Dosa Royale is a neat bar/restaurant with a window into the kitchen. It has decent mid-range alcohols and some interesting custom cocktails paired with (Southern) Indian 'street foods'. Unlike street food in India or a number of Indian restaurants in Brookyn, Dosa Royale has some high prices: Tamarind Rice for $5, Veggie Samosas for $6, and a lamb curry for a whopping $15. The food goes down easily - no complaints there - but the prices are a bit hard to swallow. :) Having said that, there are deals to be had. The dosas, starting at $10 are HUGE. One can easily feed two people. So ordering a single dosa and sharing it with your significant other can be both romantic and cost effective. Though I haven't tried it yet, Dosa Royale also offers a lunch which includes a choice of curry, choice of rice, salad and raita all for less than $13. Not bad, not bad at all. And, to be totally fair, the staff are very friendly. read more

Just got delivery. The paratha was definitely microwaved and tastes like gluey dough. Unfortunately ordered through Caviar, so this sad meal cost nearly $50. The chicken was dry, the sauce was good. But the lamb was very difficult to chew. Perhaps the dosas are good and the only thing to order. But I would AVOID. read more

For an opening weekend, this was pretty smooth. A little hiccup as we stood by the door awkwardly for a few minutes, but after being seated, the waitstaff was nice and helpful (the couple next to us needed to be walked through the entire menu and concept), the space was not too crowded, and, of course... the food was awesome! (Don't be put off by the "white"staff... the cooks were ALL clearly Indian. Large glass window into the very clean, very calm kitchen told me so.) I've Dosa-ed many times before in the Indian communities of Long Island and Queens, so this was right on the money. (The dosa could be a touch crispier, though...) The Cardamom Manhattan was a fun twist. It might be nice to see more of that "twisting" happen in the menu, which stays slightly limited, but pretty traditional. read more

Small spot on smith street with decent food. I don't think the food deserves more then 3 stars as it was just OK Service was good. Good for dinner with a few friends. read more

Here again 2 weeks later! Just as amazing as the first visit if not better!!! My server, Valerie is also just as sweet and attentive as my first visit. Yay for Dosa Royal!!!! Consistent quality to say the least! read more

Went to the one Carroll Gardens a few times and was happy to see this one open. Tucked away on a mostly residential block of dekalb, it's easy to miss. But the food is great, service quick and friendly. A+ for the dosas, which are beautiful and super tasty. The space itself is fairly unassuming: high ceilings and clean walls, minimal and modern. A nice spot if you're looking for something in the neighborhood that isn't too expensive or loud and good for sharing. Side note: while filed under vegetarian/vegan, they also have a regular assortment of meat options. Though indeed, the vege options are plentiful. read more

EAT IN ONLY! I have ordered delivery twice from this place and it takes well over an hour and the food gets to me COLD! Not even lukewarm, but COLD & SOGGY! Shame. The food is good when it's warm. I will not order delivery from here again. read more

Excellent!! Loved it, food was awesome and so was the service. If you are craving some good South Indian food definitely try this place, they also have an awesome backyard read more

When it's good it's good, but when it's bad it's BAD. I love the butter paneer and the dosas. However, there are some dishes that are hit or miss. Sometimes the cauliflower is rock hard, and sometimes the spinach curry tastes like GRASS. I really want Dosa Royale to be good. It's a warm and cozy place to come. I just wish there was more consistency. read more

I was kind of disappointed. The flavors were pretty bland. The raita was particularly subpar. The other sauces were also pretty bad. I've eaten a lot of Indian food and this is not the best. I also tried to take cash out of their ATM and didn't get the full amount I requested. They did end up giving me the rest of the money from their cash register though. read more

As the name of the restaurant suggests it to be a place primarily for Dosa. It's a value for money and a great place to have Dosa. The only part I didn't like is, that it's a cash only restaurant. Sambhar that is being served should be fresh, which wasn't in this case. read more

I stopped into Dosa Royale this past summer. The dosas were perfect and the service was on point! My friend and I got an appetizer and two different dosas so that we could try a few things in one meal. Everything was amazing. I will be back next time I'm in Brooklyn! read more

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Terrific, fresh South Indian. The closest to the real thing I've had in NYC, other than maybe Saravana's (and a lot less greasy). It is a little pricy, but the food quality is more than worth it. Despite the name, the highlights to me are the curries. Lamb Chettinad is unreal, complex, and bowl-licking good -- especially over yogurt rice. The fried okra is exactly like South Indian home cooking, with fried mung daal and whole-leaf spices. Even the saag (added recently, probably because that's what we expect in an "Indian" restaurant) is insanely fresh and vibrant. But yes, the dosas, idlis, vadas are quite good as well, and the coconut chutney is especially good. Ambience inside makes it a nice date night, and the lovely backyard is a plus when it's nice out. Eat here. It's worth it. The only downsides to me are that the service can be a little spotty depending on the night, and that they stopped serving the Thali (if you're reading, please bring it back). read more

I have travel to India and other south Asian countries. I will keep things simple. I am not going to write a whole paragraph about it. You should try for your self. Dosa's are excellent. read more

I wish Yelp had a negative rating option. Ordered take out from Dosa. The food was cold. The rice tasted like it came directly out of the fridge. The somosa was mushy and bland. The dosa was cold and disgusting. Save yourself the $50 and eat somewhere else. read more

Rava masala dosa with Mysore spice was delicious, along with all the chutneys. Will definitely be back for more!

Quaint spot with tasty and flavorful Indian food. Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options! Very reasonable prices too. The Dosa was delicious read more

It is so rare to find a place that makes proper dosas, especially in Brooklyn. They have other south Indian food which is a huge plus and super rare! I don't care about the poor reviews, this is a solid place, especially coming back from south India earlier this year. I hope they open a place in south Brooklyn. I've also been to Hampton chutney co, its crappy and the batter is off, and not a single Indian person in sight. read more

This place is decent, but for Indian food, very bland and safe. Definitely catering to the occassional non-Indian Indian food eater. It's a place I would get for take-out just because I've been there with friends and know it. I have a nut allergy so the more traditional restaurants have too much cross contamination. But the last time I went I got very sick, no anaphalaxis, but a few hrs later I was sick. Definitely, was a me issue, not the restaurant (this happens rarely with me), but there must be something in the food I can't eat. No idea what so I doubt I'll be back. Sadly, Indian, once my favorite type of food, and I cannot get along. read more

With all the Indian restaurants in Manhattan, we traveled from Chelsea to Brooklyn especially for the Southern Indian cuisine at Dosa Royale. They hold true to the southern region cuisine, rather than offering Saag or Biriyani and Naan bread like every other Indian restaurant in the city. The fried lentil donut starter was awesome, as well as the Paruppu Masiyal and the massive 3x Dosa (Dosa with 3 fillings- I forget the name). Not overly spicy - so the kids could enjoy, as well. Our waiter was super friendly, and a bonus was receiving an extra full wine glass! Thank you Dosa Royale! We will be back. read more

Ordered from here and it was just amazing. Loved especially the uttapam with potatoes, and the Vendakai Poriyal (okra) and Chickpea Sundal. I'm not a vegetarian but I could subsist on nothing but their vegan/veg offerings with pleasure. read more

I love this spot. I only wish I could go more often. Not only are the people just the nicest but the food is delicious. My friend who hails from a similar part of India (and has a discriminating palate) said the dosa was spot on. The only (minor) bother is the cash only part but that is to be expected. read more

Delicious samosas and the eggplant curry is tasty and filling. Dosas are best to get in restaurant instead of by delivery. Will come back again soon! read more

The 'coconut rice pudding' was shredded coconut in milk.

One of my favourite restaurants in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. A lovely place with cute decor/nice outdoor space, kind staff, and veeeeeery yummy food. Highly recommend! read more

This is the best indian restaurant in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. The quality of the dishes is outstanding and every meal is better than the last. The dosa's, butter chicken, spinach curry, and samosa chaat are my personal favorites. This is one of those places where you want to try everything on the menu. I've never been disappointed. Delivery or dine-in, doesn't matter, always good. read more

Naan was 2/10. Chickpea/onion salad was 7/10. Lamb curry was 4/10. Will never order again.

Wonderful people, beautiful space, excellent prices and all pale in comparison to the quality of the food. My good friend from Chennai, in for just a week, joined me for my first visit to Dosa Royale and agrees. See you soon friends. read more

Ordered takeout. It was wonderful. Butter Chicken and Cauliflower Lasuni were both excellent. Paratha bread was great. We also got the masala dosa and didn't know what to expected but it was good. Overall we are very full and very happy. Can't wait to go in person. read more

I went to the old location in Cobble Hill once before it closed and I was super excited for the opening in Ft. Greene. I stalked the location for weeks before they opened and then went two days in a row. Had dosas both nights. The second night we shared a family dosa that is somehow larger than the regular 2 ft dosa. It's been awhile since I've been at a restaurant where I wanted to try everything on the menu but everything looks great (different types of curry, idli, chaat, etc.). Prices are totally reasonable for the quality and size. Some of the tastiest dosas I've had besides the ones I at in Kerala in South India. read more

The food is very good, but very slow so be prepared to have a leisurely meal of 2 hours. The family-sized dosa is huge and definitely sized for 2. We also got the uttapam, the vegetable coconut curry, and veg and lamb samosas. They also have a lovely back yard. read more

Worst experience, we ordered cauliflower lasoni , lentils with spinach and chapati through grubhub. Cauliflower was really not edible the cornstarch coating was so hard like rubber couldn't even chew it. Lentil was stale tomato in the dal was tasting awful. Chapati was really hard , may that was because of the delivery time. Only good thing was sevaiya. They should work on quality of food especially when they are providing delivery service. Total disappointment. read more

I got the butter chicken and the masala dosi. The food was wonderful! The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The serving was small and I was craving for more! The dosa portion, however, was satisfying - thin, crispy, not too greasy. I couldn't finish it by myself. The only reason I gave 3 stars was the service. I've never had such unaccomodating, unfriendly wait staff at a restuarant before. They are very stand offish, don't seem to like answering questions about the menu, don't come check up on you and ask how your meal has been and if you need anything else, they take forever to bring you the check. The place is also cash only, which they don't tell you upfront and when I went there, their ATM was broken. Despite the food being delicious, dealing with the staff isn't worth it- won't be returning. read more

We had no idea the Dosa Royale was a giant dosa meant for 3 or more to share! But as two people, we ordered an appetizer, the dosa royale, and some chai masala. Everything was reasonably priced for two people and well flavored regional cuisine. The eater review does it justice read more

Amazing Indian food that is totally worth it. The food is super consistent and always is delicious. The Popcorn chicken 65 dish is amazing and the Masala is flames. We go at least once a month. Thank You Dosa Royale! read more

***REVIEW OF DELIVERY ONLY*** I had ordered delivery from here a couple times before and the food arrived quickly, warm and tasted really good! Sadly, this last Monday I placed an order of Paruppu Masiyal Curry, plain rice and splurge $3 more for the Chappathi at 7:41 PM that had an ETD of 8:40-8:50 PM. I thought...okay it will be worth the wait and they usually arrive earlier. It hits 8:40 PM and I'm surprised the food hasn't arrived yet, but figure the estimate was till 8:50 PM. At 8:54 PM I give the restaurant a call and the guy who ordered the phone tells me I was third on the delivery list so to give it a few more minutes because it will be there. I call back at 9:08 PM because now it's been about 1.5 hours since I placed the order and I'm starving! The same guy I spoke to earlier was shocked (maybe he was pretending) that the food hadn't been delivered. He said he would call the delivery guy on his cell and call me back. I wait. No call back. If you're calling the guy right then, you should know in a couple minutes, right? At 9:15 PM, I call and speak with the same guy at Dosa Royale again and ask for my order to be cancelled since it wasn't there and would definitely be cold by the time it arrived. He said. "No problem, I'll make sure Seamless refunds you." I send Seamless an email just to make sure that the refund takes place. And, then I pop in a frozen pizza. Something I should've done an hour before. Five minutes later, the delivery guy is knocking on my door. I open it up and its the Dosa Royale delivery. In the bag is only the curry and the rice and its cold. I taste it and its inedible. I throw it out, but not before realizing I am missing the Chappathi, which I had to pay extra! The next day, I chat with Seamless to make sure that the refund will take place. They let me know that they spoke with the manager and he will not allow the refund. Huh? So, you tell people one you will do something and not do it??? read more

The dosas are killer!!! I couldn't wait until this place opened up and I was very impressed. I love Indian food but I don't always crave it. I crave the food from Dosa Royale!!! This place is right on target with tasty dishes making you want to come back for more. read more

Great food, including the most amazing ginger chutney in the world. And the staff literally couldn't be nicer. Do yourself a favor and go eat here. (Backstory: Dosa Royale used to be on Court St. and we loved it. Then they disappeared. Rediscovered them at their little stand at Brooklyn Flea in DUMBO over the summer, and found out about the DeKalb Restaurant. Went there a few nights ago, and I'm soooo happy we did. Can't wait to go back. This place is a treasure.) read more

Dosas can be deceptive. they look massive but in reality their rice and lentil composition is more on the lighter side. Sharing a dosa amongst two is a nice idea, but you may want something extra to fill you up. The Dosa Royale (family style because it's bigger than the rest) was fun to have with a group - it's brought out and plopped in the middle of the table, for everyone to grab bits of and dip into one of the many chutney accompaniments. The Veggie Curry (Avial) was full of al dente veggies and lacked the depth of flavor that I love about a curry. It's also $14. The lamb was full of tough lamb chunks that I ate around - and also tasted like it could have used many more hours of cooking, for $17. The flavored rices range anywhere from $5 - $8. Not sure they are necessary (other than to add some more flavor profiles to the curries) but you could definitely just get some plain rice for $2. Dosa Royale felt expensive for what you get. The wait for this place is cray cray - I recommend making a reservation. It's a pretty tight fit inside as well. While I felt the curries still weren't up to the standard of really solid Indian food that I drive out to prospect heights to pick up, Dosa Royale is a welcome addition to a neighborhood that otherwise lacks Indian food. read more

I love this place! So many gluten free options. The curries and dosas are delicious! As is the cauliflower.