Best Indian Restaurants in Hawthorn East (2026) — 3 Verified

Best Indian Restaurants in Hawthorn East (2026)

Hawthorn East has 3 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The inner-city dining scene here is ruthless — only the good survive.

One standout sits above 4.5 stars, but the rest are not far behind. The average rating across Hawthorn East’s Indian options is 4.4.

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 Hawthorn East.

#1 Lulo Spice & Bar (798 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn)

Rating: 4.5/5 (452 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

Rated 4.5 across 452 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. Spice levels are calibrated, not just cranked — which is how you know they care. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#2 Camberwell Curry House (509 Riversdale Road, Camberwell)

Rating: 4.4/5 (491 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

491 reviews and a 4.4-star average says this place earns its regulars. A proper curry house that takes its sauces seriously. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#3 Tandoori Den (261 Camberwell Road, Camberwell)

Rating: 4.2/5 (668 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

Not everyone agrees (4.2 stars, 668 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. Tandoori is the strength here. The naan alone justifies the trip. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

What to Know About Indian Dining in Hawthorn East

BYO: Some Indian restaurants in Hawthorn East offer BYO. Always call first — policies change, and corkage fees vary.

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 Hawthorn East.

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 Hawthorn East 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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