Best Indian Restaurants in Oakleigh East (2026)
Oakleigh East has 5 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The south-east Indian food scene has depth that most Melburnians still underestimate.
One standout sits above 4.5 stars, but the rest are not far behind. The average rating across Oakleigh East’s Indian options is 3.9.
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 Oakleigh East.
#1 Muskaan K Indian Gourmet (3/273 Huntingdale Road, Huntingdale)
Rating: 4.5/5 (445 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.5 stars from 445 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian.
#2 KJL Spice Corner (20 Bellerive Avenue, Mount Waverley)
Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Rated 4.4 across 140 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. Well-spiced rather than just hot — there is a difference, and this place knows it.
#3 New Paradise Biryani (1905 Dandenong Road, Clayton)
Rating: 4.3/5 (934 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
Rated 4.3 across 934 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. This is a biryani-first operation, and they take it seriously. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
#4 Taste of Taj Sweets and Indian Cuisine (1/151 Carinish Road, Clayton)
Rating: 3.3/5 (1,120 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
The 3.3-star rating suggests inconsistency, but every kitchen has its days. This is the kind of Indian restaurant that locals quietly keep to themselves. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
#5 Anshumann Da Dhaba - Clayton (331 Clayton Road, Clayton)
Rating: 3.2/5 (2,874 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
At 3.2 stars, reviews are mixed — go in with open eyes. Consistency is the story here. You know what you’re getting, and it’s good. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Oakleigh East
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Oakleigh East 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 Oakleigh East.
Vegetarian options: Indian restaurants are consistently the best option for vegetarians in any Melbourne suburb, and Oakleigh East is no exception. Every restaurant listed here has substantial vegetarian mains — not just paneer as an afterthought.
Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in Oakleigh 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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