Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Popular Dishes
Basmati Rice
Beef Madras
Beef Vindaloo
Our Customer Reviews
very good taste. Most dishes have authentic taste with balanced spices.
Ambiance is decent. But best take away place.
Order online using Maps if you don't want to wait for order.
Surprisingly tasty! I had the Naan taco with butter chicken, the naan has a thick dough which is awesome, and the flavours of the curry were complex, packed with a thick sauce
Just Awesome!!!. I ordered food through their website, nice and easy then got the order confirmation followed by the meal ready for pickup email which is quite unusual with other restaurants, also the web order has two options online payment (Poli) or pay in store. It was the best Indo-Chinese Chilli Chicken I had in years, very flavourful and authentic. I had also ordered Chicken Choila (Nepalese food, chicken served with rice flakes), it tasted so good and is bit spicy (I like spicy) but with rice flakes reduces the spice level. The garlic naan was nicely flavoured with garlic and big in size. The restaurant is small (4-5 tables approx) more of a takeaway type but food is delicious with good portion along with nice customer service. Big thanks to Chef Shivraj 👍 for both food and service.
Indian Essence in Elsternwick is a true culinary gem! The food is absolutely amazing—flavour-packed, beautifully presented, and authentic. Service is top-notch: attentive, efficient, and warm. The vibe is elevated by the friendliest staff, creating a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. A must-visit for anyone who loves great Indian food!