Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Udupi Cafe

    3.7 (280 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Indian
    Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Order Udupi Cafe Takeout or Delivery

    Udupi Cafe Photos

    UDUPI CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Udupi Cafe

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Combo
    Neha K.

    Udipi is a vegetarian restaurant and has some wonderful authentic South Indian food. All the appetizers rock and I was surprised how good the Papdi chaat was! The Thaali is pretty nice (both kinds) with fresh made sambar and dosa each time that we've gone. The medu vada are highly recommended along with nearly all their dosa offerings. Parking is ample here and the ambience is very casual. One thing to note is that they do not make the naan in-house so one time that I got it with my curry was this tough frozen-to-roasted naan but when I talked to the manager they informed me that the wait staff was supposed to inform everyone that Naan isn't house made. They quickly gave me chapatis for replacement and it worked out well.

    Mysore Masala Dosai
    Amit M.

    Parking: It has its own parking lot. Food: large quantity and absolutly delicious. the chutney that came with it complimented it so well Service: was fast but it was not during a lunch rush Ambience: very basic scenery but plenty of places to sit around

    Mysore Masala Dosai
    Pallavi S.

    Good place to get dosa in Cary. They have a lot of options for dosa and other food items as well. The service was good and the ambiance is nice. We got Mysore masala dosa and regular masala dosa - both came with sambar and coconut chutney. The dosa and sambar were okay, it could be better. I wish they served peanut chutney as well.

    Andhra Special Dosai - 
 Thin rice crepe with a layer of spicy chutney. Topped with
 onions, chilies, and spicy masala.
    John P.

    I had a yearning for dosa, looked up places on Yelp, and found this one pretty close. I had lunch on a weekday a couple of days after the new years day and there just one or two customers. I chose a Andhra Special Dosai and it came out super fast, possibly because they weren't very busy but also had a lot of experience with dosas - they've got about a dozen different types of their menu. The dosa was great! It was extremely long so it might have been awkward to pick up. I didn't have a knife at first so I made do with my fork but eventually asked for a knife to help me devour it. The menu said it was was *paper thin* and it truly was! I've never had a dosa quite that thin before but it was very good. The server warned me that it was spicy - I've learned that spice tolerance varies but I have a pretty high tolerance. I was fine with the spice and probably could have gone a little hotter. I'll definitely come back again. They have a big menu and more than just dosas!

    Dosas and mango lassi
    Priyanka B.

    The vibe of this place feels like a little restaurant in India! It really takes you to the destination.

    Paper Masala Dosai
    Saloni V.

    We love udupi cafe. The food never disappoints us. The entire staff is hardworking and amazing!! Though we try out other things on the menu our go to masala dosa and mango lasssi. The ambiance is ok but the food makes up for it.

    Butter Masala Dosai
    Sandeep S.

    Decent Dosai. Nothing outstanding, but decent food. This place is our go to for a South Indian food fix.

    Chana Poori

    See all

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D K.
    0
    2
    0

    4 months ago

    Love their Rava masala dosa. Always good. Good and fast service. Their sugarcane juice is awesome

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Neha K.
    151
    446
    2080

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The Gobi Manchurian is easily one of the best dishes in the Triangle. Hakka noodles and dosas are also excellent, as is the sambar.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John P.
    6
    53
    265

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Siva S.
    3
    20
    15

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Saloni V.
    5
    81
    155

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gokul K.
    27
    14
    30

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna H.
    34
    17
    38

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 12
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abhi M.
    34
    45
    131

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ellie W.
    419
    26
    18

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eva L.
    630
    521
    1710

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    Ask the Community - Udupi Cafe

    Do they still have a lunch buffet?

    I was there at lunchtime and didn't see one.

    Is it buffet only for lunch?

    You can order or the menu but everything on the menu pretty much is in the buffet...

    Does Udupi have vegan options? Have you tried any vegan/veganized options?

    I'm assuming most of their foods are made with coconut milk rather than dairy. It seems like most of their selection would be vegan. They're very accommodating, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to go over what's on the buffet.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Vegetarian 135 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine

    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine

    4.4(530 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine is a Nepali and Indian restaurant. It is very small inside and for a…read moreSaturday dinner, we had to wait 30 minutes. The atmosphere was lively with the number of people dining inside. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food took a while to come out, but it was worth it. My friends and I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi Manchurian, Vegetable Samosa, Mango Lassi, and Garlic Naan. The Vegetable Samosa was good, but nothing mind-blowing. They skimped out on the Gobi Manchurian, which was so crispy and well-seasoned. Mango Lassi was solid, slightly tart compared to others I have had before. I loved the Chicken Tikka Masala! So much spice and sauce in the bowl. It also tasted great with the Garlic Naan. This is a fantastic restaurant with delicious food. I should try Nepali food instead of reverting to Indian food, but it was too tasty to deny. I recommend everyone comes here for lovely South Asian food.

    Himalayan Nepali Restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience and easily earns five stars…read morefrom our visit. We came on a Friday evening and had about a 20-minute wait, but it was absolutely worth it once we were seated. Service stood out right away. Our waiter checked on us regularly and made sure our water glasses were always full, which is a small thing but goes a long way during a busy night. We started with ginger tea, which was warm, fragrant, and a great way to kick off the meal. For food, we ordered two appetizers, along with the chicken korma and butter chicken, and everything was phenomenal. The flavors were rich and comforting. One detail I appreciated was that the rice came in individual servings instead of one large shared bowl, which made it easier for everyone at the table. Great food, attentive service, and worth the wait, we'll definitely be back!

    Photos
    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine - High ratings!

    High ratings!

    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine - Steamed Chicken Momo

    Steamed Chicken Momo

    Himalayan Nepali Cuisine - Papdi chaat

    See all

    Papdi chaat

    Bosphorus - Adana and Pepperoni pide

    Bosphorus

    4.3(982 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Come within 2 hours of opening on a Sat/Sun for doner. Get the doner wrap or iskender (if you eat…read morea lot). It is the best doner around, just as good as what you get in Istanbul. They do run out of doner before dinner. The place is full at lunch, so come early. Delicious bread with a nice olive oil-based sauce is complimentary. They refill it, which is a very nice touch. Plenty of staff to take orders and clean. You will be in and out in an hour or less unless you need to wait for a table. Very impressive restaurant near downtown in Cary.

    I came to Bosphorus on a Sunday evening for dinner with friends, and the restaurant was packed…read more Thankfully, we didn't have to wait too long for a table. The service was friendly, though it seemed like a team effort, so different staff members would take our order or bring out food instead of one dedicated server. That occasionally led to delays when we asked for refills or extra plates, and we usually had to repeat the request to our waitress later. For dinner, I shared the Kofta Kebab and Lahmacun with a friend, and the portion size was just enough for both of us to leave full. Unfortunately, parts of the kebab were burnt, so maybe we just caught them on an off night. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the meal was the warm pita bread they brought to the table. If you're looking to try Turkish food, Bosphorus is worth checking out, but I'd probably order different dishes next time or visit when it's a little less busy.

    Photos
    Bosphorus
    Bosphorus - Tea

    Tea

    Bosphorus

    See all

    The Fiction Kitchen - Peanut Noodle Bowl

    The Fiction Kitchen

    4.5(764 reviews)
    8.7 mi
    •$$

    "Delightful vegan restaurant on Crabtree Blvd in Raleigh"…read more I'd heard of this for years and was happy to finally give it a try on a Saturday for lunch ~1:30pm. The restaurant is a bit set off from a strip mall, and has a small outdoor seating area. The inside has high ceilings and is airy, and is nicely decorated (I also enjoyed the "sci-fi themed" wallpaper in one restroom stall). We were greeted quickly and given a table right away. The specials on the wall sounded amazing-- it was hard to believe they were all vegan with burgers, bbq, "chicken", and more on there. We opted for simple-- the special cantaloupe soup for an appetizer and burgers (impossible) for lunch. Mine came with chips, and my girlfriend's came with mac and cheese. Food came out in maybe 15 minutes. The cantaloupe soup was AMAZING... perfect for a summer day... super refreshing and tasty. The cheeseburgers were good too-- well dressed with an aioli, if I remember right, as well as fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I appreciated that I didn't have to pop a lactase, too, since all vegan! The chips I think were store-made and were absolutely tasty-- we got a lot too and snacked off them for the next few days. And my girlfriend liked the mac and cheese. Service was friendly throughout, and cups were refilled. And I felt the prices were reasonable for what we got. Overall, I'd DEFINITELY come back and am eager to try some of their fake meat dishes like the BBQ.

    Great ambience, friendly staff, variety of options and some unique cocktails. Apps and drinks came…read moreout fast but a long gap before our main dishes came out and we had to ask for them. Cornmeal battered mushrooms- good portion size, delicious and a hit. Mess of collards- large portion, didnt see any bacon at all and the apple cider vinegar element was strong. Onions could have been chopped smaller. Meatloaf plate- very flavorful, the smoked local potatoes were a star too. It came with more collards Southern plate- this plate was a disappointing flop. Popcorn chkn (fried seitan) lacked salt and any flavor in the batter but the vessel had potential. Mashed potatoes were a little cold and also no flavor or salt. Coleslaw needed any flavor. Sauteed vegetables were plenty but again, zero salt or seasoning coming through. The hushpuppies had potential just needed to be a little smaller or a different shape to be balanced. Drinks: Flower and Flame- just a tad heavy handed on the smoke spritz G and Tea- this was delicious and I switched to this after tasting my wife's. Cardamom, mint and lemon make this refreshing!

    Photos
    The Fiction Kitchen
    The Fiction Kitchen - Cast iron skillet cornbread

    Cast iron skillet cornbread

    The Fiction Kitchen - Restaurant front

    See all

    Restaurant front

    Sassool - My wife's meal

    Sassool

    4.3(485 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$

    I absolutely love eating the fresh salads and sides at Sassool! It can get pretty busy during…read morelunchtime, so plan ahead if you're in a rush--but that just shows how good the food is. I usually order the two chicken skewer kabobs with rice, a super salad, and the jalapeño cilantro hummus. The hummus is *so* good that I often grab a small container to take with me when I travel. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients, especially with olive oil as a base. They offer both fresh pita and gluten-free pita, which is great for anyone with dietary restrictions. Honestly, I could make a meal just out of all the sides--they're that good. The menu is consistently solid, and I feel like you really can't go wrong with anything you order. It's a perfect spot for a low-key lunch or dinner. Also worth noting: on Tuesdays, kids eat free with a paying adult, which is a great bonus for families. Highly recommend!

    The ambiance is nice and welcoming. This is an order and pay restaurant where you place your order…read moreat the counter, receive your food, and can sit anywhere you'd like. The portions are very generous, so if you can't finish your meal, it's easy to take the leftovers home. They conveniently provide to-go containers and bags for customers. One thing I found a bit challenging was the ordering process. There is a huge selection of food, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. I would have appreciated a little more guidance from the staff when making my choices, as I think it would have helped me order more confidently. Overall, it's a good place with plenty of options and great portion sizes.

    Photos
    Sassool
    Sassool - Pistachio Baklava

    Pistachio Baklava

    Sassool - Storefront

    See all

    Storefront

    Noodle Boulevard - Spicy Seafood Tom Yum Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

    Noodle Boulevard

    4.5(1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$

    The best bowls of ramen leave you feeling healed... and the Tofu Curry Ramen from Noodle Boulevard…read moredefinitely did that for me. It's tough out here being a vegetarian who loves authentic ramen haha, but this was amazing. All the toppings (tofu, bok choy, bean sprouts, fried onion, sour pickle, green onions, fried wontons) were great- the sour pickle was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. The broth had an amazing depth of flavor- definitely curry, but not overwhelmingly so with a hint of refreshing lemongrass (it was also very light and smooth). The noodles were springy and got well-coated with broth. You get to choose your spice level, which is nice. This spot was packed on a weekday night, which was a good indication. Ambiance is casual. Service was fast and friendly, although I'd have appreciated being made aware of a substitution charge for my mom's ramen. Good amount of parking. 9.5/10 would recommend!

    The service was good, waitress was pleasant, no issues there…read more A busy weekday night, a loud group at the big table in the middle didn't bother me as I was at the bar. The short rib ramen was good, but the noodles were short, like they were cut or made short on purpose. The shrimp shumai was disappointing. Small bite sized portions, but they were soft. After cutting into one, I found out that they use rice as a filler with a bit of shrimp. I've never seen rice used in shumai, unless it's Shanghai sticky rice shumai. Also got a unagi don togo, it was good, just a bit small on the portion of eel, but it's hard to mess up an unagi don.

    Photos
    Noodle Boulevard - Inside restaurant

    Inside restaurant

    Noodle Boulevard - Black Garlic Miso Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

    Black Garlic Miso Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

    Noodle Boulevard - Vegetarian Ramen

    See all

    Vegetarian Ramen

    Saap - Pork skewers

    Saap

    4.4(146 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We've been a few times now, and every visit has been fantastic! The inside is light, modern, and…read morevery approachable, and our servers have always been incredibly friendly and helpful. We've loved everything we've tried--from the lettuce wraps, papaya salad, and shrimp fried rice to the crispy-skin chicken and bao buns with pickled vegetables. Everything is so delicious, packed with flavor, and has just the right amount of spice. And don't skip the Old Fashioned--it was SO good! If you're planning to visit on the weekend, I highly recommend making a reservation. We can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!

    Came here for dinner while visiting friends/family and it was pretty good! A bit overpriced in my…read moreopinion though. It feels like you're paying for the ambiance and decor instead of the quality of food but I digress. Our server was helpful with deciding what to order. She also provided the complimentary imitation shrimp chips while we waited for our order to come out. It wasn't bad but not anything like what I grew up eating. We did BBQ pork skewers for appetizers and pad lao - pretty similar to Thailand's pad Thai. Both were really good! They had this ube cocktail and it was very delicious. Happy to find this in NC of all places :) Now the other offender is that they claim to be an "authentic" Asian restaurant and misspelled "banh mi" but then showing "banh" correctly on the menu item not too far from it...

    Photos
    Saap
    Saap - Pork Belly

    Pork Belly

    Saap - Ube mixed drink

    See all

    Ube mixed drink

    Udupi Cafe - vegetarian - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...