Masala Dosa – Indian
The air hums with the vibrant energy of a spice market, where the enticing scent of toasted cumin and sizzling tandoori aromatics draws diners into a world of bold, authentic flavors. Crispy, golden-fried pakoras and pillowy idly dipped in fragrant ghee sambar offer a masterclass in texture, while rich, slow-simmered curries like murgh masala provide a comforting warmth that lingers on the palate. It is a lively culinary sanctuary where traditional techniques transform humble ingredients into a colorful feast, celebrating the diverse and soulful heritage of regional Indian cooking.
1375, 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122 https://masaladosasf.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Samosa - $6.89: Crispy puff pastries filled with potatoes and peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakora - $6.89: Fresh spinach and onion fritters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papadum - $3.18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Pakora - $8.48 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pakora - $10.6: Boneless chicken dipped in chick pea batter and deep fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Appetizers - $16.96 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Idly - $8.48: Steamed rice cakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ghee Sambar Idly - $8.48 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Chicken Curries
- Murgh Masala - $15.9: Traditional chicken curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Chana - $15.9: Chicken cooked with garbanzo beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Jalfrezi - $15.9: Chicken cooked with onions and bell peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Palak - $15.9: Chicken cooked with fresh spinach Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $15.9: Chicken curry in a creamy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Madras - $15.9: Chicken cooked with coconut milk and raisins Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Curries
- Dal - $13.78: Traditional yellow lentils Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $13.78: Garbanzo beans cooked in onion and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Jeera - $13.78: Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Mutter - $13.78: Potatoes and peas cooked in a curry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Masala - $13.78: Fresh okra cooked with onions and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Jalfrezi - $13.78: Mixed vegetables cooked with onions and bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Curries
- Jheenga Masala - $18.02: Prawns cooked in a traditional sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jheenga Palak - $18.02: Prawns cooked with spinach Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Vindaloo - $18.02: Spicy prawn curry with potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Tikka Masala - $18.02: Prawns cooked in a creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Masala - $18.02: Fish of the day cooked in an onion and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Dosa
- Masala Dosa - $16.96: Rice crepe filled with spiced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mysore Masala Dosa - $16.96: Spicy rice crepe filled with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Paper Masala Dosa - $16.96: Thin and crispy rice crepe with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Egg Masala Dosa - $16.96: Rice crepe with egg and spiced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spring Dosa - $16.96: Rice crepe filled with vegetables and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chilli Cheese Masala Dosa - $16.96: Rice crepe with cheese, chillies, and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Uthappam
- Mix Vegetables Uthappam - $16.96: Indian pancake topped with mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Onion and Chilli Uthappam - $16.96 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion and Pea Uthappam - $16.96 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tomato and Pea Uthappam - $16.96 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Paneer and Pea Uthappam - $16.96 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spicy Gobi Uthappam - $16.96: Uthappam topped with spicy cauliflower Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Biryani
- Vegetable Biryani - $14.84: Basmati rice cooked with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $15.9: Chicken cooked with basmati rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashmiri Biryani - $15.9: Basmati rice cooked with fruits and nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $16.96: Lamb cooked with basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Biryani - $19.08: Prawns cooked with basmati rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Naan - $3.18: Bread baked in clay oven Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chapatti - $3.18: Whole wheat flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Naan - $5.3: Baked bread with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $5.3: Baked bread with garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Basil Naan - $5.3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Rice - $3.71: Basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raita - $4.24: Yogurt with cucumber and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Salad - $3.18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickles - $2.65 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chutney - $2.65
Desserts
- Kheer - $5.3: Rice pudding Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Gulab Jaman - $5.3: Cheese dumplings in a honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Halwa - $5.3: Sweet carrot pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mango Ice Cream - $5.3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kulfi - $5.3: Traditional Indian ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $6.36: Yogurt drink with mango
- Lemonade - $4.24
- Mango Juice - $4.24 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ice Tea - $4.24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $3.18
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