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Ziyka Restaurant

234-236 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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234-236 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 8080 8048
HoursMonday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ziyka Restaurant

Carlton’s go-to for deeply spiced Pakistani comfort dishes out sizzling platters and slow-simmered karahi late into the night. It is a lively, unfussy spot where tables fill quickly with communal feasts. Regulars lean into the charcoal-grilled Ziyka Supreme platter—tender chicken malai boti paired with spiced kebabs—before dipping warm garlic naan straight into a rich, black pepper lamb karahi kali mirch. Late-night crowds keep the dining room humming well past 10 p.m., wrapping meals with hot gulab jamun.

  • Charcoal Platters & Slow-Simmered Karahi: Communal spreads featuring charcoal-grilled chicken malai boti, kebabs, and rich mutton or lamb karahi kali mirch.
  • Midnight Feeds & Ramadan Dining: Serving fragrant curries, biryani, and platters until midnight, with seasonal sehri and iftar seatings.
  • Family-Style Communal Tables: Spacious table setups designed for sharing multiple street snacks, naans, and generous meat curries with groups.
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Why Diners Choose Ziyka Restaurant

Discover why diners choose Ziyka Restaurant for hearty Pakistani specialties, shared group gatherings, and late-night cravings in Carlton.

  • Authentic Charcoal BBQ and Slow-Cooked Karahi

    Guests praise the signature goat and lamb curries, along with tender BBQ kebabs seasoned with authentic spices.

    The BBQ platter & the Karahi were bursting with flavour and were absolutely delicious.

    Umar Ansari

  • Distinctive Regional Specialty Dishes

    Diners celebrate the distinctive Dhaba-style curries and bone-in goat pulao prepared with well-balanced peppercorn and ginger spices.

    Goat pulao was as usual the best in the town. Dhaba style mutton was very well prepared with a nice proportion of peppercorns and ginger.

    Sumit Pradhan

  • Abundant Shared Tables for Group Dinners

    The expansive dining room and generous platters make it easy for groups to share street food and diverse main courses together.

    The flavours were good and the variety on the table made for a great shared dining experience.

    Food Mahir & Gardening Ideas

  • Welcoming Setting for Family Gatherings

    Visiting guests and extended families find an accommodating setting with diverse dishes to introduce newcomers to Pakistani cuisine.

    Brought my family here and my in-laws has never eaten Pakistani/Indian food before. We loved every single dish.

    Karam Devnani

  • Reliable Late-Night Dining Until Midnight

    Operating until midnight provides a reliable destination for diners seeking freshly prepared meals after standard hours.

    Open until midnight too, which is perfect for a late-night craving.

    Dulan Jayasuriya

  • Dedicated Ramadan Iftar and Sehri Service

    Specialized late-night buffet service caters directly to religious observances and celebratory gatherings throughout Ramadan.

    We tried sehri buffet this Ramadan and the food was amazing it has a variety of options to go with it.

    Afshan Begum

Authentic charcoal grills, slow-cooked pulao, and signature karahi curries

  • Ziyka BBQ Platter

    The BBQ platter & the Karahi were bursting with flavour and were absolutely delicious. All the meat was deliciously seasoned and so juicy and tender.

    Umar Ansari

  • Goat Pulao

    Goat pulao was as usual the best in the town.

    Sumit Pradhan

  • Chicken Malai Boti

    Malai chicken taste was also good.

    Sumit Pradhan

  • Mutton Karahi Kali Mirch

    Highlight dish was the Lamb Karahi kali mirch! The sauce was incredible — ordered multiple rounds of naan to compliment the dish

    Franczek Navarro

Other favorites

Accompaniments, street food bites, and traditional sweets to complete your feast

  • Gulab Jamun

    End the meal with some chai and Gulab Jamun. You won't regret it.

    Karam Devnani

  • Garlic Naan

    Rich, tender, and absolutely perfect when paired with the garlic naan.

    Rodelle Lee

  • Samosa Chaat

    Personally, I loved the Samosa Chaat the most. It was refreshing, lightly spicy, and incredibly appetizing.

    Nina Lin

  • Kalwanji Nan

    Must try kalwanji nan ✌🏻

    Irfan Heba

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and responsive care experienced at Ziyka Restaurant

  • Attentive Service Recovery & Sweet Gestures

    When diners give feedback on kitchen items—such as overcooked bread or insufficiently crisp naan—front-of-house staff promptly acknowledge it, expedite fresh replacements, and offer complimentary gulab jamun on the house.

  • Accommodating Custom Dish Adjustments

    The team readily accommodates custom kitchen requests during high-volume periods, including tailoring extra gravy portions for specialty dishes like kali mirch chicken karahi.

  • Proactive Wait Time Communication

    During rush hours and busy weekend evenings, staff maintain proactive communication by advising incoming groups of approximate wait times and kitchen prep intervals beforehand.

  • Dedicated Ramadan Sehri & Iftar Services

    During the holy month of Ramadan, the venue provides dedicated late-night sehri buffets and iftar dining hosting to support community observance.

Before you head over

Helpful advice for planning your visit and navigating peak hours

  • Plan for Busy Weekend Evenings

    Friday and weekend peak dinners get heavily packed, so anticipate potential wait times for seating or service when visiting without a prior reservation.

  • Specify Your Spice Tolerance

    Pakistani curries and specialties like pulao lean authentically spicy; let the team know your heat tolerance when ordering if you are sensitive to spice or ordering for kids.

  • Take Advantage of Midnight Dining

    Operating late until midnight, the dining room is a reliable spot for late-evening meals and Ramadan iftar or sehri gatherings.

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