Review Melt Restaurant - Dehradun

ONLY CASH PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED! Nice little fast food joint inside the bustling paltan bazaar. Probably the only restaurant in the vicinity. You can visit here for veg chow mein and South Indian snacks like idlis/wadas/dosa after doing shopping in paltan bazaar. Prices are very extremely reasonable. The South Indian snacks are slightly at the spicier end and idli sambar is a usually preferred option in South Indian snacks as it's served very hot. It's not the best South Indian food you will ever eat, but a decent healthy option to try after you are tired due to shopping! Idli/vada comes dipped in sambar and chutney is separate, if you want sambar separate, pls inform at the time of placing order. Chow mein is available in full/half plate options. I visit this place every year since my childhood as this is an essential part of my vacations! My usual order here is idli sambar, full plate chow mein and Lassi. You can try the lassi only if you like it chilled, at a thinner consistency and less sweet. Badam milk is also a good option. Cold drinks are also available. Cold coffee is available on few days. Hot Tea or hot coffee not available. Service is good but slow as the place is usually crowded and it will take some time for you to find a seat and for a waiter to reach you to place your order. The payments are strictly cash only and no online payments are accepted. Payments are collected at the main counter, after finishing food. Bill is NOT bought at the table. I think more than food, people visit Lakshmi restaurant for its old days charm and nostalgia, so don't expect too much variety. The menu is fixed. You might end up sharing a table with strangers (due to the crowd), who are there to share either the same nostalgia or the same curiosity to understand all the hype around this place!

One of the oldest restaurant of paltan bazar, me and my wife use to come to this restaurant when we were in the college (2000-2003), food quality is same like those days, got chance to revisit the places of our memories.

Firstly I like the taste of Masla Dosa the most cause they Serve the food with it's authentic flavour. No extra spices no food preservatives just Basic and real flavours. And secondly the atmosphere is just out of any gen z's expectations. The way Bollywood movies presents the cafe and restaurants of 90's era located in Mumbai and Goa the same kind of ambiance and Vibes I get here. In my opinion this place is really Great for Dosa.

I going there since my childhood .. best place in paltan bazar.. whenever I go to there masala dosa is must to eat.

Lakshmi Restaurant is one of the oldest & best in town, situated in Paltan bazaar. Usually this place is crowdy due to its popularity & great south indian food. This is definitely my favourite food joint as I love their south indian food & especially their lassi. Dosa & lassi is a must try. It's always a nice experience visiting this place.

service is so fast. really amazing! Dosa was so tasty. Authentic taste! Maja aagya we also tasted thandi rabri, it was also tasty!

Small cozy ,south indian vibes type place , everything is very well maintained . Do try masala dosa its pocket friendly and good enough for tastebuds.

It's a crowded place... Food is very good... Service gets bit delayed due to Less manpower according to the Tables

Best south indian restraunt in Dehradun may be not actually best but it has a legacy that is continue till now from a very long time.... All doonite loves going there and have south indian meals and it is basically in the middle of the city... All time crowded place... Because of its delicous food and regular customers because its very old... Menu is limited but all things they sell are finger licking tasty.... Service is fast... Pocket friendly and worth money...

So this restaurant is famous for South Indian food , so get your taste buds ready for some good food . 🍽️😋 Food i ordered are Masala Dosa , Sambar Vada And a coffee and cold drink as well. Food is fresh and tasty, enjoyed it thoroughly. I am sure next time I am definitely eating there. Price are okk. And yes coffee taste "Awesome" A must.

The best place in town for the ones having South Indian cravings! The aroma of sambhar, while passing through the restaurant, is enough to attract the food lovers. The quantity of stuffing of dosas is quite good, which satisfies the hunger. Other delicacies being served here, include wada sambhar, idli sambhar, noodles, chole bhature, lassi and much more.

Surprised to see this place in the middle of heavy crowded market, paltan bazar in Dehradun. South Indian dishes here are so authentic and particularly their sambar with Vada or dosa. Pricing is reasonable for the taste. All south indians don't miss this place if you go near by clock tower in Dehradun, I am sure you will love it.

Very nice authentic food. You will get to feel the vibes of an age old restaurant which you will enjoy very much.