Cozy Box By Fossey's Distillery

On Lygon Street in Carlton, Cozy Box By Fossey’s Distillery glows with a moody allure. This stylish Indian tapas lounge is a collaboration with Fossey’s Distillery, conceived for shared dining and spirited conversation. Here, Indian flavours are reimagined with polish and precision, arriving as refined small plates that encourage grazing, comparing, and lingering.

The kitchen draws on tradition while pushing into modern territory. Citrus and smoke play against coconut’s silk in the “Naked Scallop” ceviche, while Amritsari charcoal fish brings salmon, gun powder and lemon into sharp, satisfying focus. Dumplings soften the pace with ginger prawns in coconut broth and chili oil, or chicken buoyed by a coriander root broth. Larger plates turn the dial to comfort and craft: “Dosa” as a delicate rice lattice with warm lentil jus and coconut velouté, and lamb ribs with rice cakes, korma and pumpkin for depth and glow.

At the bar, crafted cocktails and boutique pours meet a line-up of Fossey’s Distillery spirits, from gin and vodka to rum and whiskey, all designed to play well with spice. A thoughtful wine selection, spanning styles and budgets, invites easy pairings from first pour to last bite.

Every dish lands with a touch of theatre, inviting guests to slow down, look closer and savour. Gather your favourites, settle in, and let the evening unfold—small plates, big smiles, and spirits lifted.