Best Indian Restaurants in South Yarra (2026)
South Yarra has 4 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. Walk-in traffic alone keeps standards high in this pocket of Melbourne.
Ratings average 4.0 stars across the board — solid rather than spectacular, but the food speaks for itself.
We verified every venue below via Google Places in April 2026. No paid placements. No sponsored listings. Just the restaurants that actually exist and actually serve Indian food in South Yarra.
#1 Jai Ho Indian Restaurant (205 Swan Street, Richmond)
Rating: 4.2/5 (685 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Not everyone agrees (4.2 stars, 685 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. Order beyond the butter chicken and you will be rewarded. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#2 Spice Club — 308 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Rating: 4.2/5 (323 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
At 4.2 stars from 323 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. The kitchen here understands that spice is about flavour, not endurance. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Shiva Indian Cuisine (530 Malvern Road, Prahran)
Rating: 4.1/5 (248 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
At 4.1 stars from 248 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. The menu doesn’t try to be everything — it picks its lane and executes. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
#4 The Yarra Indian best Indian Restaurant in South Yarra — 180 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Rating: 3.4/5 (538 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
At 3.4 stars, reviews are mixed — go in with open eyes. This is the kind of Indian restaurant that locals quietly keep to themselves. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
What to Know About Indian Dining in South Yarra
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in South Yarra are BYO or offer a small corkage fee. Call ahead — it can save you $30+ on a bottle compared to restaurant wine lists.
Booking: For groups of 4+, book ahead — especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Most places accept walk-ins for couples during the week, but weekends fill up fast in South Yarra.
Vegetarian options: Every Indian restaurant listed here offers vegetarian mains. If you’re vegan, ask about ghee — most kitchens will substitute on request.
Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in South Yarra are on Uber Eats and DoorDash, but the food is almost always better dine-in. Naan does not travel well.
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Sources
Venues verified via Google Places, April 2026. Ratings and details reflect data at time of verification and may change.
- Google Places API — maps.google.com — accessed April 2026
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