Adrian Stefan Fernando
+5
The food is so authentic and so devine which mouth waters from the time food is on the table. Haven't been to Chennai (Madras) for over a decade now but the aroma (specially those spicy spices) and purity of the flavour in the food made a nostalgic experience and bring those tamil nadu tastebuds in me to life.
Coming to the service, they were exceptional. Me and family were served in the native language Tamil and that Madras slang was the best part which is a display of the originality of the restaurant; its service and food.
Usually when we visit to a new restaurant I rate the quality of the food by tasting dosa or idly and biriyani. Guess what the chef has done a blistering job with superb Madras style biriyani and those mini idlys; out of words. I have tried pav bhajis in some north indian restaurants but pav bhaji in Madras Brothers would out stand from rest with the flavours and spices used. Its a must eat. Try it.
Perfect selection of Authentic food items.. Menu is choosy and it serves the best taste of it. Kudos to 'Chennai sago's' for bringing up Tamil eats and serves perfect traditional food with full knowledge about it. Love the way they explain each and every dish served to the customer.. My fav's - 'Masal vadai,Amma's Meet cutlet, Kola urundai, Kuzhi Paniyaaram, Parasakthi parotta, Chicken 65 ;) .. Don't hesitate to explore other dishes too:)
Madras bro's - Impressed with the ground work you did on each and every dish brought into here and the passion towards serving it !! Keep it up!
Quiet early Wednesday evening meant a table was nabbed fairly easily on what is normally a pretty busy place (but even then people were constantly coming in during the hour or so I was there).Started off with the Ratna Cafe Idli Samba - something completely new to me as madras brothers specialises in southern Indian food. Idli are steamed rice and lentil dumplings which gives them a quite powdery texture more like European dumplings than Asian dumplings. Served with lentil curry, it's a tasty starter.Not familiar with Chettinadu Chicken either - and this was delicious - soft chicken with a sauce with a bite without being overpowering. With the flavoured rice and a parrata bread (and a beer), this was one of the best Indian meals I've had since arriving in Australia. 4.5 stars.
Authentic Tamil eatery & bar…that’s the tagline of Madras Bros, and they seem to have largely nailed that claim!. Situated on Smith Street, Madras Bros is a fun, quirky, vibrant space that pays homage to the cuisine of Tamil Nadu (South India), especially the cuisine of Madras (Chennai). The décor is classic Fitzroy, modern yet peppered with traditional touches that makes it warm and inviting.
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A wonderful Indian restaurant presenting regional foods from Madras. We were met by the most enthusiastic waitress who kept us entertained all night. We didn’t have a booking but she promised us a big table when we came back next time if we booked!
They have a nice range of wines and a rotating tap beer (which apparently is always an ale and a lager - they currently have Moon Dog Pale. Very fruity that goes well with Indian).
We asked for some recommendations and immediately it was mutton balls and chicken 65 but samosas was on special. They also helped us with what to order, but said as food come quickly we can order as we go.
First came the Samosas - it was a really good take on a classic. The chicken 65 was amazing; fried chicken with spices. Tasted like a tandoori chicken but fried.
For mains it was a goat curry with parotta bread. The curry was amazing with a bit of kick, lovely flavours but it does have bone. The parotta bread is kinda like a roti and just perfect for mopping up the curry.
I wish I was a bit hungrier (we had been grazing prior) but it's definitely one to return to to try other foods.
Food was amazing , home food feel for sure.. sambar vada is must try also chicken 65....price is affordable
That goat curry was yummy. Great place and amazing staff. Really enjoyed the masala peanuts too.
A great spot for North Indian food in Fitzroy! A great place to relax and explore a variety of Indian snacks and food. There is also some unique drinks like the Neer Moor (a yoghurt drink). The food and curries are generally quite light, the chicken 62, pani purri and butter chicken were some of my
highlights! They also do an Indian brunch which is quite interesting!
Madhusudanan Ramadevan
+5
I was born in Madras and lived there until I was 35. So I precisely know how the food tastes like. A friend recommended this to me and I went in with another family on my birthday. The food was great. It reminded me of Madras. The Alsa mall sandwich was one example of how it took me back in time to the small alleys off Pantheon road which is where Alsa mall is. The egg plant kozhambu and paniyaram deserve the accolades. The hosts were wonderful and great to hear them welcome us in Tamil. Very satisfying. Only downside is the restaurant is small and there was a big step at the entrance which might pose a problem to wheelchair users. But the hosts are ready to help. Would go back again in the near future
Had a lovely dinner here on a weekday night. The atmosphere was relaxed, our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and I love the wide selection of drinks, including beer, cocktails and mocktails. We got to try the neer moor and badam gheer drinks for the first time (love that it was on the menu). The former had a unique spicy kick to it (always believe your waitress at an Indian restaurant when she says something is spicy!), whilst the latter was creamy and sweet and really, really good! We shared the pani puri which I think had pickles inside rather than the traditional potato and chickpeas and yoghurt (at least I think it was), and that was good. The pav bhaji is one of the best ones I've had in Melbourne, and the chicken 65 had deliciously tender pieces of chicken (probably my fav entree). We then had the chettinadu chicken curry which was nice and had some spices without being chilli, as well as the parotta bread which was great. Overall, a great dinner. Recommended.
Came here for Dinner and the food was superb. Authentic Tamil food, very nice setting with a courtyard as well. The Meen Kulumbu and paruppu were great. Will be coming back for more.
Will come back for:
+ Sowcarpet Pani Puri
+ Chole Battura
+ Biryani
+ Goat Curry
Set in a modern space with a cosy setup, Madras Brother’s serves a mix of Indian street food dishes, plus more traditional South Indian fair. There’s a few more Indian restaurants that are now serving up street food inspired dishes, and we are better for it. I love the pani puri, and battura. Both had pops of flavors, delicious and textural. The fried peanuts were a good accompaniment to a cold beer also. We also particularly liked the Biryani (moist, packed with spices and served with pieces of succulent and tasty chicken pieces) and the goat curry which was tender and spicy. They also have a selection of interesting desserts to finish off the meal. Top marks for the wait staff looking after us for the night. They were knowledgeable, friendly and super attentive. Will definitively be back to try out some of the other dishes.
LOVE this place. Traditional wholesome food. Finally an indian restaurant that understands that all food shouldn't drown in oil and that oil is a starter to cooking! The filter coffee is excellent. Small just like home but coz the price is good you can order more. Breakfast and dinner meals excellent. Staff very friendly and will explain the meal. Also some dishes are small and not all are meant to be shared. So please ask. The staff actually recommended how we should order and it was perfect.
This is seriously the best South Indian restaurant in Melbourne and this is coming from someone who is from Chennai and obsessively passionate about South Indian food, having tried almost every Indian restaurant in Victoria. Everything from the amazing food, to the service and set-up has been mastered.
I tried the dosas (both Masala and Egg), Poori, Idli, Vada/Vadai, and Filtered Coffee. Every single one of these were authentic and amazingly tasty.
Amazing, authentic South Indian food at a reasonable price! The snack and main sizes are just right, and their drink and dessert selections are also perfect. They have a beer garden at the back as well!
Just had food from here and was awesome. Am from south India so can say with confidence the food was authentic and yummy. Amazing service too from each of the friendly staff. Well done!
Worth the travel to try Madras Bros out. Stellar food and friendly service. Rishi was of great help with the recommendations. I think every traveler seeking Indian cuisine or a little touch of warmth and familiarity, should drop by and check it out!
Been meaning to try this place for ages, but haven't been able to do so because there are no vegan options stated on the menu that my partner could have (very disappointing in Fitzroy). I stopped by on my way home from work on Friday and got take-away. The service was fantastic. I ordered the chicken main, that they say is like the Tamil version of butter chicken, and got a side of spicy rice and a paratha. It was all so good! A bit spicy, but not unmanageably so. The chicken was taking off the bone, and the sauce was so delicious: not creamy and heavy like a butter chicken. The paratha was incredible: flaky and tender. The serving sizes were generous, and my meal was ready in a flash. Loved it, will definitely go back, but wish they had vegan options so I could take my partner!
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