South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)

I’ve been going here for so long that Naomi the owner will scold me if I don’t finish my soup 😂 Lovely family owned place, and all the curries are made fresh daily. Updated from previous review on 2025-04-09

Delicious food and a great price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I felt really humiliated today and left disappointed. The chai here is so good that I was starting to go there regularly. Today there was this woman at the cashier who I have never seen before. I always pay by my credit card and once I got my card ready to pay . She said “ can you pay by debit or cash because for small amount credit card company takes half of the amount” I was like I never heard this from other staff so I agreed to get samosas to go just to increase the price.
After the snack & chai was served to me, the chai was very hot so I decided to open the lid & sip on it for it to cool down and then leave.the lady comes back again and says “ oh I thought you are leaving so I charged 5$ for 5 samosas. Otherwise it’s 2.99$ each. Basically she was telling me don’t eat here and leave because she charged me to go prices and not dine in prices. I packed my stuff and left immediately.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

no frills. just good food!
Run by kind people. The spot looks unassuming but good bang for your buck! Must try the little snacks they have out front :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best place in bloordale to get some cheap vegan food!! Very sweet people working here and always so delicious!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Options, Vegan Box Combo

This is a fantastic vegetarian place in the city. The idlys are soft, fluffy and appropriately sized. The sambhar transports us back to our parents'/grandparents' kitchen with the perfect blend of spices. A bite of vada is like experiencing the culinary heritage of India, which can be found in every Indian home, where the food is prepared fresh and is served hot with lots of love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pakoda & Medu Vada

this place is awesome!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Options

This is the best place for a vegan thali or biryani box. You get a wide variety of curries in one meal setz and the roti is so soft and buttery, while remaining vegan!

Food: 5

So many great vegan options! Been going to this place for years! Highly recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Options

I ordered sambar idly. i received sambar separately and idly separately😑😑😑 why would they do that??? So stupid!! Instead i would have just ordered plate idly which is cheaper and has more quantity. Taste is okay!

Food: 1

There aren’t many South Indian places in the city. This is a precious spot run by a kind family with great service. Everything is delicious!! We always get bulk orders of samosas and pakoras (reeeally good) - you can’t find more affordable good food like this in the city. Thank you!

Sweet family owned business. Very homely atmosphere. Love the masala tea here! 💯

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dosa Thali, Traditional Thali

Sooooo delicious! Tons of gluten-free and vegan options! The dosa platter was exceptionally delicious and the owner was very warm and inviting.

Vegetarian options: Tons of vegetarian proteins like chickpeas and lentils and was super filling

Dietary restrictions: Tons of gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Dosa Platter

Love the food. Naomi and her family owned business reminds me just of home. This is an AUTHENTIC South Indian place in the truest sense.

I love their Rasam. Just the right mix of spices and so healthy for the body. Only vegeterian and vegan food. Absolutely delicious.

Try out their special. You’ll have the best time of your life.

Vegetarian options: So many vegeterian options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mercy is an absolute delight to interact with. Delicious and authentic food.... have been going back for the last 6 months...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5