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Saina Indian Restaurant

39 Enfield Ave, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 31 people

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39 Enfield Ave, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 9642 7707
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Saina Indian Restaurant

Tucked away along Preston's quieter streets, Saina dishes out uncompromising South Indian and Andhra cooking at gentle prices. Biryani loyalists make the trip for the goat dum biryani—layers of fragrant basmati and tender meat packed with balanced spice—or crisp masala dosas filled with spiced potatoes. Heartier regional cravings are met with rare finds like nellore chapala pulusu and ragi muddha, rounded out with hot tea poured into traditional copper and steel tumblers.

  • Slow-Cooked Biryanis: Cooked with fragrant basmati and tender meat, featuring goat dum, chicken, and chicken 65 variations.
  • Regional Specialties: Deep regional Andhra and South Indian plates like ragi muddha and nellore chapala pulusu.
  • Pocket-Friendly Value: Generously portioned dosas, curries, and weekend buffets keeping tabs friendly for families and students.
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Why Choose Saina Indian Restaurant

Discover why locals and biryani aficionados rely on Saina for uncompromising regional flavours, pocket-friendly gatherings, and homestyle hospitality.

  • Authentic Technique and Biryani Mastery

    Dishes like goat dum biryani, crisp masala dosas, and slow-simmered curries are crafted with unwavering technique, well-balanced spices, and authentic depth.

    If you want food that actually tastes like India — not just “Indian-style” — this is the place.

    Milan sandaru

  • Regional Andhra & South Indian Specialties

    Beyond standard offerings, the kitchen prepares homestyle regional specialties including ragi muddha, nellore chapala pulusu, and cut mirchi.

    Must try dishes are goat curry, ragi muddha, nellore chapala pulusu, mutton sukha .

    Navaneeth Jampula

  • Soulful Validation and Satisfaction

    Diners experience genuine nostalgia and soul-satisfying cooking, leaving them thoroughly delighted by uncompromised culinary execution.

    I haven’t left restaurants smiling satisfyingly in a very long time. Very happy customer!

    mystikalecho

  • Homestyle Warmth and Hospitality

    Long-time regulars and new guests are welcomed with heartfelt warmth, where the chef and staff take care of patrons like extended family.

    The head chef and staff are incredibly friendly and always treat customers like family, with hospitality that is truly next level.

    Santu N

  • Pocket-Friendly, Generous Dining

    Generous portion sizes, pocket-friendly everyday pricing, and affordable weekend buffet formats make hearty dining accessible for students and families.

    the prices are very affordable, which makes it a fantastic option for international students. Great portions, great taste, and an overall enjoyable dining experience.

    Samrat Shimpi

  • Dependable Group Event Catering

    Large groups, parties, and milestones are catered with custom spice levels, crowd-pleasing biryanis, and reliably executed banquet platters.

    We had Saina Restaurant cater for our daughter's 60-guest birthday party, and they were flawless. The food was absolutely amazing – generous portions, incredible flavour, and beautifully presented.

    Venkata Ramesh Tumati

Core South Indian staples and regional mains praised by diners

  • Chicken Biryani

    I’ll be coming back again (and again) for that chicken biryani alone.

    Trung Nguyen

  • Masala Dosa

    The food is consistently great, especially the masala dosa which is always perfectly crisp

    Vishal Arora

  • Butter Chicken

    The butter chicken was wow. It's sweet, sour and fragrant.

    Gary Qiu

  • Goat Curry

    Goat curry & Chicken 65 Biryani in the mains was Amazing.

    Venkata Ramesh Tumati

Other favorites

Authentic regional sides, starters, and traditional beverages

  • Vada

    The vada is perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside, just like it should be.

    Milan sandaru

  • Chicken Lollipop

    Chicken lollipop & Shami Kebab in the starters was Super hit. Everyone loved it.

    Venkata Ramesh Tumati

  • Cut Mirchi

    Recently visited this place and had Cut Mirchi, Paneer 65 biryani. Hands down the best I've had in Melbourne so far!

    Tanishq Deshpande

  • Indian Masala Chai

    indian masala chai tastes great.

    Shena D

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and distinct dining details that elevate the experience at Saina Indian Restaurant

  • Traditional Copper and Steel Tableware

    Dishes, tea, and South Indian staples are presented using traditional copper and steel tumblers rather than standard ceramic tableware.

  • Personal Chef Table Visits

    The chef personally visits dining tables to check in with guests and ask how their dishes taste during service.

  • Custom Dish Preparation on Request

    Guests can request specific preparation styles, such as asking the kitchen to freshly toss chicken lollipops before serving.

  • Custom-Flavoured Event Catering

    The kitchen prepares event catering tailored specifically to customer taste buds and spice preferences.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations on regional specialties, buffet timing, and group orders.

  • Explore Regional Andhra Specialties

    For the most authentic regional experience, look beyond standard curries to specialties like cut mirchi, nellore chapala pulusu, and ragi muddha, or ask for your chicken lollipop to be tossed.

  • Time Your Visit for Weekend Buffets

    Take advantage of the budget-friendly $15 lunch buffet running Friday through Sunday, or visit for the $15 breakfast buffet offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Customize Flavors for Catering Orders

    When planning food for milestone events or group gatherings, speak with the kitchen to customize spice levels and flavor profiles to your group's preferences.

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