While acai bowls, avocado toasts, and eggs may seem like the ideal breakfast finds for people on the go, there’s no refuting how almost everything pales in comparison to the satisfaction that’s instantly found as soon as you sink your teeth into a crispy, piping hot, well-made dosa.
The savoury South Indian crepe—made of rice and lentil batter, which goes well with a myriad of savoury condiments and stuffing—has enjoyed a global fan base since the 5th century CE.
While there’s no debating over why everyone likes dosa and what makes it a universally loved meal, here are five fail-safe spots in Bangkok to satiate your dosa craving while getting a banger for your buck.
NILA BANGKOK
Nestled within Amari Bangkok, NILA boasts an exhaustive fresh-off -the-coast menu, ranking high on taste, quality, and aestheticism. While dishes like Wild mushroom ularthiyathu, Lobster ghee roast, and Goan seafood curry stand out, don’t leave without trying the Neer dosa.
The dish can be paired with just about anything, but we’d suggest choosing Chicken mappas or Chicken chettinad to tantalise your taste buds. Having established itself as one of the finest seafood restaurants in Bangkok, with exceptional services within a single year, NILA offers diners the warmth of eating at a Goan house within its expansive, elevated, and visually alluring interiors. Since there’s more to the place than just what’s being served on your plate, consider the experience a well-deserved indulgence.
Why we love it: The ambiance, aestheticism, and authenticity in the preparation of the dishes.
DAKSHIN INDIAN RESTOBAR
Dakshin Indian Restobar has remained a safe bet for days when all you desire is a piping hot South Indian meal that delivers in terms of quality and quantity. The dosas, much like the other delicacies on the menu, check all the right boxes.
The Paper roast, Cheese dosa, and Chicken kheema dosa (crispy crepe with minced chicken stuffing), and Chicken tikka dosa are some of the most-ordered items on the menu, and for good reason. The takeaways and deliveries are top-notch as well, so open up your preferred food delivery service app if you don’t have the energy or aren’t in the mood to step out.
Why we love it: Impressive portions and pricing.
Dosas range from: THB 199 to THB 225
DOSA KING
True to its name, Dosa King has been championing the city’s Indian food scene with delightful offerings that aren’t too heavy on the pocket. Whether you’re a cheese fiend or a classic stuff ed dosa lover, this popular haunt in Bangkok offers over 15 variants of dosa (the best sellers being Paneer tikka dosa and the standard Plain dosa) to choose from.
While our vote goes to the Plain masala dosa, the Onion rava masala dosa and the Classic masala dosa are equally safe bets for basic dosa loyalists.
Why we love it: Large portions, quick service, delivery, and reasonable pricing.
Dosas range from: THB 150 to THB 290.
SRI GANESHA RESTAURANT
As a popular eatery in the city that truly delivers without burning a hole in your wallet, Sri Ganesha Restaurant, located in the bustling Sukhumvit Soil 13, is a go-to spot for signature specialities like Ghee paper roast, Rava masala dosa, Butter paper roast, and Onion sada dosa.
Since the spotlight stays on the food here, nothing on the menu disappoints. Besides dosa, this spot offers various delicacies like Dahi vada, Sambhar idly, and Mysore bonda from the southern regions of India, so one’s always spoilt for choice at this modestly-sized eatery.
Why we love it: Solid service, very affordable pricing, variety, and authenticity of the cuisine.
JHOL
While it’s difficult to put a finger on what truly delivers at JHOL (because everything on the menu consistently sets the bar high), the Plain dosa is a sure-fire winner for days when you want to indulge but leave without feeling too stuffed.
Since fine dining focuses on quality, expect a slightly steeper pricing than usual for a regular but well-made portion that ticks in terms of visual and gastronomical appeal.PRO TIP: Pick from the combo meals if you aren’t sure of the pairings.
Why we love it: Taste, portion, and quality.
Dosas range from: THB 514 to THB 707