Dosa Express delivers an authentic South Indian culinary experience, specializing in a diverse array of dosas prepared with skill and precision. Patrons can explore traditional South Indian dishes beyond the namesake crepe, including flavorful curries, rice specialties, and an assortment of vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrées. The menu showcases the vibrant spices and fresh ingredients characteristic of the region, offering a true taste of Indian home cooking in a casual setting. Enjoy a wide selection of popular Indian breads and accompaniments designed to complement the rich and varied main courses. The restaurant provides a straightforward and satisfying dining option for those seeking genuine South Indian flavors.
Dosa Express is widely considered one of the best spots in Montreal for authentic South Indian cuisine, particularly celebrated for its perfectly crispy yet soft dosas, flavorful chutneys, and generous portion sizes. Many diners appreciate the variety of options available, including ghee-based dishes, idli, and vada, which consistently deliver fresh and comforting flavors that remind patrons of home. While the vast majority of reviews highlight the warm, welcoming, and hospitable nature of the staff and owners, providing an excellent and efficient dining experience, occasional feedback points to potential inconsistencies in service speed or attentiveness. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its excellent value, high-quality ingredients, and consistently delicious food, making it a must-visit destination in the West Island.
Dosa Express, recently relocated to Des Sources from Marché De L'Ouest, is an absolute delight. My first mouthful of idli set temple bells ringing, followed by the distant recitation of shlokas - I must have died & gone to heaven. I don't have enough superlatives to praise this eatery. It's a brilliant find, worth every morsel.
Gautam stepped out of the kitchen mid-meal, gauging whether he should get started on our next course. The food arrived piping hot, served adroitly & with a warm smile by Jasleen. The vadas were to die for. The uttapam groaned under the weight of its generous accompaniments - sambhar, chutney, & podi with ghee - an unexpected treat that had us licking our plates clean.
& the dosas! Hot, crisp, & perfect - this time the sambhar came studded with tender fingers of drumsticks. Yum!
We've found a home away from home. It's fair to say we loved every bite & will be returning, kit & caboodle. Oh, & did I mention? The price of the meal was a song.
Tried Dosa Express recently & absolutely loved it! 😋 We ordered Mysore Masala Dosa, Ghee Karam Masala Dosa, Onion Masala Dosa, Uttappam, & Idli-Vada - everything was crispy, flavorful, & tasted authentic South Indian style. 💛
The prices were decent, & the staff & chefs were super friendly. They even offered a few dishes to sample & happily took feedback, which shows how much they care about their customers. 🙌
If you're craving real South Indian flavors, this place is a must-try in town! 🌶?🍛✨
I had 3 idlis, 2 vadas, & this amazing Ghee Podi Dosa. Every bite was pure bliss! The chutneys were top-notch especially the coconut & tomato full of flavor, perfect texture, & quantity.
Service super fast & friendly.Hygiene Clean & well-maintained place.
Felt just like homecooked food, like something made with love by mom. ❤?
Perfect taste, quality, quantity everything was spot on 😍👌
Sep 6, 2025
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This place was amazing!! Some of the best dosas I have ever had. They are huge, well seasoned, light, not greasy, & just delicious! I had the mysore masala dosa, the ghee podi dosa, paneer masala dosa, & a plain. The ghee podi & mysore masala were my favorites. Just so so delicious. The spice in the masala dosas was perfect. I am not Indian, but do like good spice, but not burn my mouth type. This was flavor+heat & it was so delicious. They ran out of sambar, & so the manager or owner or whatever his role was, the man in charge in any case, was so gracious as to come out & offer me anything else to go with. He gave me butter chicken & it was some of the smoothest & most flavorful I have had. & two basil seed soda drinks too! Wonderful service. The shop is a stall in the Marché Ouest, so it's not fancy, but there is seating, although we took ours to go. We liked having to walk in through the plants & flowers to discover the eateries! & the price was sooo reasonable. Each dosa is a meal!
I tried the Chicken Kheema Dosa & the Cheese Karam Dosa. Both were delicious & super crispy!
The chicken kheema filling was packed with flavor & had just the right amount of spice.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Cheese Karam Dosa too. I was worried it would just be paneer disguised as cheese but no, it was real melted cheese!
I also tried Podi Idli for the first time, & it was amazing! The ghee flavor really stood out!. All dishes came with sambar & two types of chutney. The store is simply a counter+kitchen inside a shared food court/market area, so don't expect a full-service restaurant. Seating is communal, but the staff bring your order to your table once it's ready.
Definitely eat your dosa on the spot to really enjoy the crispiness of the dosas!
The dosas are yummy, we have ghee karam dosa & Cheese Dosa. The prices are quite affordable. This place can be your go to dosa spot when you are in West Island.
