DOSA

995 Valencia St (between 21st & Liberty)
(415) 642-3672
www.dosasf.com

Oh my DOSA. DOSA has now taken a well-deserved space rivaling my most recent favorite - Range. It was SO good, that moments after L and I left I wondered when I might get to go again.

I suggested DOSA because I've been wanting to try it for so long. Luckily L agreed to it. I'd read reviews that portions were a bit small, so we decided to order a 4-course tasting meal and an entree, all to share. The 4-course tasting is a steal at $39. We chose to start with the Dahi Vada which consisted of lentil dumplings, topped with cool Strauss organic yogurt, piped with tamarind & mint. Served in a sort of shallow casserole dish, the flavors were absolutely explosive which was surprising because I almost never like cold dishes (raw fish aside.) Next, we had the the signature Chatni Masala Dosa - a South Indian savory crepe filled with creamy, spiced Indian potatoes, onions, cashew nuts with a spiced chutney spread of blended baby eggplant. Next, we had the South Indian Lamb Kofta – spiced natural & free-range lamb meatballs in a creamy sauce of tomatoes & spinach served with lemon basmati rice and raita. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and this coincidentally was the only dish that could even be considered conservatively sized. We had also ordered the Kerala Chicken & Cauliflower which consisted of tender free-range chicken in a grated coconut sauce with green beans and tomatoes. Though good, we so didn't need this extra dish as we were close to vomit status by now - splitting the 4-course would have been plenty!

When the server suggested the Deep Chocolate Sorbet, I had my doubts. One - I don't really enjoy sorbets. Two - I fancy baked desserts. It turns out that this sorbet was one of the most incredible desserts that have passed my lips. Apparently DOSA's sorbets are hand-made by a neighborhood purveyor, and literally, the fudginess and dense chocolate decadence made me not only forget how full I was, but actually made me consider veganism.

DOSA is the ideal combination of some of my favorite things - Indian flavors, reasonable prices, organic clean ingredients and preparations devoid of excess grease. I heart DOSA. I wish I could eat here every day.

The Verdict: Worth It, Worth It, Worth It!