Best Indian Restaurants in Ashwood (2026)
Ashwood has 3 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. This part of the south-east punches well above its weight for subcontinental flavour.
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 4.5 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 Ashwood.
#1 Papa Chai | Modern Indian Cafe | Curry Bowls & Jaffles (2/415 High Street, Ashburton)
Rating: 4.8/5 (39 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A 4.8-star rating from 39 locals does not lie. The curries have depth — not just heat, but the kind of layered spice that rewards slow eating.
#2 Divine Dine Indian (Ashwood) — 505 Warrigal Road, Ashwood
Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Rated 4.5 across 92 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian.
#3 Sampoorna Vegetarian Surprise Indian Restaurant (11 Essex Road, Mount Waverley)
Rating: 4.3/5 (193 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.3 stars from 193 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Ashwood
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Ashwood 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 Ashwood.
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 Ashwood 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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