Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Indian cuisine and tandoori. Caters for different spice levels. Food is made on the spot and can be prepared as vegan and/or without onion or garlic. Open Mon-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm.
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11 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia, 3149
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Last update on 17 Mar 2021 by Prashant_1997
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19 Reviews
First Review by reeplay
Aloo
Points +7231
Homely food and warm vibes - Edit
We enjoyed everything we ordered. Especially the aloo tiki chaat, without the yoghurt to be vegan. Sometimes without the yoghurt means the dish is a bit too chilli, but this was perfect. A nice balance of flavours - a little tart, sweet, some crispy bits and some soft.
Read moreIt was also nice to be able to have dessert. The mango kulfi was lovely, fresh and delicately flavoured.
We went for an early dinner, so mostly had the place to ourselves. The owners were very welcoming and friendly. Then mentioned they are personally going more towards vegan so we had a nice conversation about that. No problems catering for vegans.
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VarunJoshi
Points +15
Great vegan and vegetarian options - Edit
Great value for money
Read morePros: Lot of vegan options, Home cooked fresh food, Good variety
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WeFewVeggies
Points +365
Indian / Cafe style - Edit
Nice Owners
Read moreTasty food / Indian Menu with a twist
Try the Manchuria Cauliflower!
Spicey Bhajis
Updated from previous review on 2018-01-02
Pros: good price, nice owners, some innovative menu options
Cons: older cafe style , limited opening hours
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NDVegan
Points +6425
Tasty Indian food - Edit
A great option if you study or work at Deakin. Sampoorna is a short drive away. Delicious food and a large range of vegan options.
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cockatoo
Points +20
A gem of vego Indian food with very lovely & kind owners - Edit
We had a nice evening tonight enjoying a full Indian vegetarian menu, all of which we ordered in vegan. It was so nice to be able to order from the whole menu for a change. A nice surprise indeed. The kindness of the owners made our evening, so welcoming and nice. We‘ll surely be back ☺️
Read morePros: Everything (!) can be made vegan, Freshly made vegan food (even samosas & roti), Super kind owners, makes the place even nicer
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leelimcreates
Points +24
Great food, coming back for more! - Edit
Love the food here, first time, but will be coming back as a regular. Best of all no garlic onion-onion family. Love it!
Read morePros: No garlic/onion -onion family, Food taste great, Really nice owner 👍
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NathanielSage
Points +18
Very nice local spot - Edit
Went for the first time on a Saturday night without making a booking and they were very welcoming. Our host clearly communicated which options were vegan and was good-natured and easy to discuss options with.
Read moreFood came out quickly and prices were reasonable. All dishes were much enjoyed! Will definitely return again.
Pros: Whole menu is vegetarian, Local, family-owned feel, Easy parking
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vinWoww
Points +19
Great range of curry - Edit
Yum, friendly, fast, and no meat on the menu 💜
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Christoveg
Points +145
Tasty & Spicy - Edit
Basic decor, great food. Easy to communicate regarding vegan options.
Read morePros: Great staff, nice prices.
Cons: We were cold! Other than that great night!
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GrantRie
Points +202
best Indian vege cafe ever - Edit
This place has great food - really great food. It is run by a family and the mother is a great cook. The Aloo Bhuna is fantastic. My daughter loves the Gobi Manchurian. It si a small cafe with about 6 tables if you want to eat in. Really friendly family business. Easy parking. Great for takeaways as well.
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902mace
Points +13
Awesome Vegetarian Food! - Edit
Excellent vegetarian food. Food has always been consistent. Family restaurant in the local suburb. Staff are friendly and can cater for different requirements. Can also do no onion and no garlic. Just ring day before and advise of any specific requirements.
Read morePros: Food is tasty, Quiet setting, Service is fast
Cons: Portions can be small
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PotatoesTho
Points +13574
The spice is right - Edit
One of the better Indian restaurants in terms of taste, although pricier than expected.
Read moreStaff had a good understanding of which meals could be made Vegan.
Pros: Tasty, Good service
Cons: Pricey
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chocoholicPhilosophe
Points +865
Very vegan-friendly Indian - Edit
Went here with a friend yesterday after learning that both my first choice and backup choice for dinner were booked out.
Read moreLooking at the place from the outside, neither of us had terribly high hopes, but the place was a pleasant surprise. The waitress was friendly and clearly understood veganism - when I asked her which dishes could be made vegan, she told me "everything except a few of the desserts, just let us know", and proceeded to explain some of the substitutions they made.
While the food wasn't exceptional, it was very enjoyable. At mild-medium, the spice level was perfect for me - noticeable heat without discomfort. We had the mushroom methi and the kathal do piaza (jackfruit). I preferred the mushroom while my friend preferred the jackfruit. We also had lemon rice, which was interesting in a good way though probably not something I'd order regularly, and naan, which made me happy, but I would have liked to have some more options (i.e. garlic naan). For dessert, I had mango-coconut ice (not on the menu), which tasted amazing and refreshing.
My veg-curious friend but omni friend was very impressed, and indicated that she'd probably take her (omni) mum there.
Pros: Almost everything can be made vegan, Excellent waitress, Reasonable price
Cons: Atmosphere is a bit stark
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The Eggplant Man
Points +85
Indian family restaurant - Edit
We have eaten at this cute little place several times and it has always been great. Hidden out in the suburbs, Sampoorna is run by a lovely family who are always friendly and helpful, but the most important thing is the food, and it's consistently good. Pakoras are a favourite, the breads are great too, the serving bowls may look small but the food is very satisfying. There are plenty of vegan options, and they cater for all tastes as regards hot spices. It is quite small so don't forget to book ahead.
Read morePros: All vegetarian , Vegan options, Indian home cooking
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moo
Points +70
Good selection, mediocre result - Edit
I was very impressed by the menu here, but the curries weren't thrilling, and were small for their price: the sag didn't taste like spinach; the biryani was interesting but more yoghurty than I expected. I was surprised at the use of mock meat, given the legume orientation of Indian vegetarian cooking.
Read moreThey offer a range of spiciness and I continue wonder if we'd enjoyed a better meal had we requested something hotter.
The restaurant is a bit short on seats, with reservations required on weekends.
Pros: Wide variety of curries, Selection of spice level
Cons: Somewhat bland, Short on space: book, A tad expensive
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SimoneTracey
Points +102
Sensational Indian Food - Edit
Lucky me as I don't live too far from this family run business. Really nice family and boy can they cook! Check out the Manchurian cauliflower fritters, mixed durubi and kofta in a spinach sauce. I am obsessed by their lemon rice. Yum.
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vgough
Points +57
Yummy and reliable - Edit
We have eaten at Sampoorna lots of times and had take away as well. The food's always really, really good and it's a bright and friendly family-run restaurant. Its great to have a veg restaurant in Mt Waverly/Chadstone area. The food is authentic and I like that the taste of the different vegetables is retained.
Read moreThe decor etc is basic but in some ways that's really nice, relaxing and comfortable. We've had birthdays (with non-veg family members), quick dinners when we didnt feel like cooking etc and always enjoyed it.
The staff are very considerate of people's tastes and have managed our family's differing tolerances of chilli really well!
Its only got a few tables but we've never had a problem getting in- book if you have a bigger group or if you are making a special trip.
Pros: great food, real vegetarians, friendly, variety
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hippywoman
Points +252
Best Aussie Indian veg restaurant I've visited - Edit
Being of Indian origin (and relative to other Indian vegetarian restaurants), this place was clean, service was excellent (owners are friendly) and food was not overly oily (which often happens at indian restaurants). We asked for the food to be medium spiced and to be fair we probably should have asked for hot as we (a group of Indians) found it a little bland (spiciness levels are relative so it can be difficult to tell, especially the first time at a restaurant!). We had the aloo tikki, malai kofta, dal makhani, paneer, vindaloo vegetable curry, vegetable pilau, rotis and kulfi for dessert (mango is amazing!). Everything was well prepared and presented and tasted nice but again I think we just found it a bit bland as we should have asked for spicier. But I was still impressed and I think it is reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Excellent service, Good value, Nice food
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reeplay
Points +28
Great Vegetarian food and so close to home! - Edit
I like up the road from this place in Chadstone. So far we've had Lord of the Fries open in the shopping centre and Sampoorna in Mt Waverely. They're Indian veg and absolutely delicious. They have some Indian favourites that you don't normally see on Indian restaurant menus in Melbourne - things like Raj Ma and Chole Bhatura. I've been here a few times since they've opened. My whole family loves it.
Read morePros: Great range of food, chole bhatura - yum, spicy!
Cons: only indian food, couldn't bring a very large group
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