Best Indian Restaurants in Croydon (2026)
Croydon has 5 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The suburban Indian food scene is where the real value lives, and this suburb proves it.
Ratings average 4.2 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 Croydon.
#1 Coriander traditional Indian tandoori cuisine — 95 Main Street, Croydon
Rating: 4.4/5 (171 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Rated 4.4 across 171 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. Built around the tandoor — the breads are exceptional and the meats come out right.
#2 Chiraag Indian & Nepalese Restaurant — 10/1-7 Maroondah Highway, Croydon
Rating: 4.2/5 (333 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
At 4.2 stars from 333 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. Order beyond the butter chicken and you will be rewarded. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Masala Kitchen Indian Takeaway — 10A Hewish Road, Croydon
Rating: 4/5 (97 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Not everyone agrees (4 stars, 97 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. Masala-forward cooking that rewards attention. Order the specials.
#4 The Vegan Indian — 91 Main Street, Croydon
Rating: New/unrated | Price: Not listed
Not enough reviews yet to call it, but the menu looks right. A kitchen that respects the fundamentals — fresh spice mixes, proper tempering, and rice that is actually good.
#5 Curry Indian Restaurant — 416 Dorset Road Service Road, Croydon
Rating: New/unrated | Price: Not listed
Not enough reviews yet to call it, but the menu looks right. The curries have depth — not just heat, but the kind of layered spice that rewards slow eating.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Croydon
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Croydon 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 Croydon.
Vegetarian options: Indian restaurants are consistently the best option for vegetarians in any Melbourne suburb, and Croydon is no exception. Every restaurant listed here has substantial vegetarian mains — not just paneer as an afterthought.
Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in Croydon 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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