Frequently Asked Questions
Hours, parking, bookings, BYO, dietary options and everything else you might want to know.
Everything you need to know before visiting Avatar Indian & Nepalese Restaurant in Bundoora. Can’t find your answer? Call (03) 9191 5003.
Where is Avatar Indian & Nepalese Restaurant?
We’re at 12 Copernicus Crescent, Bundoora VIC 3083, in the Polaris precinct near La Trobe University and Plenty Road.
What are your opening hours?
Dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 10pm, and lunch Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. We’re closed on Mondays.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is ample free parking right outside the restaurant.
How do I book a table?
Book online or call us on (03) 9191 5003. Booking ahead is a good idea on Friday and Saturday nights.
Do you offer takeaway and delivery?
Yes. Order online for pickup, and we offer local delivery across Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Are you licensed? Can I BYO?
We’re fully licensed. BYO is wine only, with corkage of $5 per person.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. There’s a large vegetarian range, plus vegan and gluten-free options. On our menu, (G) means a dish contains gluten and (N) means it contains nuts. Please tell our staff about any allergies when you order.
Is your meat halal?
Yes. All the meat we serve is halal.
How spicy is the food?
You choose. Every curry can be made mild, medium, hot or volcanic, so it’s easy to keep things gentle for kids or first-timers.
What are the best dishes for someone who doesn’t like spicy food?
Try butter chicken, chicken or lamb korma, malai kofta, dal makhani, shahi paneer and steam momo, all ordered mild. See our first-timer’s guide.
What are momo?
Momo are Nepalese dumplings, hand-rolled and filled with spiced chicken or vegetables. We serve them steamed, in chilli sauce, in jhol (soup) and sadeko style. Read more in our momo guide.
What’s the difference between Indian and Nepalese food?
Nepalese food leans on chargrilling, fermented flavours, timur (Sichuan-style) pepper and lighter, brothier dishes like jhol momo, while North Indian food is known for rich, creamy, tandoor-led curries. We cook both. Here’s our full comparison.
Do you offer catering for parties, weddings and events?
Yes. We cater at homes and venues across Melbourne’s northern suburbs for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, engagements, festivals and corporate events. Call (03) 9191 5003 for a menu and quote, or see Catering & Functions.
Do you cater for groups and celebrations at the restaurant?
Yes. We host birthdays, baby showers, engagement dinners and other functions at our Bundoora restaurant. Call to book a date and talk through your group size and menu.
Who are your chefs?
Our kitchen is led by Chef Laxman and Govinda, who bring over two decades of experience from restaurants in Kathmandu, Delhi and Melbourne. Masalas are made in-house and we cook in a traditional clay tandoor.