Curry Cafe Canteen

My experience with this restaurant was special. I have tried most of indian restaurants in west melbourne and in CBD But Curry Cafe Canteen stands on top for me. I always missed good quality home made food in melbourne until the day I was introduced to THALI (in 2019). Since then my dinner and lunch was fixed here. It has been 3 years but still I can not have enough of Thalis even though I was having it 5 to 6 times in a week. Sadly I can not have it anymore as I am moving out.
One time I ordered thali from uber eats one hour prior to closing but there was no uber eats driver to delivery my order and restaurant was about to close, rather than cancelling my uber eats order, Chef came to my apartment to deliver that order. I mean who does that.
Service 5/5, Food quality and quantity 5/5, Huygen wise 5/5 (kitchen looks cleaner than most of other Indian restaurants), Kitchen and front staff 5/5.

Very nice place, my new favourite Indian in Flemington. Food is fantastic and servings are generous. We had 1 entree, 2 mains, 1 nan and 1 rice, and we ended up bringing home some. Good selection of vegetarian dishes as well as chicken and lamb, but no beef, with craft beers in cans as a bonus amd very reasonably priced. The place is pretty small, worth calling ahead just to be sure. Staff is very friendly. Only mildly negative side, cash only payment.
Finally, a word of caution, careful with spicy food. I asked for a hot madras and almost melted off the chair, go for medium. Well worth trying.

Went to Flemington for dinner on a Saturday night and everything was really busy, except for this place. Didn't expect the small curries to be so flavoursome and filling. I really like the naan and the thumbs up cola

Delicious meal and clean atmosphere. Second time to this joint, undoubtedly the best curries. Joel -fantastic service mate, very attentive. Meat was very tender and the flavour of spices was just right.
Keep spreading the flavour guys.

We eat a lot of Indian and were very impressed with this one! Very authentic cuisine which we just loved! Place has a funky casual vibe with great service. Will be going back again very soon. Thanks for a great meal!

a lovely nice place to go for dinner and have a casual drink with friends. The vegan vegetarian options are extensive and delicious and even inspired me to have a crack at my own Curry. cooking 🤣 the recipes I tried couldn’t live up to the standards I tried in Flemington but thanks anyway curry canteen 🤣🤣 don’t know how you do it !!!

Food , service , atmosphere , all 10/10! Gorgeous

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the pumpkin curry with the naan! The most delicious curry Ive ever had and I have so enjoyed the dinner, which I ordered through uber eats. They even catered for needs, that is vegan options! Highly recommend!

The curry here is incredible. Honestly the best curry I have had in Melbourne (I'm from the UK). Our go to is the paneer mahani, they ask you how spicy you want it and if you go for full spice they actually make it 🌶🌶🌶 which a lot of places don't do and I love it. They can also adapt to those that like it a bit milder. The garlic naan is so butter and garlicy. Try it out and you won't regret it.

Just finished reading the poor reviews for a laugh. Can't believe people still haven't worked out that uber prices are higher than restaurant prices....

I came here last night and had an awesome meal! In hindsight, the only thing I would suggest to the boys is to serve a couple of small complimentary dipping sauces with the Papadums (mango chutney/mint raita) as a lot of authentic Indian restaurants will do this - much nicer than chewing on a bland crisp. It's a small investment and adds to that "extra touch".
A little dodgey frontage but relaxed and clean inside. Good music, great drinks list (lick pier ginger beer is amazing) and very friendly staff!
I'm definitely coming back!

Theirs was the best saag paneer I have ever had in several decades of eating, loving, and sometimes cooking my own saag paneer. The other dishes were great too! I'll be back for sure.

Stumbled in here off the street whilst starving. DELICIOUS. Garlic naan is to die for and we had the pumpkin masala which was so tasty. Really relaxed nice vibe and super friendly staff. Really reasonable prices too. Couldn't recommend more.

I just want to say, if you’re wanting Indian food, don’t forget Curry Cafe Canteen

We are a allergy family due to my son, and so have not had this cuisine in 2+ yrs.

Not only is their food delicious and such good value, the chefs patience and knowledge with all my allergen questions with helping me pick a dish that is also suitable for the fussiest toddler was very much appreciated.

If you’re looking for a dairy free, soy free, rice free alternative to butter chicken, their Pumpkin Masala and Roti is a great option 🥰

Their butter chicken is so creamy and succulent t.

And their eggplant curry is soooo good. Full of flavour.

PS: they make their curry on the spicier side. So ask for mild, if you cannot take the heat.

I had a wonderful meal here. The curry was fresh and really really tasty. The guys there were so friendly and helpful. I can't wait to eat there again.

The food is insanely great! We have been a patron of the ‘older sister’ curry cafe in Northcote for close to 2 decades and this place really measures up to its sibling! Absolutely delicious food with a great community vibe, can’t wait to eat here again :)

Nice small place with delicious Indian food. Especially liked their Chicken Biriyani. Naan and curries were tasty too. Dishes like biriyani are not always available, so better to call beforehand. Takes time than expected to prepare food but for me the wait was worth 😊

Damn tasty, as usual. Staff friendly and helpful ever since I've been coming here. Cash only but plenty of ATM options close by. I keep coming back cause it's damn tasty curry. I'm vego so can only speak for the veg option. Fairly cheap too. I like, I'll be back. Recommended.

Amazing Indian food and a must try for all. I had the butter chicken with rice, the chicken was fresh and full of flavor. The rice was cooked perfectly. I'll be back soon, staff were also fantastic!

For someone who doesn't particularly like curry, I cleared every plate and nearly licked the bowl!

Wow wow wow, some of the best food I’ve had in a very long time! The staff are amazing and attentive, the food is to die for, it’s BYO and a good vibe, what more could you want? Sen-sa-tional! 11/10

Well cooked and well presented recipes from the sub continent at very reasonable prices. Good service. Place has a nice feel with good music.