All right, this one is a new find. Five Docks has been an
area, which I have been visiting over the years. It started with going to Himalaya’s
–a Pakistani Indian joint, which is sensational. I have been visiting here
since 5 years. Next came an Afghan joint- Bamiyan- which is also great. And now
Dosa Hub- what a smashing sensational find. A few weeks back, someone
recommended this joint for Dosa’s.
Since the suggestion has come through two months back, I have
visited this place close to 5 times now. Dosa Hub, usually quite busy on a Friday
and Saturday night and might have a waiting, so I’d suggest, calling up and
making a reservation beforehand. Beware on a regular week day, it may close by
9, so getting early is always good. We have had a situation when we have
visited and then had to go back to find food elsewhere.
Now the décor of the restaurant, is basic and yet very
elegant. White interiors, with good focus lights and glass paintings on the
wall, make it a very good ambiance. A bit too many tables and small tables, but
you know what- probably makes it cosy- and like they say – if the food is awesome,
then it’s all worth it. Outside the shop on the pavement, interestingly they
have put in a green carpet which looks like artificial grass and have seating over
there. On a nice evening, would be great to sit outside as well.
As you sit down, let me just get to the point. The restaurant
has a fabulous list of dosa’s. Quite an interesting mix- the speciality being
the Karam Dosa – which is their speciality. The regular fanfare of the masala,
paper masala, ghee dosa etc. are also there. They do some other variants like
the spinach cheese and the peri peri dosa as well.
Since we are talking about the dosa’s- let me tell you- the
dosa’s are great. The paper karam is so super awesome. It’s a dosa which comes
with a spice paste inside which is awesome. Highly recommended. Other dosa’s I
have tried include the paneer dosa, ghee dosa, spinach dosa, paper karam,
masala dosa. If I were to suggest and recommend- it would definitely be the
paper karam dosa, the spinach cheese dosa. Really superb. The dosa’s are served
with an interesting array of little bowls of chutneys. There is a sambar pot,
along with coconut chutney, ginger chutney and a peanut chutney. All awesome.
Just one wishful thought is if the quantity of sambar was more, especially
given that it is so thick, hot and yum.
Next the menu has a number of items, including tiffin’s such
as idlis and vada’s, thali’s, and then proper main course fare of Biryani,
curries and roti’s. Now the thing is that when you look through the menu, you
realise, it is a Hyderabadi restaurant and a family run business. I am guessing
the owners are also from the Andhra/ Telengana region. You can make out by the
influence of Andhra style cooking in the dishes made- specifically Gongura
Mutton and Chicken, Dum ka mutton and chicken.
The railway mutton curry is the other dish which I have
tried and it’s also amazing. Succulent and soft mutton pieces falling off the
one in a thick gravy with a smoky flavour. It’s really nice and tasty. Love the
flavour and whether you have it with plain rice or with a freshly based roti or
naan. You will just love it.
The poori sabji unfortunately didn’t go to well. While the
pooris were good, one of the vegetables served with the poori was pungent and
too much of a strong coconut smell, which unfortunately didn’t go too well.
Hopefully it was a one off bad experience
So all in all, I would say- a great place to eat some
authentic Hyderabadi/ Andhra cuisine.
Highly recommended.
86 Great North Road, Five Dock, Sydney
PHONE NUMBER
0431 607 163
02 9712 3672
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