The Udupi Palace

Discovered Udupi Palace today on Gerrard street and pleasantly surprised. Quiet place. Great service, good food and reasonable. Their sambar was tasty as were the dosas we ordered. Fun place. Make it your favourite Udupi joint. It is mine now

First time at their new location since the basement one. Dosa and other appetizers were fine but not sensational like what I remembered. The Masala Dosa’s potato stuffing lacked robust flavour and was rather unseasoned - not quite the finger licking and ‘pls don’t let the food end’ experience for me. That said, will definitely give other items another try to better gauge how they stack up.

Been here a few times. Love the food. Great Dosas, live the paperthin dosas. I think they got a little stingy with the Aloo...Add more Aloo man! The shami Kebab (Soy based) was surprisingly good! It was soft, looked like actual shami kebabs...i was impressed. I tried the pineapple lassi last time...First place i heard selling a pineapple lassi.. It was beyond expectations, really liked it. This time had the Chickoo milkshake. It was good. Will be coming back

Visited this place after 22 years! It’s now at a new location, having moved from the original spot. The food was still good — simple, homely, and comforting. Of course, with so many newer and more authentic options around, this restaurant has been pushed a bit away from the mainstream, but it still holds its charm.

Excellent and affordable food. I had the thali and it was great. Lots of variety, not too spicy. We were told it may take some time but we'd rather have it prepared fresh and get it later than have it warmed up for the sake of speed.

Me and my family are great fans of this restaurant. Excellent place to spend precious family time together. The food quality in terms of freshness and taste never failed to impress me.

Nothing is worth other than dosa. Tried the vada pav and pav bhaji. They use burger breads for everything and even asks what's wrong in using those. I guess putting potato stuffing in fulkas can also be called dosa by that logic. So definitely won't recommend of you are looking for pav bhaji and vada pav. Decent dosa.

I had a fantastic experience at Udupi Palace. We ordered the Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, and it was perfect. Unlike other restaurants that drown their paper dosa in so much ghee that it tastes deep-fried, this place uses the exact right amount. It enhanced the flavor without being greasy. The accompanying sides were excellent; the Sambar was my favorite, followed closely by the tomato and white chutneys. The Pongal was also a highlight. I really appreciated that they used authentic South Indian rice rather than standard Basmati, which made a huge difference in texture. On top of the great food, the service was wonderful and the washrooms were clean. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend giving this place a try.

First time trying Indian food, and it didn't disappoint. Lots of flavors new to me but I enjoyed and would come back to try other items on the menu.

This is a good spot to grab some fresh dosas. The mysore masala dosa was very spicy and I would only recommend to people who love spicy. The plain dosa and masala dosa tasted delicious. This is an authentic South Indian restaurant in heart of Little India.

The restaurant has moved to a new location just a little west down the street on Gerrard . It's more compact and cozier. The food is as delicious as ever, delectable dosas, delicious snacks and a good selection of North Indian dishes.... All vegetarian and lots of vegan options . We have been coming to Udipi since 2003 and have never been disappointed either with the food or service . Hubert (owner) and his team,( Alwyn, Manish and others) always have a smile on their face and are welcoming. We had our usual, chaat papri, Ghee Masala Dosa, Ghee Paper Masala Dosa and a Neembu Soda .... All perfectly prepared and scrumptious.

The best South Indian food in the GTA. Great tasting masala dosas, pani Puri's, Bhajia's etc. quick attentive service and friendly staff. The decor needs updating, the food makes up for what it lacks. Highly recommend this place and will be returning again. Thank you!

Always dependable, delicious Indian Vegetarian Cuisine for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Dosas, uthapams, chaats and snacks. Highly recommend the Chana Bhatura (chickpeas cooked in a delicious curry served with two bhaturas), the Paneer Makhni (paneer cubes cooked in a rich tomato based gravy) with rice, naan and a sweet Mango Lassi beverage. On weekends Udupi Palace's menu expands to offer Tandoor Veg Seekh Kabab, Paneer Tikka, Tandoor Roti and Naan. Vegan, gluten-free and Jain options available. Udupi is a district and temple town located near Mangalore in the south.

Dosas quality was not as good as it used to be. The food needs more flavor to compete with other dosa restaurants around

So I went to Udupi after several years.I was hoping it was the same and it was. So this place is located in the heart of Gerrard st., desis might know it's a street full of Indian and Pakistani restaurants-it used to be the place for desi food years ago.Now restaurants are everywhere. So Udupi is an underground restaurant serving Indian snacks,dosas,thalis and chaats.I have had their thali years ago and it was amazing this time I was craving dosa hence decided on an onion rava dosa stuffed with potatoes.It was crisp and fresh and the chutneys accompanying it were delicious.We also tried the paper masala dosa which was pretty predictable.The highlight of the meal was the delicious samosa chaat-warm and gooey with delicious house chutnies.It tasted so non commercial.I loved it. We also tried the gulab jamans-they were fresh and light.Very tasty.I ordered the masala tea and wasn't too impressed by that hopefully they can work on their chai game I found it very weak. The service here is impressive-you have these young boys working so hard with a smile on their faces.With years gone by the restaurant has aged but I found it to be clean.The glasses on the table were sparkling.

We were heartily welcomed into this charming restaurant, asked about take away, and invited to sit and peruse the extensive menu. We decided to stay for lunch. The place is homey and nicely decorated with crafts and artifacts. The owners have a gentle humour that makes you feel at home. We were regularly visited, always kindly, attentively for our needs and wishes, treated like royal guests, but elegantly. The food was unique and delicious, simple yet interesting and the ingredients fresh, the spicing just right. The best samosas we ever ate: tall, stuffed full, crisp and hot. The dosas paper thin culinary marvels, also well-filled. Next time we'll try more of their offerings and come for supper. A very special and wonderful eatery.

Delicious veg Indian food from an unchanging no-frills restaurant. The only thing that seems to change over the years is the cast of invariably friendly, and efficient staff. Years ago when I lived in the city I used to be a regular though I never exchanged names with any of the staff. I recall bringing a date one time and ordered my two-person usual: masala paper dosa and thali. I'm not sure if they realized this was a date or not but nonetheless they decided to have some fun. They brought us a gigantic triple-sized paper dosa with a second table to accommodate the ludicrously voluminous food. Needless to say my date was impressed that this entire restaurant had decided to play wingman for me that evening. This place is an institution of healthy food and a joyful outlook on life.

Still my favourite vegetarian place on gerrard. It's always my go to for dinner. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food has never disappointed. Highly recommended whenever you're in little India bazzar.

The first spot that I tried after dine in started in Toronto after covid lock down. It is such a relish to have dosa after a long time. And can't expect much and can't expect it to be same as back home. Compared to being in Toronto and getting south Indian food definitely made my day. Service could have been faster, though there were not many people in the restaurant. Dosa was crispier that I ever tasted in India.

The dosa was thin and crispy, staff friendly but some of the food could have had a bit more flavor. Great place in the bazaar and a must come!

Nice staff Quick meals All veggie South Indian thali very good One of many good eats on Gerard in little India

This place has degraded very badly since 2018 which is when I started going there. I used to go once a week - that I have stopped. The counter guy has no respect for our money and he serves a COLD DOSA. I will recommend my friends not to give this man any business.

Ok, I admit I'm not an expert on Indian food. But the family enjoyed their meals as had I. My brother-in-law brought us here which is a positive because, as a local, he does have some street cred. So far I haven't gotten nauseous nor have I vomited, so that's another positive. With all that said, 5 stars.

Wonderful service and always great food! My family loves Udupi Palace! They did a great job with the new location!

i was taken there by family and friends and all had travelled a lot and tasted good food in many countries. 3 vegetarians and four carnivores. since the environment and the smiles of the staff invited all of us to give their restaurant a try. it was very hot outside but inside it was comfortable. the aroma from the kitchen was enticing. Four of us were waiting for the rest to find parking. The staff was respectful had joined tables together so we all had good sitting space. Cold water straight to the table with clean shiny glasses. Orders taken and there was not one dish that was not delicious and so affordable

Really good vegetarian food! The thali comes with an abundant amount of curries, more than your average even! The rasam was amazing as well, very flavourful. The onion pakoras were disappointing as they lacked that heavy crunch and seemed like there was more Channa than onion which is a Nono. The uttapam was a bit disappointing, not very flavourful and quite plain. The real winner is the Szechuan dosa! Completely different from any dosa I've had. The large variety of flavours, the zestyness and spice was on point. A nice change from your basic dosa with potato curry. The main reason I gave them a 4 instead of a 3. Was slightly disappointed by the lack of chutneys with the dosa

My wife has been craving for Dosa's for a while now and the urge hit hard on NYE day 2018. We know that there are better options out of town but we wanted to go somewhere close to where we live-ish and so Udupi was it. I have actually eaten here before and thought it was ok at the time and that thought continues. As Yelp calls it, a 3 star review is A-Ok and that's what Udupi Palace is. The atmosphere is probably the worst part of this place but if you know anything about Indian restaurants in India, it's actually quite accurate. The service is fine and the food is fine. I've had both better and worse Dosa's in both Canada and India. If you're not in the mood to drive way out of town for the best, then Udupi Palace will serve you just fine.

Strolled in here and had to try their dosa! You know it's a bit more authentic when it's busy with South Asian customers. They had a diversity of customers overall. I went for the Spring Dosa also the featured picture in their dosa menu section. The stuffing includes spiced vegetables (cabbage, carrots, tomatoes) and potato. It was light and refreshing and I love the curry-like sauces that you can dip it in to pack the flavour. My friend ordered poori bhaji which also looks pretty impressive. She also liked her meal. Even though they only serve vegetarian, I wish they carried more ingredient options in their dosas. It seems like the primary ingredient is centered around the potato, I mean I love potato but more veggie variety would be nice.

I loved the food! We ordered chaat, paneer makhni, and south indian thali. Lots of bold vs. subtle but delicate flavours. Their papad was also crispy and salty in the best way. The portions are pretty big; they give you lots of rice, perhaps even too much. Menu clearly indicates vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free food, which I appreciated. The ambiance was... interesting. Kind of like a half-basement canteen type of space with murals. But excellent food made up for the unusual interior design.

Came here during a food tour of Little India. I probably never would have come otherwise. We were fortunate enough to be taken into the back to watch them making the dosa. Wow, that was impressive. I truly enjoyed the food. No idea what was ordered but there were plenty of different dishes to try. We're looking forward to going back on our own and ordering up the menu! Oh, if you're looking for a fancy, upscale restaurant, you might want to take a pass. This place is more like a cafeteria with a ton of kids running around. I kinda loved it. And service was great!

They are one of the most decently priced and quality restaurant at Gerard. I have found the chaat to be very decently priced and quite authentic. Also order their dosas, mysore masala is my favourite!!

Excellent food and great service! Typical south indian udupi restaurant (and i love it!) [For those who dont know udupi restaurants in india - its very typical restaurant. Do not expect bells and whistles, fancy decoration/plating etc. All you get is fresh, delicious and authentic south indian delicacies! So just enjoy!) We had mysore masala dosa, medu wada and onion chilli uttapam. It surely satisfies your South Indian food cravings! Good to have a South Indian place within reach (by TTC) so can visit anytime I want! Loving it!!

The food here was incredible! I came here on my last day in Toronto in which I decided to check out the Little India neighborhood. I have seen this place featured in a CBC documentary, and it also had the best reviews for indian food in the area. I ordered the yellow dahl, Onion Bahjia, and Masala Dosa. The Dosa was huge! Filling was delicious. The Onion bahjia was absolutely delicious and I way over stuffed myself just to eat every last bit of it. Yellow dahl was just as good. I was able to order everything I ate gluten free, and as a vegetarian restaurant they cater very well to current dietary restrictions. I would highly reccomend a visit to this fantastic place! Authentic and unpretentious location, delicious food, and very kind staff. A gem!

Bad experience. Not really good. expensive than other shops. for masala dosa very very little masala also little sambar and only 1 chutney with dosa extra price for chutney and sambar. Forced us to pay 15% tip.

I've been going here for years. I'm surprised that I hadn't left a review! So as far as dosa goes, it's the best in the city of Toronto. After having dosa and uttapam in India, I looked for a place that could come close (and I tried a lot of them!). Udupi was the only place in Toronto that could come close. Udupi is one of the two places in the GTA that I am willing to eat dosa. They have a lot of space. I believe it is not accessible (strollers need to be carried down). They do have a kids menu and a play area. Good to come with families or groups. It's one of the few Indian restaurants in Toronto that I recommend. Don't hesitate!

If there is ever an Indian vegetarian food heaven, I think it's here. Our party of 7 dine at Udupi last night and we all thoroughly enjoyed every dish we had. We started with the Sev puri which I call it "a party in your mouth" because of all the unique different flavours and textures that just explodes in your mouth. We did family style in which we shared a variety of dishes but my favourite is the vegetarian curry recommended by one of our server. I also really liked the masala dolsa. Perfect combination of crunchy crepe with tasty potato inside. The chilli paneer was super spicy for me so eat at your own risk. Service was quick and efficient. Our total bill was $127 with taxes and gratuity and we were all stuffed.

Great food every time. The entire menu is vegetarian which makes for a refraeshing change.

This is one restaurant that I would always visit when I am in that part of town. Apart from the delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes like dosas and thalis, they serve my favourite Idli Manchurian - a fusion of Indian and Chinese textures and flavours - to die for! My wife is not satisfied until she has had her fill of bhel and dahi puris and other snacks and my son cannot get enough of the falooda - an ice-cream drink with all sorts of interesting ingredients mixed in - a typical Indian drink, though exotic. This is a place worth trying out!

This place is my go to veggie South Indian restaurant in Toronto. I've probably ordered their veggie Thai 50 times. Always a variety and always on point. 10/10 would recommend!

Udupi might not look glamorous and all. But it serves great food at amazing value. I love the dosa here and they are so fresh. This place can get busy quick as they are well known in the neighborhood. They have so many variety of dosa I need to go try them all. Portion is generous here as well. Friendly owner that supports healthcare workers and frontline workers even in these hard times. I will be back for sure.

We've been here twice, once about five years ago and again a month or so ago. I love the 'scene' here. Families eating, kids running around, plates with improbably big dosas - looking like wrapped flowers - being delivered to every table. And the dosas are great. Everything we've had here has been tasty. Try a chat. We had a samosa chat and it was a winner. I think we need to go here a couple more times to really give the menu a deeper going over. We always look longingly at patrons who have ordered the thali (in all the Southern Indian places we go) but we don't want to miss out on the dosa. Udupi Palace also holds a soft spot for us since it was one of the first times we ever had dosa. Since then we spent some time in Jersey City where there is a huge South Indian community and some of the best dosas that can be had in the Americas. So it definitely holds it own against some heavy hitters.

This is hands down, the best indian food I have had since Malaysia. ( Malaysia, especially the west coast is very heavily populated by south Indians. Thali on Banana Leaf for lunch is prevalent , cheap, delicious and very popular.) The food here is completely vegetarian, and full of flavour. My meat-eating significant other was wary at first, and now suggests a trip to Udupi regularly. The Mysore Malsala Dosa is incredible. Spicy, not too salty, with the most wonderful coconut dip. Paper thin, lots of filling, perfectly made, always warm. The Saag Paneer is delicious, never oily always fresh. The Chana of the lighter variety and has incredible depth. We have tried other currys and random starters and they were all good as well. The service is great, very friendly guys and they refill your water glass after nearly every sip. The decor is nothing exciting, but its clean and comfortable enough. Love the tin plates. Thali is $8.99, dosa is $6-8 or so, Curry (with rice, bread etc) $8-9. So good. Soo Soo good. we have had takeout, but eat-in is much better.

Wicked Indian food with a twist. This is a vegetarian restaurant, and they will modify their items to meet Vegan / Jain needs. For those of you that don't know what Jain food it is they are a group of people that don't eat anything that destroys the plant, so they won't eat potatoes, onions, but they will eat tomatoes apples etc. We ordered Chole Batura (Chickpeas and Fried Bread), if you have ever had puri's a Batura is a giant sized puri, it is pretty wicked and I beg you give it a try, I think you will be in love. We also ordered Vegetarian kebabs! They were spicy and cleared my sinuses but it was worth every penny. And we ordered Manchurian Idli's (Manchurian - This great sauce made out of garlic ginger and vegetable broth, Idli's - Rice pancakes that were deep fried) I highly recommend any of the above, and the total with a $4.00 tip came to $27.

I had been to Udupi Palace once before, while on the UYE Little India crawl. I'd totally forgotten about it until I logged onto Yelp this morning and noticed that Kat T had a ROTD for this place, and I thought to myself: "Self! Let's go to Udupi Palace for lunch today!" Luckily, self (and my husband) agreed. I'd forgotten that Udupi Palace was a vegetarian joint. As a meat eater, this made me a little bit disappointed, but once I stuffed my eager piehole with delicious dosa, I'd forgotten all about the lack of tasty animal. My husband and I split the Masala Dosa, which was huuuuuge but a little skimpy on filling. For my entree I decided to go North Indian and have the Matar Paneer, which was excellent. A little lacking in peas, but plenty of cheese and spicy sauce. Yum. I can't wait to go back!

Best Indian restaurant in the city, with great vegan and vegetarian options. Hubert D'mello the owner has nailed it with this amazing South Indian cuisine and no wonder, with his years of culinary experience he keeps creating new and impressive vegetarian and vegan meals almost daily. Coconut infused vegan stews that will have you coming back for more. The menu is endless and amazing, starting with the chaats their chana masala the pani pori and amazing bowl of their yellow dhal, just to name a few of your options Such aromatic and spicy flavours with their own special twist, unique to say the least.

Very simple & yummy thali Loved the rasam and dal. Ambience was good Chai had strong elaichi flavor so if anyone likes the flavor :)

I love your South Indian food, pav bhaji dosa and their assorted id faboulous. I always visit this place for south indian food. Highly recommended. Keep the spirits high.

I returned to udupi palace yesterday with a girlfriend and had a much better experience. We're both gf and my friend has a zillion allergies. The server was happy to answer our questions and knew without hesitating which things were safe. We shared the idli (rice and bean patties) which were served with two yummy sauces. We then each had a dosa. Yelpers ain't lyin' - the dosa are fantastic! My friend had the paneer masala, which was served much like a wrap. I had the special rava masala dosa, which was delicious but puzzling. It was more crispy, and dotted with holes (like Swiss cheese), and in the middle of the dosa was this yummy pile of potato and onion. I'm not sure how I was supposed to eat it, but I enjoyed tearing off bits of the dosa and using them to scoop up the potatoes. Definitely recommend.

Came in here while I was waiting for band practice. The waiter recommended the . SOUTH INDIAN THALI, for 9 bucks. It came with two vegetables, Dal, Rasam (south Indian Spicy Soup) Sambhar (Veggie Stew) White Rice, Chapati, Yogurt, pickle, Papad and dessert. It was very filling and I enjoyed the spice of everything, especially the Rasam and some of the veggies. The papad and nan were also very nice. The ambiance is kinda strange but the place is very clean and the service very good. I want to go back and try the Dosa.

I have been coming here since this place opened. I was pretty excited by it because there isn't enough South Indian restaurants in this area. Udupi is a city in the South Indian state of Karnataka which lays the claim as the origin of the masala dosa, and has great cuisine. And fittingly, Udupi Palace does serve a fine dosa. Their South Indian Thali though is just above average, which is unfortunate since there is not really any other options that I know of in the area. But that certainly doesn't stop me getting it when I'm hungry. The atmosphere is a bit strange, since it is in a large bright banquet hall sized basement and has a lot of spaciousness. The service is amazing though, in true Karnatakan style, and the waiters are all really nice, and remember me as a regular. I wish they served their coffee in the traditional little stainless steel cups that are prevalent in South India where you pour the coffee in from a great distance to aerate it. If someone knows where to get really good South Indian coffee around Little India, please let me in on the secret. All in all though, I love this place.

This Little India Gem just East of the TPL Gerrard Street branch is bright, with spacious seating, fast and friendly staff, serving good vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices. I had the pictured Vegetable Uttapam (with extra chillies) with sambar which was fresh hot off the tawa and delicious. Recommended.

We feel cheated. Last time we ordered from here we were pleased, this time the portions of some of our food seem to be less than half of a normal portion. We feel cheated out of our money. Not going to order here again if we have to be worried that we'll randomly get less food than we paid for.

When I have a craving for Indian, I make a point of heading out to Udupi Palace to get my fill. I believe this is Toronto's only vegetarian Indian restaurant (please correct me if i'm wrong, i'm always looking for more!) and their menu selections offer a great deal for vegans too. The menu is quite large, so it's often the case where i'll order a lot more than i'll be capable of eating. My usual mistake is trying to get a good variety of appetisers, but many are just too dense or oily in large quantities to have in addition to a main. The dosas at Udupi Palace are basically what drives me to visit - so many varieties to choose from! And you can get a nice bit of heat with the Mysore dosa. For spectacle alone I generally lean toward a paper dosa. If you can bring yourself to order outside the dosa section, they have a small selection of curries and their breads are amazing. I'm not much of a fan of the Uthapam, I find if I want something heavier i'd rather a curry/bread combo. The food can be quite rich, but it's definitely great to occasionally calm the Indian food cravings. Surroundings are very basic, but the servers are friendly and helpful and the location smack bang in Little India is easy enough to get to.

I am a south indian brought up in udupi. And was very dissapointed at the quality Nd taste of food. I ordered onion masala dosa and my husband had the cheese dosa. Cheese dosa was a bit better. The potatoe masala was dry and had no flavour. Same with chutney. Service was decent and they are open a lottle late whcih is nice. Authentic udupi food is very nutritious and scrumptious. If they claim to be one they have a long way to go to improve.

If you like South Indian food, this is the place to go! Everything is vegetarian with the majority of the items vegan. Their old menus weren't that clear but judging from other people's pics online, their new menu has vegan items clearly marked. We've been quite a number of times and tried: - samosas - appetizer combo - masala dosa - mysore masala dosa - szechaun dosa - spring dosa - paper dosa - vegetable uthappam - onion uthappam - South Indian thali (vegan version) - aloo paratha - bhel chaat - panipoori chaat - sev poori chaat - idli chaat - idli manchurian - chana masala - kadai bhindi Whew. Everything has been delicious but uthappams apparently aren't really my thing though they are great here for people that like them. My favourites are the masala and szechaun dosas, the thali (which usually includes chana masala) and the chaats. The fusion idli manchurian was pretty good too. Staff have always been friendly and service really quick. Have only eaten in but may try delivery soon. Note: This restaurant is lower than street level so a small flight of stairs and not accessible, but handrails at stairs so suitable for people who can manage stairs with rails.

My all time favourite for South Indian dishes. Love their Pav bhaji dosa and their assorted appetizer plate where you get a taste of a lot of their snacks. Would definitely recommend .

Disclaimer: I ordered through Uber Eats, so I didn't experience the service or location, and the quality of food could have been different. Lots of styrofoam for takeout orders. The aloo gobi was good. The rice was a little dry. The veggie samosa was good, but the filling was a but more pureed than I am used to. The chutney that came with it tasted overwhelmingly like hot peppers and nothing else, it wasn't well balanced. The flatbreads I tried (paratha, chapati, and papad) weren't that good, and they only have naan on the weekends