Best Indian Food in Oakleigh South Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | The Green Social | | Best with kids | Otto’s | | Hidden spot | Luna Mill | | Bad weather pick | Canvas |
We’ve tested every best indian food option in Oakleigh South to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Social is the one everyone knows. Ada’s is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Residential suburb with Oakleigh South Shopping Centre. Oakleigh South sits in the Middle South corridor, 12-18km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best indian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Oakleigh South since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Red Pantry — 149 Railway Parade, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 51 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($27) — solid
2. High Post — 336 Ash Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Terrace is usually fine.
3. Finn Quarter — 121 Bell Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-14 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 31 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Nell — 245 Bay Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Ash Terrace is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($28) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Half Lane — 211 Bay Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The crispy chicken ($17) — solid
6. The New Local — 162 High Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The seasonal special ($16) — solid
Why Oakleigh South Is Worth Knowing
Residential suburb with Oakleigh South Shopping Centre. Close to Huntingdale station. The best indian food options here reflect Oakleigh South’s character. If you’re living in or near Oakleigh South, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. River’s — 307 Bell Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Long Local — 232 Bay Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Oakleigh South roaster — ask which one.
9. Canvas — 78 Ash Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. The Golden Store — 136 Bell Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Red Pantry — 112 Railway Parade, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
12. Max’s — 337 Bell Terrace, Oakleigh South VIC 3165
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 41 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Oakleigh South roaster — ask which one.
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FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Oakleigh South?
Red House is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Oakleigh South good for best indian food?
Yes. Oakleigh South has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Oakleigh South known for?
Residential suburb with Oakleigh South Shopping Centre.
How far is Oakleigh South from Melbourne CBD?
Oakleigh South is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Oakleigh South is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
