Little India is Dandenong’s most enduring cultural precinct and the spiritual heart of Indian and subcontinent culture since 1990. It is recognised as Melbourne’s first and most authentic cluster of Indian and Subcontinent shops.
Right next to Dandenong Railway Station, Little India Dandenong spreads over two city blocks along Foster Street. Here you can experience the authentic flavours of North and South India without needing a passport.
Over 30 Indian specialty shops delight the visitor, with a host of fashion and wedding retailers, groceries, eateries and delicious sweet shops.
The precinct is renowned for casual, wedding and special event couture. Traders will skilfully guide your selection and custom tailoring is on offer to achieve the perfect fit.
Little India offers a tasty choice of foods and cuisines from India and the Subcontinent. Eateries draw their menus and recipes from Northern India, Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, Pakistan and Hyderabad in Southern India – you are spoilt for choice.
Experience authentic India by meeting the local traders, ask questions and soak in this regional gem.
Explore street art in Little India when you visit with murals by leading Indian and Subcontinent artists. Together, they celebrate aspects of Indian culture, its symbols, colours and storylines unique to the precinct’s heart and soul.
Read six splendidly told stories from our local Little India Precinct traders.
