What is the best Indian restaurant in Fitzroy Melbourne?

Masti at 354-356 Brunswick Street Fitzroy is Melbourne's most celebrated casual Indian restaurant — led by Chef Manpreet Sekhon, the Curry Queen. Authentic Indian street food, authentic Indian curries, live clay tandoor, Indian cocktail bar, Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Tram 11 stops at the door. Book at eatdrinkmasti.com/book-online.

Does Masti have vegan Indian food?

Yes. Masti is the only Indian restaurant in Melbourne serving freshly baked vegan naan, alongside Melbourne's most extensive vegan Indian menu. Fully plant-based options throughout including vegan curries, vegan street food and vegan cocktails.

What are Masti Fitzroy opening hours?

Masti is open Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm, and Friday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. Closed Monday. BYO every Wednesday and Sunday. Book at eatdrinkmasti.com/book-online or walk in.

Who is the chef at Masti Fitzroy?

Chef Manpreet Sekhon — known as the Curry Queen — is the founder and head chef of Masti. Trained in five-star hotel kitchens across Punjab for twenty years. Recognised by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine. She also runs Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD and Eastern Spice in Geelong.

Does Masti have Indian single malts?

Yes. Masti pours all three premium Indian single malts — Rampur, Amrut and Indri — making it one of the only Indian restaurants in Melbourne offering all three at one table.

Yes. Masti is BYO every Wednesday night. Bring your own wine, beer or spirits. No corkage fee applies on Wednesdays. Book at eatdrinkmasti.com/book-online.

Is Masti related to Elchi Melbourne?

Yes. Masti and Elchi are both restaurants by Chef Manpreet Sekhon — the Curry Queen. Masti on Brunswick Street Fitzroy is the casual Indian restaurant. Elchi at 72 Flinders Street Melbourne CBD is the fine dining expression — with thirteen Melbourne press features, private dining for 50 guests exclusively and the W Melbourne catering partnership.

What is the Unlimited Kebabs and Beer deal at Masti?

Masti offers 90 minutes of unlimited Indian seekh kebabs straight from the live clay tandoor with unlimited Kingfisher beer for $59 per person. Book at eatdrinkmasti.com/book-online.

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Indian Restaurant South Melbourne — Masti Fitzroy, 15 minutes from Clarendon Street

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Your Indian local,
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Authentic North Indian food, a live clay tandoor and an Indian cocktail bar — open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.

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Getting to Masti from South Melbourne

Masti is 12–15 minutes from South Melbourne by car or Uber via Kings Way or Clarendon Street to Alexandra Parade, then east to Brunswick Street. Tram 96 northbound takes about 20 minutes from Clarendon Street through the city.

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 South Melbourne 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

Slow-cooked makhani, charcoal finish

$28

24-hr Dal Makhani

Black dal, slow-cooked overnight

$23

Amritsari Fish

Chickpea batter, ajwain, mint chutney

$23

Lamb Seekh Kebab

From the live clay tandoor

$26

Pani Puri

Three spiced waters

$18

Gluten-Free Vegan Naan

The only one in Melbourne

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Weekly specials

Tuesday

Vegan Curry Night $30pp

Wednesday & Sunday

BYO — bring your own bottle

Thursday

Unlimited Kebabs & Beer · $59pp, 90 min

Friday & Saturday

Golden Hour · 5pm–6pm · 3 courses $49pp

Dine in, takeaway & delivery for South Melbourne

Order takeaway online — check whether delivery reaches your address in South Melbourne on our ordering page. For events, Curry Queen Catering Co. brings the live tandoor to you.

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What is the best Indian restaurant near South Melbourne?

Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — authentic North Indian cooking from a live clay tandoor, led by Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon. Masti is 12–15 minutes from South Melbourne by car or Uber via Kings Way or Clarendon Street to Alexandra Parade, then east to Brunswick Street. Tram 96 northbound takes about 20 minutes from Clarendon Street through the city.

Does Masti deliver to South Melbourne?

Order takeaway online and check whether delivery reaches your address. For events, book Curry Queen Catering Co.

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.

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354–356 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
(03) 9427 2121

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Tue–Thu 5–9:30pm · Fri–Sat 5–10pm
Sun 5–9:30pm · Mon closed

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