Images courtesy of Kahaani
About the restaurant
It's perfect for
A dinner date filled with timeliness Indian culinary adventure
You need to try
The fire-grilled lamb chops, smoky and spiced straight from the tandoor
Look out for
The suede walls hung with pottery plates and framed by exposed brick, moody and entirely its own thing
Kahaani means 'story' in Hindi, and this Carlton restaurant has a good one. Founded by two friends with roots in India and dreams in Melbourne, Kahaani on Lygon Street is an ode to the home cooks, bustling bazaars, and regional traditions that shaped them. The menu is deliberately small and precise, drawing from select regions across India rather than trying to cover everything at once. Moody subdued lighting, suede walls adorned with pottery plates and exposed brick set a romantic, intimate scene. The private Cabinet Room is available for special occasions, and the banquet option is a brilliant way to journey through the menu without overthinking it.
