kippax curry house - Molonglo River

During our weekend vacation at the beach, we stumbled upon this quaint little restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices and delicious food.

On the positive side, ordering was easy, the staff was friendly, and pickup was fast and efficient. However, the negative aspects include the high price, lack of taste in the food, and the fact that it did not live up to what was advertised.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover this hidden gem in West Belconnen, Canberra. We tried the chef's special dish with chicken, which was incredibly flavorful and spicy enough to provide a kick without being overpowering. The rourou, a creamy spinach side dish, perfectly complemented the chicken. The staff was friendly and the chef even took the time to chat with us. Although this restaurant would thrive in a more bustling location, I appreciate their very reasonable prices. I will definitely be returning.

We ordered the Dahl, Chicken Masala, rice and garlic roti and are it take-away. At $39 for a simple takeaway meal, we had high hopes.The roti was stale and both mains were watery and flavourless. There are many good curry options in the Belconnen area, but this isn't one of them. On this occasion we wanted to support a local small business, unfortunately we won't be back.

We've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. The service is always cheerful and friendly and the food continues to improve as the kitchen gets that Fiji Indian taste happening without toning it down for Aussie tastes. Many curry places offer a few bland variations on a theme but here the dishes are all distinctively different and have a zing and brightness only careful chefs can achieve. The bar next door does a great draft beer, it looks a bit ordinary but the locals are very welcoming.