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DESINENTAL- AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN AND FUSION BURGER BAR

475 High St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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Find DESINENTAL- AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN AND FUSION BURGER BAR

475 High St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About DESINENTAL- AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN AND FUSION BURGER BAR

Desinental turns out hefty fried chicken and stacked burgers layered with regional Indian gravies, spiced chutneys, and real crunch. High Street regulars stop in for 200g schnitzels tucked into buns with nigella seeds, plum chutney aioli, and crispy sev, alongside crisp fried bird drenched in rich butter chicken sauce. Walk through the front into a maze of distinct dining pockets—each room dialed into its own vibrant color scheme, right down to an orange back nook soundtracked by Indian trance beats. The kitchen backs up the meat lineup with a smashed samosa burger, while the golden fries arrive dusted in house masala seasoning with mock-meat toppings on tap.

  • Indian Fried Chicken & Fusion Burgers: Coated fried chicken drenched in rich butter chicken sauce and massive 200g chicken burgers layered with nigella seeds, crunchy sev, and plum chutney aioli.
  • Multi-Room Themed Dining: A sequence of colorful, individually themed dining spaces tucked behind the counter, accompanied by an upbeat Indian trance soundtrack.
  • House Masala Fries: Golden fries dusted in house-blended masala seasoning, served standalone or loaded with mock-meat and spices.

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Key Reasons to Choose Desinental

Why locals choose Desinental for Indian fried chicken, fusion burgers, and eclectic dining spaces

  • Distinct Indian Fried Chicken Sauces

    The kitchen coats generous cuts of fried chicken with regional batters and serves them layered with creamy butter chicken sauce and house spices.

    it was coated with a special blend of spices and batter mix and poured with creamy Butter Chicken sauce

    A&J _
  • Substantial Indian-Flavoured Burgers

    Signature burgers feature generous 200g chicken fillets seasoned with cumin, nigella seeds, plum chutney aioli, and rich tikka masala sauces.

    Both were large with 200g of fried chicken with quality ingredients and unmistakably Indian flavours.

    Mark Nussy
  • Multi-Room Themed Dining Spaces

    Diners navigate a series of themed dining spaces with vivid color palettes like green, purple, and orange Yaad, delivering a distinctive atmosphere.

    you walk into different worlds flushed in purple, green, and esp the last room in orange, representing Yaad

    Chris Masters Mah
  • Curated Soundtrack and Ambiance

    An engaging Indian trance soundtrack and immersive decor create a vibrant setting well-suited for memorable evenings and casual dates.

    Even the Indian Trance music and decor added to the experience.

    Mark Nussy
  • Direct Interaction with the Chef-Owner

    Guests enjoy direct and enthusiastic conversations with the head chef and owner, adding authentic storytelling to the dining experience.

    Gary (the owner/head chef) greeted us with Ervin, the new chef, and asked GREAT questions as well as fielding ours, and gave us a great personal history

    Chris Masters Mah
  • Welcoming and Attentive Hospitality

    Attentive and hospitable staff ensure diners feel personally welcomed whether stopping by for a quick dinner or a date night.

    Attentive and welcoming hosts with tasty Indian flavoured burgers, sides, and fried chicken.

    Mark Nussy

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality, multi-room decor, and elevated details that surprise guests

  • Personal Welcome and Conversation with the Chef

    The owner and head chef Gary personally greets guests alongside his team, fielding culinary questions and sharing the background story of how the venue came to be.

  • Immersive Multi-Room 'Narnia' Design

    Guests walk through multiple individually styled dining rooms finished in distinct colors like purple, green, and an orange space symbolizing 'Yaad' (memory of childhood).

  • Tableware Plating and Visible Ingredient Presentation

    Burgers are served on real ceramic dinner plates rather than fast-casual paper trays, meticulously stacked so individual layers and ingredients are visible.

  • Distinctive Vegetarian Fusion Options

    The kitchen crafts inventive meatless dishes from scratch, including a dedicated samosa burger and golden fries loaded with vegetarian mock meat.

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