Dosa
(415) 642-3672
995 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.757
-122.4209
Neighborhoods: Central, Castro
What People Are Saying About Dosa
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Contributor
Citysearch
Basking the alluring glow cast by the dangling light fixtures on the orange-gold walls at this Mission hotspot you'll find a diverse and good-looking crowd. Newcomers to Indian cuisine are put at ease with casual, informative menu descriptions and eating tips. The citrusy Chennai chicken is a superior starter--moist cubes are bathed in organic yogurt, lightly fried and spiced with a medley of cilantro, coriander and cumin. The restaurant's signature dosas are akin to thin, finger-friendly crepes and can be ordered with a host of fillings ranging from garden veggies to traditional masala. Mint lovers will enjoy the Tamil lamb curry blanketed by a molasses-colored tomato and onion sauce.
User Reviews
avsad
April 23, 2009
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Yen
April 20, 2009
We were there Saturday evening for dinner. The place was packed. We were happy to find a parking space nearby as we had been told that this is the place for good dosa. Needless to say, we were in for utmost disappointment. The Spring Masala was a form of taco wrapped with little vegetable inside and practically was very soggy. This came with masala (ground cashew nuts) and tomato & fresh coconut chutney and sambar (lentil dipping soup). The chutney is so salty & spicy that we could hardly discern any other flavor. The same goes for the sambar. The Paper Masala is a large crepe that was served rolled up on a plate with a small bowl of creamy spiced potatoes, masala, and chutney. The crepe is fairly crispy, but it is also salty as well as the creamy spiced potatoes. We can not understand how this restaurant gets such good review. Is this the one time that the cook heavy-handed with the salt or is this the normal practice? The amount of sodium in these dishes is a thousand times more than daily recommended amount for healthy eating.
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Anonymous
January 28, 2009
If your in the mood for something different then the ordinary then try Dosa's. The jumbo shrimp Marsala is amazing and you have to stay and have and coconut ice cream for desert.
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Know Before You Go:
Reservations are only accepted for parties of five and more. Otherwise, arrive early to avoid waiting during peak dining times.
What to Drink:
The fabulous international wine list, which offers eight by-the-glass options, includes two bottles from Indian vintner Sula. Suds-lovers are also in for a treat: There's a host of intriguing beers such as the rich, Scottish Traquair Jacobite.
Parking:
A pay garage is located around the corner on 21st Street between Valencia and Mission.
The Extras:
Weekend lunch service is available from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Know Before You Go:
The no-reservations policy is no more--now you can call ahead to avoid a wait/
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
