Best Indian Restaurants in Ascot Vale (2026)
Ascot Vale has 3 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. Out here, Indian restaurants survive on regulars, not foot traffic — which tells you everything.
2 of these sit above 4.5 stars — which, for suburban Indian food, means the kitchen is doing more than reheating yesterday’s curry paste. The average rating across all 3 spots is 4.2 stars.
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 Ascot Vale.
#1 New Paradise Indian Restaurant (20 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds)
Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Sitting at 4.8 stars across 128 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated Indian spots in Ascot Vale. This is the kind of Indian restaurant that locals quietly keep to themselves.
#2 Banyan Tree Indian Restaurant Moonee Ponds (688 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds)
Rating: 4.7/5 (665 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
With 665 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, the kitchen here is doing something right. Consistency is the story here. You know what you’re getting, and it’s good. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Curry-Ya — 150B Epsom Road, Ascot Vale
Rating: 3.2/5 (20 reviews) | Price: Not listed
At 3.2 stars, reviews are mixed — go in with open eyes. The curry selection covers north and south, with enough heat options to keep everyone happy.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Ascot Vale
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Ascot Vale 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 Ascot Vale.
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 Ascot Vale 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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