11 Restaurants in Melbourne CBD: Indian

One of the fastest growing communities in Australia today is that of the Indian community. And, guess what, Victoria is home to a large percentage, consequently meaning Melbourne is buzzing with an Indian Australian influence. You don’t need us to tell you this, we’re sure, as it’s pretty obvious from the abundance of Indian restaurants in Melbourne's CBD that have spawned wonderfully as a result. You know you’re on the approach to an Indian restaurant because the street suddenly comes alive with aromas of fried spices, thick sauces, boiled rice and starchy naans. All of these are exactly the wafts you can expect to caress your nostrils when you’re anywhere between Lonsdale Street and Collins Street, as well as anywhere close to the southern edge of the CBD along the Yarra River. Indian restaurants, Melbourne CBD, man, it’s all sounding mighty fine.

Here’s an idea for you: reserve a table via Quandoo at each Melbourne Indian restaurant around the CBD, one by one, one per week, one per fortnight, whatever you like. Call it a DIY tour of this bustling part of town if you will, and a feast on one of the most popular cuisines within it – we’re positive you’ll discover a new favourite restaurant, a new favourite dish or, if you’re lucky, maybe even both. Start in the south around Federation Square and sample the north Indian dishes on offer at Flora Indian Restaurant & Cafe, then maybe head west a little to try the southern and central Indian options at Melbourne CBD restaurants like Curry Vault, Shiraaz or Tadka Boom! This, we assure you, is the best way to get to know the ins and outs of Indian cuisine if you’re not already familiar, as well as an interesting way to get to know the hottest Indian restaurants of Melbourne’s CBD.