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Tonka
$$$Editor's note
Melbourne laneway fine-dining where modern Indian technique and date-night finesse share the same plate.
Indian Restaurants You Must Try in Melbourne
From Tonka's bone marrow tadka to Jay Bhavani's Mumbai street food and Raju Omlet's Surti Ghotala, 15 Indian restaurants spanning every region and style.
Melbourne laneway fine-dining where modern Indian technique and date-night finesse share the same plate.
Fitzroy North's vibrant modern Indian — a Feed Me set menu that keeps the rounds coming and the whole table happy.
Melbourne CBD's late-night North Indian thali institution: $15 buys unlimited fresh rotis, three curries and masala chai.
Melbourne's definitive South Indian vegetarian address — crispy dosas, aromatic filter coffee and thalis from 7:30am.
Chandni's warmth is half the meal — outstanding Indian flavours steps from Queen Victoria Market.
Bourke Street Indian where the butter chicken earns weekly devotees and BYO makes the deal sweeter
Moody Carlton dining room serving regional Indian dishes and cocktails that go beyond the Lygon Street norm.
Hampton's 30-year Indian institution — Nitin knows your name and the curries are exceptional.
Authentic Hyderabadi cuisine showcasing mutton biryani and haleem, owner Kamran delivers genuine warmth
Everything made fresh daily by owner Hari — the goat curry alone is worth the drive to Brunswick East.
Tamil-inspired South Indian kitchen in Laverton where every visit starts with a sample plate.
Springvale's North Indian stalwart — bold curries, legendary gol gappe, proven by 1,700+ reviews.
Clayton's pure-veg Indian street food hub where the Butter Vada Pav is a pilgrimage-worthy bite.
Hawthorn's Indian egg obsession: Maharashtrian street food built around the humble omelette.
Signature dishes reimagined beautifully, flavours burst with authenticity and care
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