Spice Mantra - Indian Tandoori Restaurant 532 Hampton Street, Hampton, Victoria 3188

"Lovely owners who make their dishes with industry passion, exceptional skill, extensive culinary experience …And you can taste and see the love in it!!! The food is delicious with beautiful presentation and very warm hospitality from Dash who makes you feel at home!! We are so lucky to have found this place as we have been looking for an authentic Indian restaurant for a while who serves something you cannot get at other places! I’m a foodie and I would definitely recommend to check this place out if you like Indian food ❤️"

"Wow, this is probably the best Indian food I've tasted in Melbourne. So far, we've visited them twice. Every bite has been flavourful & delightful. The menu features some very unique & delicious dishes that we haven't found elsewhere. Dash (the owner) is highly passionate about his craft. And it shines through in the cooking. He has been very accommodating to our dietary needs too - offering to custom-make dishes outside the menu. If you would like an experience beyond the typical "fried bread & curry sauce" fare, give them a visit!"

"We really enjoyed our meal at the newly opened Spice Mantra. Dash, the owner, was the perfect host and the onion bhaji was the best I’ve ever had! Our smoky butter chicken with saffron rice and garlic naan was an ideal main and there was plenty of food for two people. Would definitely return."

"Best Indian food I have had in a long time, and also the most welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Food was fantastic, well priced and the owner made really good recommendations as to what to try and what worked well together. Highly recommended and a great new addition to Hampton which is well worth visiting."

"I was excited to visit this new local restaurant situated only 5 minutes from my home. Upon arrival we were greeted my a friendly gentleman who seated us at a table away from the door which I was pleased about as it was an extremely cold night. There is not a lot of room between the tables which can make it difficult to get in and out. Even my husband was having difficulty and he's quite a slim person. You're also seated rather close to others so if this is an issue for you it's something to be aware of. The food is amazing and presented beautifully - the attention to detail is superb and the flavours are so tasty. However, it was a bit of a wait for our food and I wouldn't say the restaurant was super busy. Also, dishes come out rather spasmodic, but the few things lacking at this restaurant are made up by the quality of the food and the warm and friendly demeanour of the staff. I I will definitely be returning."