Excellent food as always! This is home food for me. Heavy nostalgia. The food was great, everyone loved it. Even my lil 3yr old ate an entire plain dosa. The chennai masala tea was exactly how its supposed to taste. I had the mysore masala dosa& my husband had the onion dosa. We loved it. Only thing I'd say is the onions in the onion dosa were raw onions. But its all delish! Ordered idli, medhu vada, bisibelebath& tea for to-go as well. Food is wonderful! We've ordered food from here many, many, mannnyyyyy times for pick up, so this was the first time we sat there to enjoy a meal as a family. Very clean restaurant. Service was good, they were so sooo nice! Loved chatting with them, I felt I was back home lol. Cant be anymore happier here. read more

Udipi is one of the Pittsburgh area's treasures, especially for vegetarians who like spicy Indian food. We've been going here for years and it's always the same--delicious food for not too much money. Our favorites are the Chana Bhatura, the Spring Dosa, and the Vegetable Uttapam. But I don't think I've ever been disappointed with anything I've gotten there. The ambiance and service are very casual, so don't go expecting a fine dining experience. But if you like vegetarian Indian food, you will be very happy here. read more

This was one of the best dining experiences. my husband and I have had in a long time. It was partly the staff, who were friendly and introduced us to foods on the menu we weren't familiar with, encouraging us to try them. The menu ventures well beyond your typical Indian restaurant in the US-- there were many foods I had not heard of before. It was partly the clientele, all of whom were South Asians enjoying meals with their families. It was informative to see what dishes they were ordering and fun to be there with people young and old on a weekend afternoon. And then, of course, the food was fantastic. We are new vegetarians, and we're so thrilled to find a restaurant to add to our list that creates so much delicious vegetarian food. Couldn't be happier with the experience. read more

Amazing, authentic vegetarian South Indian cuisine. Fast and friendly waiters. It's a regular for us when in the area. Casual, simple, family friendly atmosphere read more

I dined at this restaurant twice because of its proximity to the SV. Temple. The first time, I ordered dahi batata puri which taste stale because of the sev in it. My mother however, loved the idly. I also had mango milkshake, which tasted good but was too thin in consistency. The second time around here, we ordered idly, methu vada and onion rava dosa. All of these tasted mediocre. Chai had a strong cardamom flavor and was too dilute. I can say that I've had better South Indian food in USA, so I get really picky. You can try out this place once, to see if it suits your taste buds. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not too keen to go here again. read more

Udipi Cafe - Dahi batata puri - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

This is one of the best South Indian restaurants. The veg meal anl, dosas, and idli are fabulous. It feels like traveling to India when you step inside this place, including the ratio of servers to customers with the manager sitting in the corner watching everything. Go here if you want great South Indian veg food, but don't need frills. read more

You won't be wowed by the location or the dining room experience. You come for the most delicious vegan & vegetarian Indian food I've had in a long time . read more

This review only speaks to takeout. I have eaten in the restaurant once or twice, but not in a while. The restaurant itself is small and not much to look at. This is one of our go-tos for takeout, when things are busy or I just need a night off for cooking. We have our favorite dishes but here and there mix it up, especially if we are eating with friends and ordering more dishes. We started with an order of samosas. These are my boyfriends favorite. They are a crispy fried dumpling and filled with potatoes, peas, and spices. They come with a tamarind sauce, which is so good and always gets finished. The other sauce is an herb sauce with some kick to it. I actually use the extra to make salad dressing sometimes. Next we got an order of Chana palak. It's a mixture of chickpeas and spinach which is delicious and addictive. This dish isn't spicy but it is really flavorful. Finally we got an order of aloo gobi. It's a mixture of chunks of potato and cauliflower. The sauce it comes in has a little bit of a kick (though this time a little more than usual). The sauce is creamy and so good. Just pour the sauce all over your rice. In general I love Indian food. Udipi isn't anything fancy or unique. What it is though is delicious vegetarian Indian food. I love grabbing takeout because it's quick and convenient. Takeout is usually ready in 15-20 minutes. read more

Udipi Cafe - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

This place is the best around. Just thinking about it makes me hungry. Many vegan options. Everything is great. I will say if I didn't know it was there I would just drive right by because of the nondescript location. read more

Udipi is well known in the community and for good reason. The food is delicious! They offer south Indian cuisine. I can't help but order a dosa every time. Where it lacks is in atmosphere. The space has a cafeteria vibe. The walls could use a fresh coat of paint and the floors are old. However if you overlook the superficial you will be in for a treat. The proprietors do not seem concerned about the lack of décor probably because the place is always packed! We arrived around 1:30 on a Saturday and the lunch rush was still on. We did manage to find a seat near the door which was perfect for people watching. My dosa was thin, crispy and chewy perfection and the potato filling was perfectly tasty. My dining companion had a dosa with cheese and spinach and she also loved it. The dosa sides were delicious and not too spicy for my taste. They have pickup available if you want to order food and take out. Also, check out the lovely shop next door. They have the most beautiful clothing and jewelry in there! read more

Udipi Cafe - Dosa - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

We went to the place after temple visit with no expectations. The place was crowded due to the weekend and week before schools beginning. But the lady was able to accommodate us right away with a BIG smile. We got Satt dosa and Poori along with filter coffee. Portions were big and tasty with less oil/ghee. I was amazed how the entire family working there especially teenage kids. read more

Service is iffy, they forgot part of my order. The food is well prepared if you like vegetarian food.

Food is great. Best place for south indian tiffins. Their Rava dosa is a must try. Service is good. Ambiance is decent.

I never thought I would like the food from India, but Udipi changed my mind! It was delicious! Will definitely go back!

I had the Chole with rice. It was amazing. Lots of spices and it was spicy as well. There basically chickpeas in brown gray. I took it to a party and everyone loved it including myself. I high recommended d this place for authentic Indian food. read more

Finally tried Udipi after it was recommended to me so many times as a great vegetarian restaurant. We went for lunch on a Saturday and the place was packed, but we only had to wait ten minutes or so for a table. I haven't had northern Indian food before, so it was hard to decide on just a few items from the large menu of choices. We kind of had to flag someone down to order, but our food was ready super fast after we ordered. We started with the lentil donuts with a coconut dressing. This was a great choice for lunch. I'm a huge fan of any donut or fried dough situation, so these were one of my favorites. The coconut was very refreshing paired with the richness of the donut. We tried an Aloo Gobi entree and dosa with paneer. The dosas look so impressive coming out of the kitchen and are definitely a hot item at Udipi. The paneer version was so savory and cheesy. When we return in looking forward to trying more of the dosas and breads, as you can't find dishes like that many other places in the area. read more

Pretty good, if you're willing to make the drive! It's located on a back road in Monroeville area, not very walkable or bussable like the city restaurants I'm used to. There's no buffet here but there is a huge selection of reasonably-priced food. We got the appetizer sampler, an uttapam, and a dosa- I would recommend diversifying your meal more than we did, as this turned out to be way too much deep-fried food. They had lots of good and fresh looking curries on the menu which could be a good way to balance out the fry. The food itself was so good and flavorful, even the batter of the fried food was well spiced and stood on its own! read more

Udipi Cafe - Appetizer sampler - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

A popular Indian place in Pittsburgh with a combination of hit/miss food and mediocre service. We visited on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Few of our items took forever to show up.They mixed up some of our items with others and there was some confusion with the final bill. The only items worth mentioning were pongal(rice cooked with lentils, laden with ghee,peppercons and cashews) and mirchi bajji( chillies stuffed with spices and batter fried). The vegetable cutlet is definitely stale and tasted really bad. Overall,the food and service were sub-par. read more

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The food here is great - I've had several friends describe it as the best South Indian food in Pittsburgh. We started out with the Idli and the "idli fry", which I had never had before, but it's exactly what it sounds like, fried idli. I personally preferred the regular idli. For my main, I had the Masala Dosa, which I very much enjoyed. I particularly liked the coconut chutney served with it. The main downside is the service. Our food came out very fast, but the servers were not very friendly and forgot to bring out coffee we ordered (though they brought it immediately when we reminded them) The place is a little bit in the middle of nowhere, unless you came to the nearby temple. I'm not sure it's worth a special trip out here, but definitely a good option if you're in the area read more

Udipi Cafe - Masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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We haven't been there in years. They've remodeled and upgraded. Good food and prices. Very busy, worth the wait.

Worst service , owner and most of the wait staff was having attitude . For each answer they were talking rudely . Owner was so possessed with menu card he was behind us to give it back , treating that menu paper as a gold and want to take it back immediately . No doubt food was good but behaviour of staff useless thar ruined all my experience with this restaurant. If they talk politely with customer they will prosper more. read more

Udipi Cafe - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Believe the hype. This place is absolutely worth driving out to from the East End. You will drive up this random creek run highway in the middle of nowhere just past a welding workshop and a gravel yard and be like 'wait what? This is the best Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh?' And the answer is: yup (it is at least if you're a vegetarian.) Everything is good, but the peas and potatoes utthapam is insanely good. Dream about it during the nighttime good. Also all the appetizers are amazing and the sauces that come with them are amazing. You should over order - the prices are great- and try new things every time. Someday, I hope they open another location closer to the city. read more

This place has been a staple for my family since I was a kid. Although unassuming from the outside, this restaurant is gold mine with so many delicious options. The menu is vast and each dish is prepared from scratch. My go to is usually the masala dosa with a mango lassi! The indo-Chinese is equally delicious. Although we have only had the option of carry-out recently, I can't wait to eat in person again. read more

Straight cash homies. Haven't ordered a bad dish here. read more

Incredible South Asian vegetarian/vegan cuisine, right here in Pittsburgh! I came here with a girlfriend who raved about the food. I am blown away with this place. We ordered a few items instead of each ordering entrees, so we could sample their different offerings. Our waitress was very helpful with suggesting items for us to try, as well as explaining what we would be getting. The service was outstanding, and they frequently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Prices were incredible for the amount of food given! My favorite times so far are the Gobi Manchurian (dry option), the Chana bhatura, and the vegetable tempura (like onion rings). I also LOVED the Pachadi Raita (spiced yogurt with cut vegetables) as a dip, as well as the lemon pickle- very tangy and yummy. I was so impressed, that I came back the very next evening for dinner because there were more items I wanted to try! :) This is definitely well-respected within the South Asian community, as it was filled to capacity both nights with lots of happy customers! (FYI - This is also located very close to the popular Sri Venkateswara Temple for those who are coming from out of town.) I will definitely be back. Maybe again tonight! Haha. read more

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nostalgic moment eating here. Hadn't found a closer to home Indian food in the US until I ate here

As an Indian I am writing this review that this place have one of the most amazing vegetarian dishes in Pittsburgh. Me and my family we both love this place.. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. Finally, had the opportunity to go to this vegetarian restaurant. The Ambiance is rather nondescript. Environment was somewhat cool. This is not a fancy place. We started with the samosas which were larger than most. They were fried to Perfection. The sauces were delicious. These were great. I also had to korma. Portions were large. I could not finish my entree. This was a very good dish. Naan was all so good. A fine Indian meal. I hope to return. read more

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This little spot needs a big star on the map. We were blown away with the mix and fusion of flavors.large portions and tons of options. I love and I mean love meat. But I'll do this again no doubt.. the staff and service was top notch and so far above the average... read more

Udipi Cafe - This hot tea has changed my life - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

We were driving through the area and I had a craving for Indian food, so I stopped by here and ordered several items to go: masala dosa, spring dosa, and palak paneer. I was impressed with how fast they got it all ready (10 minutes). The spring dosa sounded good on paper, but tasted quite bland in real life. The masala dosa was tasty. I must also add that the masala dosa was absolutely gigantic (exactly what I was hoping for). I had to cut it up into many pieces to eat. The palak paneer was on par with every other palak paneer I've had. I had Udipi Cafe bookmarked for a while now, but sadly I didn't find it to be that great. Taste | 3 Atmosphere | 3 Presentation | 3 Service | 4 OVERALL | 3 read more

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I HAVE to eat at this place everytime I head towards Monroeville! On the outside it appears shabby & dilapidated. I remember being afraid to set foot inside during my first visit... But once in, all thoughts of fleeing are instantly replaced by thoughts of how much more of this amazing food can I stuff into myself!! Udipi cafe specializes in South Indian street food but they also serve several North Indian dishes ( pakoras, Chana batura etc). I usually stick with the dosas which are truly crisp & as close as u can get to eating the same dish in India. Of the dosas, I love the paneer & rava masala dosas. A must try is the filter coffee!! A traditional hot drink from South India, this specialty instant coffee will be exactly what you need to round up your meal! read more

Udipi Cafe - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Located in Monroeville, somewhere in the middle of Old William Penn Hwy, this place looks dilapidated and dated from outside (and also from inside). However do not let the appearances fool you, the food is delicious. You get delicacies from South India and North India, though I always return for the former (as I guess the place does that food more justice). Remember this is a PURE VEGETARIAN restaurant. Now being an Indian and having tried authentic local food back home in India, I can say that the South Indian food they serve comes as close (in my opinion) to legit home-cooked, mouth-watering and tantalizing food that I crave. This is how you can optimize your experience: Start with the Idli- Vada combo, which includes a white cake made of rice batter and is steamed (idli), and a lentil based donut that is fried (vada). This is served with a coconut chutney and sambar (something like a vegetable stew). Next proceed with Mixed Vegetable Pakoras - vegetables like onions, potatoes and chillies covered with a paste of gram flour and fried, served with a mint/coriander chutney. Accompany this with a glass of Mango Lassi or regular Lassi, as you please. The next dish should be a Dosa (rice crepe) - Rava Masala, Mysore Masala, Spring Dosa, Paneer Dosa (here the Masala is a potato mixture that is filled inside the crepe and is not very spicy as the name actually suggests), or an Uttapam (thicker version of the Dosa) - Vegetable Uttapam. Finish off with a Filter Coffee (made with a lot of milk and instant coffee). Now, I do not guarantee you will be able to walk after this, but I do promise you will enjoy all that you just ate. I bid you good eating! read more

Udipi Cafe - Rava dosa and Lassi! - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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The menu is excellent and extensive, but that's about it. Food was sub par but they get lots of crowds from those visiting the local temple. Ours was a large group and we were accommodated easily but nobody had a good meal. Don't go expecting an udupi style restaurant/ food experience. read more

Stopped in here for dosas during my trip to Pittsburgh. Unfortunately the food made me sick and experienced some casual racism. One of the server was extremely rude and seemed upset that I had a white partner (I'm Indian). It took several requests to get the items we asked for. Then he would just throw it on the table while giving me angry death stares. When he sat us at the table, he threw menus on the table, which caused the utensils to flip out of place, and he just walked away without a word. It was a really bizarre experience that he seemed to be the only one with this problem. The anger and rudeness seemed to be aimed at me, he wouldn't even acknowledge (or look at) my partner. The owners or managers (wasn't sure of their titles or status) seemed nice and I didn't sense the same animosity from them, so we just left without saying anything or creating a scene while they were very busy. But I def wouldn't return again, frankly, if there were no other guests in the restaurants, I would have felt unsafe with this man's behavior. read more

Had ordered Mysore Masala Dosai, Medhu Vada and Chana Batura. All three items were delicious. It felt like an authentic Indian food from mother's kitchen. The batura was too oily for my liking - but hey, that's what makes it taste delicious. The interior is pretty modest. The items are reasonably priced. So, if you are yearning for some authentic Indian food when you are in the vicinity, would recommend this spot. read more

Best vegetarian Indian food there is! The family gives the best service. Hole in the wall, but best meal you'll have!

Incredible Indian food in Monroeville. The curries are excellent but I think the South Indian food is where Udipi really shines. I recommend the spring dosa and the vegetable uthappam. I also don't think I can ever visit without getting a mango juice. read more

Dingy, aging surroundings are made up for by exquisite vegetarian Thali. This off-the-beat-path "compound" also contains a clothier. Amazing food, cool options for clothing, I wouldn't miss this place if you are a fan of Thali or a vegetarian. Better than the Nepalese place on the north side, Udipi is a special place for hard-core Indian food lovers. read more

Love love love the food. Tasty. All vegetarian. But man! The PAC bhaji! The chole batture! Dosas! Just didn't like that we were given bottled water without a choice and then were charged for it. Otherwise highly recommend it. Bonus. The SVT temple is less than a mile away. read more

It is located right off the side of a road, you would probably miss it if you just drove by! They have been serving the South Asian community for 25 years and you get that sense of small community aura as you enter. Even though it is vegetarian, the flavors, the textures, and the aromas are amazing! The lassi and the chai are a must get as you order. Any of the dosas are also a must get. And I had the Matar Paneer and wow it is very rich bursting with flavors! Will definitely try to make the journey again! read more