I really liked this place. I sat at the bar, thinking I was only going to get some dosas to go, but decided to stay and have a glass of wine. The bartender was super nice, and very helpful. She let me try two different wines before I decided. Luckily I stayed because the dosa I ordered (spinach and paneer) was HUGE. Dosas are generally big but needless to say I was pleased. Great taste, and great service. Also, I like the more hip element. The cooks are all Indian, but the wait staff are not necessarily so, and I personally like the mix, the international element and modern feel. Works for me. Next time I want a dosa in Brooklyn, I am definitely going here. read more

What a gem in Brooklyn! This place has a great menu and the dosa was awesome. We tried the Rava Masala Dosa and the lamb Chetinnad and both were amazing! Will definitely be back here again. read more

Delicious... we're slowly but surely making our way through the dosas.

Dosa Royale is the real deal and definitely the most authentic Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Prices are higher but so is the quality. I've never had the dosas but love the curries, which are very, very spicy! My favorites are the lamb chettinad, kolumbu (had it with chicken last time), and the chennai fish curry. Definitely get a side of yogurt or a lassi to help combat the serious heat from the curries! We also had the samosa chaat last time as an appetizer which is chopped vegetable samosa with chutneys, tamarind and cilantro on top. It was really delicious and will probably order it every time now. They also have an assortment of different rices. The lemon rice is particularly good with my favorite fish curry! My only complaint is that I wish the restaurant was more cozy same for the backyard. The design is a little cold and antiseptic with very bright lights (maybe just dimming would make a big difference?) so it's not a restaurant I like to go to but instead I typically get delivery since I really do love the food! When we have eaten there the cocktails were superb and service good. Definitely your best bet for authentic, high-qualify Indian in the neighborhood. read more

I have had consistently amazing experiences at Dosa Royale. Love all the vegan options. Especially round of the cauliflower appetizer. Give it a try the $9 price tag is worth it. read more

I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this gem amidst the countless food stands serving obscure (and interesting) fare at Williamsburg's Smorgasburg. Though their regular brick & mortar shop is stationed in Carroll Gardens, their satellite stand served up what I would consider to be pretty close to the real deal. Their aloo (potato) is pretty standard but the sambar is where Royale really shines. Mine had a drumstick (South Indian vegetable) floating in the broth. Yum! read more

I've been here twice and have been more than happy with my experience!!! I've never had a Dosa before. They are SO INCREDIBLE!!!! I've had the Spinach and Paneer both times (I brought my picky boyfriend the second time and wanted to stick with what I knew was good) he's not that into Indian food but loved it. Their chutneys are delicious and the Dosa is perfectly toasty! The spinach inside is chopped to perfection! The lentil soup is seriously something else. You can totally share the entrees which makes this a super affordable lunch spot.The service was wonderful both times. I crave this place now and just talking about it will bring me back for lunch tomorrow!!! read more

Horrible customer service. We ordered for delivery and after accepting our order and credit card information we got a call from the manager THIRTY MINUTES later saying that they're not going to deliver our order. The manager did nothing to alleviate the situation. I was very disappointed. Next time I'll order from the other 48472829 indian restaurants in this area who have better manner. read more

Fantastic and friendly! Came here for lunch one Sunday when everyone else in Brownstone Brooklyn was lining up for their eggs Benny -- if they only knew what they were missing -- and got the tiffin thali with an idli, a vada, and a mini masala dosa. Great meal all around. The chutneys in particular were terrific, both the ginger (which was special that day) and the regular ones. Masala chai afterwards was good too. My only complaint is that the sambar could have been a bit spicier. But it's great to be able to go to a real South Indian place without trekking all the way to Lexington Ave. Definitely coming back to sample the rest of the menu! read more

So damn good. Yes, pricier than standard Indian joint, but this is an entirely different restaurant. Most Indian restaurants are North Indian curry places, whereas this is Southern Indian (a rarity in general, and especially in Bk). I think it's actually gotten better since my first visit a couple years ago. The drinks are wonderful, but, as I learned last night thanks to Caviar.com, delivery is great too. read more

If I was rating it on food alone I would give it a five. The service was friendly but not very organized, the waiter did not write down our order and forgot to bring a couple of items. I would go there again South Indian food is not easy to come by and the preparation was excellent. read more

Dosa was excellent , masala filling was enough for one person. Serve with three diffrent chutnies and samber. And second entre was lamb chettinad was flavourful and spicy. Mango lassi was ok. Overall good food. read more

The food is really fresh and not heavy. Great beer and wine selection and the service is really good. The bartenders are super thoughtful and pleasant. The only thing I don't like is the shredded paneer in the dosas, but the dosas are good! read more

Good cocktails and decent snacks, but the dosas and other mains need to be improved. I'm judging from really high standards (my mom and grandma are amazing cooks), but I expect a lot from a $12 dosa in a city like NY. Dosa making is a really nuanced process and can present a number of challenges, and making sure they are served perfectly hot and crispy but tender takes a lot. The condiments are hit or miss too, rasam needs more depth. I hope they do improve because the people there are really nice and it would be fantastic having good dosas in Brooklyn. read more

We love Dosa Royale. I'm not an expert on South Indian cuisine, but their food was delicious to me and we go back regularly. The Paruppu Masiyal curry, Rava Masala dosa, and Vendakai Poriyal appetizer are our favorites. Highly recommended. read more

Great place love the Indian dosa special the masala dosa so crispy and filled with favors

Awful! It has been an hour and a half and the food is still not here and guy on the phone was rude about it.

Almost as good as manhattan dosas. I thought it was a bit too thin and crispy making it like a papadam. Prices are a bit high I feel for a casual place like this. It's not a fine dining spot. Cocktail menu sounded really good but didn't try read more

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We had the masala dosa and the spinach and paneer dosa as well as a small starter (parotta) and masala chai. Total bill with tip was $50 for lunch for the two of us, which felt a bit high. The food was fresh and delicious. The chutney was good, although the beet one was a little odd. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall, not the best dosas we have ever had but definitely solid - and a great choice when we are craving Indian without wanting to leave the neighborhood. We will be back but will skip the starter and the chai to keep our bill more reasonable. read more

Best South Indian food in New York! Fresh ingredients, authentic taste, flavorful ... Very much like my Mom's home cooking in India... Not your usual Indian Fare! A must try... read more

Do yourself a favor and go here as often as possible. The food honestly could not be better or more authentic (I studied food anthropology in South India, and these rival the dosas that my Jain host mom made for me). The spinach and paneer dosa is my personal favorite -- the flavors of the spinach and homemade paneer are spectacular and mix perfectly with the plentiful and delicious sauces they include (if they have the cabbage sauce when you're there, give it a try, it's amazing). The semolina dosas are also great (rava masala especially), deliciously crispy and light while being super filling and generous portions. The quality of the ingredients and the technical skill they lavish on each of their dishes is wonderful. Finally, the staff are beyond nice -- they are so eager to welcome you to their brick-and-mortar location (they also sell at Smorgasbergs). I prefer eating in, but they also deliver. read more

We love Dosa Royale - for both eat-in and fast, easy neighborhood delivery. South Indian food - a nice difference from most of the other Indian options in the neighborhood. Great curries, and the cauliflower starter is delicious. read more

I was so excited when Dosa Royale opened up in my neighborhood. Indian is a cuisine that is totally underrepresented (much less South Indian!), and I felt this was a great addition. Having traveled extensively throughout South India, I'm quite familiar with different kinds of South Indian food, preparations, and flavors. First, the positives. I thought the staff was super friendly and very knowledgable. I love the menu and they have a great selection of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks (including one made with black sesame syrup!) I shared a thali and ravi dosa with my friend. The thali was excellent! The flavors, variety, and quality were superb (and I appreciate that they don't skimp on the heat). I absolutely loved it! The dosa was a different story. It wasn't bad, but was just kinda eh. Although studded with all kinds of seeds, the dosa lacked flavor (maybe salt?). The potatoes were kind of awful. They had zero flavor or texture. Given how much thought and flavor was in everything else-I wonder if it was just a bad batch? Anyway, considering dosa is the restaurant's namesake, they need to ensure that it's better! Perhaps it was just a late night and they were off their game. I'll definitely go back-but maybe try a different dosa-or maybe an uttapam! read more

Solid food, an excellent addition to Court Street. Are prices on the high side? Only compared to, say, Jackson Heights - but this is a lot more convenient if you live in South Brooklyn. And it's not surprising given the massive spike in commercial rents around here. Good dosas, interesting homemade chutnies and a small but impressive bar. Will definitely be back. read more

We chose among many: the perfect choice! Food delicious, plentiful and typically Indian. Street food among the best to be found in a nice place to spend some moment of a day. Recommended... perhaps a bit expensive! read more

Delicious authentic tasting southern Indian food! Had a really great meal here. Veggie Dosa was delicious as was the chicken curry! Nice vibe, nice people. We'll be back! read more

Delicious! Spinach chicken curry was delicious. Service was very attentive and went out of their way to make our lunch pleasant. We even got free dessert on the house! read more

Had lunch today at Dosa Royale. Food was fantastic . Had seen this place on a tv show. We were visiting from West Virginia . Try the family dosa for sure. Great job. read more

Very delectable and amazing food. Atmosphere and music is very calm and mellow. The waitress is very nice and made our time enjoyable. The kadai is to die for. Chappati was very soft and amazing on the tongue. Will defiantly come back again. Food is worth the money read more

Wow, the food and service was amazing! I went for the first time to celebrate my friend's birthday. We were a large group and we came right as they were closing. They stayed open, the service was quick and the food was amazing! And they were some of the friendliest wait staff I've ever experienced. I'll definitely be back! read more

I've been craving rava dosai for the last few days, and decided to try out this place with some family/friends. I'm so glad we ended up here tonight because they make THE BEST rava dosai in NYC, and their service is amazing! Their chutneys were really tasty and freshly made. Their sambar, although pretty thick and less sour than I prefer, was delicious, and reminded me of homemade sambar I used to eat back home in Madras. The starters we ordered amazing too, especially the sundal! The seasoning was perfect and reminded me of the sundal my paati (grandmother) used to make for me, my brother and my cousins when we were kids. Our server, Shiva, was especially nice and made sure that our food came out on time, and was well prepared. He took great care of us! I look forward to going back there again soon. Thanks for bringing a taste of Tamil Nadu to Brooklyn, Dosa Royale!!! Rommmmba nandri!!! read more

I've come to this place several times and it's been great. Today I had the same dish--the eggplant curry--as I had a week ago. Last week it was fantastic. Today it was beyond terrible. It was the worst curry I've had in my life. I've lived in NY a long time and know what the quality continuum is like for restaurants. This was beyond that. It was like eggplant curry flavored water. I've been served uncooked chicken before, and this was at that level. It was completely inedible. You could tell simply by looking at it how bad it was going to be. I called and told them very politely how bad it was, and they simply told me they would tell the chef. They were polite, but this is the kind of thing that makes you wonder and hesitate about going back. read more

I don't understand how this place could get any good ratings. I ordered delivery from them, and the food was cold and tasteless. It was also not cheap, at $50. This was the only time I had to literally throw the food away because it was so bad. Maybe dining in would have been a better experience but stay away from delivery. read more

Food is good but the staff needs to be more courteous especially towards fellow Indians.

Absolute slam dunk - genuinely traditional but also genuinely inventive. A very nice, well designed interior, a super nice staff and the best Indian food I've eaten in NYC. I've been there three times now and had three excellent meals. Order the Thali (a large tray with rice and breads in the middle and little steel cups of various tasty things around the outer edge - all delicious), order a dosa, order the whole menu, but go soon because the lines are going to start forming soon. I can't wait to go there again. read more

I was excited to see a cute dosa place opening up on Court St and took my parents there when they visited over the holidays. I'll admit I was hesitant to take them as they eat dosa regularly in Toronto and are big critics of restaurants in general. Luckily, Dosa Royale didn't disappoint! We had the masala dosa, onion rava dosa, plain rava dosa and a non-veg thali. Everything was delicious. As an added bonus, Dosa Royale has some excellent cocktails, which is not a usual treat at a South Indian restaurant. The only complaint I had was that the mango lassi and kulfi both could have used a bit more sugar. We'll definitely be going back! read more

We are very excited for the first South Indian restaurant in Brooklyn, and yes, a decent Indian place of any kind in BoCoCa. We've been there three times now, once for dinner and twice for lunch, and are pretty happy with what we've seen (and tasted), though it clearly is a work in progress. Food: we've stuck to the South Indian basics -- dosas, uthappams, idlies, vadas, and the thali meals. Pretty solid stuff, although they need to work on making their idlies less dense -- not holding it against them, since these are pretty tricky to get right -- lots of variables involved ;) The dosas -- plain and rava -- are pretty good, as is the sambar and chutney. The onion uthappam was terrific. The vegetarian thali meal had some stand-out vegetable dishes (i.e., poriyals), and some mediocre ones, which is what you typically see. A bit saltier than we're accustomed to. Service was prompt, and the waitstaff was friendly. Quibbles: Pretty expensive for an Indian place, but understandable, given that they probably have to survive with just the weekend rush. Dosas are kinda small -- my kid is used to these gigantic paper dosas that Tiffin Wallah and Saravanaas in Murray Hill make. He had to eat two at Dosa Royale to fill himself up. The bottom line is that we are extremely thrilled to have this place in our neighborhood, so we don't have to schlep to Manhattan every time we crave South Indian food. The food is solid, but could use a little umami, so to speak, when compared to similar dosa/sambar places in Manhattan and New Jersey. I'm optimistic that things will only improve as the kitchen finds its footing. read more

The food here is good and they have a decent vegetarian selection, but the prices are very high for the portion size and content, and the menus are misleading. When I ate here for brunch I ordered a dish that the menu said came with eggs. It arrived without and the waiter said the eggs were an add-on - which was not stated on the menu and I'd said "with eggs" when I ordered. The dosa are tasty, but there's very little actual filling in them, - only the top third - which is surprising as they're made from affordable ingredients. In general, the portions are very small for the high prices. The staff are friendly but seem overwhelmed by the number of customers. read more

This place is incredible. Having been to random huts in the middle of the forest in Goa and eating what I thought at the time would be the best South Indian food of my life, I can say that Dosa Royale knocks that place into the Arabian Sea. It has beautifully fresh and rotating chutneys for your dosas and the service and ambience are great. For my money, this is the best South Indian in all of NYC. Dosas can be a little pricey at $14 but they are big enough to share with an appetizer. read more

Went for dinner this evening. Terrible service, the waiter was hardly interested. Idlis were stodgy, dosa was cold and the uttapam was undercooked and soggy. Not sure why the restaurant was full, I guess there isn't really another dosa option for miles. Give this one a miss, not even close to authentic South Indian food or friendly service. I would give it zero stars if it was possible. read more