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Banyan Tree Indian Restaurant Moonee Ponds

688 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

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Find Banyan Tree Indian Restaurant Moonee Ponds

688 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

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+61 3 7006 0699
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 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 Banyan Tree Indian Restaurant Moonee Ponds

North Indian dining hits hard on Mt Alexander Road, serving distinct spice-driven gravies alongside fiery Angara specialties. The room stays mellow under low lighting and soft instrumental tracks—a natural pick for dates or shared family tables. Tables fill with crisp chole tikki chaat, slow-simmered goat curry, and blistered cheese and garlic naan straight from the tandoor. Kitchen staff and the owner frequently work the dining room, dialing in heat levels and tailoring dishes for strict dairy or nut allergies before finishing the meal with warm gajar ka halwa and gulab jamun.

  • Smoky Angara Specialties: House preparations like Gobi Chilli Angara and Angara Biryani bring pronounced smoke and heat alongside layered gravies.
  • Chaat Counter Starters: Spiced street food staples like crispy chole tikki chaat, pani puri, and dahi sev puri kick off the meal before rich curries.
  • Intimate, Accommodating Dining: Dim lighting, soft instrumental music, and attentive owner-chef table visits suit date nights and celebratory groups alike.
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Why Dine at Banyan Tree Moonee Ponds

Distinct spice profiles, authentic street chaat, and attentive hospitality tailored for any occasion.

  • Distinctly Crafted North Indian Curries

    Every curry recipe features dedicated aromatics and distinct spice blends, accompanied by freshly baked tandoor breads.

    Every dish here has a distinctive, delicious flavour, combined with fresh ingredients that are perfectly cooked.

    Scott S

  • Personalized Dietary & Allergy Care

    Guests with severe dietary restrictions or allergies receive careful, customized kitchen care directly accommodated by staff and chefs.

    They made sure my meal was specially prepared to exclude any form of dairy.

    Jacqueline Noi

  • Intimate Date-Night Ambiance

    An inviting interior with low lighting and gentle instrumental music creates an intimate dining space for couples.

    The restaurant was very inviting with instrumental music and dim lights for that extra ambience.

    Monique Marie

  • Smoky Specialty Angara Delights

    Signature Angara recipes bring bold, smoky heat and tangy depth to biryanis and sizzlers.

    Ordered Gobi Chilli Angara it’s so delicious perfect amount spice and a bit of tangy and mix flavour

    Kuurmica Raavi

  • Authentic Street-Food Chaat Starters

    From dahi sev puri to crispy chole tikki, traditional street snacks complement full curry dinners.

    I highly recommend starting with the Chole Tikki Chaat – it’s a perfect balance of crispy, spicy, and tangy!

    anushree kane

  • Transparent Group & Celebration Banquets

    Generous seating layouts, accommodating banquet packages, and transparent pricing support seamless group and family gatherings.

    Food packages and pricing were transparent. No trouble in event setup.

    NG

House-specialty curries, smoky Angara creations, and freshly baked tandoori breads

  • Cheese and Garlic Naan

    Their Cheese & Garlic Naan is soft, fluffy, and seriously addictive.

    anushree kane

  • Butter Chicken

    Best place to have butter cheicken

    avishkar patel

  • Dal Makhani

    The Dal Makhni, Chilli Angara Paneer, and Gajar ka Halwa were just out of this world!

    Jeelkumar patel (Joney Patel)

  • Chilli Angara Biryani

    Chilli angara biryani chicken is my absolute fav I loved it

    Kuurmica Raavi

Other favorites

Traditional Indian sweets and refreshing drinks to complement your dining experience

  • Gulab Jamun

    Gulab Jamun which was just beyond words.

    Dhwani Gandhi

  • Gajar Ka Halwa

    Gajar ka Halwa were just out of this world!

    Jeelkumar patel (Joney Patel)

  • Mango Lassi

    Cocktail and mango lassi...!!

    Carolin Rainer

  • Chai

    the chai is very good too.

    Scott S

Beyond the menu

Attentive personal touches and tailored dining care at Banyan Tree Indian Restaurant Moonee Ponds

  • Tableside Owner Hospitality

    The owner personally visits tables to welcome diners and check on their dining experience throughout the meal.

  • Direct Chef Consultation

    Head chef Guri meets directly with diners at their tables to consult on food preferences and ensure custom preparation needs are handled.

  • Dedicated Allergen Care

    Kitchen staff take proactive measures to verify and prepare custom dishes strictly free of allergens such as nuts and dairy.

  • Personalized Celebration Setup

    Event hosts receive transparent package pricing and hands-on setup support, such as center table arrangements accommodating multi-family milestone celebrations.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on heat levels, dietary requests, and table setups

  • Calibrate your spice level with care

    The kitchen does not shy away from authentic heat. If you normally enjoy medium curries, consider scaling back, as dishes requested 'hot' can turn out significantly spicier than anticipated.

  • Notify the chef directly for allergy accommodations

    If you have dairy or nut restrictions, alert the staff upon seating. The owner and head chef consult with tables directly to customize recipes and prevent cross-contact.

  • Reserve extra table room for group spreads

    Curry portions and soft, buttery naan baskets take up significant tabletop space. For parties of six or seven, request an eight-person table or larger setup so everyone dines comfortably.

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