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Machan Indian Restaurant

2&3/953 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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2&3/953 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia

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+61 3 9439 0088
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 Machan Indian Restaurant

Eltham regulars skip the cross-town trek for this longtime Main Road kitchen, where North Indian standards arrive hot, unhurried, and anchored by personal hospitality. Tandoor-blistered naan lands alongside rich butter chicken, tender lamb vindaloo, and aromatic chicken biryani. Longtime patrons count on Asha Aunty’s recipes—from scratch-cooked palak paneer to spice-layered chicken curry—served onto pre-warmed plates while host Ronan works the room table by table with dry jokes and cold Kingfisher beer.

  • Hands-on Owner Hospitality: Owner Ronan visits individual tables throughout dinner service to check on diners and share a laugh.
  • Scratch-Cooked Curries & Tandoor: Naan baked fresh in the tandoor pairs with traditional staples like palak paneer, butter chicken, and lamb vindaloo.
  • Careful Dietary Accommodation: Staff manage severe nut allergies attentively, serving curries onto pre-warmed plates with pre-chilled beer glasses.
  • Late Weekend Takeaway: Kitchen prepares hot curries and tandoori breads late into Friday and Saturday evenings for convenient takeaway pickup.
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Why Diners Choose Machan Indian Restaurant

Authentic North Indian cooking, hands-on personal hospitality, and thoughtful table service in Eltham.

  • Freshly Prepared Tandoori Specialties & Authentic Curries

    Traditional North Indian dishes and tandoor-baked breads are prepared fresh to order with balanced spices and authentic flavours.

    naan bread straight from the Tandoor Oven

    Kannav K.

  • Attentive Care for Severe Food Allergies

    The kitchen pays careful attention to individual dietary requirements and allergens, including nut allergies, giving diners peace of mind.

    Machan restaurant catered to my needs and were very helpful to restore my confidence.

    Claire Tootell

  • Hands-On Table-by-Table Host Hospitality

    The hands-on owner personally visits tables to ensure every guest feels genuinely welcomed, cared for, and looked after.

    The owner personally checks in with each table, don't see that happening nowadays.

    Nuoya Li

  • A Heartfelt Setting for Milestone Family Gatherings

    Generous portions and an accommodating dining room make it a welcoming venue for multi-generational birthday gatherings and group celebrations.

    thank you for giving my mum and family a lovely evening on her special day.

    Michelle Nazir

  • Pre-Warmed Dinnerware and Chilled Beer Service

    Thoughtful front-of-house touches include pre-warmed plates for hot entrees and chilled glassware for cold draft beer.

    dinner plates were pre-warmed and the glass pre-chilled to enjoy a kingfisher beer

    Claire Tootell

  • Enduring Familial Warmth Across Decades

    Generations of returning diners experience warm personal touches and authentic hospitality that creates an enduring feeling of home.

    Every time I go, even now; the owner gives me a lollipop just like he used to. Wonderful food, wonderful people.

    C S

Customer favorites and authentic North Indian specialties

  • Butter Chicken

    I particularly loved the Butter Chicken and Lamb vindaloo - everytime I've been, the food is always freshly prepared with naan bread straight from the Tandoor Oven- consistently amazing food every time!

    Kannav K.

  • Malai Kofta

    both the mains we ordered were great in taste especially Malai Kofta...

    Saurabh P Trivedi

  • Chicken Biryani

    Their chicken biryani is a standout — aromatic, spicy, and full of depth — and the chicken Kurchan is a must-try!

    Prerna

  • Chicken Tikka

    They’ve certainly perfected the chicken tikka over that time as it was delicious.

    Foodie Files Melbourne

Other favorites

Beverages and freshly baked tandoor breads that complement the feast

  • Mango Lassi

    The food was highly enjoyable particularly the malai kofta, pan fried prawns and the mango lassi.

    Michelle Nazir

  • Kingfisher Beer

    Added extras included dinner plates were pre-warmed and the glass pre-chilled to enjoy a kingfisher beer 🍺

    Claire Tootell

  • Garlic Naan

    The butter chicken paired with garlic naan was quite the treat.

    Foodie Files Melbourne

  • Lachha Paratha

    Tried almost all the breads like Roti, Garlic Naam and Cheese Garlic Naam but Lachha Paratha is the Best...I would probably go back just to have that...

    Saurabh P Trivedi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hosting touches and attentive details that elevate your dining experience

  • Personal Owner Table Visits

    The owner personally visits each table to check in on guests, welcome families, and ensure everyone is satisfied with their meal.

  • Pre-Warmed Plates and Chilled Glassware

    Entrees are served on pre-warmed dinner plates alongside pre-chilled glasses for cold beer service.

  • Attentive Nut Allergy Accommodation

    Staff and kitchen take dedicated care to safely accommodate guests dining with severe nut allergies, building dining confidence.

  • Nostalgic Welcome Touches

    Longtime returning patrons are greeted with nostalgic traditional touches, including complimentary lollipops given across generations.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, timing, and dietary accommodations at Machan.

  • Late Weekend Takeaway Timing

    If you are finishing work late or traveling through Eltham between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Friday or Saturday, Machan stays open late enough to pick up freshly cooked takeaway.

  • Nut Allergy Dining

    If you manage severe nut allergies, speak directly with the team when placing your order; they can accommodate specific dietary safety requirements.

  • Customizing Spice & Sweetness

    When ordering familiar dishes like butter chicken for takeaway, you can specify your heat preference and ask for traditional preparation if you want to avoid sweeter profiles.

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