Dosa Menu

Fresh Fish Of The Day

(tuesday to friday) daily catch prepared in a traditional south indian style, please ask your server

Channa Bhatura

chickpea (garbanzo) masala served with an oversized, soft, puffy wheat bread or vegan poori (dairy free bread)

Fall Vegetable Curry

** mixed heirloom potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower, green beans, squash & peas, (great w/coconut rice)

Prawn Masala W/ Louisiana Shrimp

** reduction of coconut milk, red chiles, ginger, red onions, spices (great w/ coconut rice)

Lamb Pepper Fry

** free-range & natural lamb, seasonal peppers, chiles, onion, mint and lime (great w/ lemon rice)

Chicken Korma

** free-range & organic, fresh coconut, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, red chiles (great w/coconut rice)

Red Beet Cumin Soup

roasted puréed red beets, touch of crème fraîche

Organic Spinach & Mung Salad

lemon peppercorn dressing, fresh coconut & pomegranate seeds

Squash Pakora

acorn, little dumpling and kabocha squash, batter-fried, w/ sweet onion & roasted chile garlic chutney

Prawn Chile Fry

fried prawns rubbed in ground lentils & chiles over organic, seasonal micro greens

Pumpkin Masala Dosa

masala potato dosa w/ blended chutney of fresh pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, curry leaf & chiles

Fennel Spinach Dosa

a seasonal favorite made with sautéed spinach, fennel and indian spices

Spicy Mung Masala Dosa

mung lentil dosa with potato, green chiles, chopped onions, cilantro and spiced potatoes

Sunchoke Uttapam

open-faced pancake-style dosa with mixed sweet peppers and sunchokes (jerusalem artichoke)

Chicken Korma

free-range & organic, coconut milk, fresh coconut, cumin, coriander, red chiles, coconut rice

Lamb Pepper Fry

free-range & natural lamb, seasonal peppers, chiles, onion, mint and lime, lemon rice & raita

Prawn Masala With Louisiana Shrimp

reduction of coconut milk, red chiles, ginger, red onions, spices, coconut rice

Fall Vegetable Curry

mixed heirloom potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower, green beans, squash & peas, coconut rice

Pani Puri

small hollow, crispy breads that you fill with spicy-sour mint-cilantro water (pani) & sweet-sour tamarind chutney, chickpeas, mung sprouts & spiced potatoes

Bhel Puri

puffed rice mixed with diced green mango, potatoes, tomatoes, onions & cilantro, flavored with spicy mint & sweet tamarind chutneys

Idli Fries

steamed rice, rubbed in powdered lentils & spices, served w/ 2 chutneys, eggplant & coconut-habanero

Dahi Puri

small hollow crispy breads filled with lightly spiced straus organic yogurt, coarsely mashed potatoes, cilantro-mint & tamarind chutneys

Chennai Chicken

boneless organic chicken marinated in straus organic yogurt w/ coriander & cumin, fried

Squash Pakora

acorn, little dumpling and kabocha squash, batter-fried, w/ sweet onion & roasted chile garlic chutney

Dahi Vada

lentil dumplings, topped with cool straus organic yogurt, piped with tamarind & mint

Summer Spiced Gimlet

vodka, cucumber, spiced agave nectar & lime, refreshing

Featured White Or Red Wine

please ask the bartender/server for details

Kingfisher Lager

bangalore, india light bodied pale lager, clean with dry finish

Pinot Gris (White)

king estate "acrobat". eugene, or. organic, grapefruit & honeysuckle aromas, kaffir lime w/fresh pear finish ’11

Grenache (Red)

calaveras creek "estate". sierra foothills, ca. organic, cherry w/cloves, cinnamon & chocolate notes, lighter style ’11

Chutneys

an extra serving of tomato, coconut, tamarind, cilantro-mint, sweet onion or habanero

Chutneys

an extra serving of tomato, coconut, tamarind, cilantro-mint, chile-garlic or habañero

Achaar (Indian Relish)

green mango (spicy or sweet), garlic, lime, mixed vegetables, chile

Achaar (Indian Relish)

green mango (spicy or sweet), garlic, lime, mixed vegetable, chile

Plain Basmati Rice Side

plain delicate, fragrant long-grained rice

Coconut Or Lemon Basmati Rice

Plain Uttapam Or Dosa Side

served like bread for the entrees

Paratha

unleavened flat wheat bread, pan fried

Raita

chopped cucumber in spiced, cool straus organic yogurt

Poori

two puffy round pieces of fried bread made from whole grain durum wheat (vegan)

Raita

chopped cucumber in spiced, cool straus organic yogurt

Bhatura

oversized, soft, puffy wheat bread

Dahi Rice

straus organic yogurt with tilda basmati rice...a mouth-cooling south indian alternative to raita

Dahi Rice

straus organic yogurt with tilda basmati rice...a mouth-cooling south indian alternative to raita

Plain Basmati Rice Side

plain delicate, fragrant long-grained rice

Coconut

lemon or dahi (yogurt) basmati rice side

Plain Uttapam Or Dosa Side

served like bread for the entrees

Organic Tea

berry black darjeeling, aged earl grey, toasted rice green or jasmine

Decaf Organic Tea

chamomile lemon or moroccan mint

Masala Chai

brewed black tea with cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, ginger & milk

Moksha Coffee

south indian shade-grown, served in a french press

Rasam "Fire Broth"

spicy broth of tomatoes, tamarind, lentils & black pepper, sipped from the bowl like miso

Chutney Sampler

tamarind, dahi mint, sweet onion and roasted chile-garlic, great with papadum

Vada Pav (Vegetarian Slider)

spiced-potato patty, chutneys, caramelized onions & "gunpowder", ground chiles & lentils

Fall Poriyal

brussels sprouts and butternut squash with ginger, garlic, fresh coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves

Idli Sambar Or Vada Sambar

steamed rice patties or lentil dumplings served in sambar, a lentil dipping soup

Red Beet Cumin Soup

roasted puréed red beets, touch of crème fraîche

3-Cheese Dosa Roll

dosa rolled with fontina, mozzarella & cheddar cheese served with roasted chile garlic & tomato chutney

Dahi Vada

lentil fritters covered with cool straus organic yogurt, piped with tamarind & mint, mildly spiced

Chennai Chicken

boneless natural, air-chilled chicken marinated in straus organic yogurt with coriander & cumin, fried

Cochin Calamari

tender calamari, sautéed with mildly-spiced coconut milk, served w/ organic mixed greens & mini uttapams

Spiced Mango & Goat Cheese

seasonal chicories, watermelon radish, cucumber, toasted walnuts & sweet cilantro dressing

Organic Spinach & Mung Salad

freshly sprouted mung lentils, lemon peppercorn dressing, fresh coconut, pomegranate seeds

Crispy Fish Pakora

sustainably-caught fish, marinated in chiles, cumin, ginger & garlic, fried, served w/ a spicy chutney

Squash Pakora

kobocha, acorn and little dumpling squash, batter-fried, served w/ sweet onion & roasted chile garlic chutney

Hyderabadi Shammi Kebabs

minced lamb, cardamom, peppercorns, ginger, fennel & lentils, pan fried with mint raita

Prawn Chile Fry

fried prawns rubbed in ground lentils & chiles over organic micro greens

Lotus Stem Day Boat Scallops

cumin, coriander & chiles, mint-cilantro sauce served with fried stems

Rasam "Fire Broth"

spicy broth of tomatoes, tamarind, lentils & black pepper...sipped from the bowl like miso

Idli Sambar Or Vada Sambar

steamed rice patties or lentil dumplings served in sambar, a lentil dipping soup

Pani Puri

small hollow, crispy breads to be filled with spicy-sour mint & tamarind water, chickpeas, mung & potato

Bhel Puri

puffed rice, diced green mango, potatoes, tomatoes, onions & coriander and spicy & sweet chutneys

Red Beet Cumin Soup

roasted puréed red beets, touch of crème fraîche

Organic Spinach & Mung Salad

sprouted mung lentils, lemon peppercorn dressing, fresh coconut & pomegranate seeds

Dahi Vada

lentil dumplings, topped with cool straus organic yogurt, piped with tamarind & mint, mildly spiced

Dahi Batata Puri

small hollow, crispy breads filled with straus organic yogurt, potatoes, mint & tamarind chutneys

Spiced Mango & Goat Cheese Salad

seasonal chicories, cucumber, watermelon radish, toasted walnut & sweet cilantro dressing

Lamb Baida Roti

roti brushed with cage-free eggs, filled with spiced ground, natural lamb, diced potatoes & peppers

Eggs Side

side of one or two eggs served scrambled, sunny side up or over easy

South India Omelet

mildly spiced eggs w/ a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese

Egg & Cheese Dosa

mildly spiced eggs w/ a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese

Egg Poriyal Uttapam

uttapam served with a south indian scramble of eggs, chiles, tomatoes and onions

Sunny Side Or Over Easy Uttapam

tomato, onion & chile uttapam topped with two eggs, sunny side up or over easy

Egg Poriyal Dosa

dosa filled with a south indian scramble of eggs, chiles, tomatoes and onions

Egg Dosa

mildly spiced eggs spread and cooked across the inside of the dosa, onions, tomatoes and cilantro

Lamb Keema Omelet

south india omelet filled with minced lamb, peas and diced potatoes

Kingfisher Lager

bangalore, india. light bodied pale lager, clean with dry finish

Allagash Triple

portland, me. earthy, light fruit flavors with a hint of nutmeg and a creamy finish

Featured White Or Red Wine

please ask the bartender for details

Rasmalai

sweet cheese patties, cream, cardamom, rose water

House-Made Gelato & Sorbet

please ask about our flavors

Fresh Coconut Custard Cake

infused with curry leaves, served with a coconut cookie

Chocolate Panna Cotta

small hollow crispy breads filled with lightly spiced straus organic yogurt, coarsely mashed potatoes, cilantro-mint & tamarind chutneys

Black Mission Fig Tart

brown butter, cinnamon & red wine sauce, pâte sucrée (sweet crust), whipped cream

Pistachio Dacquoise W/ Chocolate Chile Mousse

salted caramel sauce, cocoa cookie

Tapioca Payasam & Butternut Squash Halwa

raisins, spices, sweet reduction of butternut squash

Beck’s

non-alcoholic pilsner. bremen, germany. non-alcoholic, clean and crisp lager with a light hop bitterness

Kingfisher

lager (draught). bangalore, india. light bodied pale lager, clean with a dry finish

North Coast

pranqster (draught). fort bragg, ca. belgian style golden ale, big citrus notes with a touch of fruit and spice

Fuller’s

"london pride" pale ale. london, england. classic english pale, touch of malt sweetness with balanced hop bite

Palm

belgian pale ale. steenhuffel, belgium. crystal clear amber, hints of caramel, sweet malts, balanced hops

Bear Republic

"hop rod" rye ipa. healdsburg, ca. big floral and pine hop flavors with a bit of spice and caramel

Anchor Brewery

steam beer. san francisco, ca. dark clear amber color, bitter & floral notes, medium-bodied, local

Estaminet

premium pilsner. steenhuffel, belgium. light, grassy mousse, sweet malty grains, slight creaminess, smooth

Angry Orchard

‘crisp apple’ cider. cincinnati, oh. round and juicy apple, gentle tartness with a crisp, dry finish

St. Bernardus

"pater 6" dubbel. watou, belgium. dried cherries, & dark fruit, toasted bread w/touch of clove & spice, nutty

South Indian Gin And Tonic

our custom produced dosa blade gin with house-made tonic water

Bloody Mary ‘Curry’

an indian twist with curry leaves & green chiles

Tincho Spritzer

argentinean sparkling white wine apertif over ice with lemon, mint & green cardamom

Sherry

moscatel superior, ‘emilin’, e. lustau, jerez, spain nv

Sherry

oloroso & pedro ximenez, ’east india’, e. lustau, jerez, spain nv

Late Harvest Zinfandel

bella, sonoma county, ca ’09

Late Harvest Gewurztraminer

montes, colchagua, chile ‘11

Rosé De Grenache

baron de seillac. provence, france. delicate floral & cherry aromas, soft mandarin, dry nv

Chard & Pinot Noir

graham beck ‘brut’. south africa. pale copper color, tangerine nose, creamy texture, elegant nv

Chardonnay

husch vineyards. mendocino, ca. sustainable, citrus zest & jasmine nose, pear & butterscotch ‘11

Chenin Blanc

(semi-dry) sula winery. nashik, india. bright honeydew, citrus, kiwi aromas, pineapple & stone fruits ‘12

Rosé Of Cinsault

mas neuf "paradox". costières de nimes, france. bright strawberry & raspberry w/herbal notes ‘11

Albariño

bodegas eidosela. rias baixas, spain. sustainable, fruity & floral w/ quince & orange, bright, tart ‘11

Malagousia

thimiopoulos "boarding pass". central greece. historic grape, right honeysuckle, lychee & melon, rich ‘12

Sauvignon Blanc

kawarau. central otago, nz. organic, bright citrus & flint nose, tropical fruit palate, crisp ‘12

Pinot Bianco

santa pazienza "lis maris". venezia-giulia, italy. s/s.blanc, bright gold, yellow flowers, crisp apples, tart ‘11

Sujata White

dosa’s private label. san benito & monterey, ca. winemaker: michael martella, riesling & s. blanc, jasmine, nectarine, grapefruit, vegan wine, zesty finish ‘12

Plavac Mali

vinarija dingaè "plavac". peljesac, croatia. ancient varietal, dried figs, plums & rosehips, silky, light ‘10

Sangiovese

doga clavule "morellino". tuscany, italy. coastal, black cherry, bitter chocolate, mulberries, sea spray ‘10

St. Laurent

juris "selection". burgenland, austria. related to pinot noir, tart cherries & black pepper ‘10

Syrah

andrew murray "tous le jours". central coast, ca. violet, black olives, blackberry, blueberry, plump texture ‘11

Tempranillo

tandem "ars nova". navarra, spain. sustainable, wild red berries, blueberry & licorice, thyme finish ‘06

Malbec

yorkville cellars "rennie vyd". mendocino, ca. organic, wild berries, fig, blackcherry, dark minerals, elegant ‘10

Pinot Noir

foursight "zero" charles vineyard. anderson valley, ca. neutral oak, black cherry & raspberry, cola & licorice, soft ‘11

Sujata Red

dosa’s private label. happy canyon, ca. winemaker: doug margerum, cabernet-blend, dark fruit, espresso & indian spices, emerging chocolate notes ‘10

Masala

the classic dosa filled with creamy spiced potatoes, onions, and cashew nuts (masala)

Egg

mildly spiced cage-free eggs spread and cooked across the inside of the dosa, onions and chiles

Onion Rava

rava dosa with red and yellow onions caramelized into the batter

Masala

the classic dosa filled with creamy spiced potatoes, onions, and cashew nuts (masala)

Onion Rava

rava dosa with red and yellow onions caramelized into the batter

Chocolate Hazelnut & Banana

shredded coconut, nutella & sliced bananas

Habanero-Mango Masala

(warning: very intense heat!) masala dosa layered with spread of spicy habanero chutney

Spicy Mung Masala

mung lentil dosa with green chiles, chopped onions, cilantro and spiced potatoes

Paper Masala

a thin, pliable and crispy variation, served with spiced indian potatoes, onions and cashew nuts

Rava Masala

a wispy dosa made of semolina and wheat, served with spiced indian potatoes, onions and cashews

Habanero-Mango Masala

(warning: very intense heat!) masala dosa layered with spread of spicy habanero chutney

Spicy Mung Masala

mung lentil dosa with green chiles, chopped onions, cilantro and spiced potatoes

Paper Masala

a thin, pliable and crispy variation, served with spiced indian potatoes, onions and cashew nuts

Rava Masala

a thin, pliable and crispy variation, served with spiced indian potatoes, onions and cashew nuts

Pumpkin Masala Dosa

masala dosa with a blended chutney of fresh pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, shallots, chiles & curry leaves

White Truffle Masala

masala dosa, with truffle oil from alba, italy

Pumpkin Masala

masala dosa with a blended chutney of fresh pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, shallots, chiles & curry leaves

White Truffle Masala

masala dosa infused with white truffle oil from alba, italy

Fennel & Spinach Dosa

a seasonal favorite made with sautéed spinach, fennel and indian spices

Paneer & Peas

dosa filled with spiced and shredded farmer’s cheese, lightly grilled with peas & cilantro

Fennel & Spinach

a seasonal favorite made with sautéed spinach, fennel and indian spices

Paneer & Peas

dosa filled with spiced and shredded farmer’s cheese, lightly grilled with peas & cilantro

Lamb ‘Keema’

plain dosa served with a side of minced lamb and diced potatoes

Lamb ‘Keema’

plain dosa served with a side of minced lamb, peas and diced potatoes

Caramelized Onion

caramelized onions, garnished with cilantro

Caramelized Onion

uttapam made with caramelized onions and garnished with cilantro

Mixed Chile Pepper

* assorted chiles including serrano, jalapeno, habañero and thai chiles, garnished with cilantro

Mixed Chile

* assorted chiles including serrano, jalapeno, habanero and thai chiles, garnished with cilantro

Sunchoke

open-faced pancake-style dosa with mixed sweet peppers and sunchokes (jerusalem artichoke)

Paneer & Peas

topped with spiced and shredded farmer’s cheese, lightly grilled with peas & cilantro

Paneer & Peas

topped with spiced and shredded farmer’s cheese, lightly grilled with peas & cilantro

Trumpet Mushrooms

along with beech & maitake mushrooms, light drizzle of truffle oil, cilantro & curry leaves

Sunchoke Uttapam

open-faced pancake-style dosa with mixed sweet peppers and sunchokes (jerusalem artichoke)

Trumpet Mushrooms

along with beech & maitake mushrooms, light drizzle of truffle oil, cilantro & curry leaves

South Indian Moons

chef’s selection of five different uttapams

South Indian Moons

chef’s selection of five different uttapams

The Diamond District

nolet’s gin, cocchi americano, plum bitters, graham beck sparkling wine, sugar cube, champagne grape

Hanging Gardens

vodka, beet juice nectar, lemon juice, ginger liqueur, long pepper

Fire In The Sky

black grouse scotch, pimm’s no. 1, peach, lemon, black cardamom

Little Devil

el jimador blanco, cassis, lime, spiced agave, angostura bitters, absinthe rinse

South Indian Gin & Tonic

dosa blade gin, with house-made fig and cardamom tonic water, rocks

Mango Is The New Black

templeton rye whiskey, spiced mango nectar, lemon juice, spiced agave, curry leaf garnish, up

Ginger Ante

gosling’s black seal rum, ginger-jaggery, lime, ginger beer, long

Peony

gosling’s black seal rum, ginger-jaggery, lime, ginger beer, long

Bengali Gimlet

tanqueray rangpur gin, curried nectar, lime juice, up

Aaraam Se

translated means "relax". as in sit back, relax, & let our bartenders create a drink for you! choose a spirit and then a style like one of the following: spicy, sweet, citric, savory, or sp

Vegetarian

assortment of vegetarian dishes including curry, dal (lentil), vegetables, bread, rice & dessert

Chicken Or Lamb

replace one vegetarian curry with either chicken or lamb

Fall Vegetable Curry

mixed heirloom potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower, green beans, squash & peas, with coconut rice

Lamb Pepper Fry

free-range & natural lamb, seasonal peppers, chiles, onion, mint and lime, with lemon rice

Chicken Korma

free-range & organic, fresh coconut, coconut milk, cumin, coriander, red chiles, with coconut rice