Did a takeout from this place. Ordered 4 items. Uddina Vade : Really good and didn't have too many pepper corns Masala Dose : Taste was close to how we get in India Ghee Podi Tatte Idli : Must try if you don't mind the ghee Plain Dose : It's good too read more

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Unbelievably amazing Bengaluru style Masala Dose, a rotating array of traditional rice Bhaats (Puliyogere being my favorite!), snacks and superb chaats! The evenings are less busy and you can enjoy authentic Bengaluru style Masala Puri and Pani Puri. It will take you back to nostalgic Bengaluru evenings with chaat and Dosa. They put so much effort and care into serving food with authentic flavors. So glad to have a little slice of Bengaluru right here in the Bay Area!! read more

The staff is cordial and greeted us when we entered . We ordered the masala dosa , filter coffee , and bise balebaath. The masala dosa here is really crispy , thick and flavorful. They gave the masala dosa with a coconut chutney. The bise balebaath came with crispy boondi . It is the best bise balebaath I have had in the bay . The filter coffee is good and you can ask them to add more milk if you prefer a lighter flavor . The seating is limited outside and is nice on a cooler sunny day . read more

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Good food. We ordered Bengaluru Masala Dosa and Onion Dosa. Service was fast and food was good. The Sambar was cold. They could improve on the service. The prices are little steep for their offerings. read more

Bengaluru Thindi Garage - Bengaluru Masala Dosa and Onion Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

3.5/5. Rounding to 3 I am not from Bengaluru but I know a good Bengaluru Masala dose (I prefer to call it a dosa but being from Chennai!) having been there plenty and had my fair share of masala dose there. The dosa was good, heavy on butter (expected), with the red chutney as described. Pretty authentic in that sense of course. But I felt something was missing to make it a top notch Bengaluru masala dose, it was above average and maybe could have been slightly thicker. The coconut chutney on the side was very good. The dosa is on the smaller side. And it was slightly cold. No other chutney/sambar (expected) but that makes me feel the Bengaluru masala dose in the Bay Area are overpriced for what comes. You finish it in a few minutes and feel like you need one more, which means spending 27-28 dollars! We also had the ghee pudi thatte idli and that was above average/not the biggest portion size. Heavy on ghee/podi. Was cold as well. There are a couple of tables outside the cloud kitchen type setup and those were occupied. They start making your dosa after you check in there after ordering ahead. Pros and cons of that, given you have to wait 15 odd minutes in person after ordering 20 minutes ahead. We had the dosa near our cars because we knew it wouldn't taste as good taking it home. Folks handling our check in were really friendly though! I may not come back given I live fairly far away and the value for money isn't the best. read more

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The dosa was average and lacked flavor. I had specifically asked while placing the order if it would be spicy because that's how I prefer it, but it turned out to be quite bland. Also, serving dosa without sambhar makes it feel incomplete--especially when it costs $15. I've honestly had better dosas at random places. Overall, it didn't feel worth the price. The place also looked unhygienic. And if you say that I can always add sambar to the order, let me tell you--it's almost criminal to sell a dosa for $15 and still charge extra for sambar. I'm not targeting a small business (even if it's operating from a garage while charging restaurant prices); I'm simply honestly sharing my experience as a customer, and that should be respected. And about the hygiene, the floor was dirty with shoe marks and the place was surrounded by wild cats. read more

Authentic Bangalore style masala dosa. I loved it!! Thank you!! I don't remember there was any seating area though.

Best Masala Dosa we have had in the bay area. Very Authentic taste and the chef knows what customers really like. Like the new additions they have to the menu, evening chaats are delicious and we have enjoyed eating Bengaluru style Masala Puri which is a rare find in the bay area. read more

The dosas are quite good and I like how unique they are in their texture. But the service is so unbelievably poor that I won't be coming back. The first time I came, it took more than 30 minutes to get my food. I figured it was just busy so I didn't mind. The second time I went, the cashier said it would take 10 minutes. It took 50 minutes for me to get my food. I understand that things take time, but isn't one of the points of a takeout kitchen that it is faster than a sit down place? Why would I wait for 50 minutes in a parking lot when I could go to a sit down restaurant for the same price. I wouldn't even mind if they didn't explicitly tell me it would take 10 minutes. read more

Had breakfast at BTG and the Bangalore-style masala dosa was amazing. Honestly didn't feel like I was missing home at all super authentic and perfectly crispy. Definitely coming back! read more

This is based on a similar concept like another favorite dosa place of mine in the Bay. The dosa was pretty good. A little oily though, the butter seeped through the paper plate. And I had the coffee which could have been a tad stronger. The pricing is again similar to the other dosa place but there could be few improvements. - we went to pick our order at our given slot but were asked to wait for 15 mins. . I went back after 15 mins and turned out our order was waiting for a while. There was no text telling us to come pick it up. - we asked for takeout and got plates. There are only two tables so you either have to sit in the car or stand and eat. - it looked like people were ordering on the site while the site showed as sold out. So I wasn't clear on the process. That said the food had flavors. And maybe things will stabilize. The place is only open on Saturday as of now and has a limited menu. But I am excited with the number of Bangalore dosa places in the area. read more

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We had a very dishonest and disappointing experience. We had heard so much about this place and were looking forward for the food. At 8.30pm on a Saturday evening, we ordered two masala puris. The order was taken without any warning but we were served masala puri that was diluted with pani and tasted nothing close to masala puri. When we confronted the staff, instead of acknowledging the mistake, the person who took our order offered to add extra puris to the pani water and later told us they were almost out of masala puri when we put in our order. It would have been acceptable if they had let us know this when we were placing our order rather than deceiving the customers like this for an order. We just left our food on their counter after paying for it and left the place. This experience has made us not to consider this place ever again. read more

Over hyped. I don't like pre-ordering for my dosas. And I prefer to eat them right away fresh and crisp off the tava. But the whole take away experience and getting home to soggy dosas is not good. And it's over priced too. Still wishing them all the best so they can get a bigger place with seating and serve fresh. And reduce the pricing. Also chutney was overpowering because of some sort of spice that was in it. I've never eaten a coconut chutney that overpowering flavor in it. read more

Service : Outstanding. The chef absolutely understands her customers, takes time to interact, and you can see the passion for her food. She drives all the way from Sacramento to San Jose. I mistakenly dropped the batter and they replaced it at no cost. Quality and authenticity: Best dose and chutney I have had in US. No need of any stuffing, sides. When the dose is so beautiful it's like art. Hygiene: 5/5 . Even in the food, you can taste the freshness. Cannot wait to try the coffee, idly and explore other dishes on their menu. Hope their business grows . read more

Bengaluru Thindi Garage - Yummy crispy masala dose with chutney - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

As a native of the Indian city of Bengaluru, visiting Bengaluru Thindi Garage made me so proud and happy! Without a doubt - this place serves the best dosae in the Bay Area. We finally have an eatery that caters to the people who crave for the true darshini-style food experience. Crispy and golden on the outside and soft on the inside, the kempu (red) chutney and the potato filling was just absolutely smashing. They also serve thatte idlis and filter coffees for the authentic experience. For my fellow vegans, you can order your dosae without ghee or butter and still experience the delicious taste. I cannot wait to be back! read more

Excellent CTR style dosa, but with chutney only which reminded me of Vidhyarthi Bhavan in Bengaluru. Filter coffee was awesome and looks like they get the beans from their coffee plantation near Sakleshpur. Not sure you can compare this with Suryadarshini as their take on B'lore style dosa is different than Thindi Garage. Would be great if they can have slots for Sundays too and maybe partner with delivery services like Doordarsh. read more

Dosa cravings satisfied - crispy perfection with a burst of flavors. Very easy to order and pickup. read more

No where near what we get in Bengaluru! Nevertheless better than an average place here in the US. If you just want a dosa, it's good. But if you're looking for Bengaluru style dosa, be prepared for a big let down. read more

Tried for the first time and maybe expecting more when it said Bangalore style dosa. Having tried another Bangalore style dosa in Milpitas I would say this place was a bit of a let down. Tried the masala dosa and filter coffee. The dosa was ok but they don't provide sambar. The coffee was ok too but quantity was small. Hopefully they will have more options food wise in future. read more

The best masala dose in bay area!! Dosa is super crispy and delicious. Very authentic. Potato masala filling is awesome. Chutneys are super tasty as well!! Worth every bite!! read more

The dosey's are unreal they are super crispy with flavorful filling. I havent had a better dosa in bay area than this. Suggest if you order eat it there itself while its hot. read more

Bengaluru Thindi Garage - a fried chicken in a styrofoam container - Indian Near Me - San Jose, California

Most amazing masala dosa (Bangalore Vidyarthi Bhavan style). There are a lot of places that make Bangalore style dosas in the Bay Area now, but nothing to beat this place. Their ghee podi Idli melts in your mouth. Very tasty food, a must try!! Note - This is not a restaurant, there are 2 picnic tables. You order online earlier in the week(it's sold out by Friday most of the time), you get there at the time slot booked, check in and in about 10-15 min they bring out hot dosas. read more

Being a Bangalorean, I tried for the first time, and I was very disappointed. The "dosey" they serve is more or less like a homemade dosa with store-bought batter. $14 per dosa is not at all justified. Chutney was served without seasoning (oggarane). Idli was served without sambar. Being a big fan of filter coffee, I was hugely disappointed to taste a subpar coffee. Perhaps they should focus more on making better "dosey" and chutney than marketing on Instagram. Please don't lure people with the hope of serving authentic "dosey", when all you are doing is overly pricing a mediocre dosa. read more

Awesome Bangalore style Dose!!! Very tasty. Pre-booking is the best part!. Great service, Must try place

Best dosa I have had in the US! Super authentic to Bangalore, freshly made and served. Absolutely loved it!

Dosa tastes good but very oily. Coffee is decent but they serve less than 1/2 cup. Not worth all the hype, pre-order and pickup only on saturdays. read more

Really good, crispy, Mysuru and Bengaluru style dose with red chutney (khara) inside.

Best dose in Bay Area. We tried their Masala Dose and it was exceptionally good! Super crispy and served with 2 chutneys. Definitely a must try! read more