With a number of successful restaurants already under its belt, Dosa Hut recently expanded to the CBD, bringing South Indian cuisine to the city. Though it might be quiet on the streets in this part of town, business is often booming, especially during peak lunch and dinner hour. It’s popular with office workers during the day, and lines are commonly seen winding out the door at dinnertime....
Jai Ho is a family run restaurant that has been sharing their recipes through their hospitality since 2011. The family has other restaurants under the Jai Ho name, in Hoppers Crossing and Berwick, and they also provide Indian wedding banquets for Peter Rowland's catering services. The proceedings begin with papadums and a trio of dips: a slightly sweet, slightly tangy tamarind, mint, and a yoghurt-based spicy sauce. We also try a mango lassi, which tastes more strongly of mango than yoghurt. Perfect if you're after more of a...
Originally beginning in Templestowe and initially running at both locations, the owners of Indian favourite Bhoj, decided to focus on the Docklands restaurant, which is now 13 years old. Chef-owner Rajesh Mehta is in charge the kitchen of this family-run restaurant. The interior gives the impression of fine dining, but it doesn't feel stuffy, and the large presence of subcontinental patrons is a good sign....
I have to say I don't know of too many Indian restaurants where the vibe is casual and the fit-out is contemporary. As a new restaurant offering just that, Mukka piqued my interest. It's a family effort here, with Prateek and his brother the driving force behind the venture, and input into the menu from others in the family. In fact a number of the recipes are sourced from their own mother. The interior had been dreamt up, and much of the furniture was hand-crafted by themselves, right...
Billy and Max are the couple behind Babaji's Kitchen, bringing Indian street food to the markets of Melbourne. Max formerly ran a restaurant back in India and has brought with him his skill and experience. Here, one might find dosa, kebabs, samosas and salads. I visited on the last day of Queen Vic Market's night market, and the place was buzzing. I quite enjoy a good dosa - the lightly-fermented rice flour and lentil pancakes that can be enjoyed with curry and/or filled with yummy things. Today I tried...