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How we read reviews →Melbourne's rare Fijian-Indian kitchen. palau, fresh roti and masala chai, all from scratch
A simple, community-focused café in Dandenong with warm Fijian hospitality. The décor is casual and unpretentious. diners come for the food and the feeling of home, not the fit-out.
Authentic Fijian-Indian cooking including palau (spiced rice dish similar to biryani), fresh roti, idli with chutney, bara, and Fijian sweets like coconut barfi. Also serves Fijian ice cream (gabbe/ice blocks). Halal. Family-run by an aunty and her daughters.
Genuinely Fijian-Indian cooking from a family originating from Fiji. dishes like palau, bara, and coconut barfi represent authentic home cooking rather than a commercial approximation.
Very affordable. $15 for a serving of chicken palau; generous portions made fresh. Strong value for the quality and uniqueness of the cuisine, though waits can be long as food is cooked to order.
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