Tonka

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20 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Melbourne laneway fine-dining reinventing modern Indian flavours for dates and celebrations.

Stylish laneway fine-dining room with warm lighting that turns romantic after dark; relaxed but polished, suited to business dinners and celebrations alike.

A degustation-style set menu covering most of the kitchen's range, a strong wine and cocktail list, and a dedicated vegan menu that mirrors the main dishes course for course.

Explicitly modern and fusion-forward rather than traditional. reviewers repeatedly note it's not classic subcontinental fare, but a confident reinterpretation of Indian technique and flavour.

Positioned as fine-dining pricing, around $170 for two on the set menu, with most reviewers calling it strong value for the technique and service, though a few flag individual small plates like pani puri as pricey.

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20 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

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