Once Upon a Dosa
949 Ruff Dr, San Jose
(408) 600-9589
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The staff here is terrible and the food has been slowly getting worse every time I try it. I’ve been here many times but every time they assume I’m a delivery driver and keep asking to see my phone.
The staff doesn’t speak any English so it’s very hard to communicate (if you can even get them to look at you).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Loved their food and service , one of the best in SFO
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food tasty , delicious, good service , tea was awesome , nice ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious dosas and the staff is quite nice actually. Very polite. Overall had a pleasant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here was absolutely delicious with a great variety. The fried podi idly was too good, and the doffles were a creative twist that stood out. They have a good mix of traditional and innovative options, and everything we tried was excellent. The ambience is casual and welcoming, and the service was friendly. Highly recommended!
Fresh, crispy-edged, and generously portioned dosas. The packaging for takeout is top notch with individually packed items in a flat box to avoid spillage or create a soggy mess. We got the vegan dosa, masala cheese dosa, idli, and vada. Idli and vadas were good, but the stars are the dosa options.
Sambhar, rasam, and coconut were consistently well-spiced and delicious. Will definitely be ordering again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the OG Dosa and the Mutton Keema Dosa. Both were very good. They were not as crisp and professional as in the best dosa places I have been to, but they were very well made and tasty. The sambhar and coconut chutney I would rate as 4 of 5 for authenticity. Service was quicker than expected as only a few customers were there. Overall a great place to get your dosa fix at a reasonable price for the SF area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such delicious food, self serving, and very clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their podi idli and the samosa wrap were superbly tasty, the side salad was a hit….highly recommend if visiting SF. Dosa was good but got cold by the time I got to eat it so can’t really comment on it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Self serve restaurant; food taste is amazing and well priced; not super charged like others
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Extremely bland food. Good, if you’re feeling to eat a bit light/tasteless food.
Simply put, fresh and delicious. If I lived here, I think I would hear every day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The masala dosa, paneer tikka masala was really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small restaurant with nice food. It is a short walk from union square. We ordered masala dosa, paneer dosa, and a paneer wrap. All of them were amazing, especially the sambar. It has quite a low seating capacity, but wasn't overly crowded when we visited.
Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful—everything had that authentic, home-cooked touch. The idlis and dosas were perfectly soft, and the wraps were packed with taste. The drinks were light and refreshing, just what we needed. Service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful staff who made us feel welcome. The place was spotless, adding to the overall comfort. Highly recommend if you're looking for truly authentic Indian cuisine in a clean, welcoming setting. Will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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