Jaathara at Barkly

Jaathara, an Indian restaurant located at Barkly in Sydney, is praised for its authentic Southern Indian cuisine that transports diners to the streets of Hyderabad. While the menu includes popular dishes like butter chicken and naan, the real highlights are the mysore bonda, ghee tawa idli, and masala pesarattu. The mysore bonda consists of five golden spheres made from rice and wheat flours, yogurt, and coriander, served with coconut chutney, tomato-chilli chutney, and tangy sambar. Ghee tawa idlis are steamed cakes fried in ghee until nutty and aromatic, topped with podi spice mix and curry leaves. The restaurant also offers dessert options such as gulab jamun accompanied by vanilla ice cream. Although service can be slow at times, the ambiance is bright and welcoming.