Restaurant
Indian Essence
94 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia
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94 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia
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Tucked along Wheatsheaf Road, this Glenroy family kitchen serves authentic dhaba-style comfort packed with deep, unhurried spice. Diners appreciate the tailored heat levels across the board—whether you want a slow-cooked beef vindaloo dialed up or a mild, aromatic chicken dum biryani. Kitchen staff will even plate an off-menu thali for solo lunch drop-ins, alongside pillowy tandoori garlic naan and pani puri. Order the tawa chicken and it arrives crackling at the table on a sizzling hot stone plate.
- Tailored Heat & Off-Menu Thali: The kitchen accommodates specific spice preferences for curries and happily prepares custom off-menu thali platters for solo lunch diners.
- Sizzling Stone Plating: House specialty tawa chicken arrives at the table still hissing on a heated stone platter alongside charred tandoori breads.
- Homestyle Feasts & Gatherings: A reliable family dining setting featuring generously portioned dum biryanis, slow-simmered curries, and organized milestone party buffets.
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Why Choose Indian Essence
Authentic homestyle cooking, personalized service, and distinct table presentations in Glenroy
Homestyle Indian Flavors
Curries and traditional tandoori dishes are freshly prepared with authentic, homestyle Indian flavor profiles at accessible prices.
tastes just like homemade Indian cuisine
shruti lohan Generous, High-Value Dining
Plentiful servings of vegetarian and meat specialties offer substantial value for everyday dining and gatherings.
Very cheap! $84 for three people and we ate our fill.
Jonathan Sherlock Comforting Homelike Hospitality
Attentive and warm hosting fosters a comfortable dining atmosphere that makes guests feel genuinely at home.
It felt like home
Amarjeet Sidhu Rich Dhaba-Style Comfort
Guests experience deep satisfaction from slow-cooked meats and aromatic, robust dhaba-style gravies.
taste is what you expect from a good Dhaba style prep
THE WOW FACTOR Tailored Heat & Custom Requests
The kitchen accommodates custom diner heat tolerances and readily prepares off-menu lunch arrangements like personalized solo thalis.
they kindly made a thali off menu for me
Andrew Sizzling Stone Plate Presentation
Signature specialties like tawa chicken arrive sizzled tableside on a heated stone plate for an elevated presentation.
it comes out on a sizzling stone plate
Ted Ziino
Most popular items
Beloved traditional curries, aromatic biryanis, and sizzling tawa specialties
Biryani
the biryani was aromatic and flavorful
shruti lohan Butter Chicken
The butter chicken was creamy and delicious
shruti lohan Tawa Chicken
I would also highly recommend getting the tawa chicken (it comes out on a sizzling stone plate) with medium spice.
Ted Ziino Baingan Ka Bharta
Must try smokey flavored Baingan ka Bharta
THE WOW FACTOR
Other favorites
Complementary breads, starters, traditional drinks, and sweet desserts
Garlic Naan
garlic naan
Rekha Pokharel Pani Puri
Also had a excellent pani puri for entree.
Andrew Mango Lassi
had it with a mango lassi
Cinthia Di Sipio Mango Kulfi
mango kulfi for dessert
Marjorie Del Rosario-Patterson
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you adjust the spice levels for dishes?
Yes. Guests note that you can specify your preferred spice levels across mild to hot when ordering curries and specialties like tawa chicken.
Are there good options for vegetarian diners?
Indian Essence provides a broad selection of vegetarian options, including dishes like veg biryani, baingan bharta, dal makhani, and malai kofta. Staff have also prepared off-menu vegetarian options like thalis upon request.
How are the portion sizes for sharing?
Portions are generous and well-sized for sharing, with reviewers noting that hearty servings of curries, rice, and fresh naans easily satisfy small groups and families.
Can the restaurant host private parties or group events?
Yes. The restaurant accommodates group dining and has successfully hosted family celebrations like first birthday parties with a reasonably priced buffet service.
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