20
Dec
ISH, Fitzroy
Contemporary Indian is hard to come by in Melbourne, but ISH hopes to fill that void with style. Opening late 2018, ISH boasts a sleek and dark interior and an enticing menu....
28
Apr
Curry Smuggler, Fitzroy
Sitting in a quieter section of Brunswick Road, Curry Smuggler aims to deliver Indian food so good it's as if they've smuggled it in. Daaku Di Tangri chicken drumsticks have lamb mince hidden inside and is marinated in tandoori spices and yoghurt. The cheesy, slightly creamy sauce adds a good hit of flavour to the moist protein....
23
Dec
Fork and Fingers, Ascot Vale
Indian fusion is probably something you're not too familiar with, but at Fork and Fingers that's what they're known for. There are two parts to the menu: one is traditional, and the other is full of contemporary Indian fusion dishes that have come about after much experimentation. Even the background music is a sort of fusion - think Western pop covers mixed with Hindi....
20
Sep
Atta, Albert Park
Atta is the latest of a new spate of modern Indian eateries, where traditional dishes are infused with new flavours and ingredients. Hoping to showcase their take on contemporary Indian is restaurateur Harry Dhanjal, and self-taught head chef Brij Patel....
18
Sep
Dalchini Pop-up at Persillade, East Melbourne
Dalchini means cinnamon, a versatile ingredient used in savoury and sweet dishes. This same versatility is sought after in the Indian menu at the Dalchini pop-ups, currently being run once a month. At Dalchini, chefs Ved Navghare (Coda, Tonka) and Kay-Lene Tan (Head Pastry Chef at Tonka) take traditional Indian recipes and put a modern twist on them....