It’s unfortunate that earlier reviews and also reviews from the Queens St Melb. Anjappar should affect the rating for Anjappar Rowville.
I was apprehensive about visiting Anjappar Rowville because of the average rating - but after visiting Anjappar Rowville tonight for dinner I WAS NOT disappointed!
In fact, I was pleasantly surprised!

First, we have to realise that this is not your run of the mill, westernised Indian (i.e. Butter Chicken, Naan, Korma, etc) that most people may be used to.
This is typical South Indian fare, including authentic and fusion dishes and street specialities such as:
Chicken 65 (extra spicy, fried, street style fried chicken)
Dosa (savoury fried pancake with a variety of fillings)
Uttappaam (spicy rice cake with toppings)
Iddly (fermented, steamed, soft rice cake)
Indian versions of fried rice and
deserts like Rava Keseri (sugared semolina) plus
Classic after meal drinks such as Masala Chai and Madras Style Coffee.

If you are a South Indian looking to satisfy some street food cravings or even cravings for home cooked food - this is the place to be! But if you are looking to compare this place to high end, mainstream, cookie-cutter Indian - you will be disappointed.

The decor is simple and casual, yet modern, and family friendly. Ideal for a lunch or dinner with family or close friends. Cutlery and serviettes are on the tables, booths near the windows available, pleasant ambience is provided by the open space and high ceilings.
There is also an outdoor area at the front, with shaded seating.
The large palm tree out the front combined with the bright signage and wall hangings gives a slight tropical feel.

Service is attentive & polite and the waitress I had could remember the whole order without writing it down.

Highlights included:
GHEE DOSA - Comes served with sambar, coconut and chilli chutney. A golden, crispy, crunchy cone of heaven!
Real ghee is used to fry the Dosa batter, making it delightfully buttery. I found it hard to stop at just one.
MUTTON FRIED RICE: Pieces of soft mutton tossed with fried egg, spring onion, carrots and beautifully cooked basmati rice. Wonderfully simple flavourings.
TANDOORI CHICKEN: Well seasoned with yoghurt and spice, slightly charcoal flavoured (as it should be), and nicely cooked. Cut up into portions (if you order half a chicken or full). Comes served with green mint chutney and sliced raw onions. Very tasty and satisfying if you are looking for a well cooked protein fix.
MADRAS STYLE COFFEE: Strongly flavoured, creamy, concentrated coffee. Served steaming hot, in a small steel cup with matching saucer.
You pour the tea from the little cup, into the saucer, then back and forth a few times to cool and froth up the liquid. Tastes JUST like the wonderful coffee you get from the coffee vendors on the trains all over South India.

Bottom line:
If you want real South Indian dishes and street style food in a casual setting - come to Anjappar Rowville.
If you want “butter chicken” or “naan” go to your other local Indian joint or a North Indian specialty place.

Loved it. Will come back next time and try more dishes!