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Cafe Kisna

41 Blessington St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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41 Blessington St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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61 406 398 959
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Kisna

Cafe Kisna serves comforting, regional Indian vegetarian plates rarely spotted across Melbourne, served with neighborhood warmth on Blessington Street. Patrons drop by for homestyle staples made to order—from spiced flattened rice (poha) to crisp kachori and stuffed paneer paratha. The kitchen tunes spice heat and dietary preferences to order, while barista coffees and steeped chai flow freely to the dog-friendly outdoor tables. Dinner winds down over warm aalu poori and flaky paneer naan alongside bowls of dahi bhalle dressed with tamarind and pomegranate.

  • Regional Indian Homestyle Dishes: Features regional homestyle staples like poha, dahi bhalle, and kachori tailored to individual spice preferences.
  • Pet-Friendly Patio & Attentive Care: Outdoor tables welcome dogs alongside warm service that readily accommodates custom dietary requests.
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Why Guests Choose Cafe Kisna

Discover why diners cherish Cafe Kisna for authentic regional dishes, attentive hospitality, and a welcoming neighborhood setting.

  • Hard-to-Find Regional Indian Dishes

    Cafe Kisna specializes in regional, pure Indian comfort food and street snacks like kachori, poha, and dahi bhalle that stand out from typical curry menus.

    an Indian dish that is relatively hard to find in other Indian restaurants around Melbourne

    Mike Orlowski

  • Skillfully Balanced Homestyle Flavors

    Meals are freshly crafted with balance and precision, bringing authentic comfort from spiced platters through to traditional desserts.

    Very well balanced - I don't even know how to describe how much I enjoyed all the dishes

    Andy

  • Personalized Hospitality That Remembers You

    Guests feel genuine hospitality through staff who actively remember individual guests, past visits, and personal eating preferences.

    remembered our last visit from 2 months ago, but she also remembered the customization request we had along with our eating preferences

    Neha Greenlit This

  • Attentive Customization and Spice Levels

    The kitchen welcomes dietary modifications and easily adjusts spice levels milder or hotter depending on what each guest prefers.

    They can make it milder or hotter according to your preference.

    Mike Orlowski

  • Warm, Intimate Neighborhood Atmosphere

    The dining room welcomes guests with a cozy layout, tasteful interior details, and no stressful wait times.

    warm and inviting ambiance, adorned with cozy seating and tasteful decor

    Geetika Sachdeva

  • Pet-Friendly Outdoor Seating

    Patrons can unwind on a pleasant outdoor patio setup that openly accommodates companion animals.

    Extra brownie points for being welcoming to fur babies

    Neha Greenlit This

Authentic homestyle Indian dishes and regional street snacks

  • Kachori

    Tonight we had Kachori which was very delicious.

    Piyush Singh

  • Aalu poori

    Aalu poori is a must try with its authentic taste, it will rejuvenate your taste buds.

    Piyush Singh

  • Dahi bhalle

    delicious lentil balls in yoghurt and tamarind, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds (dahi bhalle). Very delicate taste, yet full of flavour.

    Mike Orlowski

  • Poha

    very well prepared flattened rice (poha), an Indian dish that is relatively hard to find in other Indian restaurants around Melbourne.

    Mike Orlowski

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable touches that elevate dining at Cafe Kisna

  • Personalized Guest Memory

    Sakshi remembers returning guests across months, recalling precise customization requests and dietary preferences.

  • Tailored Spice and Dietary Adjustments

    Dishes like poha are adjusted to exact spice levels, crafted milder or hotter per guest request alongside dietary accommodations.

  • Homemade Accompaniments & Garnishes

    Naan dishes are served with thoughtfully made accompaniments including home-made butter, mango chutney, and whipped fluffy yoghurt.

  • Pet-Welcoming Outdoor Seating

    Outdoor dining spaces warmly welcome companion animals with dedicated hospitality for pets.

Before you head over

Practical dining suggestions to make the most of your visit to Cafe Kisna.

  • Customize Your Spice Levels

    Ask the team if you prefer milder or hotter spice levels, as homestyle dishes like poha can be adjusted to your exact taste.

  • Share Dietary Requirements

    Feel comfortable discussing specific dietary requirements or preferences with the staff, who happily tailor dishes to suit your needs.

  • Bring Along Fur Babies

    Opt for the outdoor seating setup if you are visiting St Kilda with companion animals, as pets are warmly welcomed.

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