Tonka is a modern Indian restaurant just off Flinders Lane, down one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways, Duckboard Place. At Tonka we celebrate the vibrancy of Indian flavours complimented by our award winning wine list. Delivered by our experienced and passionate team. Tonka opened in 2013 and is the proud sister to Coda restaurant, a short walk away. Since their inception, both restaurants have received the Age Good Food Guide’s ‘Hat Award’ every year. While bookings are highly recommended we also have an area available for walk-in patrons. For those looking for a cocktail and a relaxed meal we have a substantial menu in our bar, Thali.
Kitchens
Location
12:00 - 22:30
closed
12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 21:30
12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 21:30
12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:30
12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:30
12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:30
Description
Privilege
- Indian
- Beer
- Contemporary
- Full Bar
- Dessert
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Wine
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dessert
- Seating
- Reservations
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cozy
- Dine-in
- Groups
- Delivery
- Family-friendly
- Table Service
- Serves Alcohol
- Romantic
- Restaurants
- Dessert
- Bars & Pubs
- Coffee & Tea
- Quick Bites
Payment system:
Privilege
- Indian
- Beer
- Contemporary
- Full Bar
- Dessert
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Wine
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dessert
- Seating
- Reservations
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cozy
- Dine-in
- Groups
- Delivery
- Family-friendly
- Table Service
- Serves Alcohol
- Romantic
- Restaurants
- Dessert
- Bars & Pubs
- Coffee & Tea
- Quick Bites
Payment system:
Questions and answers
Review
Add reviewCharan Koghar
Best modern Indian food ever! Hands down. No contest :-)
Best modern Indian food ever! Hands down. No contest :-)
Arjun Gujjar
Simply amazing food n top class service. Loved the service 😊😊
Simply amazing food n top class service. Loved the service 😊😊
Ruki Fernando
Man it was amazing food. Loved the flavours. I will definitely come back again. The flavours have so much depth and you can just keep eating. Highly be recommend and will definitely go back again. Thank you
Man it was amazing food. Loved the flavours. I will definitely come back again. The flavours have s…
MoreJ H
I went here today for a friends birthday and oh my gosh! This is an absolute 10 out of 10 for me. One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Everything from the service to the food (sooo tasty) and all the intricate details in the presentation of the mains and deserts, the wait staff were beautiful and took the time to make sure we were really looked after and that even included taking a few snaps of us as a group! Thank you Tonka, will be back for sure and will highly recommend to everyone!
I went here today for a friends birthday and oh my gosh! This is an absolute 10 out of 10 for me. O…
MoreStephanie Goh
We had the most fantastic meal at Tonka. We had fantastic service and wait staff were very attentive and efficient. Holy. The food. Was spectacular. I thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine! It was so different to anything I’ve ever had (and I’ve eaten a lot). When people say Indian cuisine, you always think rustic home cooked meals. But this was on a whole other level! The flavours and spices were so refined to create a brilliant menu!! We would 1000% go back again. Everything was perfect.
We had the most fantastic meal at Tonka. We had fantastic service and wait staff were very attentiv…
MoreMarisa Lobo
Mouthwatering dishes. You should do the set menu if you are unsure of what to order. We were a group of 7 and everyone was well fed!! If you want fine dining Indian food this is the place to go!! Melt in the moth meat and fish and an amazing modern twist to the entrees. Highly highly recommend this restaurant 😃
Mouthwatering dishes. You should do the set menu if you are unsure of what to order. We were a grou…
MoreAnnie B
Food was delicious, service could improve! Will give them another chance and hoping the service has improved!
Food was delicious, service could improve! Will give them another chance and hoping the service has…
james taylor
The service impeccable. The girls that serviced our table had a good sense of humour, the meals were well timed, and our drinks were always full. The food was absolutely fantastic. There wasn't a single dish that we didn't enjoy. Overall, it was a magnificent dining experience.
The service impeccable. The girls that serviced our table had a good sense of humour, the meals wer…
MoreVindi R
Absolutely loved this place. One of the best Places I have been to. If you are looking for a place for Indian food with a twist this is it. The food was great and the drinks too. The service was very friendly and attentive. They were quite fast with our order which was impressive.Will definitely return.
Absolutely loved this place. One of the best Places I have been to. If you are looking for a place …
MoreKirban Sparrowhawk
Been twice and while presentation is nice, service is great and atmosphere is good, the food is just okay. I guess when I think Indian (even if it is just fusion), I expect stronger flavours and to be wow'ed.... just don't feel it here!!
Been twice and while presentation is nice, service is great and atmosphere is good, the food is jus…
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