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Tyga

91 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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91 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

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+61 3 9822 2008
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tyga

Tyga brings inner-city nightlife energy to Carnegie with punchy Neo-Southeast Asian plates and low-lit, DJ-spun beats. The open kitchen leans into wood smoke and unapologetic aromatics—think tom yum burrata scooped with dough sticks, and woodfired bone marrow spiked with seafood sambal alongside flaky coconut roti. Diners pack the retro dining room for lively date nights fueled by spicy cocktails like the Wild Tiger. The table-filling spread hits salty, sour, and sweet notes across charred chicken and fresh raw plates, winding down with a nostalgic Milo dessert.

  • Woodfired Bone Marrow: Rich marrow dressed with spicy sambal, served alongside sweet, flaky coconut roti for dipping.
  • Neo-Southeast Asian Sharing Plates: Inventive small plates blending regional street heat with fresh twists, like tom yum burrata.
  • DJ-Driven Nightlife Ambience: Low lighting, retro styling, and live DJs spinning records provide inner-city buzz on Koornang Road.
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Why Choose Tyga

Why guests choose Tyga for creative Southeast Asian dining and vibrant suburban evenings

  • Inventive Neo-Southeast Asian Plates

    Chef Esca Khoo fuses regional Southeast Asian street notes with modern textures and wood-fired elements like tom yum broth with rich burrata.

    The spicy tangy tom yum cut through the creaminess of the burrata so well, absolutely delicious.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Signature Wood-Fired Sharing Menu

    Signature shared plates like rich wood-fired bone marrow served alongside warm coconut roti provide a standout communal dining draw.

    Food was awesome and perfect for sharing. Standouts were the tom yum burrata, kingfish larb, and the bone marrow with coconut roti

    Andy

  • Live DJ and Moody Lounge Atmosphere

    Suburban Carnegie diners enjoy an energetic, inner-city dining atmosphere driven by low moody lighting and live record-spinning DJs.

    the DJ spinning records is a great vibe and the food was phenomenal

    Tia C

  • Polished Acoustics and Chic Retro Decor

    Curated mid-century design, intentional room acoustics, and upbeat pacing create an engaging social dining room.

    Background music and room acoustics are perfect, you can clearly hear everyone at your table and not a whisper from anyone else, makes for very private dining experience.

    Murray Spark

  • Thoughtful Milestone Hospitality

    Warm, attentive front-of-house staff coordinate seamless milestone surprises like candles and custom cake presentation for family birthdays.

    The timing, presentation and attention to detail made the moment feel so special and memorable for our family.

    Maddy Powell

  • Accommodating Celebrations and Date Nights

    The attentive team makes anniversaries and special occasions feel personal, well-paced, and effortlessly cared for.

    The staff were so lovely and so accommodating, and made sure that we were really taken care of.

    Ashlee Chapman

Signature wood-fired and Neo-Southeast Asian sharing plates

  • Woodfire Bone Marrow with Coconut Roti

    My favourite was definitely the woodfire bone marrow. Crab sambal with bone gave a double umami hit and pairing it with the sweet fluffy coconut roti was perfection.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Dalat Duck

    the food was phenomenal, our favourite was definitely the duck!

    Tia C

  • Tom Yum Burrata

    The Tom Yum Burrata is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. The way they balance all the flavours in everything just makes sense.

    Madison Ray

  • Kaya Toast

    The Kaya Toast with pandan kaya jam and cultured butter is an absolutely must order, incredible.

    Justine G

Other favorites

Sweet endings and signature sips to round out your evening

  • Mango Sticky Rice Pavlova

    That mango rice dessert? To die for!

    Kiana Doraghi

  • Malt + Choc = Milo

    the Milo dessert which was such a fun and nostalgic finish

    Racheal

  • Avocado Dessert

    The smashed avocado smoothie for dessert is another amazing dish my husband doesn't even like avocado but he couldn't put his spoon down.

    Justine G

  • Wild Tiger Cocktail

    We started with cocktails, I had the Wild Tiger, which is like a spicy margarita, and it was outstanding. Smoky, salty, spicy, just perfect.

    Tara

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality gestures and room details that elevate the dining experience at Tyga

  • Complimentary Birthday Dessert Presentation

    When guests celebrate a birthday, staff provide a complimentary mango sticky rice dessert topped with candles.

  • Coordinated Cake Surprise Execution

    Teams coordinate timing and presentation seamlessly to execute surprise BYO birthday cakes for family milestone gatherings.

  • Live DJ Sets with Acoustic Engineering

    The dining room features a live DJ spinning records alongside intentional acoustics engineered for clear table conversation without intrusive noise bleed.

  • In-Depth Dish and Menu Walkthroughs

    Service staff offer comprehensive table-side walk-throughs of the cross-regional Neo-Southeast Asian dishes, explaining nuanced ingredients and wood-fired preparations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the standout dishes to order?

Tyga offers punchy, wood-fired Neo-Southeast Asian share plates. Highly recommended signatures across reviews include the tom yum burrata, woodfired bone marrow served with coconut roti, kaya toast, and woodfired chicken (gai yang). Guests can also order a chef's tasting or set menu.

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Tyga accepts reservations and booking in advance is strongly recommended, as the venue gets very busy and popular in the evenings.

Where should I park when visiting?

Street parking directly on Koornang Road can be competitive. Diners suggest looking for nearby public parking bays or the local Woolworths car park. The venue also offers free street and free parking lot access nearby.

How are the portion sizes structured?

Plates are designed for sharing, though some guests note portions lean towards the smaller side. If you arrive particularly hungry, plan to order several dishes to share across your table or opt for the set menu.

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