Tonka

If you’re not already familiar with Melbourne’s many laneways, the trip to Tonka will take you to one of the city’s most iconic: a u-shaped deviation from Flinders Lane that includes ACDC Lane and Duckboard Place. Arrive early to check out the street art, and to find the entrance to this modern Indian eatery drawing on the chef’s family recipes. Expect dishes like pani puri, tandoori ocean trout, and butter chicken, all with a contemporary twist.