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 celebrated as a premier destination for authentic South Indian cuisine in the Montreal area, particularly noted for its consistently crispy and flavorful dosas, soft idlis, and fresh chutneys. Patrons frequently highlight the welcoming and kind nature of the staff, emphasizing that the restaurant provides a comforting, home-cooked experience at a very reasonable price point. While the decor and atmosphere receive mixed feedback, the high quality of the food and the generous portions keep customers coming back regularly, often describing it as a hidden gem that successfully captures the essence of traditional flavors.
This dosa spot is such a little gem. The dosas come out perfectly crisp on the outside & soft inside, with fillings that are full of flavor & comfort. Every bite feels warm & satisfying, especially with the chutneys & sambar on the side.
I enjoyed the masala cheese dosa. Give it a try.
The idli & vada come with chutneys as well.
Enjoyed my time here.
We ordered the Paneer Masala Dosa, mysore masala dosa & the idli. The food is overall good but the coconut chutney & sambhar could be better. Dosas & idlis in itself were really tasty! I recommend this place.
I got the food packed to go so cant comment on the service but the girl taking orders was really hospitable.
The ambiance here is truly amazing-warm, inviting, & perfect for a relaxed evening. There's also a great variety of dosas to choose from, which makes the experience even better. The idlis are incredibly soft & spongy, just the way they should be, & the sambar is rich, flavourful, & absolutely satisfying. Everything about the food feels comforting & homely. It's a fantastic spot for a night out with family & friends. Highly recommended!
Apr 5, 2026
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Tried dosa, idli, & vada here recently. Everything tasted really authentic & had a unique flavor you don't usually find everywhere. The chutneys were fresh & well-made, which made the whole experience even better.
Definitely worth trying if you enjoy good South Indian food!
Tried , vada & idli with sambhar . Idli thick & sambhar is tasteless . Another dish was onion uttapam which was absolutely uncooked, thick & tasteless.
Service was lousy taking 25 minutes to serve , repeatedly asking to serve water , they have no time to listen .
I felt I wasted my $19 & time.
Me & my husband are regular customers here. We usually come here from all the way from Cornwall just for Dosa & idli. It's been a year now & we love this place so much & their food is so authentic & good. I would really recommend everyone if you come to Montreal you should try this place..🩷🩷🩷✨✨✨
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 😍👌
