The Masala Dosa is huge, crisp on the outside, and moist and rice-fragrant on the inside. Reviewers consistently praise the technique—proper fermentation and tempering—that makes this version stand out from basic versions elsewhere. Served with sambar (spicy lentil dip) in the Chennai style and housemade chutneys.
Tips from diners
Order with filter coffee — the pairing is traditional and reviewers rave about it. The massive size means one dosa is often a full meal.
Traditional South Indian breakfast items served together. The idly is fluffy and light, the vada is perfectly fried golden brown and crispy. Paired with sambar and multiple housemade chutneys including coconut, chilli, and coriander-mint varieties that are consistently mentioned as stand-outs.
Tips from diners
At £4.50, this is the cheapest proper meal on the menu. The chutneys are what make it — don't skip the coriander-mint one.
A lighter alternative to the potato-filled masala dosa. Made with semolina (rava) instead of rice flour, it's extra crispy and delicate. The onion and chilli provide sharp flavour contrast. Reviewers specifically recommend this alongside the masala dosa for variety.
Tips from diners
Try this for variety — it's crisper and more delicate than the standard masala dosa. Often recommended for second dosa if you order multiple.
Crispy cauliflower florets fried and tossed with a Manchurian-style sauce featuring soy, ginger, and chillies. It's a popular non-dosa starter that reviewers mention frequently. Spicy and savory with textural contrast between crispy florets and sticky sauce.
Tips from diners
Reviewers describe this as spectacular. The cauliflower pakoras are doused in sticky sweet and sour sauce - a popular choice alongside dosas.
A popular starter that breaks up the vegetarian options. Pieces of chicken thigh are marinated in spices, then fried until the exterior is crispy. Multiple reviewers call it perfectly spiced and juicy. Often ordered as an appetizer with dosas as mains.
Tips from diners
If you eat meat, this is worth a try — reviewers consistently call it perfectly spiced and juicy. Goes well before dosas.
A no-frills South Indian restaurant specializing in traditional dosas, idlies, and vadas. Located in Tooting's thriving Indian neighbourhood, it's known for super fresh dosas with proper technique—crisp outside, moist and rice-fragrant inside—and generous portions at prices around £5-7 per dish.
One of London's cheapest proper dosa restaurants. A full meal of dosa with sambar and chutneys runs £5-7. No compromise on technique or freshness.
Tooting is London's South Indian hub, and this is one of the best for dosa technique. The competition keeps standards high.
No-frills environment and basic decor, but the dosas are serious. Staff are friendly and service is quick. Focus on the food.
Ask about the loyalty card program at checkout — rewards you for repeat visits.
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