From their humble beginnings selling takeaway fritters in a tiny space in the CBD, Flyover Fritterie has opened a flagship store in Redfern, delighting fans of their signature pakoras also known as fritters.
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This Indian restaurant is a haven for healthy eaters, with lots of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. Think toastie with spiced tofu, aloo tikki burger, and dosa potato jaffle (toastie with bomb peanut chutney, dosa potatoes, coconut crunch, and cashews.
Here, pakoras or snacky fritters are made with seasonal vegetables in chickpea flour batter and served with fresh tamarind and mint chutneys.
Even the desserts are guilt-free, with choices such as rice pudding with saffron and cardamom, and warm carrot halwa (tart) with house-made khoya (dried milk solids commonly used in Indian desserts).
There are bowls to fill your soul, such as the buttery black dal khichri, a rice recipe served with extra creamy urad lentil, kidney beans and topped with crunchy cauliflower pickles, fritters and fenugreek butter.
If you’re wondering where their name came from, it’s an ode to the no-name food stands under the overpasses or flyovers of bustling Indian cities.
“Each cart sold only one kind of street food that they made best. Conversations with friends were so often about which flyover had the best food and just how delicious the food was,” the owners of the restaurant said.
“Memories were made over repeat visits and bonds were formed with people whose names we still don’t know! We set out to recreate that magic here in the heart of Redfern,” they shared.
Flyover Fritterie Redfern is open for lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Sunday.