Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm – 10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 9 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone(03) 9650 3155
- Websitetonkarestaurant.com.au
- CuisineIndian
20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 740 m from Melbourne centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for Indian venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
About Tonka
Tonka brings Indian food to Melbourne in Victoria. You'll find it at 20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne VIC 3000, roughly 740 m from the Melbourne city centre.
Indian restaurants in Australia cover the whole subcontinent — rich North Indian curries and tandoor breads, South Indian dosa and thali, and Indo-Chinese street food. Vegetarian choices are plentiful and spice levels are usually adjustable.
Tonka is open 7 days; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including A Hereford Beefstouw and Lee Ho Fook.
In the venue's own words: “Tonka is a modern Indian restaurant just off Flinders Lane, down one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways, Duckboard Place. At Tonka we celebrate the vibrancy of Indian flavours complimented by our award winning wine list. Delivered by our experienced and passionate team.”
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature Indian dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to Tonka
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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A Hereford Beefstouw 🔥 Steakhouse & Grill · 22 Duckboard Place, East End Theatre District10 mSW · 1 min walk
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Lee Ho Fook 🥟 Chinese · 11-15 Duckboard Place, East End Theatre District20 mN · 1 min walk
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3
Pastuso 🌮 Mexican & Latin American · 19 AC/DC Lane, Melbourne30 mW · 1 min walk -
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The French Brasserie 🥐 French · 2 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne40 mNE · 1 min walk
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5
Trinket 🍽️ International · East End Theatre District50 mN · 1 min walk
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Tazio 🍝 Italian · East End Theatre District50 mN · 1 min walk
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Swiss Club Restaurant 🍽️ International · East End Theatre District50 mN · 1 min walk
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Tippy-Tay 🍝 Italian · 101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne50 mNW · 1 min walk -
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Garden State Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne50 mNW · 1 min walk -
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Terra Rossa 🍝 Italian · 87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne50 mN · 1 min walk
Recommended in the area
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More Indian near Melbourne
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Eating out in Melbourne
Melbourne is home to 536 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Tonka there are 8,525 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include East End Theatre District (410 m), Greek Precinct (670 m), Jolimont (1.1 km), Southbank (1.3 km).
Cuisine mix in Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tonka located?
Tonka is located at 20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne VIC 3000. It is about 740 m from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Tonka?
Tonka is open 7 days. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Tonka serve?
Tonka serves Indian cuisine. Browse our Indian menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact Tonka?
You can reach Tonka by phone on (03) 9650 3155 or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Tonka?
The closest venue is A Hereford Beefstouw, about 10 m to the south-west (1 min walk). Other close options include Lee Ho Fook (20 m), Pastuso (30 m), The French Brasserie (40 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Tonka?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Elchi (Indian, 140 m), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 220 m), Frenchie (French, 280 m).
Where else can I find Indian food near Melbourne?
Other Indian venues close by include Desi Dhaba (110 m), Jaisalmer Palace (430 m), Om Vegetarian (440 m).
How many restaurants are there in Melbourne?
Our guide lists 536 places to eat in Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (146), international restaurants (64), japanese restaurants (47). Within 25 km there are 8,525 venues in total.