Udipi Cafe

You don't have to be vegetarian to love Udipi. But you do have to be okay with not having meat in your dishes. Udipi is not a typical Indian restaurant because it serves Southern Indian food. So that means dosas. It also means some incredible puri! I can't eat hot food, but got some delectable food that was perfectly spiced. Wonderful! From the appetizers to the mango lassis to the main dish, everything was just right.

Went there for the lunch buffet - yes they have it for $10 per person. My favorite was definitely their dosa that came with it. It was served freshly made instead of being on the buffet spread. It pairs really well with their sambar and coconut chutney! The rasam was a nice sourish soup, had the variety of curries, sauces with their paratha. Simple food with a lot of flavor. And did I mention you get unlimited Masala Tea as well? Such a gem of a place - whether or not you're a vegetarian, their food is absolutely delicious, authentic, and is worth the visit!

We've had this place on our list of things to try for awhile. We have been fans of Tadka in Dublin, but we never get out there often since it is on the other side of town from us. So we gave Udipi a try. The food here is just as delicious, and I think they have many more options than other typical Indian eateries. The place was clean, the staff was friendly and attentive. The decor on the other hand, was outdated and hasn't been changed for many years. Our main meal and appetizers were excellent. Since there were only two of us, we didn't get to try many things. The Samosas were wonderful and the sauces it came with were very good. For the main dish, we had the Palak Paneer and Malai Kofta. Again, both were really good, came out quickly and filled our stomachs beyond capacity. We look forward to coming back and trying other dishes. If you like Indian cuisine or looking for a start, give this place a try.