Dosa Express
“All the ingredients are super FRESH, and you can get as much sambar and coconut chutney as you want.”
“I loved the Idli (sour, spongy, delicious!), vada (crunchy savory donut), and of course, dosa (huuuuuge piece of crispy cracker-like bread).”
“The the folks behind the counter can be a bit cold at times but they seem to have improved over the last few months.”
Dosa Express
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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Not the best ambiance but I would recommend the rava dosa and the papdi chaat without hesitation.
Not that bad just not what I'm used to. The dosa was good. Didn't like the sambar. The vada was nice. Good chutney. All in all, a ok. But not amazing…
This place really should have better reviews. I've been going here for years and it has always been consistent. Great idli and vada to start, and great dosas. All the ingredients are super FRESH, and you can get as much sambar and coconut chutney as you want. And wayyy cheaper than any other dosa place nearby. Good quality food.
It was not express, that's for sure. Service was slow.
I got the paneer dosa which I've never tried before. The dosa itself was good but the filling was awkward. Mouthfuls of onion strips, paneer or potato were separate experiences. Paneer was not melted, there were globs of them.
On the upside: it was cheap.
Today was my first time at Dosa Express! So, this place does not have any waiters, you pretty much order at the window, and pick up your order when they call you, and sit anywhere you like in the restaurant. There are plenty of tables and seats, so you don't have to worry about having to share tables with strangers or having to wait for a table.
As we glanced through the menu, one of my friends and I decided on the paper dosa. My other friend warned me that the dosa would be very big and I wondered how big could it actually be?? Furthermore, dosas are hollow, so how much space can it take in your stomach anyway??
But I was wrong…the paper dosas were about 3ft long, twice the size of a regular dosa, and the 2 scoops of mashed potato filling inside the dosa might not seem like much, but it is dense. Dense, delicious and not spicy. All dosas also seem to come with a bowl of sambhar and side of coconut chutney to pair or spread on the dosa, and were very flavorful.
I look forward to coming back and eating their other dosas.
The dosas here are excellent, probably one of the top places in the area. Their sambar is also on point. With that said, you might be wondering, "Why the two stars?" Three reasons: The customer service is atrocious, the place has questionable cleanliness, and they only give you a tiny cup of sambar with your order.
Other yelpers have commented on the woman behind the counter. If you come in and see a stout Indian woman with black eyeliner behind the counter, be warned. She will ignore you when you try to order, then act like she's doing you a favor when she does finally talk to you. This goes beyond just inattentive service, this is straight up asking me to spend my money somewhere else. Other counter help are friendlier, but nothing I would even call good.
Its a really traditional South Indian veg place, so the cleanliness standards are a bit lower than you might be used to, and the décor is definitely no frills. Its standard restaurant depot lacquered tables and Styrofoam plates. Still, even then the dining room is mildly grimy.
Last, but not least, the sambar. Easily one of the best in the area. However, its behind the counter and you only get a tiny cup. I'm talking maybe 3-4 ounces. This is clearly an insufficient amount. If you get lucky, you might get another one if you request it. Given the customer service issues, I wouldn't count on getting any more than your tiny ration. A dosa place should have sambar flowing like water, not under lock and key.
If you can overlook these issues, then you can count on a really tasty experience. I myself still come occasionally if I'm feeling like skirting the food poisoning gods and if I see the mean lady isn't behind the counter.
A no nonsense expat friendly place which can only be enjoyed if you walk in with lower expectations on service but not so on the taste. Order at the counter and wait for the number to be called kind of a place. Pure South Indian fare with some really authentic preparations. Our favorite is Onion Rava Masala Dosa. Their dosa fillings taste the best and so does the chutney and sambar. The serving size of sambar is small – but they can give you extra serving, if the counter staff is in a good mood (yes, it's that kind of a place).
Note that this can get very busy on weekend and you will need patience as you wait for your number to be called. You have to visit this place at least once to experience not only the authentic taste but also get the feeling that you are actually in India!