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Indian restaurant in Footscray
Not just an Indian restaurant in Footscray, but the start of the Dosa Hut journey!
Dosa Hut is now synonymous with delicious Indian food, and Footscray is where it all began!
It is said that any significant firsts are always memorable, and it is the same for us as this was our first ever branch.
Situated on Barkly Street in Footscray West, Dosa Hut might seem like a simple, unassuming restaurant from the outside. But for us, and even our loyal fans across Australia, this is so much more than the best Indian restaurant in Footscray. After all, it is the place which popularized the Dosa culture in Australia, and has been the starting point for an ongoing journey of deliciousness.
Our story
Dosa Hut was born of a dream, fuelled by passion and love for authentic Indian food. Founded by Anil Kumar Karpurapu and Praveen Indukuri, telecommunication students from India and foodies at heart, the Dosa Hut story is no less than a fortunate accident.
Back then when they were students, there weren’t too many South Indian restaurants around, and both Praveen and Anil would travel long distances to satisfy their craving for Dosas. After a few years of doing this, they decided to start off their own food venture, specializing in authentic South Indian food. From our humble beginnings in 2007 when we were primarily a South Indian restaurant, to becoming the fastest growing Indian multi-cuisine restaurant chain in the country, it’s been an interesting journey indeed.
We have something for every mood!
Today, Dosa Hut has earned a reputation for being an affordable fine dining Indian restaurant in Footscray, serving an array of regional Indian specialties. Apart from a wide range of South Indian Dosas and Idlys, you can choose from delectable Biryanis and North Indian curries, Indo Chinese fusion food, Chaat street food, traditional desserts and even mocktails. It’s without a doubt, the widest variety of Indian food under one roof in West Footscray, making it rather easy to plan a multi course Indian fine dining experience, should you want one in Footscray. We are open 7 days a week from 11am – 10:00pm, so you could come in for brunch or a dinner and everything in between!
But even if you can’t make it to our restaurant, you can still enjoy the best Indian food takeaway in Footscray. Our Indian takeaway menu is extensive and includes all of our specials as well. Just call us or place an order on our website, and we will have your Indian food parcel ready for pickup! Alternatively, you could also opt for an Indian food delivery to any location in Footscray. Whichever way you choose to have our food, we can assure you that it will be freshly made for you!
Our Recipe for Success
We believe we’ve been able to come this far only because we’ve stayed true to our passion to offer the best Indian food in Footscray. From high quality ingredients, maintaining stringent hygiene standards and preserving the authenticity of the preparation methods to retaining the original flavor of dishes, we take care to follow these basics when it comes to our food. But this doesn’t end here. We also know that creating a great customer experience would not be complete without offering great service, and we have been often complimented for our friendly staff.
So if you wish to treat yourself to some sumptuous Indian food, or are looking for an Indian delivery restaurant in Footscray, Dosa Hut will not disappoint.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
We don’t accept cash in-store. This decision is made for several reasons such as:
- Hygiene
- Safety of our Baveteers
- Transparency in our transactions
What our customers say
Everything was so nice, food delicious, friendly staff, affordable price. Will definitely come back to explore more🥰
Service was quick, friendly, and attentive without being over the top.
Overall, a solid place for a satisfying meal would definitely come back again!
The food was absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavors. From crispy dosas to rich curries, everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. The menu has a great variety, so whether you’re craving South Indian classics or something North Indian, there’s plenty to choose from.
A special mention to Rajlakshmi for her warm hospitality and attentive service. She made sure we were comfortable, helped us with recommendations, and checked in at the right moments without being intrusive. Her friendly nature truly enhanced the overall dining experience.
The ambiance was welcoming and perfect for both family dinners and casual outings with friends. Overall, a wonderful place for anyone who loves Indian cuisine.
Highly recommended, and I’ll definitely be visiting again!
Big shout-out to Prathamesh for the great service. He made the whole experience smooth and friendly.
Definitely coming back again!
Honestly, I haven’t found food this tasty at such a reasonable price anywhere in Melbourne.
Big appreciation to Prathamesh for the excellent service. He was friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better.
Definitely recommending this place. I’ll be coming back for sure!
We tried Mango Lassi, Pani Puri, Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Kadai with Naan, Chicken Dum Biryani, Onion Dosa, and Rasmalai — and everything was packed with flavour and super fresh.
The food tasted just like home, the vibe was chill, and the staff were really nice too.
If you’re after proper Indian flavours in Melbourne, this place won’t disappoint! 🔥🇮🇳
Best place to enjoy Dosa
Really happy 😊
Thank you Sindhi and Tanisha 👍
29-12-24: 6:00pm.
Young man wearing glasses.
I went back to ask for my receipt. To my amusement he offered extra sides no charge, this if first(may be last) time ever a service person went extra length, goal is to keep customer satisfied I suppose.
ALL THE BEST FOR 2025
JAG.
Customer service was really good , We were served by Tanya
She helped us decide as we were not sure what dosa to order
Food was very nice
I ordered food that was unfortunately too spicy for me to handle, I straight up got offered new portion made suitable to my taste although it’s not their mistake at all! Appreciate that!
Thank you, Highly recommended
They had great authentic menu items!
The biryani here was HUGE came with a great portion and flavour wise and how they marinate their chicken is AMAZING!
Love their curries too!! For dessert I also tried their rasmalai and Gulab jamen and it was a hit!!🤤
Definitely recommend this footscray location! The staff were the best and I appreciated the great service!
We tried their new Indo Chinese items- including the Cashew Veggie and Egg fried Rice- both had really good wok hei 🌟✌️✔️ Together with their new Roast Ghee Chicken and Ellipaya Prawn items it was the perfect pairing. The prawn was so spicy 🥵 We also tried the Bagara Rice with Chicken 🐓 we were craving the samosas too and it was so so yummy!
Highly recommend the Masala tea here too- super fragrant 👍 the service was super quick and friendly 💖 highly recommend for a comforting feed.
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@dosahutau 📍Celebrate Chicken 65 Biryani day on 28 Dec 2023 with all Dosa Hut stores offering $10 Chicken 65 Biryani and Gobi 65 Biryani for one day only! 🇮🇳🌟
Indian flavours are so strong 💪🏻 The chicken biryani was incredibly flavourful and filling- highly recommend! also loved the mango lassi 🥭, 70mm Dosa Chefs Special (massive!), Spicy Garlic Prawn rice 🌶️ , Butter chicken and Paratha (so delish), Sambar idly and Sambar Vada! 🇮🇳🌟👌🏻😋 a huge food coma afterwards but worth it 🥘 🇮🇳 Save the date for such a good deal 👏🏻
Highly recommend for chicken biryani and varieties of dosa..
Staff is very polite and friendly.

