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Tandoori Den

261 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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261 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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+61 3 9813 2598
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tandoori Den

A Camberwell fixture since 1981, this dining room pairs linen-dressed tables with the heat of a live glass-walled tandoor. Regulars bypass standard takeout for the room’s old-school pacing—watching flatbreads slapped directly onto the clay bhatti while waiting for sizzling chicken tandoori and blistered herb naan. The kitchen turns out comforting bowls of dal makhani alongside tender lamb rogan josh. Longtime owners keep hospitality personal and attentive, rounding out dinners with chilled pistachio kulfi.

  • Glass-Walled Tandoor: Chefs prepare skewered meats and slap flatbreads live inside a visible glass-walled tandoor room.
  • Clay-Oven Classics: Longtime regulars return for the blistered herb naan, chicken tandoori, and house pistachio kulfi.
  • Linen Table Service: Covered tablecloths and hands-on service by the owners lend a warm, traditional sit-down feel.
  • Private Upstairs Room: A dedicated upstairs dining space accommodates corporate lunches and large private gatherings.
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Why Dine at Tandoori Den

Why diners across Melbourne choose Tandoori Den for classic cuisine and celebratory events.

  • Visible Glass Tandoor Kitchen

    Guests can watch authentic clay-oven cooking live in the dining room, adding a captivating craft element to family dinners.

    being able to see the chefs at work in the Glass Tandoor is fantastic

    Daniel Nelson

  • Engaging Family-Friendly Dining

    Seeing naans and tandoori skewers prepared directly in view brings excitement and makes dining out engaging for kids and groups.

    kid friendly with being able to see what’s being cooked in the tandoor

    Erzsebet Bodor Smith

  • Decades of Dependable Quality

    Operating for decades, the restaurant maintains uncompromised food standards and traditional recipes that regulars trust across generations.

    have been going here for the better part of 25 years, and I’m yet to be disappointed

    Kate Bowman

  • Consistent Classic Indian Recipes

    Patrons consistently rely on generous, authentic North Indian preparations made fresh by experienced chefs.

    this is really dependable Indian food that will make you smile

    M K

  • Dedicated Upstairs Private Room

    A dedicated upstairs room accommodates large groups, making private milestones and corporate gatherings straightforward to organise.

    They have a nice room upstairs for private function

    Atish Bagchi

  • Tailored Group and Office Gatherings

    The venue comfortably supports large bookings and corporate reservations in a refined semi-fine dining layout.

    semi fine dine place and perfect one of you wish to have office lunch with 20 colleagues

    Aman Sehgal

Signature dishes most celebrated by long-standing diners and patrons

  • Butter Chicken

    The butter chicken here is to die for - not too sweet and absolutely delicious.

    Kris C

  • Palak Paneer

    Main - Palak Paneer (English Spinach). This is best I have had in my life.

    Sajid

  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    lamb rogan josh was excellent

    Vahid Mirabolfathi

  • Garlic Naan

    Highly recommend the punjabi tadka spicy butter chicken and garlic naan it's a must-try!

    vaishnavi sisodiya

Other favorites

Accompaniments, traditional drinks, and house-made desserts to complete your meal

  • Mango Lassi

    To complement the meal, we ordered a refreshing Mango Lassi, which was thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet—definitely a must-try!

    Angus Newman

  • Gulab Jamun

    For dessert, we indulged in the Gulab Jamun and Kheer, both of which were the ideal sweet finish to our meal. The Gulab Jamun was warm, syrupy, and soft, and the Kheer was creamy, fragrant with cardamom, and absolutely delicious.

    Angus Newman

  • Pistachio Kulfi

    finished my night with the yummy pistachio kulfi.

    Shai N

  • Saffron Rice

    6. Saffron Rice.

    Sajid

Before you head over

Practical recommendations for reservations, seating, and ordering

  • Book Ahead for Peak Dinners and Groups

    Tandoori Den draws full dining rooms even mid-week and hosts large group functions, so reserve ahead to secure your table or upper-level private space.

  • Catch the Glass Tandoor Action

    Request a table with a clear sightline to the dining room corner to watch the chefs prepare flatbreads and skewers live in the glass tandoor.

  • Navigate the Menu and Dietary Needs

    The expansive menu features traditional regional dishes like junglee maas, plus flexible vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices across varied spice levels.

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