World Dosa Day 2026: Indulge in unique variations of the South Indian dish at these Mumbai restaurants

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Say Chinese

With the city's growing obsession with desi Chinese fare and South Indian brekkie, this Paneer Manchurian Dosa with a crisp exterior and savoury filling blends the best of both worlds.
AT Nandu Dosa Dinner, Sant Dnyaneshwar Marg, Sainath Nagar, Juhu.
CALL 28332230
COST Rs 230

King's feast

Cashew nuts, sauces, and spices meet in a thick tomato gravy in the Maharaja Dosa. We'd recommend taking a plus-one with you if you plan to indulge in this one.
AT Dosa Plaza, 166/B, Janata Nagar, Tardeo.
CALL 8591990369
COST R279

Korean cravings

This one will baffle your gym trainer and K-pop-crazy friends alike. The Korean Dosa comes in the shape of a waffle, filled with cheese, vegetables and Korean sauce.
AT Avantika Chennai Cafe, opposite DMart, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivli West.
LOG ON TO @avantika_chennai_cafe
COST Rs 249

Trust your gut

Give in to your ghee-filled indulgences without the guilt with this Millet Dosa. The ghee roast variant packs just short of 330 calories and 12 grams of protein.
AT Millet Express-Simply South, outlets across Lower Parel, Bandra, Vashi and Mira Road.
CALL 916305190216
COST Rs 109

Culinary crossover

Those with adventurous palates will love the American Chop Suey Dosa. A sweet-tangy sauce, crackling noodles, and stir-fried vegetables, all inside a dosa.
AT Mani's Cafe, locations across Matunga, Worli, Chembur, Airoli, BKC, Vile Parle, and Mulund.
CALL 8655849276
COST Rs 160

Meat your match

The Coorgi Koli Roast is not for the faint hearted. With a chicken filling tossed in Kachampuli vinegar, Coorgi spice mix, and black pepper, we hope you won't chicken out of this hot mix.
AT Blondie, Sant Kutir Apartments, Road 24, Khar West.
COST Rs 400

Dil maange more

We found love in a new South Indian café that is serving dosas in the shape of hearts.
AT Cafe South Soul, opposite Sainath Plaza, near Mulund railway station (west exit).
LOG ON TO @cafesouthsoul
COST Rs 91 onwards

One-pot meal

If you like your dosas the desi way, tuck into the Matka Masala Dosa that comes with a creamy vegetable gravy served in a pot.
AT Fusion Dosa, Sector 20, Koparkhairane.
LOG ON TO @fusiondosa_
COST Rs 250

Keep it crispy

Ekhtiya Alam, who helms the dosa kitchen at Borivli's Sahara Sagar, reveals tips for a golden-brown dosa
>> Dosa batter should be runny, but not watery
>> Keep the flame high
>> Don't compromise on butter or ghee
>> Use a cast iron pan, as it usually heats better than a non-stick pan