Our search is on and we have tried and tested one Dosa place in Melbourne and we’ve found them too yummy to resist! They did manage to capture our dosa taste buds and also a place on the listing. Yeah, we know there are more out there waiting to be tried and listed! Our journey is on.. Stay tuned for more dosa places in Melbourne.
Favorite south Indian cuisines include Tamil, Telugu, Kerala, and some Bombay specialties. To name a few, dosa, idly (rice dish), steam rice cakes (puttu), string hoppers (idiyappam), sambar (similar to the veggie soup), south Indian biryani, and a huge variety of mild and spicy seafood. In simple words, it’s totally different from north Indian cuisine and is a must-try.
Adayar Ananda Bhavan Springvale, Melbourne
Undoubtedly, the best Melbourne south Indian restaurant on offer – check this out and wont disappoint!
Address: Shop 7/754-768 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171
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Lakshmi Vilas Indian Restaurant Dandenong
One of our fav places for a nice yummy dosa – based on taste and authenticity.
Address: 31 Pultney St, Dandenong VIC 3175
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✿ Read & view more photos and more from our recent visit here
Saravana Bhavan Indian Restaurant Melbourne CBD
One of the biggest south indian food chains and great place for getting a nice crispy dosa!
Address: 131 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Saravana Bhavan Indian Restaurant Wantrina South
If you are in the city, then head straight here for the best dosa in town!
Address: 701 Boronia Rd, Wantirna VIC 3152
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✿ Read & view more photos and more from our recent visit here
If you are a pro at eating dosas, thats a wrap – you have the best places in Melbourne for find the best dosas. Now, if you are exploring food and would love to learn a bit more about dosas, we have more for you and read on to learn how to sample and find out what dosa is for you.
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Exploring Dosa for the first time? Read on…
What is Dosa?
Dosa is a popular South Indian dish that resembles a thin, crispy pancake. Here’s a simple breakdown to understand it better:
- Basic Ingredients: Dosa is primarily made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (a type of lentil). The fermentation process gives it a unique flavor and makes it light and fluffy inside while crispy on the outside.
- Cooking Method: The batter is spread thin on a hot griddle or pan, cooked until golden brown, and then often folded or rolled up.
Popular Types of Dosa
- Plain Dosa: The simplest form, just the batter cooked until crispy.
- Ghee Dosa: Plain dosa with Ghee (clarified butter on it) – very yummy.
- Masala Dosa: A popular variant filled with a spiced potato mixture.
- Rava Dosa: Made with semolina instead of rice, giving it a different texture.
- Set Dosa: a thicker dosa (with a lot of holes on it), served with chutney and sambar.
- Neer Dosa: A softer version made with a watery batter, usually served with coconut chutney.
How It’s Served
Dosas are typically served with various accompaniments:
- Sambar: A spicy lentil soup.
- Chutneys: Made from coconut, tomato, or mint.
- Pickles: For added spice and flavor.
In South India, dosas can be enjoyed at any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner—and are often a staple in many households. They are not just food but part of the culture, enjoyed by people of all ages.
Dosa Photo Gallery (demonstrating types of dosa)
Wondering how different types of Dosa’s look like ? well, as usual Whatsbest has got you covered, check out the different type of dosas for you:
If you had one place to go to in Melbourne, we recommend going to A2B (Adayar Ananda Bhavan Springvale) – this has been our go to favourite and they serve all these type of Dosas (and more). Enjoy the dosa experience and dont forget to come back here and let the whatsbest community know what you loved 🙂
If you are a no compromise sort of guy, then there is only one place in Melbourne – A2B Springvale! anyone reading this much check that out, if you dont have time then find a nearest Saravana Bhavan.
100% agree, the A2B (Adayar Ananda Bhavan ) is our favourite too. Also, there are some smaller dosa places around the city too serving a nice little dosa and chutney. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.