This colourful South Indian street food-inspired restaurant is bustling every night with local families sharing huge plates of dosas, dhal curries and other vegetarian dishes.
First up, order a tall glass of nimbu masala. It’s a refreshing riff on a lemon squash that delivers a savoury hit with cumin notes punching through the sour soda. The cheese dabeli sees a soft bap-like roll doused in grated cheese, sandwiching even more cheese mixed with potato and studded with spicy peanuts. Dip it in the mint sauce for a fresh kick, or try the funky, sweet tamarind sauce.
As you step off the train at Harris Park, the first thing that hits you is the rich scent of aromatic spices. The community has one of the highest Indian populations in the state, and there are 20-plus Indian restaurants located within a stone’s throw from the station. You’ll also find tailors and sari shops with colourful, bejewelled outfits, plus grocery stores where you can stock up on bitter melons, a kilo of peeled garlic for $6, or ten different brands of ghee and Bollywood DVDs.
