Dal Bhat in Perth

Nepal's national dish - lentil soup with rice

22 restaurants serving Dal Bhat across Australia
Dal Bhat โ€” traditional Nepali dish

About Dal Bhat

Dal Bhat is the staple meal of Nepal, consisting of steamed rice (bhat) served with lentil soup (dal) and accompanied by vegetable curries, pickles (achar), and sometimes meat curry. It's the everyday meal for most Nepalis and is traditionally eaten with the hands. In Nepali restaurants across Australia, dal bhat is served as a generous platter that includes rice, dal, seasonal vegetables, papad, and chutney - often with unlimited refills, following the Nepali tradition of hospitality.

How to Make Dal Bhat

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min 4 servings โ‰ˆ 620 kcal/serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masoor or black lentils (dal)
  • 2 cups basmati rice (bhat)
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee or mustard oil
  • Fresh spinach or saag, and potatoes for tarkari
  • Achar (pickle) and papad to serve

Instructions

  1. 1Pressure-cook the lentils with turmeric and salt until soft (3โ€“4 whistles); whisk smooth.
  2. 2Temper ghee with cumin seeds, garlic, onion and tomato; pour into the dal and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. 3Cook the rice until fluffy.
  4. 4Make a quick tarkari: sautรฉ potato and spinach with garlic, turmeric and chilli.
  5. 5Serve the dal and tarkari alongside rice with achar and papad โ€” mix the dal through the rice to eat.

Recipes vary between households and restaurants โ€” use the listings below to find Dal Bhat made by Nepali cooks near you.

Dal Bhat in Perth

22 restaurants

8848 Momo House Perth

Victoria Park, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (52 reviews)

Chulo Nepalese Restaurant

Dianella, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (453 reviews)

De Bhatti

Mount Lawley, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (300 reviews)

Hamro Nepali Kitchen

Karawara, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.6 (47 reviews)

Hamro Nepali Kitchen โ€“ Morley

Morley, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (34 reviews)

Himali Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant

Applecross, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (57 reviews)

Little Magic Momo โ€“ Wembley

Wembley, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (92 reviews)

Little Nepal Nepalese Restaurant

Currambine, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 5.0 (46 reviews)

Momo Planet Perth

Victoria Park, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.8 (131 reviews)

Momo Spark Nepali Kitchen & Bar

Perth, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.5 (67 reviews)

Mountain Mantras

Bentley, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 3.6 (292 reviews)

Mountain Nepalese Restaurant & Cafe

High Wycombe, Western Australia

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.3 (89 reviews)

Munchy Monk

Northbridge, WA

โ˜… 4.0 (111 reviews)

Namaste Kitchen

South Perth, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.7 (48 reviews)

Rolling Flavors

Subiaco, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (168 reviews)

Silauto Nepalese Restaurant

Subiaco, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.9 (95 reviews)

Spice Town Restaurant

Inglewood, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (351 reviews)

Tasty Momo Restaurant Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

Dianella, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (723 reviews)

The Darbar Indian Nepalese Restaurant

South Fremantle, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.2 (420 reviews)

The Darbar Indian Nepalese Restaurant โ€“ Wembley

Wembley, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.8 (162 reviews)

The Moms and More โ€“ Nepalese restaurant in Claremont

Claremont, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.4 (272 reviews)

Little Magic Momo โ€“ Osborne Park

Osborne Park, WA

Full Menu

โ˜… 4.6 (521 reviews)

Finding Dal Bhat in Perth

Use the restaurant listings above to compare locations, menus, opening hours and contact options before travelling. A listing indicates that the business is associated with Dal Bhat, but recipes, portion sizes, fillings, spice levels and daily availability can differ. Contact the restaurant directly if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal or allergy-related information, and confirm whether the dish is available for dine-in, takeaway or delivery on the day you plan to order.

What to ask before ordering

Ask how Dal Bhat is prepared, what accompaniments are included, and whether advance ordering is recommended for groups. Prices and menus can change, so treat directory details as a discovery guide rather than a guaranteed current menu. You can also browse all Nepali restaurants in Perth or compare other Nepali dishes.

For catering or a large takeaway order, provide the number of guests and required collection or delivery time. Confirm quantities, packaging, reheating instructions, dietary labels and the final price in writing. This is especially useful when ordering several dishes for a shared meal or community event.

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