This restaurant was previously known as Trichy Dosa, and the website is yet to be updated. We…read morevisited this restaurant based on the reviews given here:
http://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/reviews/venue/1883/Trichy_Dosa
As massive fan of South Indian food, I was really looking forward to the Dosa, based on the rave reviews!
On arrival, I first realised, they had changed the name, and clearly everything was new, but upon closer inspection of the menu, could see clearly the same people as the menu was literally exactly the same word for word.
I didnt understand why it was considered a Nepalese restaurant as Dosa's and Idly, really is not a nepalese cuisine. But hey, I assumed they must have a south indian or well trained chef for this.
Once sat down, we ordered a variety of varients of dishes of dosa. Seating layout and ambience was good, service with a smile.
Sadly, The food was well below par. The dosa's were very thick and bitter. which clearly means the batter had not been prepared well in advance, and the chef did not have the correct technique to create the think, crispy dosa.
The Chilli Paneer was poor to say the least, and the Chilli Chicken was well tasted like chicken in a spicy watery tomato sauce, with a dash of chilli powder.
Asked for a chilled litre bottle of still water, got a 750ml bottle of warm water.
It dawned on my that I was about to pay close to £30 for a meal that would have cost me no more than £15 in Chenai Dosa, and was trying to hold back the anger.
The waiter continued to ask, is everything ok, and I stated, yes, its just ok.
At the end I asked where the dosa chef is from, he rambled on, and then clearly new that I knew what it should taste like, and said he is in training.
Okay!
So everything read on Dailyinfo must either be from people who know nothing about Dosa's, or simply they themselves have created loads of accounts, and written reviews for themselves.
Will never return!
When will restaurants realise the quality of the food is what is the best seller, We go to some pretty crappy cafe style places, that are not the most relaxing, but the food is so damn awesome and good value, the places are always so busy.
I will be suprised if this business lasts more than 6 months, with the competition on Cowley Road.
Good luck though!