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RiceNGrills

118 Foster Street, Rear Parking at, Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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118 Foster Street, Rear Parking at, Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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+61 3 9785 9153
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About RiceNGrills

RiceNGrills delivers unvarnished Kerala cooking in Dandenong, hitting the table with clay pots and banana-leaf parcels. Regulars show up for the chatti choru—steaming matta rice layered with rich chicken curry, beef ularthiyathu, and earthy vegetable sides. The kitchen skips standard pan-Indian gravies for sharp regional flavors, braising kappa meen curry with sour kodumpulli and layering flaky porotta inside gravy-soaked kizhi wraps. Meals wind down over piping hot cups of spiced sulaimani tea.

  • Chatti and kizhi assemblies: Traditional clay pots and banana-leaf parcels hold layered matta rice or porotta steeped in rich beef and chicken gravies.
  • Coastal Kerala heritage plates: Regional specialties feature home-style signatures like tapioca paired with fish curry soured by kodumpulli and fried kallumakkaya mussels.
  • Feasts and warm hospitality: Accommodating hosts cater to group gatherings and festive sadhya feasts loaded with duck roast and mutton stew.
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Why Diners Choose RiceNGrills

Discover how RiceNGrills delivers authentic Kerala homestyle flavors, nostalgic connections, and iconic chatti pot feasts in Melbourne.

  • Uncompromised Kerala Regional Flavor Profiles

    Dishes are seasoned with regional ingredients like kodumpulli and rich roasted spices, avoiding generic pan-Indian sauces for unapologetic Kerala staples.

    Kerala beef biryani, not a watered-down version — full of taste and cooked to perfection.

    V N Abhijith

  • Heritage Ingredients and Coastal Curries

    Signature coastal dishes showcase distinct regional preparations such as authentic meen curry simmered with sour kodumpulli and tender boiled kappa.

    It had that proper authentic meen curry taste with kodumpulli, just so comforting and full of flavour

    Aaron Pillai

  • Nostalgic Connection to Homestyle Cooking

    From comforting Sulaimani tea to homestyle preparations, dining here evokes familiar memories of home for diners living far from Kerala.

    brought back so many nostalgic memories with its authentic homestyle flavors.

    sanjai parameswaran

  • Warmth of Authentic Comfort Food

    Every traditional bite connects guests deeply with family culinary roots and the welcoming comfort of ancestral kitchens.

    Every bite reminded us of our grandma’s cooking — rich, comforting and perfectly spiced.

    Gea Teresa

  • Signature Chatti Pot Presentations

    Specialty clay pot assemblies like Chatti Choru come loaded with matta rice, spiced meats, and curries, creating an immersive dining ritual.

    the chatti porotta truly transported us to the roadside thattukadas of Kerala with its authentic taste and flavour.

    Krishnendhu G

  • Fragrant Banana-Leaf Kizhi Assemblies

    Layered porottas wrapped in banana leaves and slow-steamed allow spiced gravies and tender meats to infuse completely before unwrapping.

    The porotta was beautifully layered with chicken curry and gravy, wrapped and infused with flavour.

    Gea Teresa

Traditional Kerala clay-pot assemblies and coastal regional specialties

  • Chatti Choru

    We ordered the Chatti Chor and it truly felt like home. The matta rice, chicken curry, beef ularthiyathu and all the sides were packed with authentic flavours.

    Gea Teresa

  • Kizhi Porotta

    The porotta was beautifully layered with chicken curry and gravy, wrapped and infused with flavour.

    Gea Teresa

  • Kappa Meen Curry

    We had the kappa meen curry and it was honestly outstanding. It had that proper authentic meen curry taste with kodumpulli, just so comforting and full of flavour

    Aaron Pillai

  • Kallumakkaya

    Kallumakkaya (masala fried mussels) top it with lemon and it’s 10/10!!

    Hajistha Anas

Other favorites

Traditional beverages, snacks, and sweet accompaniments to complete your feast

  • Sulaimani Tea

    Light, refreshing, and soothing — the perfect finish after a delicious meal.

    V N Abhijith

  • Kerala Chai

    We finished with a Kerala chai which was really nice and rounded off the meal perfectly

    Aaron Pillai

  • Beef Cutlets

    solid lineup - Beef Cutlets, Chatti Chor, Parotta, Beef Fry, Beef Biryani, Mutton Stew, Pomfret Fry, Nadan Fish Curry and my favourite, tea.

    Amy Jason

  • Pazham Pori

    The pazham pori was perfectly done

    Krishnendhu G

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and tailored accommodations that elevate the dining experience

  • Complimentary Side Gravy Accommodation

    When guests inquire about dipping sauces for parottas and beef fry, hosts readily provide complementary side gravies to enhance the meal without extra charge.

  • Tailored Off-Menu Kanji for Children

    Staff actively welcome special custom requests for families, preparing comforting bowls of traditional kanji upon request for little ones.

  • Advance Dietary & Egg Gravy Customization

    For guests with specific dietary preferences calling ahead, the kitchen team accommodates requests by preparing and including egg curry specially.

  • Thoughtful Honor of Expired Promotions

    During bill settlement, ownership honors promotional offers that had recently expired as a hospitable and humble guest gesture.

Before you head over

Helpful dining advice for visiting RiceNGrills in Dandenong

  • Plan Ahead for Parking

    Parking directly at the restaurant can be tight; plan to use the rear parking area located off Thomas Street when driving.

  • Allow Extra Dining Time

    Dishes are prepared fresh to order, meaning dishes can take some time to arrive at the table, so plan for a relaxed meal.

  • Call Ahead for Special Requests

    If you have non-meat preferences or specific requests like egg dishes or festive sadhyas, calling a day ahead allows the team to accommodate you seamlessly.

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