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Food O'Clock

7&8/113-133 Mollison St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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7&8/113-133 Mollison St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

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+61 3 5442 3311
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Food O'Clock

Food O'Clock serves home-style Indian cooking in Bendigo, backing up generous curries and layered biryanis with attentive hospitality. The kitchen dials heat levels precisely to order, turning out fragrant chicken biryani layered over rich masala alongside tender butter chicken and flaky garlic naan. Plant-based diners get a standalone vegan menu loaded with dahl tadka and pumpkin masala—not an afterthought list of sides. Table service adds quiet care too, from chilled water glasses to heated sharing plates passed fresh before the meal begins.

  • Dedicated Vegan Menu: Offers a dedicated, extensive vegan menu alongside classic curries, featuring standout pumpkin masala and dahl tadka.
  • Thoughtful Table Service: Brings thoughtful touches to casual dining, serving chilled water in frosted glasses and pre-heated plates for sharing.
  • Custom Spice Levels: Biryanis and curries arrive tailored to precise personal spice preferences, from mild gravies to rich, aromatic heat.
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Why Choose Food O'Clock

Discover why diners across Bendigo choose Food O'Clock for authentic regional Indian cuisine and welcoming hospitality.

  • Tailored Spicing & Authentic Curries

    Signature curries and rice dishes are prepared with authentic recipes and customized to exact heat preferences, from mild curries to fragrant biryanis.

    The fish tikka and the butter chicken were great! Ordered mild and it was mild.

    Ajith Chelliah

  • Richly Spiced, Generous Servings

    Traditional biryani and curry portions are served generously with balanced marinades, fresh coriander, and rich masala.

    The chicken pieces were tender and had soaked up all the spices, giving that perfect balance of heat and flavour.

    VESWO Shankér SHRESTHA

  • Refined Table Service Details

    Hospitality goes beyond standard dining with thoughtful touches like pre-heated sharing plates and chilled glasses.

    Tap water given was chilled, glasses were chilled as well. Shadings plates were heated up before passing to us.

    Jeremy Low

  • Extensive Dedicated Vegan Menu

    An expansive standalone plant-based selection ensures vegan and vegetarian diners enjoy varied dishes bursting with flavor.

    The vegan menu is incredible and is almost longer than the regular menu!

    Maddy Barnett

  • Seamless Group Celebrations

    Large parties and celebrations are welcomed with attentive coordination that caters seamlessly to varied dietary needs.

    From accommodating dietary needs to adjusting spice levels, the food was not only delicious but tailored to all our preferences.

    Alison Diss

  • Accommodating Hospitality for Gatherings

    Family and group gatherings are made easy with friendly, prompt staff who readily handle diverse party requirements.

    Staff are amazingly accommodating for large groups!

    Maddy Barnett

Signature curries and biryani cooked with authentic spices and care

  • Butter Chicken

    The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavor

    Rabindra Dulal

  • Chicken Biryani

    The chicken pieces were tender and had soaked up all the spices, giving that perfect balance of heat and flavour.

    VESWO Shankér SHRESTHA

  • Beef Vindaloo

    the curry was rich with a nice tang of vinegar in a lovely deep red sauce and the beef was lean and tender.

    Charlie Heatherley

  • Dahl Tadka

    Favourites are Dahl Tadka and Pumpkin Masala.

    Candice Anderson

Other favorites

Traditional sides, breads, and refreshments to complement your feast

  • Garlic Naan

    Im not joking, the garlic was the best ive ever had, it wasn't naan with a hint or garlic like you get practically everywhere else. This was GARLIC naan.

    rav sidhu

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi was top notch.

    sriram srinivasan

  • Saffron Rice

    The naan bread, the saffron rice & every dish I’ve eaten was full of flavour & delicious.

    Bret Leversha

  • Dahi Vada

    We tried the soya chaap, pav bhaji, chole kulche, and dahi vada – everything was absolutely delicious!

    Abhishek Chavan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service gestures and tailored touches observed by guests

  • Chilled Glassware and Water

    Tap water is served thoroughly chilled in pre-chilled glasses upon seating.

  • Pre-Heated Sharing Plates

    Sharing plates are individually pre-warmed before being presented to the table.

  • Custom Tailored Spice Adjustments

    Chefs and staff directly customize dishes to precise individual spice tolerances and personal preferences.

  • Expansive Dedicated Vegan Selection

    The kitchen prepares a standalone, dedicated vegan menu alongside standard offerings to cater fully to plant-based diners.

Before you head over

Practical advice on spice customization, plant-based choices, and group dining at Food O'Clock

  • Calibrate Your Heat Preference

    Ask the kitchen to tailor your heat intensity: guests note dishes ordered mild arrive truly mild, while medium suits those seeking gentle warmth without overpowering spice.

  • Review the Dedicated Vegan Offerings

    Explore the dedicated vegan menu, which reviewers highlight as substantial and varied enough to rival the regular meat options.

  • Specify Group and Family Dietary Needs

    When dining with mixed tastes or children, note that staff comfortably adjust spice levels and accommodate distinct dietary restrictions across the table.

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