Best Indian Restaurants in Mulgrave (2026)
Mulgrave 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 4.2 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 Mulgrave.
#1 Dhamaka Indian Street Food (1924 Princes Highway, Clayton)
Rating: 4.6/5 (977 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.6 stars from 977 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. A kitchen that respects the fundamentals — fresh spice mixes, proper tempering, and rice that is actually good.
#2 Paramount Indian- Best restaurant in Springvale (884 Princes Highway, Springvale)
Rating: 4.5/5 (1,761 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Rated 4.5 across 1761 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. The menu doesn’t try to be everything — it picks its lane and executes. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Tandoori Junction (Unit 1/43 Morton St, Clayton)
Rating: 3.4/5 (21 reviews) | Price: Not listed
The 3.4-star rating suggests inconsistency, but every kitchen has its days. Built around the tandoor — the breads are exceptional and the meats come out right.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Mulgrave
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave.
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 Mulgrave 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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