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10 reviews about Gurkhas Nepalese Restaurant

Anonymous
verified email - 20 Oct 2014

I had the char grilled tofu & coconut rice here, it was great. The service was fast and friendly, I had nice time, a great place for a casual get together with friends.

verified email - 19 Aug 2012

Yes I have to agree with the other reviewers. The food is really great - and the vegetables with yoghurt is great. Their food is very tasty and healthy. Lovely restaurant.

verified email - 19 Apr 2012

I enjoyed the goat curry I had here. Well priced meals and good service, I would definitely go again. Meals came out quick too.

Approximate cost: $15.00

sandrad171 19 Sep 2012

yes, I love the place as well.

itgirl41 29 Oct 2012

I have never tried goat this sounds interesting.

Laureli 01 Nov 2012

How does it compare to the other Gurkha's restaurants? My favourite, hands down, is Prahran. The atmosphere there is more appealing to me :)

verified email - 08 Nov 2011

Gurkha's has become the place I go to most often when I want Indian-style takeaway. I say Indian-style because Gurkha's is actually Nepalese, but I'd argue that most people who are not from the subcontinent, including me, probably couldn't tell the difference.

Gurkha's isn't the cheapest place for takeaway, but of the ones I've tried so far it's the best value. The servings are very generous, both in size and in the ratio of solids to gravy. I usually get three curries, one rice, and two roti, which is plenty for two people with leftovers next day.

My favourite dishes at Gurkha's are the Kukhura Ma Krim (similar to butter chicken), the mushrooms cooked in ginger and garlic, and the eggplant.

I'm not a fan of super-hot curries, so the more gentle and subtle Nepalese / northern-Indian spicing at Gurkha's suits my palate. If vindaloos are more to your taste, you'd be better off looking for a southern Indian or Sri Lankan place. I occasionally see reviews of Gurkha's that claim the food is too bland, but I strongly disagree. I suspect those reviewers are accustomed to fiery southern-style curries - they think a curry ain't a curry unless it's hot - and they are disappointed by Gurkhas's mild and delicate spices. I think they're wrong. A curry need not be hot to be both authentic and delicious, and I don't find Gurkha's too bland at all.

In fact, if you're a person who normally avoids Indian-style restaurants because you can't cope with hot curries, then I recommend you give Gurkha's a try before you write off the cuisine for good. It might just change your mind. You'll discover that there are many wonderfully fragrant spices that aren't the least bit hot.

Gurkha's offers a home delivery service, but in my experience it has been a bit unreliable. These days I prefer to phone and place my takeaway order, then call in to collect it. Their estimated pickup time often ends up being an underestimate, but the food is always reliably good and I don't mind waiting a bit if I have to.

Champagne 27 Jul 2012

Great detailed review, thanks!

sandrad171 19 Sep 2012

Yes, I love the place as well.

verified email - 20 Dec 2010

The food is great and the menu is varied but the best value would be the set banquets. The staff are polite and helpful and great service as expected

Approximate cost: $20

sandrad171 26 Sep 2012

I'm totally in agreeance with you.

verified email - 04 Dec 2010

One of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicious, always consistent. The staff are very friendly, always attentive and helpful. They choose quality over quantity, but the meals are HUGE. Definitely a place where you can share and the banquets are the perfect mix of everything.

verified email - 19 Feb 2010

Food is fantastic. There is quite a large range and the different banquet options are good for the stomach and the purse. They are always friendly and helpful wth byo and birthday cakes etc. A friend of mine in gluten intolerant and she has never had a problem there, they are always cautious and the wait staff are knowledgeable of the menu. Restaurant is small but clean and nicely decorated.

Approximate cost: $15

sandrad171 19 Sep 2012

Yes, I love the place as well.

verified email - 25 Sep 2009

I love the food from Gurkhas. this particular restaurant has very friendly staff (some are a little shy, but very sweet and kind). It has a very nice atmosphere, good for a quiet evening out.

verified email - 30 Jun 2009

Everytime I go there the food is OUTSTANDING!!! One of those moments where you definitely get full before you get bored of your meal. The quantity sizes are very fair and decent and the pricing is very good with great deals available through shopadockets, vouchers and the like

Approximate cost: $20

sandrad171 26 Sep 2012

Yes I'm a big fan as welll.

verified email - 17 May 2008

The food is tasty & a little bit different. They do have a home delivery service though which is very convenient!

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