Madras Dosa Company – Indian
The air hums with the rhythmic sizzle of fermented rice batter hitting a scorching griddle, transforming into golden, paper-thin dosas and pillowy idly that anchor this vibrant celebration of South Indian street food. Playful innovations like uttapam tacos and savory paniyaram share the table with spice-laden canteen sandwiches, offering a colorful tapestry of textures that range from the delicate crunch of a vada to the refreshing burst of chilled dahi puri. It is a bustling culinary escape where traditional flavors are reimagined with a modern pulse, inviting diners to linger over aromatic chutneys and the comforting warmth of authentic coastal soul food.
22, Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 +16177145261 https://madrasdosaco.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 27:00
Menu
Dosa
A savory rice and lentil crepe which can hold one or more fillings.
- Dosa - $12.99: Savory rice and lentil crepe served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney, and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Pesarattu
- Pesarattu - $13.99: Protein-packed green lentil crepe served with coconut chutney and ginger chutney. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Uttapam Taco
- Uttapam Taco Trio - $14.5: Trio of thick lentil tacos with choice of toppings. Served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney, and sambar. Available at: dinner, lunch
Paniyaram
- Paniyaram (6 per order) - $11.99: Pan roasted dumplings made of rice and lentil stuffed with choice of fillings. Served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney, and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Canteen Sandwich
- Veg Canteen Sandwich - $10.99: Three layered sandwich with choice of veg fillings like spicy potatoes, paneer, or egg salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Meat Canteen Sandwich - $12.99: Three layered sandwich with choice of chicken, lamb, or beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
Idly & Vada
- Idly - $9.99: Steamed rice and lentil cakes. Available as Regular (3 PCS), Thatte (2PCS), or Mini (8PCS). Served with coconut chutney and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Vada Trio - $10.5: Trio of savory rice and lentil donuts spiced with ginger, cumin, and cilantro. Served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney, and sambar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, lunch
Chaats
- Pani Puri - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dahi Puri - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pav Bhaji - $11.99: Spiced vegetable mash served with bread rolls. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kheema Pav - $13.5: Indian version of Sloppy Joe with choice of Chicken, Beef, Lamb, or Plant Based Meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
Pulao
- Vegetable Pulao - $12.5: Rice pilaf cooked in spices and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Pulao - $14.99: Rice pilaf with choice of Chicken, Lamb, or Beef. Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rasmalai - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Samosa - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idly Fries - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5.5
- Masala Chai - $3.99
- Filter Coffee - $3.99
- Thums Up - $3.5: Indian Cola Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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