Tonka
7 people recommendvia r/melbourne7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Tonka for Indian-inspired dining. One especially likes the modern treatment of familiar dishes and singles out the pani puri, while another praises the vegan options. A further commenter calls it a personal favourite, and others include it among restaurants they enjoy. The support is broader for the restaurant overall than for any one dish.
Address
Tonka, 20 Duckboard Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/xlr8_87 in r/melbourne · Oct 2025
Lists it among restaurants they call amazing, from memory.
- Recommendsu/LittleFeet11 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Names Tonka as their overall favourite.
- Recommendsu/Devine_alchemy in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Included in their list of restaurants they love.
- Recommendsu/Ihaveaname7617 in r/melbourne · May 2026
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/thetan_free in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Recommends Tonka for a modern take on Indian classics, with amazing pani puri.
- Recommendsu/sostopher in r/melbourne · Dec 2024variety
Describes Tonka as Indian-inspired with strong vegan options.
- Recommendsu/BumblebeeNo5064 in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Agrees with including Tonka among the recommended restaurants.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.