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Avtar Indian Takeaway

188 Burgundy St, Heidelberg VIC 3084, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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188 Burgundy St, Heidelberg VIC 3084, Australia

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+61 3 9458 4600
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Avtar Indian Takeaway

Avtar Indian Takeaway delivers quick, deeply aromatic North Indian curries and clay-oven flatbreads from a snug shop on Burgundy Street. Steaming pots along the counter offer prompt takeaway portions for evening commutes, while custom orders—from fiery vindaloo to paneer korma—simmer to order in the kitchen. Clay-baked garlic naan emerges blistering hot straight from the on-site tandoor. Run by a longtime husband-and-wife duo, the dining room fits just a handful of chairs for those settling in over chicken tikka masala, samosas, and chilled mango kulfi.

  • Clay Tandoor Breads: Naan and spiced chicken are slapped onto the walls of an in-house clay tandoor and baked to order.
  • Fast Counter Service: Heated counter service provides rapid curry boxes alongside custom made-to-order entrees.
  • Warm Family Welcome: A dedicated husband-and-wife duo has served Heidelberg locals with personal care for decades.
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Why Choose Avtar Indian Takeaway

Why Heidelberg locals rely on this family-run takeaway for authentic curries and tandoor flatbreads

  • Quick Steam-Table Curries & Generous Portions

    Ready-made curries displayed in bain-maries cater to busy work breaks and quick pickups, alongside generous dinner portions.

    a large dinner box was enough for 2 dinner and lunch the next day. They've had butter chicken, plus a few other vegetable and meat curries available in the bain maree

    Amilliah

  • Fast Turnaround for Takeaway Crowds

    Orders are fulfilled rapidly for lunchtime and after-work commuters, while specialty dishes are cooked fresh on request.

    The ready made up dishes are for quick service for the lunchtime and after work crowds.

    John Harding

  • Treated Like Family by Dedicated Owners

    Guests are greeted warmly by the dedicated husband-and-wife owners, who make patrons feel cared for like family on every visit.

    They treated us like family and served the best Indian food we’ve ever had.

    Micks A

  • Enduring, Personal Hospitality

    Patrons enjoy familiar, attentive hospitality from a longtime husband-and-wife team that remembers conversations over time.

    Everything is 100% tasty, menu doesn’t seem to change from one visit to the next as does the warm smile and pick up of conversation about something mentioned 12 months ago!

    Jez Alex

  • Authentic Clay Tandoor Baking

    Breads and roasted meats are baked on site inside a traditional tandoori clay oven for authentic texture and char.

    It's one of very few places that had good naans made in tandoori clay ovens!

    Dhivya R

  • Transportive Tandoori Flavours

    Freshly fired tandoori chicken and fragrant dishes evoke authentic regional flavours reminiscent of street food back home.

    If you are craving Tandoori, look no further. It transported me back to streets of Mumbai.

    Nikita Bandekar

Signature curries, fresh tandoor flatbreads, and authentic starters most praised by regular patrons.

  • Samosas

    the samosas are very tasteful.

    Paulo Marcelo Matos

  • Butter Chicken

    The butter chicken is so good.

    Chris Gibson

  • Garlic Naan

    The Garlic Naan stood out

    George Johnson

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    If you’re into spicy food I would definitely recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala.

    Paulo Marcelo Matos

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and culinary care that elevate this neighbourhood takeaway

  • Complimentary bread and attentive table care

    Guests running low on bread have been surprised with an extra half naan on the house, paired with proactive takeaway packing for remaining portions.

  • Gracious late-arrival hosting

    The owners have warmly welcomed and accommodated diners arriving right at closing time, treating them like family rather than turning them away.

  • Long-term personal rapport

    The husband-and-wife duo remembers personal conversations from visits 12 months prior, offering personal recognition to returning travellers.

  • Fresh clay tandoor baking on demand

    Fresh flatbreads like naan and roti are prepared fresh from the clay tandoor oven on demand, ensuring piping hot bread even for takeaway orders.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on ordering speeds, peak times, and dining space

  • Choose Bain-Marie for Speed

    Curries displayed in the bain-marie are served promptly for lunch and evening rushes, whereas custom menu requests and made-to-order dishes require 10 or more minutes to prepare.

  • Call Ahead for Peak Times

    As the eatery is operated by a small two-person team and sees steady customer queues, ringing ahead with your order helps you avoid waiting times during peak hours.

  • Plan Primarily for Takeaway

    The shop features roughly 7 to 10 seats primarily configured for quick bites, making takeout the preferred choice during busy rush periods.

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