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This is the pizza dosai at Bismi Gold An Fork, a bastardised version of the South Indian rice crepe you may have read about in a previous post. In this case, the crepe batter is made into a dense dough which is baked in the oven with a smear of masala curry sauce, sliced veg, frozen peas, onion and lotsa cheese, served with sambar and chutney. The density of the dough makes it damn filling, and it might be just a little too much when you whack a big hunk of melted cheese on it. Two of us shared this dish. I couldn’t imagine tackling it on my own.
And I don’t know whether eating at BGAF could be termed a relaxing dining experience either. Bollywood movies are played at a particularly deafening pitch, and the decor, well let’s just say it is renovation-chic. But it is a popular place for students and other diners who err on the side of thriftiness.
Wow, I haven’t been to Bismi in AGES. I do agree that the interior and dining environment isn’t the best – but the food is definitely cheap and they have some good items on the meny. The last times I’ve been there was almost always in the middle of the night when my friends wanted supper and every else is closed. I haven’t tried that dosai though – I always had the traditional stuff like roti canai, roti tissue etc.
Did you know it used to be at a little basement food court at Little Bourke Street? It got to be so popular that the owner can afford to get his own cafe place.
Hey Mouse – yeah, they certainly do good food and cheap. I just wish they’d turn down the bollywood to a point where you can actually hear what your dining companion is saying! They also do a good murtabuk.
No, I didn’t know the history. Thanks for that!
I’ve been to BGAF about 3 times and the food is good but the atmosphere isn’t very nice and value isn’t that good. I found the servings too small for the price.
Life’s too short to eat in a naff place.