Royal Time Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Melbourne

my dear friends, Google took me on a culinary jaunt to the heart of Lilydale, where the Royal Time Indian Restaurant sits like a spice-laden jewel in the Yarra Valley’s crown! I sauntered in, just after they opened for the evening, expectations simmering like a pot of dal and oh, what a feast for the senses awaited! The moment you cross the threshold, you’re greeted with an ambiance that’s as warm as a freshly baked naan. The decor, a touch modern yet unmistakably Indian, much like a curry house back in Blighty. Now, let’s talk food, shall we? I kicked off with vegetable samosas, crisp as a winter’s morning, bursting with flavour that could make a chap weep with joy. Then, onto the mains, a chicken tikka masala that danced on the palate with creamy, tomatoey exuberance and a lamb rogan josh so rich it could’ve funded a small kingdom. The Biriani, a fragrant sidekick that tied the whole affair together like a well-tied turban. The service? Splendid! The staff, bless their souls, are attentive yet unobtrusive, none of that hovering nonsense you get in lesser establishments. Now, a word to the wise, I’ve heard whispers of a slow night here or there—poppycock, I say! My evening was as smooth as a mango lassi. For those who grumble about pappadums (only two for a party of five? Pish posh!), I’d suggest ordering an extra basket and reveling in the crunch. The only thing I’ll point out is that the boys toilets could do with a good bit of spit and polish. This place is a gem, rated top-tier in Victoria for good reason. If you’re within a bullock cart’s ride of Lilydale, do yourself a favour, book a table, order the goat saag if you’re feeling adventurous and let Royal Time transport you to...

If you have good MORALS and want great management! Delivery canceled to go starving and money stolen! DO NOT GO HERE! ! I give them 0 stars. I’m a kind caring person who ordered on a special night they TOOK MY MONEY and then cancelled it! And I called the manager and he tried to blame the Uber?? We both well I did tried to sort it out with Uber but it said completed! Which it hadn’t and he said if you can’t I’ll pay & send it out to youuu next time, so my money still missing!! Next time two weeks later tonight! I called him to order free as I tried! UBER!! I called him the day before to warn him nicely! I called him the next night!!!! And HE REFUSEDDD TO MSKE IT AND DROP IT OFFFF EVER THOUGH MY MONEY WAS TAKEN!!!! He was horrible to me and ended up abusing me on the PHONE!!! Making me cry and leaving US with toast for dinner! :((((( THIS IS THE WORST PLACE THEY DONT DESERVE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!! The way the manager treated meeee says ALOT ABOUT THERE MORALS AND THE PLACE! Do not go there get from Olinda! There amazing!!! Not Lilydale! Soooo apallingggg :(((( zero customer service and horribleee lying who let US starve TWICE!! and took my money!!! :: (( STILL NOT PAYED BACK no compromise! Taken advantage off very sad...

Terrible food, gave myself and my family of 10 an upset stomach for a day. Barely any space on the tables for everyone. Came here from the good reviews, probably the worst food I ate in Victoria.

Replying to your message*: No mate we asked for a discount cause the food was terrible, otherwise we would have left a tip if the food was good. I had to go to the doctors in the morning because I got food poisoning and my entire family had to keep going to the toilet and I couldn’t send my kids to school in the morning. I simply left this review to let other people know not because we wanted the discount, as a restaurant owner you think more of the money you earn rather than serve good food. Yes your service was great I won’t deny that, it was quick but what is the point of service if it going to give us a bad night and a bad experience. Don’t treat your customers like this, take some initiative. You are complaining back rather than asking what went wrong with the food or asking how my family is now, telling me to grow up when you can’t take some criticism. Do better mate! Look somewhere else if you are looking for an Indian restaurant to take...