Every dish at Elchi draws on the rich culinary traditions of India — from the smoky heat of the tandoor to slow-cooked curries, fresh naan, and the finest vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free Indian food in Melbourne CBD. Chef Manpreet Sekhon's seasonal menu goes far beyond butter chicken — this is Indian fine dining at its most authentic.
GOLGAPPA SHOTS
Spiced tequila & avocado
6ea
Vodka paani & pickled beets
6ea
Classic jaljeera & potato
15
Classic dahi puri
15
FIRE & ICE
Freshly Shucked Oysters
5ea or 24 ½ doz
Grilled garlic, curry leaf, chilli Oysters
5ea or 24 ½ doz
Smaller
Samosa Cornet, Tamarind, Herb Chutney (v,vgo)
22
Palak Patta Chaat (v,gf,vgo)
22
Gunpowder gobhi, crispy cauliflower, spicy lentil dust (v,vg,df)
22
Vegan Manchurian balls, pickled radish(v,gf)
24
Tandoori Chicken dumpling, curry brodo
25
Chicken 65 Crispy fried chicken · Curry leaf · Green chilli
26
Sigdi Macchi · fish tikka · Wari spice · Charred lemon · Mint (gf)
26
Timibri Jhinga Shrub-marinated prawns · Pahadi bhang jeera chutney · Citrus
26
GRILLED
Not your average chicken tikka, tomato-chilli caramel (gf)
28
Tandoori Lamb Chops · Marinated lamb · Yogurt spice · Open flame · Mint (gf)
30
Paneer Tikka Marinated paneer · Bell peppers · Onions · Tandoor-roasted (v,gf)
28
SIGNATURE
Indori Chaap (v, vg, n)
Plant-based chaap · Lababdar gravy · Roasted peppers
28
Aloo Baingan (gf, vg, df)
Potato · Eggplant · Tomato · Slow-roasted spices
28
Bhindi Masala (gf, vg,df)
Okra · Onion · Tomato · Toasted spice
28
Kofta Korma (gf, v,n)
Ricotta dumplings · Cashew gravy · Aromatic spices
32
Murg Bhuna Pyaz (gf)
Chicken · Slow-cooked onion masala · Warming spices
35
Hyderabadi Goat Curry (gf)
Bone-in goat · Roasted spices · Brown onion · Fresh coriander
39
Lamb Martbaan (gf)
Braised lamb · House pickling spices · Rich masala
42
CLASSIC
Indian Utterly Butter Chicken (gf)
Charred chicken · Saffron makhani · Hand-churned butter
34
Coastal Fish/Prawn Curry (gf, df)
Market fish or prawn · Coconut · Kokum · Coastal spices
36
Paneer Teen Mirch (v, gf, n)
Cottage cheese · Green chilli · Black pepper · Capsicum
30
Lehsooni Palak Paneer (v, gf)
Spinach · Garlic tempering · Soft paneer
30
Veg Kolhapuri (vg, gf, df)
Seasonal vegetables · Roasted masala · Coconut
30
Dal Fry (vg, gf,vgo)
Three lentils · Ghee tempering · Garlic · Cumin
28
Dal Makhani (v, gf)
Black lentils · Slow simmer · Butter · Cream
28
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Pappadums
8
Raita, Gram Pearls, (gf)
8
Chutney and Pickles
6
Masala Onion Salad (vg, gf, df)
12
Garden Salad
12
RICE
Basmasti Rice (gf)
7
Biryani | Veg | Chicken | Lamb(gf) (gf)
34| 36 |38
BREADS
Tandoori Roti
7
Naan - Plain, Garlic, Butter, Chilli, Onion seed, Cheese
7/8/9
Paratha
Lachha · Pudina · Mirchi · Methi
DESSERT
Mitha paan, betel leave, rose petals jam spread
7ea
Gulab Jamun & Vanilla Bean Blaze, The classic gets a makeover
14ea
Kulfi – Malai, Pistachio, Cool, creamy, and nutty
14ea
Pistachio Chandrakala, lachha rabri, white chocolate
22
Gajar Halwa Spring Rolls
16
Chocolate Delice
Valrhona dark chocolate · Pineapple-saffron sorbet · Strawberry gel · Popping candy
22
Old Monk Affogato 25
Vanilla ice cream · Old Monk rum · Espresso
can be made vegan upon request
extra shot of Old Monk rum — 12
LEAVE IT UP TO THE CURRY QUEEN-$95 PER PERSON with optional wine pairing at $70 per person
Choose 2 entrées, 3 mains from the menu, and 1 dessert (excluding Old Monk Affogato) — selections are made for the entire table and served shared (not individual choices) | Includes papadum, rice, raita, naan
V-Vegetarian, VG- Vegan, GF-Gluten Free, N (Nuts) DF-Dairy Free.
Allergy Disclaimer -Please notify your friendly staff of your dietary needs and we do our utmost to cater for these to the best of our ability. We take great care to cater for allergens and intolerance’s, however we cannot guarantee that food items have not been in contact with allergen items.We take extreme cautions to minimize the risk of cross contamination, however, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe to consume for people with specific allergies. The decision to consume the food is the full responsibility of the diner.
Our Meat is Halal certified,however we are not a halal certified restaurant.