Desi Dhaba Melbourne

Desi Dhaba Melbourne Desi Dhaba Melbourne is an Indian restaurant located on Flinders Street that offers authentic and flavorful dishes inspired by the street eateries of Indian Highways. The staff is dressed in bright Punjabi apparel and provides prompt and attentive service while being interested in what you would like to eat. The dining room features countryside huts with funny captions from Indian truck drivers, and the restaurant is fully licensed until 1 am with a long bar serving a range of Indian beers and spirits as well as Aussie beers, spirits, and wines. On Friday or Saturday nights, there's plenty of music and dance going on with typical INDI pop fusion from the In-house DJ, while Bollywood plays on big LCD screens. Desi Dhaba serves Indian breakfasts that are hard to find elsewhere, in addition to their regular menu items - which are already quite affordable (starting at $7).
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Recent social media posts

17/08/2026
13/08/2026

What happens when you put two brothers in front of a camera and leave it rolling? This. This is what happens. We tried to be professional. We really did.

12/08/2026

Part 2 of THE ULTIMATE BUTTER CHICKEN CHALLENGE.

Now it's time to find out who won! Bobby thinks he's got it in the bag. But Akash looks quietly confident.

Watch to find out!

11/08/2026

Want to find out what it's really like running a family business?!

11/08/2026

Who will win? Bobby or Akash? They both claim to make the better butter chicken. So they finally settled it on camera.

Same kitchen. Same recipe. Same time limit. One winner.

Watch to find out who holds the title of Best Butter Chicken!

08/08/2026

30/07/2026

Who wore it better? Decide in the comments!

28/07/2026

Who the heck are Bobby and Akash? Watch to find out.

Address

134 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Directions to Flinders Street:

Public Transport: Take the train, tram or bus to Flinders Street Station.

Driving/parking: From any direction, follow signs to the CBD (central business district) and then follow signs for Flinders Street. There are several public parking options available in the area including Wilson Parking on Flinders Street and Secure Parking at Federation Square.

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 2am
11am - 2am
Tuesday 12am - 2am
11am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 2am
11am - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 2am
11am - 11:59pm
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 12am - 2am
12pm - 11:59pm
Sunday 12am - 2am
12pm - 2am

Telephone

+61396509908

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What people say

Indian restaurants are known for their authentic and flavorful dishes that are made with true spices. Desi Dhaba Melbourne, located on Flinders Street, is one such restaurant that offers original and unique dishes inspired by the street eateries of Indian highways. The service at Desi Dhaba is prompt and efficient, with staff dressed in bright Punjabi apparel who are attentive to your needs and preferences.

The dining room at Desi Dhaba is adorned with countryside hut extensions on the walls, each with funny captions from Indian truck drivers. The restaurant is fully licensed until 1 am, serving a range of Indian beers and spirits as well as Aussie beers, spirits, and wines. You can even bring your own wine if you prefer.

Desi Dhaba also serves Indian breakfast, which is a rare find in Melbourne. On weekends, they offer hawker-style Indo-Tibetan food and chaat house in addition to their regular menu. And the best part? It's affordable! You can fill up for as low as $7.

But what really sets Desi Dhaba apart is its lively atmosphere. Bollywood movies play on big LCD screens while fantastic music fills the air. On Friday or Saturday nights, there's plenty of music and dance going on with typical INDI pop fusion from the in-house DJ.

In conclusion, if you're a fan of Indian food or looking to try it for the first time, Desi Dhaba Melbourne should be at the top of your list. With its authentic flavors, attentive service, affordable prices, and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike.