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    Dosa Express

    3.9 (83 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Idli Sambar
    Sandhya G.

    I was seriously let down by the quality/authenticity of the food here. The sambar is watery and doesn't have great flavour- one of the things I look for in a good South Indian restaurant that serves dosa! The dosa which is the main dish as it's in the name of the place - also was a disappointment- it was too thick and wasn't crispy or aerated like a normal dosa batter. All the while I ate the dosa, I felt that it was cakey and the batter was way off from traditional batter :( next dish we tried is the mysore bonda - we expected nice hot bonda with some potato filling, but what we got was plain batter with no salt or any flavour deep fried and tossed on the plate. Lastly, the chutneys are also very mediocre. Although the people are friendly and you are served too soon, the food is really underwhelming for me to try again!

    Menu
    Ajay K.

    Was excited to have a South Indian option closer to SF (in San Mateo) rather than having to drive all the way to Sunnyvale. Dosa Express has an extensive tiffin menu with an Andhra influence (they have punugulu, mirchi bajji, etc) We got the paneer dosa and the mini idlis to share and a masala chai. The dosa was crispy and the paneer was a nice addition to it. However we were disappointed by the chutneys and sambar which were brightly colored but lacked authentic flavor. The chai tasted too milky and had an odd taste so we let it go after a couple of sips. Overall, they will have a lot of room to improve if they want to catch up to the expectations set by other South Indian places in the Bay like Mylapore or Madras Cafe.

    Onion Pakora
    Harmonie T.

    I luv me some dosas and Dosa Express hits the spot! I came here with fam and we ordered a bunch of dishes: - Onion Pakaora https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dosa-express-san-mateo?start=120&select=0k_Rbi5Y-c5WqMe3QiohyA - Mini Idli https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dosa-express-san-mateo?start=120&select=EN1dA3B6w-up_WAsF0MJtg - Samosa https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dosa-express-san-mateo?start=120&select=Tm1Q_WVrfa2jnzuJcyti3g - Masala Dosa - Mysore Masala Dosa https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dosa-express-san-mateo?start=120&select=xvpXZNKWIczgFJP1K5vhqA The food came out quick, piping hot, and full of flavor. Our feast was delicious! The only lackluster thing for me was the coconut chutney. The flavor was milder than what I've had at other restaurants. That said, one of the best mint chutneys I've had. It has a bit of a spicy kick! They also give a chutney that is ginger-forward and tastes very fresh. My fave was their tomato chutney which is BOMB! I would love a jar of that stuff! Large dining room and helpful staff. When I asked the difference between Masala Dosa and Mysore Masala Dosa, they explained that Mysore includes a chutney layer. Yum! They were also helpful in confirming what is vegan and what isn't. I would easily eat here again. Parking is competitive on the street but totally worth the effort.

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    Hemanth G.

    A newly opened Indian restaurant in San Mateo..checked out early during week with my friend. It's refreshing nice decor and with comfy seats..with more spacious seating in the back as well. Tried their lunch thali..which is just adequate to fill you up with tasty curries(loved the eggplant curry) , flavoured variety of rices and accompanied by their off menu lychee shake. The taste and style is more southern India (believe Andhra style) - but not too spicy, just adequate. It gives a feeling of simple n homely taste with quick service. Will come back to try their dosa(always in pursuit of that perfect crispy masala dosa) and other items.

    Plain Dosa Masala Chai Gajar Ka Halwa
    Tun

    Had a bad experience. I'm a fan of dosa and this was the thinnest dosa I've ever eaten. Chai tastes like water and halwa is oily and not tasty at all. I regret for choosing this restaurant just by how the restaurant interior looks like. I'm reviewing this so the restaurant can improve on the food quality.

    Uttapam with chutneys
    Dev A.

    Made a reservation since we were a large group. It seemed they were understaffed and the waiter was scrambling to serve all the tables. The dosas, vada, uthappam and sambar were mediocre, all 3 chutneys had awful taste - normally coconut chutney should not be so spicy. Convenient and uninspiring location, décor inside was optimistic. I would not make a special trip here again, too expensive for the quality of food and subpar location.

    Uggani bhajji
    Divya S.

    Fantastic food, excellent service, and a beautiful ambiance! We tried their unlimited vegetarian thali, idli/pongal combo, uggani bhajji, cut mirchi, onion bhajji, Mumbai gini dosa, punugulu, chickoo shake, and mango lassi. Everything tasted delicious! The best part is the thali's unlimited refills, which is a great deal. Their spacious outdoor seating is perfect for corporate lunches or large gatherings. Plus, the location is convenient--just 10 minutes from SFO airport. We'll definitely be back to explore more items on the menu!

    Lita B.

    Someone recommended this place so we tried it. The interior was done very nicely compared to the dreary design of the previous establishment. We ordered the Uthappam and Dosa. My Uthappam was so bland, I had to add salt to it. The crispiness was so so. I did not taste my husband's dosa but he wasn't thrilled. On top of that they served plastic utensils. Sorry, I'll stick to my favorite dosa on Valencia St.

    Veg Thali

    Beautiful, modern and cleanl interior. Ordered the plain dosa and Veg Thali. So thin and crispy, loved the sauces. Veg Thali had 10 containers and 1 was the rice desert that I loved! 2 kinds of mixed rice. Lentil, okra w peanuts, cheese masala (dont know but was my favorite), 2 soups, yogurt and another spicy item. Loved trying so many things! I will be back to try everything on their menu! Also fast and freindly service!

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    8 months ago

    After lot of searching i found an authentic Indian restaurant in the bay. The food and ambiance is amazing. My girlfriend loved the dosas

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    Great addition to the peninsula. I don't need to go to the south bay to get dosa. The place is clean and the food is fresh.

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    The food was good but pricier for what you get taste or quantity wise. And that gets even lesser for take aways. I liked their mysore bondas

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    The ambience was ok but the service was hood. I like here uggani bhajji and cheese dosa it was good

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    1 year ago

    Wonderful food. Like a stop-off in South India. Masala dosa, samosa, and onion pakora were super!

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    1 year ago

    Awesome selection of dosas, great tasting idli and vada, friendly fast service. Excellent family friendly place.

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    So excited to have such an amazing new dosa restaurant in San Mateo/Burlingame! Absolutely loved their mini idlis, podi and chutneys.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious dosas. I had the pessarattu with upma which was very filling and just the right amount of spice.

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    Delicious samosas! Flavorful and fresh and flaky. Nice people working there. I would definitely go back.

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    The food was really good. There was a good selection of dosas to choose from. I enjoyed the Uggani Bajji and the Veg Thali.

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