jennifer Crescenzo
"Sensational experience! We had the set menu and would highly recommend to everyone! Such fantastic value for money. The best Indian food I've ever..."
Tatum Damman
"Best Indian food I've had in soooo long (and I eat Indian a lot). I'm so glad we went on the recommendations- all true and better! It's so fresh,..."
Jas Gill
"Really good Food 🥘 great service Really good staff Wonderful manager Chandra tomar Highly recommended this place you won't regret..."
Tara Tharanga
"The best and most innovative Indian restaurant in Melbourne. Amazing dishes that test your taste buds and thoughts of what we consider Indian food to..."
Sue Capon
"Love it ... very customer service oriented complimented with yummy food ! They let me in even though the closed sign was up !! I mean I am sold..."
Dushayant Dhar
"Love, love the food. Go with the banquet the best way to have a variety of there fabulous tasty little delights. Service is fantastic!! Also..."
Lee Murray
"We had a really delicious meal, each dish had it's own flavours. We shared our meal between 3 of us. All enjoyed it immensely. Service was great,..."
Christine Kendrick
"Such authentic delicious Indian food. After having spent a couple of weeks in India last year this was right up there with the best food we had..."
Kirst Trethowan
"Great food, great service. Lamb chops were freakin..."
Chris Hasker
"Totally love this place! It brings back the real Indian flavours and styles from my trips to India, definitely not a western take on Indian! Worth..."
Pete Stevens
"The staff are excellent, knowledgable and attentive. My husband and I always go for a banquet, which leaves us with no room for kulfi, but we have to..."
Merete Prahl
"The best Indian in Melbourne hands down!! A must..."
Liam Ganley
"Best curry in Melbourne, restaurant catered to our requirements. Papdi chat and prawn momos we’re both delicious. Big portions and really tasty..."
B
"Had a craving for a curry and Babu Ji did not disappoint. Tastiest Indian meal I have had in a long time. I had the lamb korma and tandoori chicken...."
HobartLife
"Had the garlic and chive naan from here recently, and have been getting it again and again. Really delicious and different to other naans I have..."
Julian
"Support local restaurants!!! Babu Ji are currently offering 30% off with a free beer as well. I ordered their butter chicken, which was deliciously..."
Lucky__lina
"Visited a few weeks ago and the food was excellent especially the naan, paneer tikka and kofta! Enjoyed immensely ✨ Only downfall was the service..."
Ana
"Our friends were insistent that we visit Indian restaurant after playing tennis, and not many options around St Kilda we had to come to Babuji and..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Great vibe and great butter chicken..."
Arkady Danilov
"Dined here last night and I must say it's one of the better Indian restaurants I've tried in Melbourne. Service was professional and I noticed they..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Very tasty, was pleasantly impressed. The naan was delicious along with the rest of the food and great portion sizes. We couldn't finish everything..."
Lauren Millard
"Well placed curtlelies, good collection of beer. Very good tandoori. Curries were not authentic indian taste , however food was good.Pricing is..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Nice place for dinner with friends. We used a zomato gold subscription to get our second most expensive dish free, so great value. There were a good..."
Salspot
"Decent Indian..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Food 4.4/5Service 3.4/5Ambience 3.3/5Overall 3.9/5Some of the best Indian we’ve had in Melbourne. The samosa, chicken..."
The Epicurean
"ALL YOU CAN EAT TUESDAYSI went for all you can eat vegan curry and my partner just ordered one of the meat curries of the menu.Partner's..."
Hai
"Great, professional and friendly service. Enough staff even though it was busy we felt well attended to by the courteous and well informed team...."
Desiree Munro
"The caramel hock is absolutely delicious. Have tried many different dishes and cannot pick a fault on them. Pretty happy about the food. We will go..."
Elva
"Devnangari scripts on the walls, all pictures connecting to India and bollywood cinema posters collage adorning wall near entrance... This is not..."
Pruthviraj Patil
"I hate to use the term “modern Indian” because they do stick to authenticity (with a few surprises here and there), however the execution is a..."
Flying Forward
"We had a booking at 11.30am on a Saturday and despite us rocking up on time the restaurant wasn't yet open. Not a good sign.We stood around..."
Hungry Pen
"This outlet is serving one of the best indian diseases I have been many times before and this place never disappoint us.Nice ambienceTasty..."
Yashpal Sharma
"EDIT - My partner and I dined in recently, we have been back since as the first visit at the restaurant was exceptional. The staff, ambience, decor..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Amazing food. if you are in Melbourne and love Indian food, this is the place to be. Try the Mango Lassi. its awesome.... The staff is very..."
Chirag Shah
"Went along to the vegan night on Tuesday and the food was excellent, staff were super attentive and lovely. Had a great night and would..."
Carm
"In my opinion one of the best Indian restaurants in the area. They just get flavours spot on.It is a little more pricey than some but well..."
Lin B
"Really enjoyed our dinner here! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious! The only thing I wasn’t a massive fan of was the..."
Lisa Giles
"Where do I start??? We went for the 4 course tasting menu for $49 per person which is enough food for about 4 people and all you can eat bread and..."
Foodie4Melb
"Heard great things about this place and had to check it out since I've newly moved into the area. Came on a quiet weeknight with my partner and..."
Kimberley Leggett
"After hearing a fair bit about Babu Ji .... my expectations were quiet high.The restaurant itself is pretty average ... I was expecting a modern..."
Krazykat
"Excellent service. Food arrived very quickly and was very nice. Atmosphere is also nice with an intricate theme. However there weren't many..."
Rithvik Chand
"First time in Indian restaurant, got surprised! Traditional curry food but really delicious! ! Highly recommend pots dishes! And good service!! Will..."
Yvonne
"A fabulous take on Indian ! Love the gluten free naan. The chaat and panipuri our favourites ! A bit spicy on some dishes for the kids . Fish..."
Kidswholovetoeat
"New (to me) spin on Indian food with full and fresh flavours. Groovy decor and friendly staff. The iced tea was a feast for the senses! I would go..."
Kerala1
"Small little treat.. don't judge a book by its cover... must say one of the best Indian meals I have.. specially the modern twist to some very..."
Sunnyummy
"Came here nice and early before peak hour! Service was good (better than other reviews by the looks of it). Enjoyed the tandoori chicken, prawn..."
Elmocookie
"I was in love as soon as I saw the menu. I'm talking the front of the menu, I hadn't even read it yet but the fun visual was so charming I couldn't..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Haven't eaten here recently, but I will say this: their kulfi was better than any I have had in India. And as for the mains, order the more..."
N
"This place is fantastic. After just returning from india, this place totally hit the spot. Such a fantastic modern Australian twist on traditional..."
Tom S
"Babu ji presents a modern Indian twist in its spread. Flavours are good especially the starters were all really good. We ordered tandoori chicken,..."
R
"Had their Fish Curry, Butter Chicken and Garlic & Chives Naan. Both the Fish Curry and Butter Chicken were rich and packed with flavours. However, I..."
Charizard
"Great Indian food! Actually one of the better ones we've tried in the city. The samosas are huge and absolutely love the mint sauce on top! Curries..."
David Hewitt
"Great food and great place. My only recommendations is please ease off the garlic on the naan - it was too overpowering! And please add a cheese naan..."
Brenda Digby
"We recently ordered takeout from Babu Ji as I'd heard some rave reviews. It's always hard to know how much to order via takeout but we chose 3 dishes..."
The Epicurist
"If you want some serious and delicious Indian food, this is your place. Been here about 5 times, the fish curry is just unforgettable. Their basmati..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Food was just awesome the naan and all their veggie options were perfect !! But the service was terrible. Waiter barely talked english and didn't..."
Fanny Foodie
"Best Indian in the area. Pay for it but well worth it. Me and friends came here on a Saturday night and it wasn't over crowded and we were able to..."
Facebook User
"In a class of its own, Babu Ji is a stunning Indian restaurant in St Kilda. The ambience is modern and relaxed and features Hindu Disco music and..."
Gastrology
"Place is small and congested but full of Indian taste. Entrées are one of the best I have tried in Melbourne among Indian restaurants. I am giving..."
Anjul Sahu
"This is got to be one of the best inidian places in st kilda. Awesome fit out, cool music and amazing and thoughtful service! The absolute must thing..."
Heidi
"Best modern Indian....great service....fun atmosphere....#beerfridge #seafoodplatter #yumyum #kulfi #kakorilamb #paanipuri #bollywood..."
Nikhil Meher
"Always love a night out at BabuJi. Great food, great service and electric buzz. Or getting a couple of the faves (coconut fish curry... mmmmm)..."
Lingam Palam
"Best Indian food in Melbourne! Menu changes every 2 months but the butter chicken and the lamb karinafa (?) I had were to die for. Great selection of..."
Jessica Smith
"The starters (from the street) is what its all about at Babi Ji. Very interesting dishes and fantastic presentation. Most of the main..."
Clever Cheeks
"Even though my blog started out purely as a recipe based one, over the past two years I have become more and more interested in all aspects of food..."
The Spice Adventuress
"It was nice to see small changes to the menu; especially important when you visit a restaurant from time to time and do not want to get bored eating..."
The Spice Adventuress
"This is the best Indian meal we have ever eaten. We stopped going to Indians in Australia as we never had a good experience. Babu Ji was, we both..."
Scott Wright
"It is quite hard to find good authentic Indian restaurants in this city and this is the best in Melbourne. Authentic , relaxed and exiting menu with..."
Simon Johnson
"Great foods.. I had Pani Puri and tandoor chicken, I have to say, their tandoor chicken are so succulent, the best I have ever had. Nice ambiance,..."
Gita Shaw
"Absolutely the best Indian in Melbourne I have had. Always great customer service and a nice vibe in this place. The butter chicken and samosas are..."
Melbourne Foodie Girl
"What a great find in the local area. Modern Indian food that tastes amazing with a few experimental dishes thrown in that are to die for. Service is..."
Tom
"So good , really delicious food and friendly service. I got takeout. Nice fragrant rice, beautiful butter chicken with nice tender Chicken and naan..."
GandR
"Amazing food. Ordered the $25 all you can eat. Food came out really fast. Definitely worth a visit. Probably one of the best Indian dinners I've..."
Morgan
"The food is amazing, it's fresh and rich in flavor, had a talk with the owner, they used the best ingredients shipped from around the world, and he..."
Nomnomnom
"Gorgeous food and great value on a Sunday with the '3 dish bottomless plate'.. cash only however. I really liked the relaxed atmosphere and the help..."
Bumbelina Black
"Maybe I'm just a sucker for Indian (yes I am) but wow! We had a turmeric Blue Grenedier curry with tasty little while mustard seeds and a slow cooked..."
Out And About
"Ordered the butter chicken and the lamb raan for delivery. Food was very good. Especially the butter chicken. Came within a reasonable time for peak..."
Poit
"I'll be the first to admit - the ambience is basic. It's so basic that it may have you second guessing your decision to eat there on a special..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Mind blown. They are the only words I can use to describe this authentic and truly remarkable restaurant. The staff love, and appreciation of Indian..."
Naomi Rheinberger
"Being that I'm an almost 30 year old with braces the night before my appointment Indian food is on my mind..Went to hit up my local Bala Da..."
Daniel Coutts
"Sophisticated Indian with authentic flavour and a buzzing atmosphere. Whilst it can be noisy, the speedy service meant our food was quick to arrive...."
Macfoodie
"My go to Indian take out restaurant. Best butter chicken I've ever tasted and the fish curry is a must have. The food is always spot on here. My only..."
Munching Melbourne
"Usually when someone includes “food” and “feel good about yourself” in the same sentence they’re talking about kale smoothies, and that’s..."
Nic Cril
"Absolutely fantastic restaurant!! So much better than just your typical Indian restaurant. It was absolutely delicious!! Great food!! Brilliant..."
Deep Joshi
"We absolutely loved the food at the restaurant. One of the best Indian food served in Melbourne. We had booked tables for a small family..."
Nitya Shivraj
"Loved the chicken nachos, Califlower 65 and paneer makhani. Nice ambience and good service, would absolutely recommend this place for a twist on..."
Colleen Dsouza
"Came for the Tuesday vegan all you can eat and was not disappointed. The curries were delicious, the rice was light and fluffy, and the garlic naan..."
aaron shaw
"Truly excellent quality Indian for our banquet for twelve. Fair value pricing for the top quality. Service lacks a little professionalism and..."
Gene Blackley
"Best Indian I've had in Australia. Butter Chicken is AMAZING and fantastic..."
Regan M
Krua Thai
80/100 (1302 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Yum! We ordered a delicious Thai dinner from Krua Thai. Spring rolls, curry, beef stir fry = all super tasty and fresh. Generous portions, lots of..."
MelbourneLops
"This is our comfort place for Thai cuisine. Quite small, clean and simple restaurant that consistently dishes out Thai food that's a treat to our..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Such good food at great prices. Tom yum soup was so tasty with a great kick of heat. Also ordered the chilli prawn and veg - good portion of..."
Ned_22
"On food, Krua Thai scores 5! Cushions on benches at intimate tables, create an ‘at home’ feel. Order and pay at the counter, and the dishes were..."
Victoria Morgan
"Not traditional thai But just ok if u r hungry and want a quick mealFound soup was more sour then spicyStaff 2Food 4Quality..."
Shrek Oh
"I ordered Thai green curry, rice, spring rolls and satay chicken skewers. The food wasn't bad it was ok. However the green curry didn't have bamboo..."
Melissa Lincoln
"Ordered in through Deliveroo and the food arrived within 20 or 30 minutes.  The curries are very nice full of flavour and generous portions.  We..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Liked the food and it was great value for money. Service was prompt and efficient too. Limited drinks choices but is byow. Would be pretty cramped in..."
Johnnymirand
"I haven't actually dined in, but this is our no.1 take-out option whenever my partner and I can't be bothered cooking. Authentic Thai food at super..."
Alex Phillips
"Nice food. Ordered online and I was eating delicious food in 15 minutes!!!! Cheap, simple Thai full of flavour. Good spring rolls and Tom yum soup...."
Tom Smith
"If I'm in St Kilda and I feel like Thai this is my first stop. Cheap Thai but the food is also very good. Quick service so you don't have to wait to..."
NumNum
"Amazing!!!!!!!This is a hidden gem in st kilda! Low prices n high quality food! I'd happily be a weekly customer here! Pad Thai was simply..."
HungryMonkey
"For what you pay and what you get is pretty astounding. This place is cheap and the food you get is pretty decent, world's apart from other cheap..."
Darren Borg
"Great little place. This is my third visit here and it keeps getting better. My friend and I ordered a feast, of beef and vegie curry puffs, Krua..."
Timinmelbourne
"Krua Thai was so much better than expected. Their chicken satays and fried rice were one of the best ive ever had. The green curry and pad thai..."
Desi Giotas
"THIS. PLACE. IS. AMAZING!I took a trip to Thailand last year and my obsession is Pad See Ew. At Krua Thai, it's the best I've ever tasted,..."
Myke Jay
"One of the best Thai food I've had in Melbourne🎈Small restaurant but they run their business/ cook with passion! Excellent speed for home..."
L.g. Lim
"the food was really good! But whats disappointing is such a price but very small portion. Its one of the best thai in Area but considering the..."
Angel Putritama
"Best thai Iv ever had!. After trying Krua thai I have decided that its the best thai food iv ever had! Mee goreng and pork spring rolls are my go to..."
Paul.wilson01
"Tasty Thai. Eaten here tonnes of times, both takeaway and dining, and it's always a winner in my eyes. Well priced also which is unusual for St..."
MeccaFoods
"Yummmm. Krua Thai does the best Green Curry in St. Kilda. The service is a bit mehhhh but the food is delicious - I always order at least 3 starters...."
IrishFoodie
"Good stuff. Really yummy thai, ordered a pickup was ready in 15min. The tom yum prawn is awesome!... nice and cheap also. will definitely try these..."
Claire Levett
"I'm local, and a fairly regular in house guest here. Krua has great quirky feel to it, as you step thru the narrow door. good people, great value for..."
Silver
"A second home to us!!!!. My gf and I regularly eat at Krua Thai. If we are lazy we order the food delivered and it is at our door step before we have..."
Starma
"Our housemate orders takeaway from Krua Thai on a weekly basis, so the man and I gave this place a go. The delivery was prompt, and our chosen dishes..."
Miss Nommer
"Great Thai Food. We go here often and have never had a bad meal. The food is always fresh and flavoursome. The prices are extremely reasonable. My..."
Phil W
"Although staff were rude! Food was great! Quick and easy and very cheap!!! Loved the chicken curry! Definitely going back..."
Maddie
"Amazing food! Try the red curry. Definatly..."
Stacey Di Cocco
"Amazing food!! Best Thai in ages!! Great people / service..."
Ree Faulkner
"Authentic flavors. Tried this place with my Accomplice Anna one rainy Friday evening. Had the Fish Thai Salad which was very spicy and tasted great!..."
GICO
"Consistent, fast, delicious, and well priced. Have tried a few around the area and these guys are the best. 90% says it..."
Tamara Goostrey
"Fast Delivery!. I've only ever order from Krua Thai for delivery but I have to say that the food is delicious and the delivery is quite fast. It's..."
Sarah Forbes
"Fish cake is the..."
Octubre
"Great food delivered fast.. Fast tasty food that was delivered to the next suburb in under 20 minutes. The pad thai was delicious and value for..."
Foodlover
"Great consistency. Great thai food, always consistent. Definitely best to order as take-away rather than sit in, perhaps for those Sunday..."
John Doe
"Usually our staple takeaway. But since opening up at the other end of Acland St (near Renix) it's an awesome sit on place as well. Cheap and..."
David Phuah
"Lovely food, have had their green curry and Thai beef salad and both were delicious. Don't like the $15 card min however. My order came to $14.70 and..."
Miss
"Good Thai!!. Had dinner here last night really good quality Thai... Fresh and bold tastes. Lovely service and easy :-) little and intimate but highly..."
Ceejay
"I have been in the restaurant many times since last time to give them another chance , food is actually really good so can't help it . Service..."
Martin Kliman
"japanese kind of style tiny narrow shop, would be good if they redesigned so the counter space had the cooking happen in front of you.... but food..."
Nacka Smith
"Tom yum chicken here is the best, I love this place for soups..."
Lii (L)
"Out of interest I went through my emails and I've had Krua Thai delivered at least 44 times and never had a dud. By far my most go-to delivery place..."
C S
"15-20 seats inside, 2 tables outside. Not with big seating place but Asian style. The flavor is good and tasty, the price with the size is..."
E&C K
"Great food. Musman beef and Red curry duck with veg. Yum. Not much of a dine in experience, only 12 seats. No toilet have to go to McD across the..."
Mark Liang
Babu Ji
80/100 (1148 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Fish
Café
Indian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful food. Relaxed vibe. Manages to be both playful and sophisticated in its interpretations of Indian street food. They are equally..."
Jennifer Crescenzo
"Sensational experience! We had the set menu and would highly recommend to everyone! Such fantastic value for money. The best Indian food I've ever..."
Tatum Damman
"Best Indian food I've had in soooo long (and I eat Indian a lot). I'm so glad we went on the recommendations- all true and better! It's so fresh,..."
Jas Gill
"Really good Food 🥘 great service Really good staff Wonderful manager Chandra tomar Highly recommended this place you won't regret..."
Tara Tharanga
"The best and most innovative Indian restaurant in Melbourne. Amazing dishes that test your taste buds and thoughts of what we consider Indian food to..."
Sue Capon
"Love it ... very customer service oriented complimented with yummy food ! They let me in even though the closed sign was up !! I mean I am sold..."
Dushayant Dhar
"Love, love the food. Go with the banquet the best way to have a variety of there fabulous tasty little delights. Service is fantastic!! Also..."
Lee Murray
"We had a really delicious meal, each dish had it's own flavours. We shared our meal between 3 of us. All enjoyed it immensely. Service was great,..."
Christine Kendrick
"Such authentic delicious Indian food. After having spent a couple of weeks in India last year this was right up there with the best food we had..."
Kirst Trethowan
"Great food, great service. Lamb chops were freakin..."
Chris Hasker
"Totally love this place! It brings back the real Indian flavours and styles from my trips to India, definitely not a western take on Indian! Worth..."
Pete Stevens
"The staff are excellent, knowledgable and attentive. My husband and I always go for a banquet, which leaves us with no room for kulfi, but we have to..."
Merete Prahl
"The best Indian in Melbourne hands down!! A must..."
Liam Ganley
"Best curry in Melbourne, restaurant catered to our requirements. Papdi chat and prawn momos we’re both delicious. Big portions and really tasty..."
B
"Had a craving for a curry and Babu Ji did not disappoint. Tastiest Indian meal I have had in a long time. I had the lamb korma and tandoori chicken...."
HobartLife
"Had the garlic and chive naan from here recently, and have been getting it again and again. Really delicious and different to other naans I have..."
Julian
"Support local restaurants!!! Babu Ji are currently offering 30% off with a free beer as well. I ordered their butter chicken, which was deliciously..."
Lucky__lina
"Visited a few weeks ago and the food was excellent especially the naan, paneer tikka and kofta! Enjoyed immensely ✨ Only downfall was the service..."
Ana
"Our friends were insistent that we visit Indian restaurant after playing tennis, and not many options around St Kilda we had to come to Babuji and..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Great vibe and great butter chicken..."
Arkady Danilov
"Dined here last night and I must say it's one of the better Indian restaurants I've tried in Melbourne. Service was professional and I noticed they..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Very tasty, was pleasantly impressed. The naan was delicious along with the rest of the food and great portion sizes. We couldn't finish everything..."
Lauren Millard
"Well placed curtlelies, good collection of beer. Very good tandoori. Curries were not authentic indian taste , however food was good.Pricing is..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Nice place for dinner with friends. We used a zomato gold subscription to get our second most expensive dish free, so great value. There were a good..."
Salspot
"Decent Indian..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Food 4.4/5Service 3.4/5Ambience 3.3/5Overall 3.9/5Some of the best Indian we’ve had in Melbourne. The samosa, chicken..."
The Epicurean
"ALL YOU CAN EAT TUESDAYSI went for all you can eat vegan curry and my partner just ordered one of the meat curries of the menu.Partner's..."
Hai
"Great, professional and friendly service. Enough staff even though it was busy we felt well attended to by the courteous and well informed team...."
Desiree Munro
"The caramel hock is absolutely delicious. Have tried many different dishes and cannot pick a fault on them. Pretty happy about the food. We will go..."
Elva
"Devnangari scripts on the walls, all pictures connecting to India and bollywood cinema posters collage adorning wall near entrance... This is not..."
Pruthviraj Patil
"I hate to use the term “modern Indian” because they do stick to authenticity (with a few surprises here and there), however the execution is a..."
Flying Forward
"We had a booking at 11.30am on a Saturday and despite us rocking up on time the restaurant wasn't yet open. Not a good sign.We stood around..."
Hungry Pen
"This outlet is serving one of the best indian diseases I have been many times before and this place never disappoint us.Nice ambienceTasty..."
Yashpal Sharma
"EDIT - My partner and I dined in recently, we have been back since as the first visit at the restaurant was exceptional. The staff, ambience, decor..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Amazing food. if you are in Melbourne and love Indian food, this is the place to be. Try the Mango Lassi. its awesome.... The staff is very..."
Chirag Shah
"Went along to the vegan night on Tuesday and the food was excellent, staff were super attentive and lovely. Had a great night and would..."
Carm
"In my opinion one of the best Indian restaurants in the area. They just get flavours spot on.It is a little more pricey than some but well..."
Lin B
"Really enjoyed our dinner here! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious! The only thing I wasn’t a massive fan of was the..."
Lisa Giles
"Where do I start??? We went for the 4 course tasting menu for $49 per person which is enough food for about 4 people and all you can eat bread and..."
Foodie4Melb
"Heard great things about this place and had to check it out since I've newly moved into the area. Came on a quiet weeknight with my partner and..."
Kimberley Leggett
"After hearing a fair bit about Babu Ji .... my expectations were quiet high.The restaurant itself is pretty average ... I was expecting a modern..."
Krazykat
"Excellent service. Food arrived very quickly and was very nice. Atmosphere is also nice with an intricate theme. However there weren't many..."
Rithvik Chand
"First time in Indian restaurant, got surprised! Traditional curry food but really delicious! ! Highly recommend pots dishes! And good service!! Will..."
Yvonne
"A fabulous take on Indian ! Love the gluten free naan. The chaat and panipuri our favourites ! A bit spicy on some dishes for the kids . Fish..."
Kidswholovetoeat
"New (to me) spin on Indian food with full and fresh flavours. Groovy decor and friendly staff. The iced tea was a feast for the senses! I would go..."
Kerala1
"Small little treat.. don't judge a book by its cover... must say one of the best Indian meals I have.. specially the modern twist to some very..."
Sunnyummy
"Came here nice and early before peak hour! Service was good (better than other reviews by the looks of it). Enjoyed the tandoori chicken, prawn..."
Elmocookie
"I was in love as soon as I saw the menu. I'm talking the front of the menu, I hadn't even read it yet but the fun visual was so charming I couldn't..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Haven't eaten here recently, but I will say this: their kulfi was better than any I have had in India. And as for the mains, order the more..."
N
"This place is fantastic. After just returning from india, this place totally hit the spot. Such a fantastic modern Australian twist on traditional..."
Tom S
"Babu ji presents a modern Indian twist in its spread. Flavours are good especially the starters were all really good. We ordered tandoori chicken,..."
R
"Had their Fish Curry, Butter Chicken and Garlic & Chives Naan. Both the Fish Curry and Butter Chicken were rich and packed with flavours. However, I..."
Charizard
"Great Indian food! Actually one of the better ones we've tried in the city. The samosas are huge and absolutely love the mint sauce on top! Curries..."
David Hewitt
"Great food and great place. My only recommendations is please ease off the garlic on the naan - it was too overpowering! And please add a cheese naan..."
Brenda Digby
"We recently ordered takeout from Babu Ji as I'd heard some rave reviews. It's always hard to know how much to order via takeout but we chose 3 dishes..."
The Epicurist
"If you want some serious and delicious Indian food, this is your place. Been here about 5 times, the fish curry is just unforgettable. Their basmati..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Food was just awesome the naan and all their veggie options were perfect !! But the service was terrible. Waiter barely talked english and didn't..."
Fanny Foodie
"Best Indian in the area. Pay for it but well worth it. Me and friends came here on a Saturday night and it wasn't over crowded and we were able to..."
Facebook User
"In a class of its own, Babu Ji is a stunning Indian restaurant in St Kilda. The ambience is modern and relaxed and features Hindu Disco music and..."
Gastrology
"Place is small and congested but full of Indian taste. Entrées are one of the best I have tried in Melbourne among Indian restaurants. I am giving..."
Anjul Sahu
"This is got to be one of the best inidian places in st kilda. Awesome fit out, cool music and amazing and thoughtful service! The absolute must thing..."
Heidi
"Best modern Indian....great service....fun atmosphere....#beerfridge #seafoodplatter #yumyum #kulfi #kakorilamb #paanipuri #bollywood..."
Nikhil Meher
"Always love a night out at BabuJi. Great food, great service and electric buzz. Or getting a couple of the faves (coconut fish curry... mmmmm)..."
Lingam Palam
"Best Indian food in Melbourne! Menu changes every 2 months but the butter chicken and the lamb karinafa (?) I had were to die for. Great selection of..."
Jessica Smith
"The starters (from the street) is what its all about at Babi Ji. Very interesting dishes and fantastic presentation. Most of the main..."
Clever Cheeks
"Even though my blog started out purely as a recipe based one, over the past two years I have become more and more interested in all aspects of food..."
The Spice Adventuress
"It was nice to see small changes to the menu; especially important when you visit a restaurant from time to time and do not want to get bored eating..."
The Spice Adventuress
"This is the best Indian meal we have ever eaten. We stopped going to Indians in Australia as we never had a good experience. Babu Ji was, we both..."
Scott Wright
"It is quite hard to find good authentic Indian restaurants in this city and this is the best in Melbourne. Authentic , relaxed and exiting menu with..."
Simon Johnson
"Great foods.. I had Pani Puri and tandoor chicken, I have to say, their tandoor chicken are so succulent, the best I have ever had. Nice ambiance,..."
Gita Shaw
"Absolutely the best Indian in Melbourne I have had. Always great customer service and a nice vibe in this place. The butter chicken and samosas are..."
Melbourne Foodie Girl
"What a great find in the local area. Modern Indian food that tastes amazing with a few experimental dishes thrown in that are to die for. Service is..."
Tom
"So good , really delicious food and friendly service. I got takeout. Nice fragrant rice, beautiful butter chicken with nice tender Chicken and naan..."
GandR
"Amazing food. Ordered the $25 all you can eat. Food came out really fast. Definitely worth a visit. Probably one of the best Indian dinners I've..."
Morgan
"The food is amazing, it's fresh and rich in flavor, had a talk with the owner, they used the best ingredients shipped from around the world, and he..."
Nomnomnom
"Gorgeous food and great value on a Sunday with the '3 dish bottomless plate'.. cash only however. I really liked the relaxed atmosphere and the help..."
Bumbelina Black
"Maybe I'm just a sucker for Indian (yes I am) but wow! We had a turmeric Blue Grenedier curry with tasty little while mustard seeds and a slow cooked..."
Out And About
"Ordered the butter chicken and the lamb raan for delivery. Food was very good. Especially the butter chicken. Came within a reasonable time for peak..."
Poit
"I'll be the first to admit - the ambience is basic. It's so basic that it may have you second guessing your decision to eat there on a special..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Mind blown. They are the only words I can use to describe this authentic and truly remarkable restaurant. The staff love, and appreciation of Indian..."
Naomi Rheinberger
"Being that I'm an almost 30 year old with braces the night before my appointment Indian food is on my mind..Went to hit up my local Bala Da..."
Daniel Coutts
"Sophisticated Indian with authentic flavour and a buzzing atmosphere. Whilst it can be noisy, the speedy service meant our food was quick to arrive...."
Macfoodie
"My go to Indian take out restaurant. Best butter chicken I've ever tasted and the fish curry is a must have. The food is always spot on here. My only..."
Munching Melbourne
"Usually when someone includes “food” and “feel good about yourself” in the same sentence they’re talking about kale smoothies, and that’s..."
Nic Cril
Sister Of Soul
79/100 (1727 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Lasagne
Yellow Curry
Cheesecake
Ramen
Tapas
Burger
Halloumi
Curry
Cakes
Noodle
Pesto
Gyoza
Polenta
Dumplings
Burrito
Pancakes
Juice & Smoothies
Nachos
Eggplant
French Toast
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
Australian
Café
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"I came here with a friend Who is totally vegetarian. I was walking in st kilda and said I’m sure there is one close by. I google and found these..."
Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!
"Delicious food and attentive service. Could not fault this place at all. The ambience and vibe of this place is great. Highly..."
Jill
"Vegetarian / vegan restaurant. Richmond and st kilda locations. Dined at Sister of Soul for dinner and although not a vegetarian or vegan I throughly..."
SouthEastEater
"It's a Saturday afternoon and what better then nice vegetarian meal! We had bookmarked the place for a visit based on the reviews. Being vegetarian..."
Mihir Baxi
"Customer service: 9.0Layout and ambiance: 8.8Taste: 8.5Nutrition: 8.5Pricing: 8.5“Small but cosy, with a touch of..."
DaHealthFoodie
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Solid 4.The service and the vibe was excellent and the main courses were brilliant, delicious and fresh...."
Jake Unsworth
"st.kilda institution. a great venue, great people, great vibes and great value... did i say it was..."
Paul Maphinga
"Great place! Delicious food (especially the jack black burger - would recommend). Just a little pricey but other than that, a great place for lunch..."
Natalia Szymanski
"Love Sister of Soul! It seems to be very popular too, whatever time of the day it is when I walk past it's always busy. My friend and I..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We decided Sister of Soul was the perfect place for a healthy lunch on a cold Wednesday afternoon. We were seated by friendly staff immediately in..."
M.
"Actual Rating: 3.5 Sister of Soul a cult classic for all vegetarians/vegans but also others. On arrival we were seated at a lovely..."
RunnyYolko
"After a flavour packed dinner? STOP ✋ you've just found it! @sisterofsoulstkilda VEGAN + VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT....I ordered the Udon..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Amazing vegetarian café in the middle of St. Kilda. Many healthy and tasty options for brunch and lunch as well. Even though they offer pretty much..."
María Paz Fredes
"Innovative vegetarian (vo) eatery.Had to wait a bit on a Tuesday afternoon as it was packed but wasnt long. Staffs were friendly, and food..."
JOELLE
"Extremely tasty and creative combination of plant base elements, nice simple presetation. Main dish and burger were really good. The seasoning of the..."
David Baldini
"A very hip hang out on the corner of Acland street, right near Luna Park. It has an amazing atmosphere at night especially when Luna Park is open and..."
Ash.m.watters
"This place is so good, I have a friend that recently became a vegetarian and we have been really keen to try this place. The green thai curry was..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Lovely place and interior, and having it so close to the beach just adds that extra calming ambiance. Staff was very friendly too!Had their..."
Take T
"Located perfectly in the Heart of St Kilda, this cafe have got lots of diverse flavours to binge upon!We ordered for two starters Salt n..."
Nehal Kukadia
"#VEGAN FRIENDLY# Almost everything on the menu is vegan, there is a good range of food, and the food is of great quality. Entree - The tofu was..."
LeanGuy
"Delicious food right in the heart of St. Kilda! Love the amazing vegan options - their menu is extensive and the options are soooo delicious, it’s..."
Annelise Van Rooye
"Food was amazing and very well decorated. I had the Nasi Goreng and now I could not stop thinking about it. The menu was very extensive and had a lot..."
Estée Ng
"Portions are really big & tasty! Staff might seem a bit slow but the order was quickly prepared. This is a pretty popular place. They have..."
Suhujana
"Good big breakfast plate, scrambled eggs were cooked very well and sides were fresh too. Loved the pumpkin latte, first time I have tried..."
2 Good Forks
"Some definite hits and some definite misses.Hits: The Moroccan salad is sublime. Complex, generous with the expensive ingredients (lots of herbs..."
Desiree Munro
"What a privilege to be able to order off such an extensive and fully vegan/vego menu. I love everything I've ever tried from Sister of Soul and am so..."
Quince And Cheese
"Love a great veggie restaurant!! I have been here a couple of times now and would love to go back and try some more dishes!So far I have..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Came here for the first time recently and loved it ! I ordered a vegan gnocchi and it was absolutely delightful ! Mind you I am not vegan or..."
Ashy
"Would give another go, however I had the tofu burger and was disappointed, fake cheese was plasticy and left a funny taste in my mouth for hours...."
Bethany
"Food had great flavours. Chilled, welcoming atmosphere. I had the sister's one big breakfast and it was delicious. The rosti and tomato ksundi..."
Melanie Potter
"Totally love this place and definitely recommend to everyone (not just vegetarians)!I came here with two others on a busy, sunny Saturday...."
Amara
"Quick lunch and coffee had here half way through a bike ride. Was able to sit outside at the front and keep an eye on my bike. Coffee was on point ,..."
Diamond Nuts
"Went here for a good lunch and I got a good lunch. So many vegan options that it’s kind of overwhelming. Smoothies were refreshing. I enjoyed my..."
Lilly Hooper
"We dined on a Monday night with 10 people. It was busy and almost full for the heart of St Kilda!Polenta chips were done better than other..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"A group of us came to Sister of Soul for a catch-up lunch and, since a few of us are vegos, it seemed like a great place to spend a Saturday..."
Always Hungry
"Healthy and delicious food and drinks, the ‘rawsagna’ is a masterpiece and the hazelnut hot chocolate was really nourishing. An excellent..."
Jumpingjojo99
"Came here for dinner tonight, lovely atmosphere this place was definitely thriving. Sister of soul what a lovely name it suits with their food, as I..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"Staff were quite nice. Experienced an issue with the meal, but the owner was super nice and went out of his way to make sure the problem was resolved..."
Roxy1997_sarah
"A classic vegetarian icon of Melbourne. I can never fault the food here! Having tried the Chocolate Banana Pancakes, Vegan French Toast,..."
Hungrylittleshrew
"Always love coming to this place. Place is always so busy, so you must book if you want to get in. Food is always great and really fresh. Also, love..."
JJB
"Love the ambience and setting. Was quite difficult to locate the place. Other than that, I LOVE THEIR FOOD. Middle eastern smashed pumpkin and Hot..."
Akila Ravi
"I’ve been here a few times and I’m never disappointed. Good quality food, generally big portions and very attentive service. It is a little bit..."
Carrie
"I love this place!! When you walk in, you get a whiff of the aroma from everyone's food and that can make it difficult to choose what to order for..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Love this place. Cafe by day and casual restaurant by night. Never been disappointed. Good range of healthy delicious foods with an international..."
Rebecca
"I had a delicious takeaway ice latte from here today. Great value at $4.50 which included a double shot. Great location, it was busy. Unfortunately,..."
Split The Bill
"Absolute must for vegetarian diners as well as those wanting to try something new and healthy. Super lively due to the vibrant St Kilda location and..."
Joshua Moore
"Great vegetarian food. Good variety and I didn't miss meat at all. I tried their tofu scramble. It was surprisingly full of flavour given tofu could..."
FoodHedonist
"I would be keen to return to Sister of Soul.  We had a great spread of starters and really enjoyed our curries.  I would love to go back to try..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"I love sister of soul. The food is innovative, healthy and tasty! The staff are always friendly.My favourite dish: Raw Spaghetti Bolognese!..."
Foodception
"Popular vegetarian restaurant in prime spot in st kilda. Decor is lovely, really pleasant place to hang out and enjoy a meal. Went with two friends..."
Mo
"Well I guess this restaurant doesn’t really need a review! Been there a couple of times and both times tried different dishes! Full of flavor,..."
Zomatoaddict
"Sister of Soul would probably have to be one of my favourite restaurants. I usually get the green sister stir-fry with tahini. My only criticism is..."
VeganeatsM
"Sister of Soul prides itself on being a vegan/vegetarian establishment, along with having gluten free, raw foods and no garlic/onion options. The..."
Delightfullytasty
"LOVE..."
Halo
"Amazing vegan food! Definitely will be coming back for more. I had the massaman curry and my friend had the udon stir fry both of the foods were..."
Fike
"Took my vegan friend here and loved it SHAT all over the veggie bar (if only it were closer, I would come here more often), we did the share plate..."
Ironic Foodie
"Such a cosy little restaurant! Awesome vibes walking in, and a great atmosphere! The tables were quiet small, but they had spots behind you to put..."
Lauren
"Sister of soul was on my long list of the many must try places! So I was stoked to dive in and taste test, one of their many offerings. I..."
The Go Go Mumma
"Let me keep it short.. food and the ambience was great and the service was fast but we found a worm in one of the order and reported to waitress....."
Dinesh Kumar R
"Just went here tonight, lots of people having dinner here:) I’ve had Jack Black Burger, it is so good I’m so touched hahah. Love sweet..."
Perry
"Lovely veggy and glutenfree meals! The miso soup is very nice and very cheap! The falafel is also glutenfree, a bit salty but nice after a hot beach..."
MyrtheC
"Ever since going Vegan, I've had issues finding a gooood pho (since it's mostly made out of bones). Sister of Soul has finally quenched that soupy..."
Jonathan Qiu
"Very hard to choose something on the menu as everything looked amazing. At the end I made the right choice. Food was amazing, service was great...."
M. A.
"Such an extensive vegetarian/ vegan menu with so many delicious dishes! Every time I come here I just love the food. My favourite thing to do is to..."
Elissa Raines
"Bloody YUM!! We came here for dinner, had the Rawsagna and Udon Noodle Stir Fry, both amazing! I preferred the stir fry only because it was hot. The..."
Lauren Thayer
"Everything was so so so yum! It was our first time trying Sister of soul and we love it! Especially the bibimbap, it was amazing !..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Nice vegetarian food in the heart of saint kilda. I have been like million time to St kilda, but don't know how I missed this place. Truly good for..."
Abhinav Khandelwal
"Interesting selection of vegetarian meals. We have Nasi goreng and the jackfruit burger. Impress with the nasi goreng as it is very well flavoured,..."
LuanC
"What a great experience! From the moment we stepped in we were greeted with a smile and asked if we required a table for 2. Vegan dishes can..."
Lucky
"Great vegetarian/vegan restaurant tons of options for all kinds except meat lol. Good location, recommend booking a table on Fridays and Saturdays. I..."
Brooke Tieri
"So I have found most veggie and or vegan restaraunts disappointing. They have been usually lacking flavour and or originality. Thus I have stayed..."
Nelly
"AWAYS A GOOD TIME HERE!! perfect to bring vegan/vego wary friends and fam!!! perfect for any time of the day. THE FRENCH TOAST IS A MUST, you will..."
Lily Smith
"Sister of Soul is a must visit if you are in St Kilda. The best vegetarian restaurant in town. They serve an amazing range of vegetarian food and the..."
Plant Based Mum
"Lovely experience. Located on a busy street of St Kilda, it has a good ambience. Food was good. Its always a great experience for a vegetarian when..."
Swastika Poddar Goenka
"Wow! What a range of vegetarian food! And definitely a place to suit non vegetarians as the wide array of food will definitely satisfy all..."
Haz
"Great little find! Lots of plant based dishes to choose from mostly with an Asian twist. We got the okinomiyaki to start, I had the zen bowl and 15..."
Sacha
"We enjoyed a mid week dinner here and although they don’t take bookings after 5pm, on this occasion we were lucky enough to get a table straight..."
Sharyn
"Full disclosure, I’m not a vegan, or vegetarian. That being said, fully enjoyed the meal at Sister of Soul. Nasi Goreng was great. Food..."
Alana S.
"Wide range of cuisines and vegan meals. A favourite of mine! Really enjoyed the cocktail Specials menu with a Jaffa..."
Teleri
"Forget that it’s vegan or vegetarian, those are good things, just come for the taste. I had the burrito and it was absolutely delicious. Very..."
Peter K
"Visited over the weekend at the St Kilda branch of Sister of Soul. Service was a bit of a mixed bag as we were given menus when we first walked in..."
Maria Diana Syrakis
Bala's Cafe
79/100 (440 ratings)
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"#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..."
LeanGuy
"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...."
Sarah Weatherhead
"Delicious..delicious...delicious..something for the whole family. The vegan curry puffs & all dishes we had were amazing.Don't walk by this..."
Sharon Tauru #jazalajewels
"Bala's has been around for ages but their food is pretty mediocre. Curries taste very standard and westernized, no authenticity to them. HOWEVER,..."
Elsa Doe
"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..."
What_kate_ate
"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..."
M1ppy
"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..."
Linda
"It isn't fancy but its well worth it for the prices of the..."
Ry
"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..."
Bex Harris
"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..."
String Of Events
"Good value, and the indian isn't bad for an "instant" (ie buffet) style..."
TristanG
"Best curry take away I've had in years - the massaman beef curry is a..."
Lynda
"Good cheap..."
Nikki O
"We've eaten here regularly for many years and are never disappointed. Good quality and affordable food and nice..."
S J
"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...."
Edo Meets World
"A very good Indian restaurant, been coming here for years. Curry always delicious. Meat very tender. Best curry in..."
Billy Neddy72
"My favourite Indian Thai place, I drive 20minutes just to pick this up. Highly recommend, great value curries for great..."
Fel
"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..."
Jayde W
"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...."
Casper