The most disgusting Indian food ever. Even Trader Joe's frozen curry is better than what they serve here. The spinach paneer was so oily where you can see the layer floating on top. And there is literally so much salt I felt like I could taste the graininess of it. I don't know how a restaurant can make such bad tasting but expensive food. Don't ever go here. 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

Not the best Dosa I've ever had, but certainly edible...though the one I ordered (Spinach & Paneer) was a little light on the spinach & paneer...not much filling. I'm sure I'll be back, but not my favorite. Warning: cash only...but they have a cash machine with no fee. read more

Hmm if you play with my dosa you make me angry and top of it waitress was on the phone continuously and not bothered to attained us makes me more sad .anyway here is honest review about this place I ordered masala dosa idli Sambhar and masala chai ..dosa taste good but sambhar and idli were tasteless..masala chai was good service was not good though ..over all not so good experience..for South Indian food we hv better options in Lexington Avenue place called Sawanaa Bhavana.. read more

I and my husband checked this place out last week, on a busy Friday evening. Overall it was alright, we left this place with some mixed feelings though. They take only CASH- what an inconvenience! Food- great taste, very pleased with the flavors, portion was alright. Service- I give 2 starts for the mediocre service, the lady server was not attentive, did not even ask how the food was.. she was busy.. maybe that's why?? Hmm... We decided to plan to go back and give another chance since the food was great. read more

Eaten here a few times with a small group. The dhosas are the things to get, and I would recommend sticking to them. Beverage service is limited and one has to pry a bit to get all the info. Service is somewhat slack but it gets done. 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

How have I not been to you sooner Dosa Royale. With your paper thin crepes and assortment of curries, you are a standout in the neighborhood. Start with a mango lassi, or glass of wine or beer. For $12, the spinach and paneer dosa was large enough to share. The chennai fish curry ($16) was delicious but could have benefitted from a few more pieces of fish for the price. Plain rice costs an additional $2. Save room for gulab jamon or coconut rice pudding. read more

Awesome service and great food. Ashok and Arun are doing an amazing job! Great masala dosa and beer served

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

Love this​ spot. It is the best place in Bk for dosas. In the warm weather,​ they have a yard for outdoor seating.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Overpriced hipster dosas. I'm noticing that overpriced hipster [insert food] is becoming a thing in NY. We had high hopes for Dosa Royale...very high hopes. And, good thing off the bat: service was outstanding, and I don't want to take anything away from it. Unfortunately, there were a bunch of misses, and it didn't sit well with me. I went with my roommate--we each got a cocktail, and then we split the "Dosa Royale" and the "Onion Rava." The Dosa Royale is supposed to be a mix of three items--spinach and paneer, masala dosa (spiced potato), and mixed vegetable. They let us sub in sweet potato, as it was the special of the night. The Royale arrived and it was MASSIVE. We needed to see the fillings, so my roommate opened it up...and I'm glad she did. I don't know if this was normal or not, but ours was maybe about 30% full. Yes, that's right--this giant, $18 dosa was 30% full. On top of that, ALL of the three varieties were mushed together, with little to separate them. Oh, and the spinach and paneer? Well, they didn't put paneer in it. Thankfully, they brought some out. I mean, really? Come on, guys--that's just an amateur mistake. The sweet potato, what was actually in there, was good. I couldn't even tell if we got veggies because of the mushed up mess. Spinach was decent, and the paneer (when we finally got it) was good. The onion rava, though, was bleh. I mean, I just wasn't impressed. Whereas the filling (what little there was) of the royale was good, the rava was just kind of a weird, chunky mess. The gunpowder sauce, which cost an extra $1, was mediocre. They also give you sauces with the dosa, and honestly, everything was kind of a let down--the mint/coriander chutney was watery and tasted inauthentic, the coconut one was bizarre, and the red/orange one (not sure what it was) was pretty decent. I understand Dosa Royale is relatively new, but if you're going to charge these prices, you NEED to have the food to back it up. $18 for a massive, mostly empty dosa is unacceptable. I'm undecided if I'll go back. This was a pretty disappointing experience--both for my palate, and my wallet. read more

THE GOOD: I LOVE dosas--love love love--and these are close to the best I've ever had (in terms of the plain dosa itself, filling aside). If I were just judging this place on the dosa batter and preparation I'd give it five stars! Another five-star aspect is the samosa appetizer. It puts the mushy, microwaved grease-balls that I've had at other local Indian places to shame. I honestly didn't know samosas could be this good. The cilantro and tamarind chutneys that they come with are also superb and generous. My husband ordered one of the chicken curries and the sauce was truly amazing! I made him let me dip my dosa in it and couldn't get enough. I really appreciate the glassed-in kitchen. It shows that there is nothing funky to hide, and makes me trust the food and the people preparing and cooking it. THE BAD: The biggest con of this place, which admittedly may be unfair, but I just can't overlook it, is the space itself. I know that many restaurants in NYC are long and lean and require their patrons to move creatively (think side-shimmy, table-pulling-out, butt-bumping-water-glass style). I can deal with this, but the tables are just way too close together that it sucked the happiness out of my experience. Maybe it was plain bad luck to be nestled into a seat next to people who spoke loudly about inane crap. It happens. The fairer con that I have is that the dosa came with small smears of chutney and a soup but no spoon. The waitress was competent, but a little joyless and ready to rush us through the meal (she was quick to remove plates and glasses a little too soon). The masala potatoes (that I ordered in my dosa) were good but not amazing, and the paneer was shredded and lacked full flavor. THE UGLY: I wouldn't normally reveal how cheap I am, but for you, Dear Yelper, I will because I think my issue is indicative of a problem with Dosa Royale in general, which is that it's amazing food all wrapped up in a too-small package (not including the dosas, which are ample and priced well). $9 for a glass of wine is ok. $9 for a glass of wine served in an extra small coupe glass is a little embarrassing--both for me as a drinker and whoever came up with this idea. Ok, so it makes them more money, but when the bottle is $36, I expect more than a 4 oz. pour for $9. A little place with big taste, but strangely stingy touches. Go for the dosas and samosas!! read more

Solid neighborhood restaurant with great food and friendly service. It is pretty overpriced for what you get, although the flavors are very nice. The fish curry is fantastic. Great spice. So is the chicken 65 appetizer - a new addition to the menu and now favorite. I'm not crazy about the dosas but I finally found that, for me, the best choice is the vegetable with paneer. It's basically the dosa royale but a smaller version. The lamb curry tends to be a little on the dry side, and the chicken curry is pretty nice. I like the thali a lot but noone will ever share it with me so I don't get to enjoy it as often as I like. It's not for everyone, I suppose. The service is five stars. Everyone there is very friendly. The bartenders remember you. The chef will bring out his special batch hot sauce on certain nights. It is a very warm environment that most "hipster" (to use a word common to many of the Dosa Royale Yelp reviews I've read) restaurants lack. I'm looking forward to the summer when they open the backyard! read more

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

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

This place is a hidden gem. I am coming back here cos it's a happy neighborhood and this place, for its food. Rava onion Dosa= amazing. Chutney= wowness. Kadai paneer = mind blowing ! read more