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The Secret Recipe, Indian Fusion Restaurant

495-497 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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495-497 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

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+61 3 9193 7414
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Secret Recipe, Indian Fusion Restaurant

This low-key Spencer Street hideaway turns out honest Indian and Nepalese cooking with serious heart and zero pretension. Locals rely on owner-chef Satvir for generously portioned, unhurried homestyle plates that skip heavy food coloring in favor of pure, balanced spice. The non-veg thali remains an unbeatable under-$20 spread—three distinct curries paired with blistered butter naan, rice, and pickles. Tucked-away tables fill quickly for steamed chicken momos, crisp chicken 65, and bubbling pots of spiced masala chai.

  • Under-$20 Thali Platters: Platters under $20 bundle three rotating meat or vegetarian curries with hot butter naan, pickles, and rice.
  • Nepalese & Indian Specialties: Traditional Himalayan momos, chatpate, and spiced chow mein complement classic tandoori and curry staples.
  • Owner-Chef Hospitality: Owner-chef Satvir cooks and runs the dining room personally, creating an easygoing, welcoming neighborhood vibe.
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Why Diners Choose The Secret Recipe

Generous Indian-Nepalese cuisine, homestyle cooking, and warm owner-led service in West Melbourne

  • Multi-Curry Thali Value

    Diners can select hearty multi-curry platters featuring three generous portions alongside fresh naan or rice and a drink for less than twenty dollars.

    I ordered a plate that comes with 3 different types of curries, rice/nan and a can of soft drink just for $19. All the curries were delicious and the whole plate was so filling!

    Ryoko Sato

  • Dual Indian and Nepalese Specialties

    The menu pairs traditional subcontinental curry staples with authentic Himalayan specialties like stuffed chilli momos, dahi puri, and chatpate.

    Best butter chicken I have had and their momo was delicious. Closest thing to authentic momo and sauce flavours you can get in Australia.

    Sony Tamang

  • Comforting Homestyle Cooking

    Recipes are prepared with genuine homestyle care, avoiding the artificial food colorings and heavy, overwhelming spice mixes found in commercialized eateries.

    after so long i ate homestyle food which actually taste good and not just bunch of spicies put together with food coloring

    ravi rana

  • Personalized Host Hospitality

    Guests are welcomed personally by the owner and staff, building warm rapport that makes recurring diners feel valued and recognized.

    The curries are probably the best I have ever tasted and the staff are very friendly. It's gotten to a point where the staff recognise my order!

    Alponso Ji

  • Chef-Owner Craft and Care

    The restaurant operates with the head chef and owner directly in the kitchen and dining room, guaranteeing culinary passion and consistent dish quality.

    Moreover we got to know that this place is run by owner himself as headchef while we were leaving and thanked for his good cooking skills and great taste.

    Brian Mishra

  • Cozy and Unpretentious Setting

    Diners step into a tranquil, down-to-earth space that prioritizes freshly prepared dishes and attentive service over social media hype and flashy decor.

    Very calm atmosphere, friendly servers and quick service.Loved the vibe of the place.

    Rejin Maharjan

Signature curries, Himalayan specialties, and multi-curry platters

  • Butter Chicken

    Butter chicken was to die for

    Vicky Dale

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    The chicken tikka masala was outstanding – perfectly balanced spice levels and full of flavour.

    Phan Nao Tang

  • Momos

    their momo was delicious. Closest thing to authentic momo and sauce flavours you can get in Australia.

    Sony Tamang

  • Non Veg Thali

    My thali was good. All the meats were done very well. The mutton curry, chicken curry and butter chicken went well with the naans.

    S S

Other favorites

Complementary street bites, sweet finishes, and spiced beverages

  • Masala Tea

    the masala tea was outstanding

    Akash Singhai

  • Dahi Puri

    it was the most delicious chat I ever had after leaving India

    Juilly Thakur

  • Chatpate

    Also, try Chatpate is different version of Bhelpuri

    G R

  • Gulab Jamun

    I tried gulab jamun (Indian dessert) for the first time. Couldn’t fault anything.

    David Rodwell

Before you head over

Practical pointers for dining and ordering at The Secret Recipe

  • Spotting the Entrance

    Look closely when navigating Spencer Street, as the venue features a subtle entrance that can be easy to miss from the street.

  • Best Value Ordering

    Opt for the multi-curry thali platter to sample three different curries paired with warm naan or rice and a drink for under $20.

  • Lunch Timing

    Take advantage of the calm dining room and fast kitchen turnaround during lunch hours for a prompt, unhurried sit-down meal.

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