Sri Ananda Bhavan - Melbourne

Went on a Groupon offer and this was a very clean spot and no surprise given it was a vegetarian place. Ample seating area and the lady there is extremely nice!<br/ <br/ Had the Indian thali with the mango lassie. This had a chapathi, papadam covering a rice underneath with curries around it. The curries were alright, and the chutney and the fried butter gourd with peanuts were really good.<br/ Mango lassie was a tasty treat though I'd not recommend it to anyone even nearing a diabetes risk :D<br/ <br/ A must try for a sweethtooth is the dahi papti chaat which is an absolute flavor bomb with some nacho like stuff in it! Absolute treat there! <br/ <br/ Highly recommended for a filling vegetarian option.

We recently dined at this restaurant for the second time in 2 weeks, with our family of 6. Despite my reduced tolerance for spice, some of the dishes were surprisingly spicy, especially the Kara Masala Dosa and Gongura Masala Dosa. The food was tasty overall, and the service was reasonable with friendly staff. We may consider returning in the future.

I am so glad we met. I have been craving a South Indian Thali since I came back from India last year and I havent quite found one that was close to the one I had in India until today! Such a lovely resturant so Inviting and food delivered with such a punch of flavour. I can say I'm definitely 100% settled on my cravings. If your a south Indian fan head down here...

I have visited this restaurant numerous times and must say that the staff and management are amazing. The food is excellent, especially for those looking for an authentic taste of South Indian cuisine. My favorite dishes are the South Indian Thali and the Madras Filter Coffee. I highly recommend this place.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic, as good as the traditional South Indian cuisine we find in Tamil Nadu. The friendly staff and inviting ambiance make for a top-notch dining experience.