Sehion Cafe — Restaurant in Melbourne

I reckon the shortage of Keralite restaurants in North Eastern suburbs is what drives us and many others to reluctantly order from Sehion cafe despite repeated bad experiences. There is such an abject lack of consistency in the food quality that it almost feels like you’re playing Russian roulette with your taste buds.

Last Saturday we ordered beef fry and curry for a dinner party that we were hosting. For most Keralites beef is sacred (pun intended!), and the feeling of devouring a flaky piece of Porotta dipped in warm and savoury beef curry is an emotion unto itself. However this time, I saw my guests back away from the dish after a bite with the same fervour they approached it with. It seems that the cook added the masalas as an afterthought, and he tried to overcompensate for rawness with copious amounts.

Now, I mostly try to give people a fair chance, and this is especially true for a fellow Keralite. So I rung up the owner and shared the feedback as delicately as I could. Not only did the owner not apologise, but he also shared a unique nugget of wisdom that eateries everywhere can make note of in terms of how to deal with customer feedback. He told me in a very matter-of-fact tone that I only needed to cook it again so that the raw masala flavour subsides.

This was exactly what I had in mind when we ordered takeaway and the convenience of it still mesmerises me as I stand in front of my stove on a Sunday evening trying to salvage this...

I called to make a large order for a function (a few curries and a large biyrani). They confirmed the order and I asked to pick up the food at 6:00 pm, but they asked me to come at 5:30pm. I had no issues with that, but when I arrived to pick up the food they only had the biryani prepared - no curries no samosas. When I asked where the rest of the order was they said they didn't know there was more to the order. even samosas where out of stock. Not very reliable service at all. Don't accept an order you don't have the ingredients for it. Luckily, Indian Star Dhaba down the road helped me with the rest of the order so I had enough food for my...

Review for Sehion Cafe

Sehion Cafe is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic South Indian cuisine. Though it’s a small cafeteria with limited dine-in space, it thrives as a popular spot for takeaways — a testament to its quality and consistency.

The menu offers a delicious variety of traditional South Indian dishes, all served at very reasonable prices. The food is freshly prepared, flavourful, and comforting — exactly what you'd hope for in a local favourite.

I highly recommend Sehion Cafe for anyone looking to enjoy genuine South Indian flavours without breaking the bank. A great place to grab a quick and...