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Dosa
- Indian
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
With a menu full of flavorful dishes, all served without a pinch of pretension, Dosa has established itself as one of the top choices for those seeking a bite to eat in the Mission District. The menu specializes in South Indian dishes, especially in the restaurant's namesake dish, the dosa. In addition to the fresh samplings on the plate, this restaurant is also famed for its excellent wine menu, and the pairings that serve to bring out the best of both food and drink. Even with so many other restaurants in the area, DOSA is... read more
Location details
995 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
My Favorite Restaurant in SF - Hands Down!! – Definitely my favorite restaurant in San Francisco and it could be because I grew up in Southern India (as a Gujrati) and find most Europeans cuisine very bland and boring. I go there often when I'm not traveling outside SF with my consulting gig. I recently went there with a few of my American colleagues and we hung out for almost three hours, consumed almost everything on the menu and drank some amazing white and red wines. It was "oral ecstasy" as they described it! :-) This p... read more
NOT-TO-MISS Stellar Dining Experience – Above all else the food here is consistently outstanding. I always enjoy coming here and bringing friends and family. The have a great selection of affordable wines with nice little tasting notes to guide you through the wine list. The experience and ambiance itself is very unique. Yes, you can drive across the bridge for sub-standard South Indian food, awful ambiance and crappy service. But why bother. Did I mention the food here is always amazing!!!! Some of favorites are the Onion p... read more
NOT worth the wait! – As a South Indian, I was initially thrilled to come across this place because there are so few South Indian restaurants in this country. However, after waiting over 2 hours for a table and being addressed in an extremely rude way by the management, I was sad to find that the food was the biggest disappointment of all. The dosas were soggy and bland overall. The spring dosa in particular was just plain unappetizing. The desserts were the only redeeming qualities. If you want real South Indian food, this ... read more
Spicy South Indian specialties inside a hip, sparsely decorated Mission restaurant. – 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 ... read more
Worth the long wait – Our first attempt at trying to dine at Dosa did not go so well because there was a two hour wait and we didn't want to wait that long. The second attempt was a 30 minute wait and out it the cold, along with many hopeful diners. So was the wait worth it for us? Definitely. We first started off with the Chennai Chicken- chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and with flavored with cilantro, coriander, cumin and curry leaves, lightly fried, served with mixed greens. It was delicious. We then picked our dosa- my... read more
For True Indian Afficionados! – I grew up in L.A. in a South Indian family and was appalled that SF did not offer any South Indian food. Then I found Dosa! Not only is it the only South Indian in town it is also the best South Indian I?ve ever had. I?ve taken my family - some of whom grew up in Karnataka in Southern India - , my American friends, my vegan friends and my friends who don?t like Indian food. Across the board it has always been a success with anyone I take there. If you truly understand or grew up with Indian fo... read more
Well Deserved Praise – I'm of South Indian origin and I've been going to Dosa almost once or twice a month for the past 8 months since I first discoverd it. I go back with all my Indian brethren and we're never ever dissapointed. The dosas are amazing, the sambar is better than anything I've ever had and the non-veg dishes are outstanding. My favorite is the Prawn Coconut, but the Tamil Lamb is a pretty close second. They also have great salads, which is very unusual for an Indian restaurant and a phenomenal wine list that p... read more
Authentic Hipness! – My boyfriend and I always sit at the bar since we usually arrive around rush hour. It?s a great way to have an easy meal at Dosa. The bar tenders are well informed and always take great care of us. Get the Organic Green & Mango Salad, Chennai Chicken and the Tamil Lamb Curry with a side of raita. For you vegetarians, try the Mung Sprout Salad (or any salad they have on the menu), the Dahi Vada and the Rava Masala Dosa. Pair it with nice cool glass of a Riesling Kabinett, which balances the spices amazing... read more
Overrated – I've been here 3 times and can believe I now have an accurate rating - it's overrated. The last time I was here we had a reservation and still waited over an hour for our table. Finally we were given the worst table in the house next to the door with the hostesses standing behind us. Service was mediocre - she had almost nothing to say about the menu except for doing a good job of selling the most expensive wine. Appetizers were boring, dosas were bland. Prices are simply out of whack for an indian restuarant. I ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Dosa
How is Dosa rated?
Dosa has a 4.2 star rating with 972 reviews.
When is Dosa open?
Dosa is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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