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Tandoori Cottage Indian Restaurant

403 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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403 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

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+61 3 9571 4132
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tandoori Cottage Indian Restaurant

Rich, unapologetic North Indian comfort leads the charge at this longstanding Malvern East fixture. Regulars build their meals around the silky butter chicken and tender cuts straight from the clay tandoor. Smoked whole mushrooms hold their own alongside lamb rogan josh and blistered garlic cheese naan. Settle into the unpretentious dining room with your own bottle of wine—BYO keeps it easy for casual weeknights and family spreads alike.

  • Specialty Tandoori Mushrooms: Tender marinated whole mushrooms roasted in the clay oven provide a savory alternative to staple tandoor meats.
  • BYO Bottle Friendly: Diners can bring their own preferred wine to complement rich curries and oven-fresh breads.
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Why Dine at Tandoori Cottage

Discover why locals and long-time regulars choose Tandoori Cottage for authentic dining and gatherings.

  • Indulgent Curry & Naan Classics

    Patrons consistently celebrate the richness of North Indian staples, singled out for velvety texture and authentic balance.

    The butter chicken is rich and creamy, the cheese naan is perfectly soft and cheesy

    Brownbeautysimor

  • Signature Tandoori Mushrooms

    A dedicated vegetarian highlight prepared with distinct spices that stand out from typical tandoor menus.

    if you like mushrooms get the tandoori mushrooms

    Theo Lemonidis

  • Dependable Comfort Over Decades

    Decades of patronage highlight unwavering consistency and recipes that remain comforting over generations.

    We have been coming here for 20 years and have yet to be disappointed.

    NEIL CLIFFORD

  • Warm Familial Hospitality

    Proprietors Terry and Anita provide personal, heartfelt attentiveness that leaves a lasting family-style impression.

    make you feel like part of their family

    Brownbeautysimor

  • Welcoming Group Gatherings

    Spacious and welcoming seating makes it an effortless setting to bring together large family and friend groups.

    isn't huge but is big enough for a group of friends/your family

    Hayden

  • BYO Beverage Convenience

    Guests enjoy the flexibility to accompany their classic curries and tandoori plates with their own selected drinks.

    this place is BYO

    Sarah North

Signature dishes and North Indian staples favored by loyal patrons

  • Butter Chicken

    This was the most delicious butter chicken (yeah I know, boring generic order) and garlic cheese naan I have ever had.

    Nathan

  • Garlic Cheese Naan

    This was the most delicious butter chicken (yeah I know, boring generic order) and garlic cheese naan I have ever had.

    Nathan

  • Tandoori Chicken

    Every time we come here the tandoori chicken and butter chicken are reliably very good.

    Cat Stav

  • Tandoori Mushrooms

    the tandoori mushrooms are full of flavor and cooked to perfection

    Brownbeautysimor

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most recommended dishes to order?

The butter chicken, cheese naan, and tandoori chicken are standout customer favorites, alongside tandoori mushrooms, samosas, and lamb rogan josh.

Can you bring your own drinks?

Yes, diners note the restaurant allows bring-your-own (BYO) beverages. In-house beer and wine are also served.

How are the portion sizes?

Yes, generous portion sizes are widely noted across both dine-in and takeaway orders, making dishes easy to share.

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