South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)

This place has delicious food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommended! Plus, it’s a great spot for vegetarians and vegans. I’ve brought their samosas and pakoras to countless picnics and parties.

South Indian cuisine varies a lot by region, and this outlet focuses on Tamil/Sri Lankan style flavours and honestly, they’re doing it better than anyone else in the city right now. The sambar is absolutely lip-smacking, rich, and authentic. The vada and masala vada taste just like what I used to enjoy in Chennai crispy, flavourful, and perfectly seasoned. It’s important not to compare this place with other South Indian styles (like Karnataka), because the flavour profiles are completely different. My top recommendation: the coriander dosa. They sprinkle fresh coriander on top, and it pairs beautifully with their sambar + Vada.

Excellent food. Everything is fresh and delicious and the staff is always gracious and very friendly. They can make the spice level to your liking. The food is always great and the prices are very reasonable.

This place is such a little gem. I have enjoyed everything I've tried there, but am especially fond of their mint and garlic dosa platter. A good place to go with vegetarians, since they can eat anything on the menu. The family that owns and operates the place is also very friendly. Service is always quick, which makes this an appealing option if you're under a time constraint.

I stop in here regularly for bites: samosas, pakoras, mango coconut balls. It has always been good, and lately has been somehow better. Pakoras in particular have been elevated. Very reasonable pricing and lovely people.

THEEEEE best family owned restaurant I promise you!!!!! Incredible dosas and the fillings are so yummmmyyyyy. Amazing portions, amazing prices, amazing service. Kindest people I've ever met. The mango lassi was also 10/10. COME HERE!!!!!!

South Indian Dosa Mahal on Bloor/Lansdowne is a gem! Within walking distance from Lansdowne station, this cozy spot serves authentic, home-cooked South Indian food that tastes like mom's cooking. The Sri Lankan owner, whose mother learned cooking from Madras, India, brings a personal touch with baby pictures adorning the walls. The food is not only delicious but also affordable, with the owner recommending combos to save you money and get more bang for your buck. Highly recommend this pleasant and welcoming spot!

Service is impeccable. One friend was late but they were kind about us waiting on them, and there was a teeny incident with the food, but they comped it and replaced it so it was all good :) The food was yummy too, I don’t eat much Indian food so I may not be a good person to compare, but it tasted great! Would love to try some of the street food they have at the front to go one day.

I often take a walk on bloor street and as someone who loves South Indian food( I use to have it almost everyday during my time in India) , this place immediately caught my eye. Inside, it is quite neat and looks more like a family run business. You can buy a lot of south Indian delicacies like Dosa, Medu Vada, Idly and even Samosas. They also have a thali which other reviewers have said is quite decent. As someone who has been disappointed by lot of South Indian restaurants in Toronto, I entered with an open mind but not high hopes . They have some nice discount like 10 items for $8.50 plus taxes and we immediately took our picks and ordered 2 of each i.e Samosa, Potato Vada, Dal Vada, Medu Vada, Spinach roll. The kind lady behind the counter gave us some extra chutney to go with out items. At home, i immediately opened the brown bag, served everything on a plate, and began to try each item one by one. And here is my verdict Samosa: Ignore. Very simple, low on spices. If you are a samosa lover like me, you won't like it. Dal Vada or Masala Vadai: Decent. However doesn't go too well with chutney. We wish we had some sambhar. Methu vadai: Decent, has the authentic taste. Again, will pair well with sambhar than just Chutney. Potato Vada( Pakora) : Okaish. I can see someone people liking it, I did not. Spinach Roll: Good. The best of the lot. Good filling and has nice flavors. Chutney: Lacked any real flavour. What we got wasn't south Indian green chutney at all - which is made of coconut, mustard, dal, curry leaves etc. This one was upsetting. To foodies: The place is a hit or a miss. Lacked authenticity in flavors. Some items are good, some are not. I felt the food is made to suit a palate that prefers less spices and has never tried real South Indian food. I didn't try the dosa or thali, so cannot comment much. I hope it is good. However, I was quite disappointed by the food. To Owner and Management: South Indian food is full of rich and deep flavors. By not being true to them, you are doing a disservice to the cuisine and yourself. As a business , I understand you have to cater to the taste of local populace, but you can do that without compromising much on authenticity and deep flavors. Be proud of your spices and push boundaries. Will I visit again? i feel I should because it's a family business and people are hardworking. Also, everybody deserves a second chance. Signing off, CanIndian Foodie ...Stay Hungry

I've had a few of their vegetarian Dosa meal takeouts and wanted to comment about how great they were. It doesn't look like a lot of food but it's really delicious and special. Each little bit has its own flavour. The Dosa itself is addictive. Delicate and spectacularly substantial. Love this. They make the best samosas in town

Authentic South Indian dishes, that are filling and delicious! I ordered the thali and it came with 4 different curries (potato, chickpea, lentil, eggplant tomato) and pakora appetizer, with rice, and the choice of Naan or Dosa. Got the tomato chutney also which was a bit too spicy for my tastes. Everything else was excellent though. I was happy to find a restaurant that served vegan dishes at an affordable price! $14.99! The people there were super nice and friendly. It's a new place right by Lansdowne Station. Next time I want to try their Masala Chai, and some of their appetizers.

The most delicious snack for on-the-go! Easy to combine your choices from among many great options and still have an affordable meal. I didn't get a drink but it looked like there were great options. And the customer service was fabulous!