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Delhi Streets

22 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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22 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9629 2620
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Delhi Streets

Tucked into Katherine Place, Delhi Streets nails the noisy, electric vatavaran of an old-school Indian street stall. City regulars treat the daily thali as a CBD staple—under $25 for three curries picked from the blackboard with rice, pickles, and crisp papad. Through the glass partition, naan dough slaps against the tandoor to order. Goat curry simmers tender on the bone, masala dosas land crisp at speed, and cold Indian beer flows beneath walls of vintage Bollywood posters.

  • Custom Thali Boards: Choose three curries from the daily blackboard alongside fresh naan, rice, and sides for under $25 right in the CBD.
  • Proper Street Fare: Bhel puri with tamarind crunch, potato-stuffed masala dosas, and charcoal-kissed tandoori meats come out hot and quick.
  • Tandoor on View: A glass-walled live kitchen lets you watch cooks slap fresh naan dough against the blazing tandoor oven wall to order.
  • Fast-Paced Service: Curries, chaat, and Thums Up sodas land on tables within minutes, keeping the room buzzing without bogging you down.
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Why Diners Choose Delhi Streets

From punchy street chaats and customizable thalis to open tandoor theatrics, discover Melbourne CBD’s vibrant culinary powerhouse—book your table today.

  • Customizable Blackboard Thali Under $25

    Diners can build their own custom feast from the rotating daily curry board, served alongside rice, naan, and accompaniments for unbeatable CBD value.

    Their thalis are under $25 (!!) which is such a steal in the CBD.

    Aditi Saha

  • Unfiltered Street Food Classics

    Delhi Streets avoids watered-down profiles, delivering crisp dosas, vibrant chaats, and bold North Indian curries made with uncompromising authentic spice levels.

    This is Indian street food done properly. Focused menu, no tourist gloss.

    Kris McCracken

  • Open Glass Tandoor Kitchen Theatre

    A glass-partitioned kitchen offers direct views of live bread making, letting guests watch fresh naan slapped into the blazing tandoor oven.

    there’s glass around the kitchen so we can see how the magics made.

    Jose Arbelaez

  • Vibrant Retro Bollywood Ambiance

    The vibrant dining room is wrapped in colorful vintage Bollywood cinema posters and bespoke chairs branded with heritage Indian consumer logos.

    Loved the decorative Bollywood movie posters.

    Ritwick Pal

  • Seamless Pre-Event Fueling

    Ideally situated near city venues, the fast kitchen turnaround delivers hearty, comforting dishes in minutes to power an evening out.

    For a rushed pre concert meal, this is the way to go!

    joshua roberts

  • Fast-Paced Inner-City Turnaround

    Efficient kitchen workflows ensure walk-in diners and CBD workers enjoy minimal wait times without sacrificing flavor or fresh preparation.

    I was able to order right away and the food was ready in less than 10 minutes!!

    Tiffaney Webb

Signature street staples and blackboard curries celebrated by Melbourne diners.

  • Special Thali

    I chose the thali giving me a choice of 3 curries from the blackboard along with pickle, rice, naan, papadum, and salad.

    Shaun D'Monte

  • Masala Dosa

    The dosa was crisp, generous, properly spiced.

    Kris McCracken

  • Butter Chicken

    This butter chicken Thali was to die for.

    Jose Arbelaez

  • Goat Curry

    The goat curry is amazing, just melts in your mouth, super tender, flavoursome curry, hit the spot.

    Shaun D'Monte

Other favorites

Complement your meal with traditional Indian beverages, nostalgic sodas, desserts, and imported brews.

  • Aam Panna

    The aam Panna drink was the real star though! So tasty!

    Mlndr Roscas

  • Thums Up

    The Thums Up tasted exactly like it should, which is to say better than most things pretending to be cola.

    Kris McCracken

  • Gulab Jamun

    no one in mel vic can top their NAANS and Gulab Jamun. Period!

    Naweed Hasiba JAZ

  • Indian Beers

    They also serve a good variety of Indian beers.

    Aditi Saha

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Booking ahead online or over the phone is recommended, especially for groups, mid-week lunch, and busy weekend nights, as the dining space is compact and fills up fast.

How does the thali meal work?

With a special thali, you can select three curries from the board—such as butter chicken, goat curry, dal makhani, or beef vindaloo—served alongside naan, rice, pappadum, pickles, and salad.

How spicy is the food?

Dishes are crafted with rich, authentic spices without overpowering, tear-inducing heat, offering a balanced warmth across curries like vindaloo and butter chicken.

Is takeaway an option if there is a wait for tables?

If you are in a hurry or facing a queue for dine-in tables, takeaway orders can be placed directly and are typically prepared in under 10 minutes.

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