Best Indian Food in Yallambie Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Kai Store |
| Best free option | Kai Cellar |
| Best for families | Cellar |
| Best local secret | Gus’s |
| Best for rainy days | The Long Quarter |
The best indian food scene in Yallambie is better than most people realise. Start at River, then check out Standard. Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. Located 22-33km from the CBD, Yallambie is part of Melbourne’s Outer North region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Yallambie locals actually recommend.
1. Sunny Cellar — 240 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. Ivy — 46 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Brunswick Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. High Quarter — 206 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid
4. Kai Kitchen — 309 Lake Grove, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-30 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Half Mill — 232 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The charcuterie board ($25) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Yallambie roaster — ask which one.
6. The Blue Cellar — 323 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Why Yallambie Is Worth Knowing
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora. La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary nearby. The best indian food options here reflect Yallambie’s character. Whether you’re based in Yallambie or visiting from nearby, 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. Long Table — 112 Sydney Road, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. The Little Bench — 329 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-28 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Start with: The mushroom pasta ($24) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Ivy Kitchen — 153 Thomas Terrace, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. River Room — 327 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Golden House — 377 Brunswick Drive, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 31 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Thomas Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. The Half Cellar — 264 Rowan Lane, Yallambie VIC 3068
What it is: (indian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-17 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Explore More
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FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Yallambie?
Kai Store is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Yallambie good for best indian food?
Yes. Yallambie has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Yallambie known for?
Small residential suburb between Macleod and Bundoora.
How far is Yallambie from Melbourne CBD?
Yallambie is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
