Kahaani
A well-loved Indian restaurant on Carlton's Lygon Street, rated 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kahaani sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, the street synonymous with dining in Melbourne, just north of the CBD. A well-loved Indian restaurant, it brings vibrant, flavour-packed Indian cooking to one of the city's most famous food strips, and has built a strong following for its accomplished, contemporary take on the cuisine.
The appeal is that combination of rich, aromatic Indian flavours and a stylish, welcoming setting in a prime Lygon Street location, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. Standing out on such a renowned dining strip takes a genuinely good offering, and Kahaani has clearly earned its place.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Lygon Street restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a night out in Carlton's famous dining quarter.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- WednesdayToday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Friday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 17:30 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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