Melbournes stringent Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions will be felt across the region, but theyll really be a kick in the guts for multicultural businesses that are already operating on the edge, says one restaurant owner.

Amit Tuteja has been running Indian restaurant Desi Dhaba in the citys central business district (CBD) since 2008 after coming to Australia from India in 1988 as an international student. Now, as Victoria enters its toughest battle against the coronavirus , hes uncertain whether his restaurant will survive.

Restrictions announced on Sunday include a curfew from 8pm to 5am that will be in place for six weeks. As of midnight last night, restaurants can offer only takeaway or delivery.

We are very worried. We are in the CBD, which is becoming a ghost town now, Tuteja told HuffPost Australia. Im going to have to see whether its worth my while to keep it open or close it.