How to Choose a South Indian Restaurant in East Victoria Park: What to Look For Before You Visit

Quick answer: A good South Indian restaurant in East Victoria Park should cover the classics (dosa, idli, sambar, chutney), offer regional dishes you won't see everywhere, and be clear about prices and hours. Sizzle N Sambar is at Unit 13/964 Albany Highway. Dosas start at $15.90, idli at $13.90, and a saapadu meal runs Friday to Sunday. We're closed Mondays, open from 10 am on weekends, and take bookings online or by phone.

Plenty of Perth menus list a masala dosa. Fewer cook South Indian food the way families eat it at home, with proper sides and regional plates. Here's what to check before you choose, using our own menu, hours and booking options as of November 2026.

Sizzle N Sambar at a glance

Ambience: family meal, date, catch-up or group outing?

Ours is a casual, come-as-you-are dining room. Our founder, Gowri, started cooking for friends after moving to Perth and missing the food of her childhood. Her mother had cooked across many regions of India, and that home cooking still shapes the menu.

• Families: Plain Dosa ($15.90), Poori with potato masala ($17.90) and Veg Fried Rice ($18.90) are mild picks for children.

• Dates: Share a Paal Parotta (from $25.90), served in a mudpot, and Meen Pollichathu ($27.90), fish steamed in banana leaf.

• Catch-ups: Masala chai or filter coffee ($4.90) with Medhu Vadai keeps a long chat going.

• Groups: Saapadu, biryani and starters cover most tastes. For parties elsewhere, our catering team can run a live dosa station.

How to check menu variety and dietary options on a South Indian menu

Read past the dosa list. A good South Indian menu gives vegetarians real choice and shows what's in each dish.

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for when choosing a restaurant?

Start with the kind of meal you want, then compare opening hours, how broad the menu is, dietary choices and what recent diners say. For South Indian food, look for a wide dosa and idli list and real regional dishes. Sizzle N Sambar in East Victoria Park offers more than 15 dosa and idli options, plus Kizhi Parotta and Madras Biryani.

Is it better to book a table in advance?

For Friday or Saturday dinner, groups, celebrations or the weekend saapadu, booking is the safer choice. Sizzle N Sambar in East Victoria Park takes bookings through the form on its website, confirmed by call or text, or by phone on +61 430 081 119. A weekday lunch for two rarely needs one.

How can I check if a place is suitable for families or groups?

Look for mild dishes, food that's easy to share and tables for your numbers, and read reviews from families. At Sizzle N Sambar in East Victoria Park, plain dosa, poori and fried rice are mild picks for children, while saapadu, biryani and starters suit sharing. Call ahead about access or large tables.

What is the best time to visit to avoid a long wait?

At most restaurants, weekday lunches and early weeknight dinners are calmer than Friday and Saturday nights. Sizzle N Sambar in East Victoria Park serves lunch from 11:30 am on Tuesday and Wednesday, opens at 10 am on weekends and is closed on Mondays. Booking is the surest way to skip a wait.

Book your table: Sizzle N Sambar, Unit 13/964 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park WA 6101. Open Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm, Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm, Friday 11:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm. Closed Mondays. Call +61 430 081 119 or email sizzlensambar@hotmail.com.