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3 Idiots

378 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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378 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 7012 3355
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 3 Idiots

Bridge Road’s 3 Idiots balances homestyle Indian cooking with lively street-food theater. Diners rave about interactive wafer balloon bursters filled tableside with herb-infused water, alongside slow-simmered goat curry, charred garlic naan, and tender lamb shanks. Owner Satnam runs the dining room with personal warmth, steering regulars through house spice blends before ending on a sizzling cast-iron brownie drenched in hot chocolate sauce.

  • Interactive Street Food Entrees: Crispy puri shells are brought to the table alongside tangy, spiced herb water and rich potato-tamarind yogurt spheres.
  • Signature Sizzling Brownie: A fudgy brownie served on a piping hot skillet, finished with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate sauce.
  • Owner-Hosted Hospitality: Owner Satnam leads the floor with tailored dish recommendations and attentive hospitality that treats guests like family.
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Why Diners Choose 3 Idiots

From theatrical street delicacies to welcoming family hospitality, discover what sets 3 Idiots apart.

  • Theatrical Street Food Flavors

    Interactive street food entrees like pani puri and yoghurt spheres deliver balanced, dynamic burst of spices at the table.

    Talk about a flavour explosion in you mouth. The wafer ballon (a crispy sphere) you fill with a water that is infused with a tangy, spicy, herby mix.

    Brett Cooper

  • Artful Delivery and Presentation

    Traditional family recipes are elevated through striking presentation and interactive serving moments.

    Also love the theatre of the delivery of some of the dishes.

    Meagan McPharlin

  • At-Home Hospitality and Care

    Attentive, generous hosts greet patrons personally and create a welcoming, comforting dining environment.

    The owner of the place is such a lovely lady who really knows how to make customers feel at home.

    Ashley Taremwa

  • Soulful Personal Attention

    The personal dedication and warmth of host Satnam leaves guests feeling deeply valued and connected to the culinary story.

    Can’t praise this place enough for its beautiful hospitality, amalgamation of tradition and taste in food, blend of spices which touches your soul.

    niki_ yuv

  • Effortless Group Celebrations

    Cooperative floor staff ensure group celebrations and special family milestones run smoothly and memorably.

    the staff were very cooperative and made the whole experience incredibly memorable by helping me and the service during dinner was excellent!

    Shivani Swathi Krishna

  • Festive Group Gatherings

    Warm, responsive dining room coordination easily accommodates gatherings with colleagues and celebratory party banquets.

    It had the perfect level of spices and very warm customer service which we all enjoyed. The presentation was a bonus and we were glad to have our Diwali Dinner at such a great venue.

    Natasha Narad

Signature curries and interactive street food entrees

  • Butter Chicken

    Butter Chicken: Absolutely fantastic. If you’re tired of having glorified sweet cream in the name of butter chicken, you’re going to bow down to whoever created this recipe.

    Mao Ijaz

  • Lamb Shank Rogan Josh

    the Lamb Shank Rogan Josh delicious

    Mike Jenkins

  • Pani Puri

    The pani puri was a highlight and the presentation was on point

    Butterfly with Purpose

  • Yoghurt Spheres

    The yoghurt sphere is filled with potato, yoghurt and tamarind. If the water balloon is a 9 out of 19, the yoghurt spheres is a 10 out of 10.

    Brett Cooper

Other favorites

Desserts and specialty breads to round out your feast

  • Sizzling Brownie

    don't sleep on the Sizzling Brownie.

    Varsha Hira

  • Garlic Naan

    Get the garlic naan to sop up this delicious curry.

    Mao Ijaz

  • Chilli Garlic Naan

    The garlic naan is great, but the chili garlic naan really shines here.

    Brett Cooper

  • Kalakand Creme Brulee

    From the Garlic Chili Naan to the bharta and Kalakand Creme Brulee, everything is truly delightful.

    samip rajani

Beyond the menu

Distinctive dining moments and personal touches that elevate the experience at 3 Idiots.

  • Table-Assembled Pani Puri & Yoghurt Spheres

    Crispy hollow spheres served with spicy, tangy, herb-infused water for diners to fill and enjoy as a single-bite burst alongside potato, yoghurt, and tamarind spheres.

  • Signature Sizzling Brownie Finale

    A hot cast-iron plate bringing together a fudgy warm brownie, vanilla ice cream, and molten chocolate sauce poured to create an aromatic table sizzle.

  • Owner-Guided Menu Hosting

    Hands-on dining room hosting by owner Satnam, sharing the venue's story, explaining spice nuances, and tailoring individual dish pairings.

  • Thoughtful Celebration Support

    Attentive assistance and flexible arrangements for celebrations like Mother's Day and Diwali dinners, complete with pre-event coordination.

Before you head over

Helpful tips on reservations, signature ordering, and dining pacing for your visit to 3 Idiots in Richmond.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Dining

    The dining room is cosy and gets very busy across the week. Reserve a table in advance or call ahead, especially during peak dinner hours or celebrations, to secure a spot without strict seating limits.

  • Explore Interactive Bites and Specialty Naans

    Kick off your meal with interactive street snacks like the wafer balloon bursters (pani puri) and yoghurt spheres, then ask staff for signature accompaniment ideas like the beetroot or chili garlic naans.

  • Save Room for the Sizzling Brownie

    Pace your appetite through the curries to ensure you leave room for the signature sizzling brownie served hot on cast iron with molten chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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