Route 109 Port Melbourne to Collins St 72 Flinders St Melbourne CBD Halal meat, chicken & seafood Up to 60 guests, whole-venue hire Port Melbourne does beach walks, Bay Street brunch and a good pub better than almost anywhere in the city. What it is short on is an Indian restaurant you would book for an occasion — a birthday, an anniversary, a dinner with clients or the parents in town.
That is the evening Elchi is built for. We are Chef Manpreet Sekhon's modern Indian restaurant at 72 Flinders Street, on the former Press Club site, and we are an easy run up from the bay.
Getting to Elchi from Port Melbourne
Tram
Route 109 runs from Port Melbourne station, near Station Pier, along the light rail and up Collins Street. Hop off near Exhibition Street and walk two minutes down to Flinders Street.
Car
About 10 to 15 minutes via the West Gate approaches or City Road, depending on traffic. Secure parking is around the corner at 11 Exhibition Street.
Rideshare
Ask to be dropped at 72 Flinders Street, on the corner of Exhibition Street.
Elchi, 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 03 9654 6717
What Port Melbourne guests book us for
- Celebrations. Birthdays, engagements and anniversaries in leather booths beneath the gold ceiling, with a cocktail at the bar first.
- The set menu. Leave It Up to the Curry Queen — $95 a head for two entrées, three mains and dessert for the table, with a $70 wine pairing if you want it. Prefer to choose your own? Order à la carte from the full menu.
- Groups. Group bookings, or exclusive hire of the whole restaurant for up to 60.
- Halal and dietary needs. Our meat, chicken and seafood are halal, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options run through the menu.
Groups & exclusive hireOrder these first
Not Your Average Chicken Tikka, smoked under glass and unveiled at the table. Tandoori lamb chops off the open flame. The gold Chicken Mussalam. Sea prawns finished with a pour at the table. If you are celebrating, finish with the Old Monk flambé.
See the full menuQuestions from Port Melbourne
Is there a good Indian restaurant near Port Melbourne?
Elchi is an Indian restaurant at 72 Flinders Street in the CBD, about 15 minutes from Port Melbourne by the 109 tram or by car. It has been reviewed by Broadsheet, Time Out, Good Food and the Herald Sun.
Is Elchi halal?
Yes. Our meat, chicken and seafood are halal.
Can I book a group dinner from Port Melbourne?
Yes. We welcome groups — add a note when you book — and the whole restaurant can be hired for up to 60 guests. For more than nine guests, add a note when you book or email goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au.
Where do I park?
Secure parking is available at 11 Exhibition Street, around the corner from the restaurant.
72 Flinders Street · Melbourne CBD
Indian restaurant near Bay Street, Port Melbourne — book now
10 min from Port Melbourne — modern Indian food, cocktails and exclusive hire at 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD. Lunch Tuesday to Thursday, dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Guests aged 12 and above.
03 9654 6717