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Gaylord Indian Restaurant

Fragrant, spicy Southern Indian cuisine

4 Tattersalls Lane (off Little Bourke Street)
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nearest Train: Melbourne Central train station; Swanston Street trams

Phone: +61 (0)3 9663 3980

Gaylord specialises in Southern Indian cuisine, including many vegetarian dishes. The slightly eccentric decor features a large ceramic jaguar, fake plants and permanent Christmas decorations. Gold and red flocked wallpaper, mirror tiles and a bizarre wall-mounted 1970s wagon wheel complete the look.Start with Vegetable Samosas (AUD5) or the Tandoor Mixed Platter (AUD16). For main, try the Gaylord Special--succulent lamb with cheese, vegetables and nuts (AUD14) or hot Beef Vindaloo (AUD11). Vegetable dishes include Aloo Matter Paneer (cottage cheese with potato and peas in tomato gravy, AUD9) and Baigan Bharta (Tandoor-baked eggplant puree, AUD8). Cool your palate with Kulfi ice cream (AUD3).