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Tandoori Times

45 Anderson St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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45 Anderson St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

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+61 3 9689 0666
HoursMonday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tandoori Times

Tandoori Times dishes up tender tandoori cuts, slow-simmered curries, and warm bread straight from the clay oven. The dining room balances casual neighbourhood bustle with attentive service, easily accommodating group celebrations or dialing back spice levels for sensitive palates. Diners gather over bowls of Delhi goat masala and rich butter chicken spooned over hot naan, with cocktails poured from the dedicated Desi bar and paan kulfi to close.

  • North Indian Feasts: Richly spiced Delhi goat masala, butter chicken, and tandoori lamb cutlets paired with fresh garlic and Kashmiri naan.
  • Desi Bar & Sweets: Specialty cocktails shaken alongside traditional regional sweets, including house paan-flavoured kulfi.
  • Accommodating Care: Staff readily tailor heat intensity to order and provide thoughtful hospitality for family gatherings.
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Why Choose Tandoori Times

Discover why Yarraville locals gather here for authentic feasts, accommodating hospitality, and vibrant Desi drinks.

  • Authentic Regional Indian Feasts

    Guests can share authentic North Indian specialties ranging from Delhi goat masala curry to tandoori platters, fresh rotis, and buttery naans.

    Authentic Indian feast in Melbourne @tandooritimesyarraville is where you can find the most tastiest Indian food over desi cocktails and irresistible Indian desserts/sweets.

    Aditi Saha

  • Tailored Spice Accommodation

    The kitchen readily modulates heat levels and swaps out dishes to make sure every diner enjoys their meal comfortably.

    We ask about the intensity level, and in a swiftly manner, the manager (i think) replace our tikka into butter chicken

    Adhi Pratama

  • Seamless Group & Milestone Celebrations

    Private and large family gatherings are accommodated seamlessly with attentive, patient hosting from start to finish.

    We celebrated our daughter’s 1st birthday at Tandoori Times last Saturday with a group of 12, Himanshu and his team were absolutely fantastic.

    Mak M

  • Welcoming Gatherings with Personalized Guidance

    Thoughtful dish recommendations and warm table attention make family birthday meals memorable and relaxed.

    What an incredible dining experience at Tandoori times last night for my son’s birthday dinner. The food was out of this world, with rich and authentic flavors that transported me straight to India.

    Ravinder Kaur

  • Signature Desi Bar & Indian Cocktails

    A dedicated Desi-style bar serving Indian-inspired cocktails pairs with traditional house sweets like paan kulfi and gulab jamun.

    One of the standout features of Tandoori Times is its Desi-style bar setup. It’s a unique and vibrant addition, offering a variety of traditional drinks alongside a well-curated selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.

    Tejas Mehta

  • Specialty Regional Sweets & Kulfi

    Distinctive traditional desserts like refreshing paan and pistachio kulfi provide a memorable finishing note.

    Also ordered Kulfi, the pistachio is great and paan flavour is refreshing and very special.

    Lina

Signature curries and freshly baked tandoori breads most loved by Yarraville diners

  • Butter Chicken

    The Butter Chicken is one of, if not the best I've had anywhere and I've had them all over Australia.

    Danny Dee

  • Garlic Naan

    Ordered samosas, paneer makhani and garlic naan. Everything was perfect.

    Sam

  • Goat Masala

    Delhi’s goat masala curry, a curry that is so flavoursome and mouthwatering, can’t explain how good it was smelling, and those tender pieces of meat melted in the mouth right from the very first bite, highly recommended

    Aditi Saha

  • Dal Makhani

    Food was just amazing . My favourite was Dal makhani and butter naan.

    Shyathi Yadav

Other favorites

Authentic tandoor-baked breads, refreshing Indian beverages, and traditional sweets

  • Paan Flavoured Kulfi

    Paan flavoured kulfi and gulab jamun, if you haven’t tried this flavour then it’s must try for its soothing and sweet flavours. Strongly recommended

    Aditi Saha

  • Kashmiri Naan

    Kashmiri naan, sweet and soft bread pairs well with the curries.

    Aditi Saha

  • Mango Lassi

    The Mango Lassi is amazingly thick, super tasty and refreshing.

    Isaac Pang

  • Roti

    One of the best roti's I've eaten anywhere.

    Isaac Pang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and authentic culinary details that enhance your visit.

  • Thoughtful Heat Adjustments & Dish Swaps

    When dishes exceed a diner's heat tolerance, staff promptly intervene—whether delivering complementary yoghurt sauce to soothe the palate or swiftly swapping out a spicy tikka for mild butter chicken.

  • Complimentary Drinks for Takeaway Guests

    Guests picking up takeaway orders have been personally offered complimentary drinks by the owner while waiting for their food.

  • Dedicated Milestone Celebration Care

    Celebration bookings, such as milestone first birthdays and family gatherings, receive patient personal hosting until late into the night.

  • Signature Desi Cocktails & Paan Kulfi

    The venue features specialized Desi cocktails paired alongside traditional house desserts, including refreshing paan-flavoured kulfi.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, spice levels, and specialty drinks for your visit.

  • Modulate Heat Levels

    Even mild curries can pack a kick; don't hesitate to ask staff for a yoghurt sauce or a milder replacement like butter chicken if the heat is too strong.

  • Reserve Ahead for Peak Hours

    The dining room gets very busy with local groups and family celebrations, so reserving your table in advance ensures prompt seating.

  • Explore Cocktails & Desi Sweets

    Pair traditional curries with Desi bar cocktails or house-specialty desserts like the refreshing paan-flavoured kulfi to round out your meal.

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