(415) 642-3672
995 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.757
-122.4209
Neighborhoods: Central, Castro
Dosa
What People Are Saying About Dosa
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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…
10/29/09
A delicious dinner
by Konin
I loved dinner at Dosa last night! The food is really interesting and delicious. I had the persimmon salad, which was excellent if a bit small, and the Chana Masala dosa. The dosa was large enough to make up for the salad, and the chutneys to slather on it were delicious and just spicy enough to make it fun. Service was very attentive and friendly too. However, the music was turned up a bit too loud around 8:00 PM, and I could hardly hear my dinner date. Still, I would go back in a heartbeat.
- Pros: Excellent flavors, reasonable prices and servings
- Cons: Too loud after 8:00
04/20/09
Sodium overdose
by Yen
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.
- Cons: one of worst meal
01/05/09
Great spot on Fillmore
by nwad
Recently went to the new location on Fillmore St and I can't say enough great things about this place. Personally, I don't love traditional Indian food. But, Dosa is anything but traditional! Everything we ordered had the most amazing fusion of flavors! My favorite was the persimmon salad!!! My husband and I grabbed a seat at the bar on a busy Sat night...the service was amazing and so were the cocktails. Absolutely gorgeous interior that looks like something out of a Baliwood film. Can't wait to head back with friends!
The Details on Dosa
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/
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