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Indian dining for North Melbourne & Kensington — a quick train in

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Train to Flinders St 72 Flinders St Melbourne CBD Groups welcome, just ask Halal meat, chicken & seafood

North Melbourne, West Melbourne and Kensington eat well — Errol Street, Victoria Street, Macaulay Road. For the occasions that call for something special, Elchi is a short trip into the city.

We are at 72 Flinders Street, on the former Press Club site: Chef Manpreet Sekhon's modern Indian menu, an open kitchen, a cocktail bar and leather booths.

Getting to Elchi from North Melbourne & Kensington

Train

From North Melbourne or Kensington station, take a city-bound train and get off at Flinders Street. Walk east along Flinders Street to Exhibition Street, or take tram 70 or 75.

Tram

Trams from North Melbourne run down Elizabeth Street to Flinders Street.

Car

About 10 minutes. Parking at 11 Exhibition Street.

Elchi, 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 03 9654 6717

Why North Melbourne books Elchi

  • Celebrations. Birthdays and anniversaries in leather booths beneath the gold ceiling.
  • Groups. Group bookings, or the whole restaurant for up to 60.
  • The set menu. $95 a head for the table, with a $70 wine pairing. Prefer to choose your own? Order à la carte from the full menu.
  • Every diet. Halal meat, chicken and seafood; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Groups & exclusive hire

What to order

The samosa cornet, Not Your Average Chicken Tikka, tandoori lamb chops and the gold Chicken Mussalam — with a Maharani from the bar.

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Questions from North Melbourne & Kensington

Is there Indian restaurant near North Melbourne?

Elchi at 72 Flinders Street is a short train ride from North Melbourne station into Flinders Street.

How do I get there from Kensington?

Take a city-bound train from Kensington to Flinders Street, then walk east or take tram 70 or 75.

Do you take groups?

Yes — add a note when you book or email us, or hire the whole restaurant for up to 60.

Is the food halal?

Our meat, chicken and seafood are halal.

Also close to Elchi

  • Carlton & Parkville
  • Docklands
  • Southbank & Crown
  • East Melbourne & Richmond
  • All areas we serve

72 Flinders Street · Melbourne CBD

Book the best Indian restaurant near North Melbourne

3 min by train from North Melbourne — Modern Indian by the Curry Queen, exclusive hire for up to 60 and Indian cocktails in the CBD. Lunch Tuesday to Thursday, dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Guests aged 12 and above.

03 9654 6717

Elchi, 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Phone 03 9654 6717. Email goodtimes@elchirestaurant.com.au. Book a table.

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Home
Private Dining & Catering
Menu
What's On
Dress Code
Gallery
Press
Contact
Book a Table
Gift cards
Home
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Menu
What's On
Dress Code
Gallery
Press
Contact
Book a Table
Gift cards

72 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone:
03 9654 6717

Got a group? Let's chat about your lunchtime plans.

Lunch -Tuesday to Thursday

12 pm to 2:30 pm

Dinner

Monday -Closed
Tuesday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Wednesday & Thursday 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 5 pm to 10 pm
Sunday 5 pm to 9:30 pm

Area We Serve

Walk-ins welcome - online-reservations are recommended.

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