How often have we contemplated to have homemade authentic southern Indian sapaddu (Tamil for food). Drop your forks and knives. Wash your hands. Home is near. Madras Banyan Tree at Glen Huntly is a treat to your tastebuds.
They serve delicate idlies – steamed rice batter discs, dosa varieties – crispy salty crepes, vadas – crispy lentil doughnuts and their various coloured chutney condiments. One might be able to get their hands on a cousin of chapatti called Puri, which is a fried version of chapatti or the humble Roti with some blistered texture.
South Indians love the integrity and unison of the Indian sub-continent. So without any prejudice, they serve the North Indian dishes of Naan and curry. So dear Naan do not feel left out. They still love you.
For those of you who want to indulge in a generous serve of rice dishes, you are in luck. They serve different varieties of rice based dishes.
I invested my money on a Thali plate- a rationed portion of various dishes in a rounded steel plate and a weekend afternoon Buffet that had both vegetarian and non- vegetarian dishes.
Also, you are the boss in this restaurant. They ask about the flavour that you think your palate would appreciate and cook the food accordingly. Moreover, you have soothing southern Indian instrumental music catering your ears. The wall art is collection of traditional South Indian art depicting Ramayana – an epic Indian poem.
This franchise of the much loved Madras Banyan Tree is run by a humble and lime light shy MARIO. You might be able to see a nimble Mario working alongside the other front area employees. Make sure you have a chat with him. Prices are not exuberant
So fellow earthlings you have not tasted Indian food until you have tasted the secret flavours of the south
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P.S.: Madras curry is from a different planet altogether. From Madras- NOT
You can find the restaurant here.
