Old Durbar Flinders – Best Nepalese & Indian Restaurant in Melbourne CBD

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 10:30pm
294 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Melbourne's top Nepalese spot. jhol momo and thali steps from Flinders St.

A plain, unpretentious dining room that belies the quality inside. simple décor with warm background music and a steady flow of Melbourne's South Asian community. Cosy and welcoming once seated, even if the first impression is sparse.

Nepalese craft beers (Mustang beer) on the menu; authentic laphing. a Tibetan cold jelly noodle dish rarely found in Melbourne; vegetarian thukpa noodle soup; no reservation required

One of Melbourne's most authentic Nepalese restaurants, with dishes like jhol momo, laphing, chatpate, and bhuttan reflecting genuine Nepalese and Tibetan culinary traditions rarely encountered elsewhere in Australia

Mid-range CBD pricing with generous portions; excellent value on thali sets which span multiple dishes. Beer pricing is reasonable for the CBD location.

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294 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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