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Once Upon a Dosa

Dosa, Vegan Idly & Sides

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Top tips

  • Ask about adding potato filling to the Vegan Classic Dosa; one reviewer found it came plain when ordered as listed.
  • Sambar and chutney are well-liked accompaniments, and reviewers recommend them for dipping.
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  • Try the Podi Idly Fries, which a reviewer described as tasty.
  • The rose almond chia drink was a hit with a reviewer.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention waffle bowl, dosa and podi idly fries.

Good for

Praised for fast service and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
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About

Once Upon a Dosa serves South Indian dishes including dosas, idli and sambar, with clearly marked vegan choices such as classic dosa, podi idly fries and medhu vadai. Reviews praise the sambar and soft idli; note that the vegan classic dosa may arrive plain, so ask about adding potato filling.

Vegan menu

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Once Upon a Dosa · dine-in · 9 dishes and drinks

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35 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–20:30
Wednesday
11:00–20:30
Thursday
11:00–20:30
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
11:00–20:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
lentils
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