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Indian Restaurant Carlton — Masti, the authentic North Indian alternative to Lygon Street
near Carlton
Authentic North Indian food, a live clay tandoor and an Indian cocktail bar — open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.
Getting to Masti from Carlton
From Carlton, Masti is about 10 minutes by car via Princes Street to Brunswick Street. By tram, take Tram 96 to Smith Street and walk 5 minutes to Brunswick Street — or Tram 11 from the CBD runs directly along Brunswick Street to our door.
Tram 11 stops right outside on Brunswick Street. There’s an off-street car park about 200m away on Rose Street (approx. 25 bays), and street parking on Brunswick Street and surrounds from 6pm.
What Carlton locals order at Masti
Everything is cooked from scratch — whole spices ground fresh each morning, and a live clay tandoor fired at 480°C for every service.
Masti Butter Chicken
24-hr Dal Makhani
Amritsari Fish
Lamb Seekh Kebab
Pani Puri
Gluten-Free Vegan Naan
Weekly specials
Tuesday
Wednesday & Sunday
Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Dine in, takeaway & delivery for Carlton
We deliver to Carlton — order straight from our online menu for takeaway or delivery.
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Frequently asked questions — Indian restaurant near Carlton
How do I get to Masti from Carlton (3053)?
By car it’s about 10 minutes via Princes Street to Brunswick Street. By tram, take Tram 96 to Smith Street and walk 5 minutes, or Tram 11 from the CBD, which runs along Brunswick Street to our door at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
How do I get to Masti from Carlton North (3054)?
Drive south on Nicholson Street to Alexandra Parade, then onto Brunswick Street — about 8 minutes. Tram 11 runs along Brunswick Street, and cycling through Edinburgh Gardens takes around 12 minutes. See our Carlton North page for more.
What is the best Indian restaurant near Carlton?
Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — authentic North Indian cooking from a live clay tandoor, led by Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon. From Carlton, Masti is about 10 minutes by car via Princes Street to Brunswick Street. By tram, take Tram 96 to Smith Street and walk 5 minutes to Brunswick Street — or Tram 11 from the CBD runs directly along Brunswick Street to our door.
Does Masti deliver to Carlton?
Yes — order takeaway or delivery online.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome; book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights and for Thursday Unlimited Kebabs.
Does Masti have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes — a full plant-based range, Melbourne’s only freshly baked gluten-free vegan naan, and Vegan Curry Night every Tuesday.
Sun 5–9:30pm · Mon closed