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Lakshmi Vilas

80/100 (673 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Indian

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Poori

Coffee

Upma

Chana masala

Mysore Masala Dosa

Medu Vada

Gulab jamun

Dahi Vada

Masala tea

Plain Dosa

Punjabi Thali

Pongal Sambar Chutney

Chilli Baji

Chole Puri Bhaji

Rasam and Sambar

Sit down

Indian

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Brunch

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Cheap Eats

"Lakshmi Vilas4.9/5Homely foodGreat value for moneyVegetarianIf you are too hungry and not in a mood to cook, make a quick..."

Rahul Suresh Raj

"Discovered this thanks to Zomato. While the restaurant may look a little unassuming and could use a makeover, the food was an absolute delight and..."

Eimmaj

"The shop is very simple. The food was excellent. I had their special for the day which is the Veg briyani and I was pleasantly surprised...."

Thivya Tharshini

"Delicious meals.. nicely served on the plate 😊 little bit busy in the weekend. Foods are worth for the money that you spend. Bt the service is bit..."

Hesh Auradhi

"friendly staffs! this place reminds me of South India...great quality food for decent price! love it ..ordered thali food was hot and..."

Foodue1128

"Good South Indian Vegetarian Food. Pleasant staff adds value to the taste. Recommended for Vegetarians if you are in the area. I ordered 3 types of..."

Souravv Gupta

"Delicious authentic Indian cuisine! I ordered the combo special for $12. Great price for the amount of food I got, very filling. I fell in love with..."

Amysyder

"Outstanding masala dosas. Lovely staff great..."

James Owen

"Best Dosa this side of Chennai. The mysore masala Dosa is the go to, however, the thali is also a good choice. Accompanying your meal could be a..."

Mel

"Beautiful authentic Indian food. Good for value too. Friendly service. Love the spice. Unexpectedly clean environment. Very family friendly. 5 stars..."

Juanita Slamin

"Amazing food! The dosa, poori and pongal tasted authentic. And what's more - you get coconut chutney which is kind of a rarity. Will definitely..."

Eatyourveggies

"Highly recommend! Everything is fresh and delicious- so reasonably priced too. Very friendly staff and quick service. Masala dosa is super tasty and..."

Yvia Magan-Parker

"Stumbled upon this gem with my boyfriend and was beyond blown away by the authentic and homey flavours present in the food (even my meat-loving..."

Nikki Vannak

"Lakshmi Vilas has been our favourite dosa restaurant for many years. It is in the heart of 'little india' ie Dandenong. Catered totally for Indians..."

The Picky Rabbits

"Good value of meal.... $12 a combo meal.... cannot ask for more. It's one of the best vegetarian restaurant I knew so far. I 100% coming back for..."

FS Master

"Really good Vegetarian food so Authentic its like mums cooking because its made with love and its home style. The thali is the stand out as well as..."

Nay Nay

"Really authentic dosas. The ladies cooking the food are cooking it with love and feels like you're eating at a mothers home rather than a restaurant..."

Sonu S

"Best place to o have vegetarian food with good value....Love to go there again and again and again.....Strongly recommend to..."

Kudarat Patel

"One word: DELICIOUS!! We could not believe how cheap this place was, yet portion sizes were HUGE! We got the masala dosa meal that came with a vada..."

The Frugal Cats

"The best curries I have ever had and such friendly staff, and amazing prices! Definitely worth checking out, they are not nearly busy enough for how..."

Zoe Higgins

"Oh my god. This is the best vegetarian ever the potato curry is incredible. I love this place. I literally couldn't stop smiling because this place..."

Elsa Doe

"Excellent South Indian (plus a few North Indian e.g. samosas) food. Friendly staff, good lassi and masala dosa. Prices are very reasonable too. Very..."

Len Tilburga

"Lakshmi Villas is somewhat of an institution in Dandenong and has been lauded for years for its cheap and authentic South Indian cuisine. At any..."

Hashtag Blog

"Really tasty food, especially the dosa. I love that restaurant. It's full of locals and you can taste the real Indian flavor. The staff was really..."

Giulio Detti

"The quality never wavers. Favourites are the Masala Dosa, Samosa, Lassi, Lunch Thali and the Lemon Rice. Reasonable prices and ever-friendly staff..."

Bru Watso

"this is an authentic south indian cafe, delicious food with all the quality ingredients and all cooking are from the scratch! different curries..."

Koo Aloe

"Was very busy when we got there and seemed like the staff were a bit confused about what was going on. However the food came out quickly and was..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Been going to Lakshmi Vilas for around 15 years (including the Glen Waverley and Preston outlets which are now closed). Ultra-tasty South Indian..."

Ben To

"This is the cheapest lunch you will ever have! Usually cheap = nasty but this is not the case. Everything was good. Brilliant Indian food at a really..."

PurplePlum

"Had heard of this place and decided to stop here for lunch while we were in Dandenong. Great decision. It was the best South Indian food I have had..."

Delon Andre Coutinho

"Simple yet delicious food. Authentic home style cooking. Simple, uncluttered menu that does not want to bring the whole of India to Dandenong!..."

Foodie

"YUM! and so well priced. Found this little treasure today traipsing through Dandenong. Stopped for lunch - so delicious. Dahl was my favourite. Will..."

Nicole From Melbourne

"Delicious food and lovely people!. Hubby had the Punjabi thali while I had the rawa masala dosa. Both were delicious, and they were so kind..."

Weina Hsieh Tan

"Great value and amazing food!!!! Love the masala..."

Desiree Menezes

"YUM. Such a great place for vegetarian and i think meat eaters will love it too hehe! They were very helpful as i didnt know what all the menu items..."

Suzysays

"This place my be little but the food is big. Big in flavor and portion size. Went there to day with husband and 20 month old son. We love everything..."

Faye Mcarthur

"Nice Indian food from down South. Visit sometimes with family. Tasty food, kids like it too. Sometimes the place can be very busy and wait too..."

Tunak-Mizaz

"The best south Indian food in Melbourne. Even better taste than Banyan tree... Must go place to have authentic chennai..."

Gaurav Singh

"Masala Me!. I remember this place when it was in a side-street somewhere in Glen Waverley and I went there with a mentor who had been a doctor in..."

Mifune

"Best masala dosa I've had in Melbourne- fresh, not too oily and..."

Hannah

"Maybe better than ever. I want to preface this review by saying I used to eat at Lakshmi Vilas regularly in the late nineties with a friend who was..."

The_d_rock

"$6 for a masala dosa mmmmmhhhhmmmm. Was very happy. Coconut chutney was my favorite but the sambal and iddlys were nothing special. All the curries..."

Natasha C

"Ace!. I have no real reason to go to Dandenong anymore, as it's a bit out of my way, but if I I did I would have to go back here. Really tasty food..."

Nettie

"Tiffins & Thalis. Lakshmi Vilas is a casual eatery dishing up vegetarian Indian fare hailing from both the North & South. The menu includes thalis,..."

Nathaniel Stockley

"The food was good and tasted like homemade food. The staff are also friendly and courteous. The price is also reasonable and worth the money. The..."

Narayanan Iyer

"If you want to enjoy genuine South Indian cuisine like masalah dossa and other delicious dishes, must visit Lakshmi Villas. Lakshmi is goddess of..."

Surendar Advani

"If you want to enjoy homely south Indian feeling taste please visit this place. Never expect a posh experience but you can enjoy more than that from..."

Bibin Thomas

"Ordered a RAVA masala dosa for take out. It was tasty. Despite being told by few people that lakshmi villas is not good I still went ahead and tried..."

śhã

"Highly Recommended! Food tastes like home cooked meals. Staffs are friendly. Always follows special instructions. Fair price, good portion. Thank..."

uma veerasamy

"I really cannot recommend this place enough. This is my go to South Indian restaurant. Great cheap vegetarian South Indian food with excellent..."

Stefan Heaton

"Best vegetarian healthy food,,Malini is always helpful and kind... reasonable prices...home cooked..."