Nirankar - Reviews

I never go out for lunch with lunch usually being scoffed at my desk in front of my laptop as I respond to emails or write reports - so today was read more I never go out for lunch with lunch usually being scoffed at my desk in front of my laptop as I respond to emails or write reports - so today was

I'm quite perplexed by my experience here as I rather enjoyed the food but the service and management needs an overhaul. Lunch specials are not as read more I'm quite perplexed by my experience here as I rather enjoyed the food but the service and management needs an overhaul. Lunch specials are not as

Simply delicious Indian cuisine!!! As a group of four arriving towards the end of their service times we were seated and served very efficiently & the read more Simply delicious Indian cuisine!!! As a group of four arriving towards the end of their service times we were seated and served very efficiently & the

What started as a quest for a quick, casual bite before heading out to a Monday night Comedy Show turned in to a meal to remember. We called ahead to check that... read more What started as a quest for a quick, casual bite before heading out to a Monday night Comedy Show turned in to a meal to remember. We called ahead to check that we could BYO bottled wine and were happy to find we could. The $7 corkage is never a problem when restaurants treat you with respect and also bring an ice bucket - what great service, after all, they have to wash the glasses we used! Anyway... to the meal. Well the samosas were so authentic and a great starter. We then shared a tandoori sizzle platter which was delicious. The goat curry was on our agenda but by that stage we were filling up so switched to a beautiful and light prawn curry with rice. The staff were so attentive and very happy for us to order one course at a time (which is know many restaurants do not like). It was not busy (I cannot understand why) so they let us take our time. I am not going to tell you what the final bill was - it was almost embarrassing given the amazing food we had enjoyed. Needless to say, we topped it up with a well deserved tip.

We chose to eat here because we felt like curry. We had a busy day of tourist activities and were hungry. We ate our way through pakoras, tandoori mushroom, Nep... read more We chose to eat here because we felt like curry. We had a busy day of tourist activities and were hungry. We ate our way through pakoras, tandoori mushroom, Nepalese goat curry, Burmese fish curry, rice, and finished our meal with kulfi for dessert. Delicious food with lots of flavours. We were asked how spicy we wanted our food, it was all medium as requested. This is a lovely restaurant to eat at. Our meal was under $100Recommend this restaurant

A good variety of meals. Lovely authentic flavour. Good atmosphere and value for money in central Queen St location. We had goat curry, cheese n veg kofta, naan... read more A good variety of meals. Lovely authentic flavour. Good atmosphere and value for money in central Queen St location. We had goat curry, cheese n veg kofta, naan and pea rice. Plenty for two people. The service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come again.

This was my first visit to the venue. I booked via The Fork, and promptly seated on arrival to the venue. I ordered a signature nepalese goat curry, medium spic... read more This was my first visit to the venue. I booked via The Fork, and promptly seated on arrival to the venue. I ordered a signature nepalese goat curry, medium spice. The curry was beautifully divine, and goat was fall off the bone, with a good kick of spice (without watery eyes). On the side, I had a generous serving of mango chutney, flaky garlic paratha, and roti. I ate enough for two, and unable to fill dessert in at the venue, I opted to take home the gulab jamun which was perfectly sweet and delicious. Excellent quality curry in the heart of Melbourne.

After having visited Nirankar we personally feel it's the most underrated restaurant that has not received the kind of attention it deserve. It's way better tha... read more After having visited Nirankar we personally feel it's the most underrated restaurant that has not received the kind of attention it deserve. It's way better than many (So Called) well known restaurants What also is quite interesting about this restaurant is they do Nepalese Cuisine as well. Ordered Lamb Cutlet, Squid Masala, Chilly Chicken, lamb Madras, Phelwa (Nepalese Fish Curry), Rice And Roti Basket. Lamb Cutlets were simply Out Of This World. But overall, everything we ordered was amazing. No complains at all. Service was very very very good and the pricing wasn't too bad too. Definitely returning.

Average Indian Restaurant Why Melbourne cannot have a decent Indian restaurant and unlike London/UK- or Dubai or Singapore? read more Average Indian Restaurant Why Melbourne cannot have a decent Indian restaurant and unlike London/UK- or Dubai or Singapore?

A week in Melbourne. Our first visit. We spent the first three nights trawling the City Centre to find something worth eating. We didn't find anywhere. Frustrat... read more A week in Melbourne. Our first visit. We spent the first three nights trawling the City Centre to find something worth eating. We didn't find anywhere. Frustration on frustration BUT on our nightly trawl we stumbled on NIRANKAR and our need to trawl the streets ended. Splendid curries, cooked with flavour and delicacy. Fantastic staff too. Friendly, helpful and generous. If you find you are fed up with trawling the streets in search of exceptional food on offer all at good value please take heed of this review!

Nirankar is a nice little restaurant with lots of food options!! The food was amazing but staff’s were not much of a help in explaining the dishes properly. We... read more Nirankar is a nice little restaurant with lots of food options!! The food was amazing but staff’s were not much of a help in explaining the dishes properly. We ordered 4 dishes and they all were served on time with great flavours/ portion size. The only criticism I would give is “Table setting” where they have added a huge piece of paper on top of every tables, so that the staffs don’t have to clean or change the table cloths! Otherwise the food was delicious with great flavours and we will definitely be back!!

This is the best Indian food I have ever had in Melbourne. I am very satisfied with the level of spice in the dishes - just the way Indians like it! It is defin... read more This is the best Indian food I have ever had in Melbourne. I am very satisfied with the level of spice in the dishes - just the way Indians like it! It is definitely worth every dollar spent and is very affordable.

This restaurant is charming, the food was enjoyable although a bit expensive. The service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would definitely return an... read more This restaurant is charming, the food was enjoyable although a bit expensive. The service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would definitely return and recommend this place.

This Indian restaurant is one of the best in the city. I always recommend getting the medium or hot curry, along with the Rogan Josh lamb and Butter Chicken to... read more This Indian restaurant is one of the best in the city. I always recommend getting the medium or hot curry, along with the Rogan Josh lamb and Butter Chicken to go with the rice and garlic naan. They also have a good selection of wines, including NZ Pinot Gris. The service is excellent as well.

Visited on 23 Dec 2020. A young girl in 20s, was our waitress that evening. I'm giving 4 stars just because of her fantastic work. Ambience is good and food was... read more Visited on 23 Dec 2020. A young girl in 20s, was our waitress that evening. I'm giving 4 stars just because of her fantastic work. Ambience is good and food was served quick. Taste wise, food is ok. Nepalese food options were few. What I had? Mint, lemon, Ginger ale juice 5/5 Mango lasso 5/5 Tandoori Chicken 4/5 (can be more succulent Prawn was very succulent 4/5 Fish fry 3/5 (very less fish, recipe is same as prawn Kashmiri naan 2/5 Paneer curry 3/5 Goat curry 4/5 Chicken curry 3/5 Pistachio kulfi 5/5