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The Discover India Yarragon

115 B Princes Hwy, Yarragon VIC 3823, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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Find The Discover India Yarragon

115 B Princes Hwy, Yarragon VIC 3823, Australia

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+61 414 245 759
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Discover India Yarragon

Just off the Princes Highway in Yarragon, this easy roadside diner pairs daytime cafe plates with deeply spiced Indian cooking. Road-trippers drop in for hot masala chai, crisp vegetable pakoras, and generous servings of chicken biryani seasoned with house-ground spice blends. The kitchen easily pivots between hearty morning breakfast dishes and simmering evening curries, even rustling up lunch favorites at dinner for younger travelers. Tables fill quickly with garlic naan, fluffy rice, and tender lamb biryani before drivers head back onto the tarmac.

  • Dual cafe and Indian menu: Pours spiced tea and dishes up vegetable samosas, korma, and biryani alongside morning bacon and eggs.
  • House-made spice blends: Curries and marinades rely on proprietary spice blends ground and balanced in the kitchen.
  • Flexible family dining: The kitchen accommodates toddlers and fussy eaters by preparing milder lunch fare during evening dinner hours.
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Why Dine at The Discover India Yarragon

From house-ground curries to all-day cafe classics, discover why travellers and locals choose this Yarragon favourite.

  • Effortless Highway Pit Stops

    Guests travelling along Princes Highway can call ahead and have hot, wholesome dishes and an arranged table ready the minute they arrive.

    Called while we were driving to see if food could be ready when we arrived in 30min. This was no problem at all and when we walked in we were warmly welcomed, our table was set and our food was brought out.

    Nicole Smith

  • Reliable Regional Route Waypoint

    Positioned right off the regional highway, the venue offers convenient free parking and an ideal stopover point between Melbourne and Gippsland.

    Would highly recommend for anyone travelling to Gippsland or returning to Melbourne

    John Veldums

  • Proprietary House-Blended Spices

    The kitchen freshly crafts its own custom spice blends to impart balanced warmth and genuine depth to traditional curries and biryanis.

    Chef makes his own spices .Staff were very friendly and I would highly recommend this place if you want an excellent Indian meal.

    Trish Quigley

  • Comforting, Hearty Takeaways

    Dinners and breakfasts feature extensive portions of fluffy rice, tender meats, and freshly prepared curries that make evening takeaways deeply satisfying.

    It was delicious, made fresh, the rice was cooked perfectly - light and fluffy - extremely tasty- moist chicken - beautiful vegetables- and the curry sauce was creamy, well balanced and consistent.

    Shane Berry

  • Dual Menus for Diverse Parties

    Groups enjoy complete flexibility with all-day cafe breakfast staples, midday lunch favourites, and authentic curries served side-by-side.

    we could choose from the all day breakfast or the lunch or Indian menu the waitresses were so friendly and hospitable

    Lou Sae

  • Stress-Free Dining for Families

    The accommodating team gladly prepares daytime lunch dishes during dinner hours to keep toddlers and young diners satisfied.

    The workers there are flexible and cater for children's taste buds and can cook their lunch foods at dinner for them.

    Steph Buchan

Hearty breakfast plates and signature spiced curries crafted to satisfy every palate

  • Big Breakfast

    I had the Big Breakfast and it was amazing. Had a lot of stuff on my plate. Great when you're super hungry.

    Julie Zanussi

  • Chicken Biryani

    chicken biryani and they were all delicious.

    Joanna Forbes

  • Chicken Korma

    I had a tasty chicken Korma dish

    Shane Berry

  • Butter Chicken

    butter chicken

    Emma

Other favorites

Traditional Indian breads, spiced teas, and savory sides to accompany your meal

  • Garlic Naan

    garlic naan

    Sehaj Singh

  • Masala Chai

    Masala tea was amazing.

    Gautam Dwitaya

  • Vegetable Pakoras

    Veg Pakoras were made fresh

    Gautam Dwitaya

  • Steamed Rice

    steamed rice

    Shane Berry

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and kitchen flexibility experienced by guests in Yarragon

  • Flexible Dinner Accommodations for Children

    The kitchen is happy to prepare midday items at dinner so toddlers and selective eaters can enjoy familiar meals.

  • Pre-Ordered Meals Ready Upon Arrival

    Travellers on the highway can phone ahead 30 minutes in advance to have a table reserved, set, and freshly prepared dishes ready upon arrival.

  • Personal Host and Chef Hospitality

    The welcoming chef regularly meets guests and families at their tables with genuine warmth, creating an atmosphere that feels like dining in a private home.

  • In-House Custom Spice Blends

    Curries and Indian specialties are seasoned using bespoke spice mixtures blended in-house rather than commercial pre-mixes.

Before you head over

Practical advice for highway travelers and families stopping in Yarragon

  • Call ahead during road trips

    If you are driving along the Princes Highway on a tight schedule, ring ahead 30 minutes in advance so the kitchen can set your table and have your curries ready right as you step inside.

  • Request lunch staples for dinner

    Traveling with toddlers or selective eaters is straightforward here—staff are happy to prepare milder lunch staples or cafe sides for kids even during evening dinner service.

  • Mix cafe and curry menus

    Take advantage of the dual setup if your group has split tastes, pairing traditional house-spiced Indian curries with all-day cafe breakfast and lunch dishes on the same bill.

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