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Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba

363 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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363 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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+61 3 8753 5900
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba

Dandenong locals turn to Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba for pure vegetarian Punjabi cooking that skips the heavy grease of typical takeout. The kitchen turns out comforting everyday staples—generous thalis paired with soft rotis, tangy kadhi chawal, and fluffy bhature beside rich chole. Crisp Amritsari kulchas emerge hot alongside generously stuffed gobi parathas, while event planners book customized sattvik catering without onion or garlic for religious ceremonies. Meals wind down over hot chai and rasam or fresh Indian sweets.

  • Pure Vegetarian & Sattvik Options: Serves strictly vegetarian North Indian dishes with light oil and balanced spices, including dedicated onion- and garlic-free catering for religious occasions.
  • Punjabi Breads & Staples: Generous orders of stuffed gobi paratha, flaky Amritsari kulcha, and fluffy bhature served alongside rich chole.
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Why Diners Choose Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba

Discover why diners trust Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba for authentic, home-style North Indian vegetarian meals and specialized catering.

  • Homely, Non-Greasy Daily Fare

    Dishes are prepared with balanced spices and minimal oil, delivering light, home-style nourishment rather than heavy commercial grease.

    Food was not at all greasy unlike some other Indian restaurants.

    Vandana T Sivadas

  • Wholesome Pure Vegetarian Thalis

    Wholesome everyday thalis offer comforting, freshly prepared vegetarian meals that recreate home cooking at reasonable prices.

    Great place for pure vegetarians, the thali just feels home made.

    Prajakta Goswami

  • Religious Event Catering Without Onion & Garlic

    Spiritual gatherings and large community events are catered with authentic preparations made strictly without onion or garlic upon request.

    The food was made without onion n garlic upon request for the religious event and the food was amazing.

    Money Arora

  • Accommodating Sattvik Prayer Gatherings

    Specialized catering for home prayers and devotional paths guarantees strict dietary compliance with personalized management care.

    They did catering at my home for path and we requested food without onion n garlic.

    PaRaS KaLRa

  • Crispy, Authentic Amritsari Kulchas

    Traditional Amritsari kulchas deliver an authentic balance of crisp exterior and tender center paired with rich chole.

    The kulcha was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft inside, while the chole were rich and flavorful.

    suman preet

  • Generously Stuffed Dhaba Parathas

    Freshly made North Indian parathas are generously stuffed and spiced, capturing beloved Punjabi roadside dhaba flavours.

    The gobi paratha was fresh, well-stuffed, and full of authentic flavor.

    Kiran Brar

Authentic, wholesome Punjabi specialties cooked with dhaba-style heartiness

  • Chole Bhature

    The chole was flavorful, well-spiced, and paired perfectly with the soft, fluffy bhature. The portion size was generous and the food tasted fresh and authentic.

    Ashapdeep Singh

  • Dhaba Special Thali

    I always order dhaba special thali from this restaurant, and it never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions are generous, and every dish tastes homemade.

    Shivani Verma

  • Gobi Paratha

    The gobi paratha was fresh, well-stuffed, and full of authentic flavor.

    Kiran Brar

  • Amritsari Kulcha

    The kulcha was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft inside, while the chole were rich and flavorful.

    suman preet

Other favorites

Comforting North Indian side dishes, sweets, and hot chai to complete your meal

  • Kadhi Chawal

    The Amritsari Kulcha was perfectly crispy and full of flavor, and the Kadhi Chawal was delicious.

    Jagvinder Singh

  • Aloo Puri

    The aloo puri was equally amazing, with soft, fluffy puris and a tasty, perfectly spiced potato curry.

    Kiran Brar

  • Indian Sweets

    We also got some of their sweets and they were so yummy!

    Verity P

  • Tea

    finished with a nice cup of tea — everything was fresh and full of flavour.

    Sourav Mahajan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and dietary care that set Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba apart

  • Onion- and Garlic-Free Sacred Event Catering

    For religious prayers and sacred home events, the team and owner personally oversee catering prepared strictly without onion and garlic to maintain complete dietary sanctity.

  • Dedicated Navratri Festive Thalis

    During spiritual festive periods, the kitchen prepares dedicated sattvik Navratri thalis featuring traditionally seasoned sabzis, soft puris, and freshly made kheer.

  • Handcrafted Parathas Prepared for Easy Digestion

    Stuffed parathas are rolled generously by hand with generous filling and minimal outer dough, keeping them exceptionally soft and easy to digest for young children and elderly diners.

  • Atmosphere Accompanied by Spiritual Songs

    The dining room pairs comforting home-style cooking with background spiritual songs, creating a serene, desi atmosphere away from typical noisy restaurant settings.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on dietary customizations, peak timing, and accessibility.

  • Request Onion- and Garlic-Free Catering

    If you need strict sattvik food or catering without onion and garlic for spiritual events or religious rituals, staff and management can customize the preparation to suit your requirements upon advance request.

  • Expect Peak Weekend Lunch Waits

    Sunday lunchtimes can get especially busy with reported wait times of around 30 minutes; plan ahead or arrive off-peak if you want to be seated quickly.

  • Wheelchair and Senior Friendly

    The restaurant is equipped to accommodate guests with mobility challenges, making it convenient if you are visiting with elderly family members using a wheelchair.

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