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Indian
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Vegetarian South Indian food restaurant, prior to July 2013 was Dosa Diner. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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128 Broadway (at on Long Island), Hicksville, New York, USA, 11801
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8 Reviews
First Review by HappyMonkey
A.Z.P.
Points +635
A Potpourri of Sumptuous Flavors - Edit
I found this place only after another restaurant failed miserably to make a "Vegan" (Cheeseless) pizza, and what a stroke of luck it was. Chennai Dosa is a wonderland of Delicious vegetarian and Vegan food. The menu is giant and varied representing different regions of Indian Cuisine. Everything is vegetarian, but there are plenty of Vegan options and they are clearly marked.
Read moreThe Iddly in Sambar were PERFECT. Nice Sized Iddly, Great texture and a rich and savory sambar. The Spinch Masala Dosa was fantastic, and spoke for itself why this place is named after the Dosas. Our favorite entree was the Gobi Manchurian, which 2 days later I was fighting with my family for every leftover piece of Cauliflower. AMAZING flavor, crunchy, Sweet, and a little spicy. The only thing I wasnt crazy about was the Samosa Chat. I like Chat, but it was a bit yogurty for my taste, and I wouldnt recommend it for takeout, as the Samosas get soggy pretty quickly.
What also puts Chennai Dosa on another level, is the quality of the chutneys and sauces that they bring out with the entrees.
Overall, this place is incredible. The restaurant itself is pretty simple looking, but with the menu Chennai Dosa has, I could easily spend a month here, just trying out all the dishes and flavors, till then i'll just dream of its flavor packed delights.
Pros: Varied menu w/tons of delicious flavors, Very Affordable W/Plentiful Parking, Kosher with lots of Vegan options
Guest
nycyclist91
Points +78
One of 2 best South indian places. - Edit
Consistently good food at very good prices. The palak masala dosa is very good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-16
Pros: Menu clearly is marked which ones are dairy free.
Cons: Maybe the masala in the dosa is slightly lacking.
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Ameisherry
Points +10693
It’s nice - Edit
It’s a nice place to just sit down and enjoy a meal in peace, every table has their own cup and pitcher of water, it’s a brilliant idea😄and the whole menu has a number for each dish, even I forget the name of the dish I can still find out the number and find the dish that I ordered, also a brilliant idea😄
Read moreAmeisherry
I think next time order just one is enough, two is too much
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Cathy P.
Points +53
Very Enjoyable - Edit
I’m in New York (Long Island) fairly often to visit family and this a always a favorite place to eat. The buffet is a great value and food is tasty and plentiful but yesterday we ordered off of the regular menu for dinner and the food was even better. BTW we had great service and a very friendly waiter.
Read moreCons: Can get crowded during buffet
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RichBeBe
Points +785
Just Average - Edit
In an area filled with vegetarian Indian restaurants with lots of vegan options, I have to say they are not the top in any way.
Read moreI went there with the intention of having a dosa and they had an $8.99 lunch buffet that came with a dosa. The manager showed me what was vegan and even said let me check on one thing and went in the back and said it was not vegan. That adds points right there as he cared and double-checked.
I had an eggplant curry that had good flavor but the eggplant piece were really large and under-cooked. There was another dish with cabbage that was delicious and there was very little left and they did not have more. This one wanted me wanting more.
I had a masala dosa and it was at best okay. The dosa itself was overcooked and not very tasty and they potato filling was minimal and flavorless and contained peas. Not that there is an issue with peas, but not my choice to have them in a dosa.
Overall I am not sure I would go back with the other options in the area.
Pros: Attentive staff, Good deal
Cons: Food could be more flavorful
Guest
MHC48
Points +203
Tasty food, careless waiters. - Edit
The food was tasty and filling and unlike many ethnic restaurants, they serve it to you spiced the same way as they do to the many Indian patrons. However, unlike a comment above, I found them lax about vegan vs. vegetarian. The menu doesn't specify and it is possible to unknowingly order a dish with Indian cheese. In addition, on one visit for lunch I was told that one buffet chafing dish was vegan but it clearly had dairy which another employee later confirmed. Coming another time for dinner I asked for and was assured I'd get a vegan, combination thali plate altered so that it had no dairy. But it was served with raita.
Read moreIn short, the food is quite tasty, and I'd definitely recommend it. But if you're vegan, you need to have some independent knowledge of what different Indian dishes contain.
Pros: Great variety, Richly spiced, Informal, inexpensive
Cons: Lax & careless over vegan vs. dairy, Informal diner-like decor
Guest
Vegan Goddess
Points +118
great - Edit
Good food, big quantities, reasonable prices. And they tell the truth about what's vegan and what's veggie-unlike House of Dosas which should be avoided.
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HappyMonkey
Points +16
Delicious Dosas! - Edit
When we lived in the city we drove to Hicksville to eat here. Now that we have a home in Hicksville we are here at least once a week. Very thoughtful, attentive staff will make sure your food is vegan and remember you the next time you drop in. The dosas are wonderful--great presentation and the chana masala with puri is awesome--though greasy--as it should be. We start with the very spicy rasam soup. I can't recommend this place enough. Is see the other review criticized the decor--it has been updated and it is a nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Excellent service, Beautiful decor
Cons: Sometime crowded
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