Udupi Palace offers a vibrant taste of South India with must-try dosas, uthapams, and a bustling, friendly vibe perfect for sharing hearty vegetarian dishes.
"Vegetarians will enjoy this South Indian restaurant’s giant dosas, spicy curries, and sweet chutneys, free of guilt over human (or animal) exploitation. Entree prices top out at around $15, even for dinner, so they’ll also fill you up without breaking the bank." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri
"This South Indian vegetarian institution in the Mission hits all the right spots. There are giant masala dosas, spicy curries, and sweet chutneys aplenty, all sans meat. Prices here run on an opposite axis to portions, meaning there are huge thali trays stuffed to the edge with phenomenal poori and curry for $16.95. Open until 9 p.m., this Valencia Street mainstay stays poppin’ right until that final bell." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff
"If there’s one thing to get at Udupi Palace in Artesia, it’s the paper masala dosa. The crispy, thin South Indian dish is about 3 feet long and shaped like a telescope, so it’s easy to crack off a couple of pieces and share. It comes stuffed with potato masala that you can scoop up and dip into things like coconut chutney, sambar, and milk curd. This is the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch in Little India, which is when the dining room usually fills up, but you could also stop by for a casual weeknight dinner." - nikko duren, brant cox
"If there’s one thing to get at Udupi Palace, it’s the paper masala dosa. The crispy, thin South Indian dish is about 3 feet long and shaped like a tube, so it’s easy to crack off a couple of pieces and share. It comes stuffed with potato masala that you can scoop up and dip into things like coconut chutney, sambar, and milk curd. This is the perfect spot to grab a quick lunch in Little India, which is when the dining room usually fills up, but you could also stop by for a casual weeknight dinner." - nikko duren, brant cox
"Some of the best dosas, made from a fermented batter of ground rice and lentils, that can be found on Pioneer Boulevard are served at Udupi Palace. The pro move is to order a Mysore masala dosa for added flavor that comes from a red chutney. Or swap dosa for uttapam, a softer but thicker alternative." - Virali_Dave
