Madras Dosa Corner

The food here is consistently good in both quality and portion size, based on my two visits. With some updates to the dining atmosphere, and perhaps a way to manage the busy periods to improve service speed, this restaurant could be truly outstanding.

The pics have hands in them as the food was literally attacked:) it was that good. Medhu vada - delicious, dahi vada - yummy and was our fave. Rava dosa really good, masala dosa was the best, tried the ghee pudi dosa was one we had not had before. The mango lassi was high quality and thick. We weren’t fans of the plantain bhaji but it was super fresh. We devoured the paneer 65, the texture and taste were spot on. Coffee was strong and good, will try the tea next time

Madras Dosa Corner is one of the best South Indian cuisine spot in Seattle! We had lunch at this restaurant on Saturday. We started with Gobi 65 and Medu Vada as appetizers—both were absolutely delicious. My partner ordered the Plain Crispy Dosa with Mango Lassi and thoroughly enjoyed it, while I went for the Kari Dosa Chicken, which didn’t quite meet my expectations. Despite the restaurant being packed, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was pleasant. Overall, we had a great experience (except for the Kari Dosa) and look forward to visiting again!

Tried Madras Dosa Corner and loved it! The paper roast, masala dosa, and ghee plain dosa were all delicious. Chicken 65 and Gobi 65 were crispy and flavorful. The chikoo shake was refreshing, and even the kids enjoyed everything. Great spot for a tasty South Indian meal!

Indian recommended place. Everything was so tasty. Would love to come back.

This restaurant is an absolute gem for South Indian cuisine lovers. Known for its authentic flavors, this spot offers a delightful variety of traditional dishes, with dosas and sambar idlis standing out as must-tries. The food here is consistently fresh, flavorful, and is very satisfying. The menu caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Service here is quick and efficient. While the ambiance is modest and functional rather than upscale, the focus here is clearly on delivering exceptional food. Weekends tend to get crowded, and you might encounter a short wait, but the experience is well worth it. A must-visit for anyone craving an authentic South Indian breakfast or meal experience. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Great South Indian food in Issaquah! Loved the food. It came out super fast. Went on a Sunday around 1 pm, even though full house, we were seated immediately. And, I felt like the food was hot, delicious and really satisfying. Highly recommend Masala Paper Roast. It is like a crispy large crepe with potatoes inside. Super good! And the Vegetable Oothapam. IT WAS SO GOOD. Both are gluten free Indian dishes here for gluten intolerance. I was told to avoid Rava dishes.

MDC is one of the go to place and closest to Tamil style cuisine. Love their Dosas! Best in the state! Must try- Ghee Mysore Masala Dosa! Their MDC special chicken is damn good! Drool worthy!! Dont forget to try their Biryani! I personally love the chicken, but the mutton is equally good! If anyone is craving for Vazhaka Bajji- U should try it here! Haha! Peak hours, lot of waiting! But worth!

Madras Dosa is a great little Indian restaurant located in a pretty quiet strip mall. They've been on my bookmarks for a very long time and I was excited to finally work my way in! We got there in the afternoon and it was already a full house with some people waiting for a table. Thankfully there was a 2-top open so we were seated quickly. Service was friendly and pretty quick, especially with a full house! I opted for my fairly usual order - paneer pakoda, garlic naan, and malai kofta. Everything was really good and I'd absolutely go back! After I ordered I kinda felt like something was missing...spice level is something I'm usually asked, but not here. Seems like they have a default and you get what you get. No complaints - I thought it was a great level though I would have gone a little hotter if the option were there. If you're going to dine in don't be me and be mindful of your table space. I usually take photos, but there are none for Madras Dosa. Why? Well, first it started with 2 beers (bottles and the glasses) with the pakoda. Manageable, no worries. Then comes the naan and the 2 dishes and their rice and the next thing you know there is zero room on the table and I'm trying to be creative about how to make it work! I wasn't even thinking about photos while I was there, I was just trying to keep everything on the table!! You might feel a little packed in if you go at a busy time since everything is close together, but it's a great place to grab a meal!

A decent spot for South Indian Food. The Masala Dosa was pretty crispy, and the masala was pretty flavorful. My favorite item was definitely the Onion Pakoda. The Pakoda was perfectly spiced and perfectly crispy and was definitely the highlight of the place. The place gets pretty busy during lunch so definitely go earlier if you plan on dinning here. The first time we visited, we got there at an off-hour so the wait wasn't too bad so definitely recommend that.

We recently visited Madras Dosa Corner and tried a variety of dishes, including the Goat Kheema Dosa, Masal Vadai, and Idly with Sambar. The dosa was perfectly crispy and filled with flavorful kheema, but the accompanying sambar fell flat, lacking the spice and depth we expected. The Masal Vadai was a highlight--crispy, delicious, and well-seasoned, though the chutney that came with it was a bit underwhelming. We also had the Vegetable Korma with Parota, where the korma had a nice balance of spices, but the parota was slightly soggy, missing its usual flaky texture. The idly, soft and well-cooked, suffered from the same issue as the dosa--the bland sambar didn't quite do it justice. Overall, while there are a few standout dishes, some improvements in the sides and accompaniments would make the experience more satisfying.

Everything is good! Just great food, presentation may not be amazing but flavor is on point. Was well recommended and was shocked to find the place totally full 15 mins after opening. Massive dosas that are sure to impress. A must try! Notably there's a yogurt drink with herbs (neer moru), it was interesting. Not sure I would get it again as I'm pretty unfamiliar with the taste but everyone else was getting it so I gave it try. It's like tart with a taste of green onion in it.

We tried the mini idlis in sambar and they were hot and tasty, though the sambar was a bit too sweet for my liking. The veg kothu paratha was flavorful, but the texture was unexpected, more like a mashed-up upma. The service was good.This place is ideal for breakfast or tiffin items.Will definitely try their Dosa's and filter coffee next time. Price: Mini Idli in Sambar: $9 (Serves 1) Veg Kothu Paratha: $13.50 (Serves 2) Parking is Available.

Just finished visiting the Troll over at Rainier Trail and were ready for dinner so we Yelped Indian food and found Madras Dosa Corner nearby with decent reviews so we went there. We were fairly inexperienced with ordering Dosas so the very nice waiter helped us a lot and recommended several things from the menu. We began with the Idli Vadai which was a donut shaped appetizer with a savory dipping chutney, then had the Onion Pakoda which was like french fried onions that you normally see on top of a green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. This also had a chutney dipping sauce with it. For our main courses, we had the Onion Rava Masala Dosa and a Mysore Masala Dosa. I believe the Mysore was the one that came triangle shaped and had some mild spice inside of it. Each dosa had a serving of potato and vegetable filling inside it which was tasty. The dosas came with 3 different chutneys as well. Then the server who brought out our food made a mistake and brought us out two other plain dosas that were meant for another table. We told the waiter when he came to check on us and he realized what had happened so he just compted those two extra dosas for us. Needless to say, we had a few leftovers good for another meal. This place had a fair amount of customers as we ate and service was pretty good for us. I liked the food as trying new things is one of my mantras this year and this was all new to me. It was fun to get something other than Tikka Masala or Tandoori meats for a change. I recommend trying this place.

Can't speak enough great things about this place. The servers, the food, their innovation!! Every time we come here, we are greeted with smiley faces. They have started Happy hour now but we are yet to explore it. My all time favorites are their coffee, onion rava masala dosa, podi utappa and Pepper chicken. Their masala soda is also nice ! They can get real busy during weekends so plan accordingly. They close at 2:30/3 pm depending on the day and Tuesdays they are closed. Shout out to Sai who is their best host!! Owners are also awesome people. I am pleased that even when they have so much traffic, they don't quit from exploring new dishes every weekend. All their specials during the weekends have been a hit !

**vegetarian review** I found madras dosa corner to be average. It's very reasonable prices and good portions but the flavours are off. Not the best sambar or chutney or podi. The service was quick but I prefer other South Indian places more.

We ordered a couple of dishes to share. The kids enjoyed the chicken 65. All the other dishes were sub-par. Service was mediocre as well. Our server was pretty rude and didn't provide any good insight when we inquired about dishes on the menu.

Went here with friends after a hike for lunch. All of us liked their dosas! Not sure if I was fond of their red chutney and sambhar, but the coconut chutney was good. Tried the old monk beer! Their buttermilk was tasty. We again ordered filter coffee in the end, was really good. Our friend's 2 year old kid loved their dosas and finished one whole herself. My husband ordered their goat keema soda and absolutely loved it. Highly recommend buying the banana chips that come in a box at the billing counter. They're thin and flavorful! Could buy a bigger quantity if they had. Great service overall.

I came for lunch to try the ghee paper dosa roast, and it did not disappoint! It came out on a giant plate along with various sauces and chutneys and had a dollop of aloo bhaji (curried potatoes) inside. I also tried their masala chai, chicken 65, and others at the table had the chicken dosa and the chicken kothu parota. I will definitely be back for more!

Madras Dosa Corner has become our regular weekend lunch spot. They have some really tasty food options. Ghee dosa, Onion rava masala dosa, Onion Podi Utappa, Pepper Chicken Curry are all unparalleled. I have rarely tasted a better dosa anywhere. And the filter coffee is *chef's kiss* In addition, they have regular specials which all have turned out to be tasty too. I like the fact they keep experimenting with various things. Not to mention their staff (Sai, Nelson, Drishti) are very friendly and they always greet us with a smile. They have plenty of seating but it can get crowded during the weekend, so there's occasionally a wait time. The food is well worth the wait though!

Was my first time at this place with my family. Got seating fast but the place is not very tidy enough. Order was taken fast and delivered to the table in fairly good time but the dish I ordered for the youngest member was delayed as if forgotten. After reminding several times the food was served when everyone on the table was done eating. My kid had tears in eyes as he waited so long and did not like the tase of food. I might not go back again as the food was not a WOW factor except chicken 65 appetizer.

Come for the dosas. The ghee masala paper roast dosa is light, crispy and the ghee masala is a wonderful filling to go with the dosa. Also tried the podi idli which was crunchy and nutty. It went well with the dosa. The service was friendly and quick, the owner was great to speak with and offered some suggestions. I will definitely try other things on the menu next time.

Delicious food and simple ambience. The wait can be quite long over weekend but service was pretty fast. The sambar and chutneys all taste authentic and not to mention filter coffee which is a must post Lunch.

I was a little disappointed with this place. I had really high expectations but don't get me wrong - this place is still pretty good. It's just that in my opinion the service and food didn't do justice to Madras Dosa Corner's reputation. I came here with a large group and they were pretty fast in accommodating us. However they were slow and irregular with bringing our order. Few people got the order fast and few people waited close to 30 minutes. Talking about food, Dosa is excellent here. I tasted Onion Dosa and Mysore Plain/Masala Dosa - everything was top notch. Sambhar was excellent - possibly the best I tasted in Washington. What was not good was their Chickoo Milkshake (very average and felt stale) and every types of Kothu paratha. Both egg and chicken Kothu paratha were bland and average .

What an amazing place to enjoy some South Indian food! We love it there and can highly recommend it! Favorites, that you have to get: Podi Idli 5/5 Sambar Vadai 5/5 Service was great and so helpful! They gave us great suggestions, especially for newcomers :) Ambiance: casual spot. Easy to dine in with bigger groups or families!

Excellent customer service, delicious food. As a foodie we can recognize the authenticity of the food. Food is fresh both veggie and non veggies. We tried goat roast, Chettinad and dosas with gin powder and onion rava dosa was awesome. Kids friendly menu is also perfect. Quality and quantity. 10/10. Chas and mango lassi is delicious. Ambience is clean. Highly recommend this place!

We ordered the onion ghee pudi masala dosa, ghee masala paper roast dosa, parota kuruma, and sambar vada. We recommend all those items! The food came out super quickly, tasted fresh, and was very filling. The masala paper roast was super crispy and had a very flavorful filling. The onion ghee pudi masala dosa was not as crispy as the ghee masala paper roast, but the filling was extremely flavorful - we loved the onion crunch and flavor. We all loved what we ordered, the staff was very nice, so I would definitely recommend this place!

This would be my top choice for Indian food in the seattle area. They predominantly have South Indian dishes on the menu and a few North Indian dishes. The flavors are quite authentic. I have been quite happy with my meal every time I went in. The dosas at this place are the hit. The service is quite good. They don't take reservations, it's first come - first serve. It can get crowded on weekends and Friday nights, so I recommend getting their early and putting your name on the waitlist. Highly recommend this place.

Service was fast and good. Everything tasted great and authentic South indian. Only complaint was the tables were too close to each other.

Typical doses, nothing memorable. If you are craving doses, this place satisfies. Chutney and potatoes masala were ok.

This is our favorite Indian restaurant! Our go to is the masala dosa ( spiced potato in the center of the roll), which is enough to feed a bit more than one person, or the masala paper roast (2 people). The dosa is always done well. I will note the potatoes and sambar can be anywhere from mild to spicy. Onion rava dosa: This one is also a great option, has more of a net like structure than the other dosa. Misses: The mango shake is very very sweet and thick. Service: Very fast and efficient on weekdays, weekends can be a bit slower but still polite. Atmosphere: Predominately people of Indian heritage ( if that's a gauge for anyone). Pretty empty on weekday nights, but be prepared to wait on weekend afternoons.

5/5 - kothu Paratha 4/5 - Podi Oothappam 3/5 - gobi 65 The kothu paratha is one of the best I had in the Seattle area. It is absolutely delicious with the right amount of spice. The podi Oothappam is good too but there is a lot of ghee in it. If you are someone who loves some authentic desi ghee this would be must try We were kind of disappointed with the gobi as it was too oily and tasted bland. Overall 2/3 dishes were pretty tasty so I would definitely go back again and give the other dishes a try !

I noticed how busy this place always is and decided to check it out. The food is excellent, reasonably priced for the area, and the service is quick and friendly. It's in a small storefront and everything looks super clean. Portion sizes are generous, and unlike some places, they did not charge extra for rice. Perfect take out spot, we will be back!

Came here to order to go with a friend. We were greeted right away and he gave us time to look over the menu. We both ordered the mt more masala dosa. The dosa was soft with some crispness and the sauce inside was super spicy to our liking. It came with a couple sauces, masala, and rasam soup. Everything was super spicy so if you don't like spice, don't order it. Lol Definitely coming back to try more!

Decent and affordable South Indian Food. We ordered Vada and Idli Combo. The idli was fluffy and better as compared to Vada The Masala Dosa was good, flavorful and worth the price. However, Masala Dosa was better than Ghee Podi Masala Dosa Note - Filter coffee was average. (can be skipped) Tip - If you are planning to visit this place for breakfast or lunch during weekends, I would suggest to go between 11:30 am - 12 pm. After 12 pm be prepared to wait for a bit

Wow! What a pleasant surprise to find a packed restaurant that does great to-go food as well. Can't speak for the sit-down experience but my quick interaction with a host to place my order was pleasant and informative. All the food was delicious and I wish I would have ordered more! I was very impressed by everything I ate. Wow!

This place pop up when I look for Dosa and decided to give it a try. My mom love the dosa and chutney. Their chutney reminds me of the chutney we had back home. We also had Indian lamb curry and that was good too. People who work there are nice and attentive to your need. Will definitely go back there to try more

Slow service. First they send a message saying food is ready, then make us wait 20mins. Then forgot half the order. Didn't prep the forgotten half of the order and again had to wait.

I have this place another try after a not so good first visit and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavors. Tried their masala dosa, Paneer masala dosa and vada. The sambhar had really great flavor of spices and tamarind. Medhu vadai was crispy and came with a creamy coconut chutney . The portion size was on the smaller side- it comes with only 2 vadais but it tasted great The masala dosa was crispy . It came with chutneys and sambhar that were good additions to the flavor of dosa. The potato filling inside the dosa wasn't super spicy. One of the best south Indian masala dosa I've had on the East side The paneer dosa had a filling of Paneer (cottage cheese) and onions - Similar to masala dosa, it came with a side of sambhar and yummy chutneys I enjoyed my meal - loved the flavors. One thing I feel they can improve on is their service.

Been here many times before for lunch. There wasn't enough sambar with the dosa. The server was super annoying. Two of us wanted to sit on a 4 chair table (restaurant was half empty). He made us move to a 2 seat table next to another couple who heard our conversation the whole time. Did the same to another customer who wanted to sit farther from others. Was rushing us to get the order and then the bill. Finally, rushed us out at 3pm saying "We will be locking the door." Not returning.

Great South Indian food as usual. It is our family's default choice for South Indian cuisine.

A pleasant surprise in Issaquah - who would have thought you would get decent south Indian filter coffee in Issaquah The management has turned around this place and the quality of food is great - so happy we have a great Indian restaurant in the area that serves great S and N indian style food. Spoke to the owner once and it felt like he genuinely cared about quality. The only nit I have is the ambience could be improved- but hey I will always prefer great taste to that.

Visit 2: Tried the rasam vada and veg kothu paratha this time. The rasam is amazing with the proper blend of spice and tang. Veg kothu paratha though tasty, felt a bit on the drier side

First Ordered chocolate dosa for my kid..expected a thin dosa with chocolate smeared inside like chutney...Instead got a thick uthappam type dosa with half-melted kisses (chocolates) sprinkled over and flowing liquid chocolate as if the chef made the dosa while having a flight to catch.. Next came the Kadai paneer..which came literaly after 20-25 minutes. One of the blandest kadai paneer I had tasted as I was eating from road stand ...and the accompanying rice felt even more crappy -- forget about basmati, it was sona masuri not cooked with right amount of water. In an attempt to correct my taste then i ordered ghee dosa, which was finally fine. So , realized one thing...if you have a restaurant by a special dish name that pertains to a specific community (in this case South india), do not expect the chef to be good in other community(north) food as well. Added to this distaste, not sure why the guy giving the bill couldnt even smile. And I thought everyone at least smiles when about the get the money. So not great service either i would say. I guess will visit next time if no other option or i just want to only eat Dosa!

Solid 4 star. Order South Indian food and you'll be very happy. Dosas, idlis, vada, Chettinad, chicken 65 - all excellent. Chickoo shake as well, delicious. Fast service. Tandoori chicken, not so much. Our mistake for ordering.

The service and food is above average. The service takes around 20 minutes and the dosa is Tamil style. It's one of the best you will find in Seattle if this is the kind of dosa you prefer. The staff and the service is just ok, the food is good and nothing to complain about. Definitely good if you are looking for Indian flavours and some authentic sambar and chutney.

If you are looking for a new restaurant with delicious dosas, look no further. The service was great and the dosa and lassi were beyond compare. I don't usually leave reviews but this place was seriously underrated. This cozy meal made my day.

THIS IS THE BEST!! The most amazing service amd fantastic food. Worth the wait, but go early if you want to try all the items on the menu. The popular items sell out fast. Doordash drivers need to be more patient regarding the wait time. Yelling ungraciously at the hardworking gentlemen here is discourteous. Uber and other service drivers , if you cannot wait don't accept the order.

Over 5 years this place has grown bigger, the food has been a roller coaster ride with highs and lows. But after couple of months of trying their food and contemplating if it should get 3 or 4 star...I am going to keep it to 4 star. The dosas are still good but the key is to go early on weekends else the large crowds can cause some jumbked orders, soggy dosas...i do feel the dosas can definitely be crispier but they taste good. The spice levels have definitely gone down over years. But the chutney and sambar quality is great. My Usual order usually has few of the following Masal vadai Podi idly Ghee podi dosa Rava onion dosa Mysore plain dosa Plan dosa If for dinner, chicken kotthu parotta Curries are decent too...but go for the dosas in dosa place please...! My least favorite items over year# have been the uthappam, cheese dosa, idly if you order it late night. Else the place is great...and as far as dosas are concerned my favorite one in king county area

Love this place! They have amazing medu vada. Like their filter coffee as well. Another yummy dish is podi dosa.

Decent restaurant, tasty food and reasonable price. Tried thali, dosas and chicken fry. All items were good.

Service is pretty bad . Walked in at 5:45 PM(they open at 5:30 PM) and ordered few items for take away. Took them an hr to pack them . People who ordered after us , ate and left . Pretty bad .

Love going here, fast service, good ambiance and amazing food! Very flavorful and reasonable price for a large portion of Indian Food!

Great food with accessible location. It has amole of parking space. The service is quick and takeaway option is available. Ambiance is neutral

We arrived early on a weekday around 5:30pm. I notice from other reviews that this restaurant gets busy and I did see that the restaurant started getting full around 6pm. I really enjoyed the food and the mango lassi was great as well. Perhaps my suggestion would be to get there early to not have to wait for a table.

The food here is almost tastes like South Indian Food. Had Ghee Podi Masala Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, and Chicken Kothu Porota. However, they lack good service in various aspects. I think they really run short of staff. The menu is online. So, you need a smartphone to look up the Menu. There is no staff to fill the water when you are out of water. Restroom - Oh Boy - please ignore using it - I guess again a staff shortage. The tables are very close to each other.

This is one of our most frequented restaurants. Proximity to our home helps, but the biggest motivation is the amazing food. The preparation is very authentic. Menu is extensive, lots of options. It would take multiple visits to try everything on the menu. The most stellar item is the podi idli. You will not get anything like that at other restaurants in the Seattle area. It's the perfect combination of spices and well cooked in ghee. Pure delight. The ghee paper roast dosas are brilliant as well. Oothapams are excellent, with the perfect amount of vegetable toppings and the crisp bottom. Special mention to the buttermilk, very flavorful and refreshing. Also need to commend the dedication of the staff. We had a minor mishap today with some confusion in the order, and their staff and management went out of their way to apologize and makeup for the minor mistake. They are gems, creating stellar food and memorable meals, reminding us of flavors back home!