Dosa Etc

Dosa Etc, a quaint restaurant nestled in Dunedin, was founded by Dr. Srikanth (Sri) Subbarao and his wife Vinutha (Vinu) Subramanya. After spending 16 years in Ōtepoti, Sri and Vinu decided to follow their culinary passions and create a dining experience that honours the origins of South Indian delicacies. Rooted in the love and authenticity of South Indian comfort food, Dosa Etc aims to make its customers feel at home, thousands of miles away from India.

Dosa Etc prides itself on offering a delectable array of dosas, from traditional favourites like the masala dosa to innovative flavours like mint masala and chilli cheese. While South Indian comfort food forms the foundation of the restaurant's menu, the introduction of two skilled chefs from India has expanded the offerings beyond idli, dosa, vada, and South Indian thali. Savoury snacks like onion samosas and onion pakodas complement the house-made masala tea and hand-pulled chicory-laced filter coffee. The restaurant also boasts Indo-Chinese fusion dishes, combining Indian flavours with Chinese cuisine.

At Dosa Etc, everything is made in-house and in small batches, meticulously following traditional recipes handed down through their families. From soaking the lentils and rice to frying the vada, every step is taken with love and passion for the nostalgic flavours of their heritage. The dosas, idlis, and vadas are prepared using rice and lentils naturally fermented to ensure gut health and gluten-free options. The menu is entirely vegetarian, with most items available in vegan variants.

The restaurant is a heartwarming family affair, where customers are welcomed with warmth and cheer. Driven by a passion for their culinary art, Sri and Vinu can often be found in the kitchen, along with their two talented chefs, Sudha and Raja. Laughter and songs resonate from the kitchen, as the staff takes pride in creating a joyful and homely ambiance.

In Dunedin, Dosa Etc stands out not just for its delectable South Indian offerings and Indo-Chinese fusion but also for the love, authenticity, and family atmosphere that imbues every aspect of the restaurant. Dosa Etc is one among the 25 prestigious restaurants in South Island included in Cuisine magazine’s good food guide for 2022/23. A visit to Dosa Etc promises to be a gastronomic journey that evokes nostalgia and satisfies cravings for traditional flavours from the heart of South India.