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Dosa
(Now Closed)Indian Restaurant$$$$
Japantown, San Francisco
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater recommend this place
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Hemant JSeptember 20, 2015Most dishes are South Indian. The owners are from Mumbai! Tasty delicious food. Good complementing drinks. They have a different version of Vada Pav which is sweet and spicy with an awesome gunpowder!
Diana ArzNovember 20, 2017We had a great experience; perfect for a date night. Food is delicious, with a modern approach, some unique dishes. Almond chicken curry, seasonal salad, butternut squash paneer dosa 😋
Ashok LalwaniMay 20, 2015This restaurant is my go to place for South Indian food in SF. The taste here is more street food like than authentic. Been here few times now and have tried many dosas. Very delicious all of them.
J TApril 28, 2017One of the best Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. Very classy place with really authentic flavors, even though they also do some fusion. Try the Chana Bhatura.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Steph Curry is great, so are Chennai Chicken, Dosas and a lot more. Sustainably sourced ingredients too!
Asa BaumSeptember 28, 2016This is a really great restaurant, the interior is on point. The food is very well put together albeit a bit too spicy, this should be toned down a bit. Flavour combinations are very nice though.
Mrugen DeshmukhJuly 20, 2015Masala dosa , idli fries are great. Nice ambience. Good service and great staff. Can be a bit expensive , but worth every penny especially if you are game for some authentic south Indian food.
Tasting TableAugust 12, 2014Fall in love with the Indian-spiced Chennai chicken. Juicy boneless nuggets of Fulton Valley chicken are marinated in Straus yogurt, cumin, and coriander, then pan-fried, so they're not super greasy. Read more
A personal fav! Must order menu items: 1. White Truffle Masala Dosa 2. Trumpet Mushroom Uttapum 3. Juhu Palm cocktail (gin+lime+coconutmilk+BirdseyeChili) -- not on the menu, made on special request!
Tom ANovember 10, 2014Came with a group if friends and our excellent waitress assisted us with ordering expertly. We enjoyed ever dish. The flavors were excellent and the heat controlled. Be adventurous here!
Brad HamiltonAugust 1, 2013Delicious. Highly recommended. My wife likes Indian food and I don't so I didn't think I would enjoy the experience. I had the seasonal summer uttapam with a side of yogurt and rice and loved it.
PoojaOctober 24, 2018One of the best vada pavs I've eaten! Quinoa uttapam is the perfect combination of healthy and tasty. Nice vibe.
Pierpaolo Di PanfiloMay 9, 2016Great indian place with classy interior. I had the Dosa, the plate is big enough as main course. It comes served with several sauces. Definitely recommended
Jeffrey SilverFebruary 29, 2016Absolutely awesome Southern Indian Cuisine. Also they have full Vegan options. The service and Vib are just as good as the food. True most visit in SF.
SFGate ManagerJuly 16, 2012Try the Peony (gin, coconut milk, lime, bird's eye chili, hibiscus masala nectar) and the Wry Rajah (rye, vermouth, cherry liqueur, bird's eye chili, mango juice). There are also fun bar treats.
Niharika KohliFebruary 11, 2019Definitely not authentic but still pretty good. Their cocktails are impressive. My favorite is Steph Curry. Also try their idli fries!
Raj S.November 22, 2013The bhatura is massive. You can share it with 2-4 people depending on how hungry you are. Great balance of spice and curry flavor. Reminds me of home cooking.
You won’t go wrong with anything here! Drinks are solid and all the dosas are yummy. I had the chili dosa which wasn’t too spicy! :)
Get the "Alchemist". They only make 10 of them a night, and when you see your drink being smoked in a glass jar you realize why... Also - delicious!
HH: Mon-Thu 5-7pm + 9pm-close; At the bar, $6 Firestone “Pivo” Pilsner, $8 glasses of wine, and discounted apps, like $4 Pappadum and Chutney sampler, $6 Idli fries, and $8 Chennai Chicken.
Shivani AgarwalJune 15, 2015My favorite Dosa place in SF so far. Love the clean nice ambience and food is really high quality. You can tell they use good fresh ingredients
Cara HirschSeptember 22, 2013Great for brunch: no wait, tasty food, one refill on the chai. Vada bav slider is excellent and can pair with a side of eggs if you want more food.
Gene KeenanJuly 29, 2012One of SF's hidden BRUNCH spots. The options are fresh and exciting but the best part is there no line. During brunch hours call in advance to make sure they are not closed for a private party.
Sravanti TekumallaFebruary 18, 2018The pear dosa was unusual but very good. Don’t skip the apps! Vada Pav and avocado chaat both worth getting. Unconventional but delicious food.
My personal fav : Vada pav, chilli uttapam and prawn masala! Service is amazing and food is worth the wait!
Salima MavaniAugust 28, 2013Tried a few of the fusion-y dosas (the white truffle and the spicy basil) but I would stick to the original paper masala, it's definitely the best one they have!
M TJanuary 28, 2015Best dosa place in SF. Awesome cocktails . Wry Rajah is top notch . Chennai chicken , spicy basil & roasted chile and masala dosa are must try items
Eugene LeeSeptember 22, 2013Taste/health: Lamb kofta: 9.25/8.25. South Indian slaw: 8/9.5, spicy basil dosa: 7.25/6,5, fish moillee 8.5/8, collard & bell pepper dosa 8.5/7
Yes, the dosas are delicious, but the most intriguing part of the menu is the small plates. They're seasonal, change often, and among the most creative dishes on the menu.
Abhilash M JMay 3, 2015The original place is in Valencia and has the same taste !!! This is more of a romantic / family place. The food is simply delicious !!
Allison YuFebruary 23, 2015The rasmalai dessert is amazing! Paneer cheese in rose water and cardamom syrup with pistachios ... Heavenly and only $6!
Emily FaraoneJune 21, 2016The Steph curry cocktail is amazing. Also try the paneer dosa or one of the curry dishes- delicious!
The tamil lamb with a side of uttapam is a truly excellent choice when you're feeling more north indian than south indian.
RobertApril 6, 2014Try one scoop of ginger lemon sorbet and one scoop of banana chocolate swirl gelato. Yumm!
Matthew DanielAugust 31, 2013Be aware that the tasting menu is definitely not small portions, so either share one order with a friend or pace yourself so you make it through all 3 courses with room for dessert.
Erika HöflichJuly 26, 2017Awesome, just awesome! Very good service and the prawn masala with coconut rice - YUMMY!- Meg MinuskinJune 21, 2013great indian food. has lots of dishes that you cant always find in america. also great for people with gluten allergies
Kanan KapadiaJuly 24, 2016Amazing!! A must try! Yummy fried idlis, Vada Pav (vegetarian sliders)....scrumptious!!
Amit ShahAugust 31, 2013Best potato curry and sambar is rich and delish! Keep it simple go with the paper masala dosa. Very good!
Divya MenonMarch 6, 2015Interesting choices of Dosa. Ordered the Rava masala dosa and it was amazing!
Katarina TDecember 3, 2012Paper masala dosa has the perfect texture and the Chennai chicken is full of flavor. Open til midnight on weekends for those who dine late.
Chile roasted garlic dosa, vada pav , Chennai chicken and idly fry
David ☕️ KleinAugust 18, 2014Not your typical Indian food. Great cocktails. Sommelier is cool. One entree is big enough for two people!
Rachelle CDecember 31, 2013Upscale Indian restaurant near Japantown. There is street parking or park a block away in J-town lot. Food is pretty good.
KatieApril 23, 2012The Wry Rajah is absolutely delish! The birds eye chili gives it a kick that sets it apart from the rest! The service here is seem less! A+!
Incredible southern Indian food, great cocktails, solid atmosphere and top notch owners
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011The warm curly pappadam are great, but Sunday brunch is even better. You can’t leave without trying one of the many namesake stuffed Indian crêpes. - Inspector
The keema dosa is my favorite. The rasam is great too for a cold day
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- Mon–Tue
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 441-3672
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