Dakshinayan

Visited Dakshinarayan Restaurant, just a short walking distance from Mukteshwar Mandir. Tried their Paniyaram (rice vada), crispy masala dosa (on request), and mini steamed idlis. The food was beyond my expectations ~ fresh, flavorful, and authentic. I especially loved their coconut chutney and sambar ~ not too spicy, just perfect. The dosa was crisp and well-made, though personally, I prefer dosa without masala inside. The fresh lime soda (salted) was refreshing, and the sugarcane juice was absolutely fresh and energizing. The restaurant is simple, not fancy, but well-maintained with decent hygiene. Washing area is outside, and service was prompt and polite ~ not like a high-end fine dining setup, but focused on good food, which is exactly what I came for. Parking is available, which makes it convenient for visitors. If you’re visiting Mukteshwar Mandir, I’d definitely recommend trying this place for authentic South Indian food. I was fully satisfied and would love to visit again!

Dakshinayan is one of my absolute favourite places for South Indian food. Their mini podi idlis is my absolute favourite. We tried their ambassador idli which is their mini idlis dipped in sambar with some onions which was super flavourful and also had their Mysore masala dosa. On weekends it’s a bit crowded so account for some wait time.

Its a must try place for south indian food lovers. We ordered mix uthhapam, triangle masala dosa, onion tomato idli, and filter coffee. Their chutneys are a notable highlight. Plus it's right by the Iscon Temple in Juhu. The decor is subtle but comforting with all the thanjavore paintings. Overall it's a great place.

One of the best South Indian restaurants in the city. The best part of Dakshinayan is the simplicity and focus on quick service and great-tasting food. We ordered the spicy pepper masala dosa, the besibelle huliana (basically a really tasty khichdi type dish), the rawa sheera and trust me, they all came within 15 minutes steaming hot. Simple, no-nonsense service, piping hot food which tastes amazing, and quick checkout. There is parking available at the site, but no valet. The pricing is extremely competitive, especially for a restaurant occupying such prime real estate. I shall definitely go back to Dakshinayan again.

Absolutely delectable South Indian cuisine. Pessaratu dosa was good. Sambhar very tasty. Coconut chutney divine.

It's an authentic South Indian restaurant. The types of chutneys they have. Damn! It was top notch. Rating the food we had - 1. Tatte Idli Served in a banana leaf with molgapodi masala and a lot of butter. 5/5 2. Filter coffee I have always been a black coffee person. Never thought something would give cut throat competition to international blends. Filter coffee from India has proved me wrong. It was soo good. 10/5 3. Mysore Masala Dosa It's a dicey review. As a masala dosa it deserves 10/10. But as Mysore masala dosa, Mumbai has better. So 3.5/5 for Dosa. 4. Bisbelle Bhaat It's good. Lots of veggies and healthy stuff with butter/ghee definitely. Quite homely subtle taste. 4/5 5. Chutney and Sambhar Yes! It deserves a different rating. They serve two different chutneys. One basic coconut chutney and Sambhar. That's where they have won our hearts. It's awesome. Price: For a South Indian it might feel pricey. But considering the locality and quality, it gives justice. Atmosphere: It was nice and subtle, even though it's a busy restaurant while waiting even on weekdays early in the morning. There's no chaos. Vibe is good. Service : Staff has been really good at guiding what to order. Prompt service. Helpful staff. I forgot to mention the mukhwas. It's nice. We literally sat down to consume it after food.

Food is okay nothing extra special Idli is soft Taste of chatnis is okay They refill your sambar regularly Adai dosa is nice too

This is located in the Anand Hostel building, on its ground floor. The restaurant is quite popular. Most tables were busy at around 1.30 PM. The service was quick. Taste of food was good. Though the lemon rice were slightly oily. These were tasting delicious. Worth a visit.