# Avatar Indian Nepalese Cuisine Balwyn > Authentic Indian & Nepalese restaurant on Whitehorse Road, Balwyn ## Posts - [Planning a Birthday or Function? How to Host an Indian Feast in Melbourne’s East](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-for-birthdays-and-functions-melbourne-east/): Planning a birthday, anniversary or work function? Tips for booking an Indian restaurant or catering in Balwyn and Melbourne’s east, from set menus to numbers. - [Vegetarian and Gluten-Aware Indian Food in Balwyn: What to Order](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/gluten-free-and-vegetarian-indian-food-balwyn/): Vegetarian or avoiding gluten? Our Balwyn chef’s guide to vegetarian Indian and Nepalese dishes, plus how to order safely if you have an allergy. - [Is Butter Chicken Spicy? Your Butter Chicken Questions Answered](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/is-butter-chicken-spicy/): Is butter chicken spicy, gluten free or actually Indian? Our Balwyn kitchen answers the most-searched butter chicken questions, plus what to pair it with. - [Momo vs Dumplings: Nepal’s Favourite Street Food Explained](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/momo-vs-dumplings/): What are momo, and how are they different from Chinese dumplings or gyoza? Learn about Nepal’s favourite street food and the best ways to eat them in Balwyn. - [Indian vs Nepalese Food: What’s the Difference?](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-vs-nepalese-food/): Indian and Nepalese food share spices but differ in style. Learn the key differences, from momo and dal bhat to butter chicken and tandoori, from our Balwyn kitchen. - [What to Order at an Indian Restaurant: A First-Timer’s Guide](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/what-to-order-at-an-indian-restaurant/): Not sure what to order at an Indian restaurant? Our Balwyn chef’s guide covers mild dishes, crowd-pleasers, what to order for kids and how much to order. ## Pages - [Indian Curries in Balwyn](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-curry-balwyn/): From mild butter chicken to fiery vindaloo, find your perfect curry at Avatar on Whitehorse Road. - [Halal Indian Restaurant Balwyn](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/halal-indian-restaurant-balwyn/): All the meat we serve is halal. Enjoy tandoori, curries, biryani and momo with peace of mind. - [Vegetarian Indian Food Balwyn](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/vegetarian-indian-food-balwyn/): Dal, paneer, vegetable curries, biryani and Nepalese favourites, with plenty of choice for vegetarians. - [Indian Banquet & Set Menus](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-set-menu-balwyn/): Share a full Indian feast with entrées, curries, breads and dessert. Dine in at our Whitehorse Road restaurant. - [Indian Takeaway & Delivery Balwyn](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-takeaway-delivery-balwyn/): Order butter chicken, biryani, curries and momo online for pickup or delivery. All our meat is halal. - [Diwali, Dashain & Christmas Catering](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/festival-catering-diwali-christmas/): Festive Indian and Nepalese spreads for family gatherings, community events and end-of-year parties. - [Baby Shower Catering](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/baby-shower-catering-melbourne-east/): Indian and Nepalese food for baby showers, naming ceremonies and first birthdays across Melbourne’s east. - [Party Catering at Home](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/party-catering-balwyn/): Birthdays, housewarmings and family get-togethers, with the cooking done for you. - [Corporate & Office Catering](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/corporate-catering-balwyn/): Indian lunches for meetings, team days, conferences and staff parties across Melbourne’s east. - [Indian Wedding Catering](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/wedding-catering-melbourne-east/): Rich curries, biryani and Nepalese favourites for your wedding, engagement or pre-wedding celebrations. - [Indian Catering in Melbourne’s East](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-catering-melbourne-east/): Indian and Nepalese food for parties, weddings, offices and celebrations, cooked fresh at Avatar. - [Birthday Dinners](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/birthday-dinner-balwyn/): A shared feast, a warm welcome and food the whole table will love. - [Functions & Group Dining](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/functions-private-events/): Work dinners, family gatherings and celebrations, with banquet menus made for sharing. - [Nepalese Food & Momo](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/nepalese-food-momo-balwyn/): Momo, sekuwa and Himalayan curries, cooked by head chef Laxman Sapkota on Whitehorse Road. - [Blog](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/blog/) - [Areas We Serve](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/areas-we-serve/): Avatar is at 291 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, a short trip from most of Boroondara and Whitehorse. - [Indian Restaurant near Surrey Hills](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-surrey-hills/): For Surrey Hills and Mont Albert locals, Avatar is a short drive north to Whitehorse Road in Balwyn. - [Indian Restaurant near Box Hill](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-box-hill/): Box Hill has plenty of places to eat, but if you are after authentic Indian curries and Nepalese momo with proper table service, Avatar is just west along Whitehorse Road in Balwyn. - [Indian Restaurant near Camberwell](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-camberwell/): Searching for an Indian or Nepalese restaurant near Camberwell? - [Indian Restaurant near Kew](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-kew/): From Kew Junction, Avatar is a straight run east along Cotham Road, which becomes Whitehorse Road. - [Indian Restaurant near Balwyn North](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/indian-restaurant-balwyn-north/): Avatar is the closest Indian and Nepalese restaurant to many Balwyn North streets: just south of you on Whitehorse Road, opposite Balwyn Park. - [Menu](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/menu/): Indian and Nepalese dishes made from scratch. Prices and availability are on our online ordering page. - [Contact Us](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/contact/) - [Reviews](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/reviews/): Have ordered takeaways numerous times from this Indian restaurant which never disappoint. - [Allergen Information](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/list-of-allergens/): All our food is made fresh every day in our on-site kitchen, which means our chefs handle a wide range of allergens. - [Catering](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/catering/): Sit back, relax and enjoy your special occasion. - [Our Story](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/our-story/): From a pop-up to a Balwyn local. - [Home](https://avatarindiancuisine.com.au/): Curries, tandoor, momo and Himalayan chef specials, made from scratch every day on Whitehorse Road. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)