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The Idli Project - Parklea

Entry 3/601 Sunnyholt Rd, Parklea NSW 2768, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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Entry 3/601 Sunnyholt Rd, Parklea NSW 2768, Australia

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+61 1300 661 662
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Idli Project - Parklea

Tucked inside Parklea Markets, this vegetarian counter serves homestyle Tamil Nadu tiffin and thalis that rival Chennai street cafes. Market shoppers queue up on weekend mornings for steaming, cloud-soft idlis paired with tangy tomato chutney, followed closely by golden masala dosas stuffed with spiced potato. Midday brings generous multi-dish lunch platters loaded with jackfruit biryani, peppered rasam, and crunchy papad—rounded out with a hot pour of traditional filter coffee.

  • Market Breakfast Tiffin: Fluffy steamed idlis, crisp vadas, and golden dosas served with fresh house-made chutneys and sambar.
  • Special Lunch Thalis: Multi-course spreads featuring jackfruit biryani, tangy pineapple rasam, and comforting curries.
  • Authentic Filter Coffee: Traditional strong, milky filter coffee brewed hot alongside breakfast sets.
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Why Diners Choose The Idli Project

Traditional Tamil vegetarian tiffin staples, elaborate lunch thalis, and quick market dining at Parklea.

  • Mastered South Indian Tiffin Classics

    Crispy dosas, soft idlis, and fresh chutneys are prepared with traditional Tamil techniques, delivering consistently authentic flavor.

    The best masala dosa, the softest idly and the crispest poori over on this side of the world, I'd say!

    TJ Thiru

  • Signature Chutneys & Spiced Sambar

    Diners highlight exceptional sambar and fresh chutneys like tomato red chutney that elevate every tiffin combo.

    I would definitely recommend you to try their red chutney (tomato chutney) which became my favourite.

    manthesh sajjan

  • Elaborate Specialty Lunch Thalis

    Specialty multi-course platters showcase regional rarities like jackfruit biryani and tangy pineapple rasam served with rich depth.

    the pineapple rasam was great ...had a extra serving to drink jackfruit bitiyani was mind blowing

    Janaki Bhatia

  • Sixteen-Dish Feast Variety

    Generous lunch thalis feature up to sixteen individual dishes, offering an expansive tasting feast designed for sharing.

    We got the Lunch Special Thalia with 16 items included. Highly recommend this. It is enough to share as quite a generous portion.

    Amy Wong

  • Convenient Parklea Market Morning Stop

    Positioned right at the entry of Parklea Markets, offering quick breakfast combos, vadas, and hot drinks during market runs.

    We found this restaurant as soon as we step in to the market as the first store in line.

    manthesh sajjan

  • Speedy Hot Breakfast Refuel

    Hot breakfast platters and fast service make it an effortless recharge point before or after weekend grocery shopping.

    Trust me there is no better place for breakfast. I would happily Drive 100 kms just to have that hot breakfast.

    Former Myself

Authentic Tamil vegetarian tiffin favorites and multi-course feast platters prepared fresh daily

  • Idli

    the idli were the so fluffy and soft.

    Nehal Saxena

  • Lunch Thali

    Bowled over by the special lunch thali meals.

    Bharath S

  • Masala Dosa

    The best masala dosa, the softest idly and the crispest poori over on this side of the world, I'd say!

    TJ Thiru

  • Vada

    Vada is very nice.

    Hariharan S

Other favorites

Traditional South Indian filter coffee, specialty homestyle biryani, and comforting drinks to round out your meal

  • Filter Coffee

    Filter coffee was amazing.

    manthesh sajjan

  • Jackfruit Biryani

    The jackfruit biryani was a real standout—flavourful and perfectly spiced.

    Iswarya Karthik

  • Pineapple Rasam

    the pineapple rasam was great

    Janaki Bhatia

  • Masala Chai

    Loved the Masala Chai.

    Lillian James

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the restaurant purely vegetarian?

Yes. The Idli Project is a fully vegetarian South Indian eatery offering classic tiffin items like idlis, dosas, vadas, and traditional thalis.

What does the thali include, and is it filling?

The Lunch Special Thali is a generous platter featuring up to 16 items, including vegetable curries, sambar, rasam, jackfruit biryani, sweets, and accompaniments, with diners noting portions can be shared.

Are the dishes suitable for young children or spice-sensitive diners?

While kids often enjoy the dishes, reviewers note that condiments like the chutneys and sambar can have significant chili heat and may be spicy for young children.

What is the seating setup like during busy market hours?

The restaurant has a casual dining setup inside the busy Parklea Markets with limited seating that can get crowded during peak weekend hours, though turnover tends to be quick. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available.

Is parking easily accessible at the market?

Parking is readily available in the shared Parklea Market parking areas, with access near Gate / Entry 3. Free parking lot options are available on site.

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