🍴 Best South Indian Food Restaurant in Brookline, MA – Authentic Vegetarian Delights

Finding truly authentic South Indian food in Brookline can be a challenge—but now you don’t have to travel far! Surya Veg n Dosa Company brings the bold flavors of Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore right here to Brookline, MA. From crispy dosas and fluffy idlis to hearty rice dishes and flavorful chutneys, every bite is a taste of South India prepared with love.

Whether you’re craving a light snack, a filling meal, or vegan-friendly options, we’ve got you covered. Conveniently located for Brookline residents and students nearby, our restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery across the area.

At Surya Veg n Dosa Company, we specialize in vegetarian South Indian cuisine that’s both authentic and healthy. Every dish is made fresh using traditional recipes, aromatic spices, and wholesome ingredients.

Our menu features:

Signature dosas (crispy rice and lentil crepes)
Fluffy idlis (steamed rice cakes)
Golden vadas (lentil fritters)
Rava dosas, uttapams, and more
Rice varieties like tamarind, lemon, and curd rice

We’re proud to serve Brookline families, students, and professionals who love flavorful, affordable, and healthy food.

📍 Surya Veg n Dosa Company – South Indian Restaurant in Allston, MA

Address: 114 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
Phone: +1 617-945-5489
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⭐ Why Choose Us in Brookline, MA?

100% Authentic South Indian Taste – Every dish is crafted using time-honored recipes passed down through generations, so you get flavors just like home. From the perfectly crisp dosa to the aromatic sambhar, our food reflects the true essence of South India.
Healthy & Wholesome – Our menu is naturally light, vegetarian, and nourishing, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Using fresh rice, lentils, and vegetables daily, we ensure every meal is both delicious and good for you.
Student & Family Friendly – Whether you’re a family in Brookline looking for hearty dinners or a student at BU, BC, or Northeastern craving budget-friendly meals, our portions are filling, affordable, and made to satisfy every appetite.
Quick Delivery – No matter how busy your day gets, your favorite South Indian meals are delivered hot, fresh, and on time. We cover Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, and nearby areas, so authentic taste is never too far away.
Cultural Comfort – For the South Indian diaspora, every bite feels like home. Whether it’s a crispy dosa, tangy rasam, or soulful sambhar, our dishes offer the warmth of tradition and nostalgia, connecting you to your roots with every meal.

🚗 Serving Brookline & Nearby Areas

We’re proud to serve:

Brookline – Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, Washington Square
Boston – Fenway, Kenmore, Allston
Cambridge – Harvard Square, Kendall Square
Somerville, Watertown, Arlington, Belmont, Medford

🍽️ Menu Highlights

Dosa

(All dosas are served with chutney & sambhar)

Plain Dosa Chiranjeevi – $11.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Classic South Indian crepe made from rice & lentils.

Butter Dosa Laila Oh Laila – $12.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa topped with butter.

Butter Masala (Potato) Dosa Vaathi Coming – $14.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Dosa filled with spiced potato masala & butter.

Cheese Dosa Humma Humma – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Dosa stuffed with grated cheese.

Cheese Masala (Potato) Dosa Ringa Ringa – $14.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Dosa stuffed with potato masala & cheese.

Ghee Dosa Pakka Mass – $12.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Golden crispy dosa enriched with ghee.

Ghee Karam Dosa Kalki – $13.45
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy ghee dosa layered with spicy red chutney.

Karam Podi Dosa Debba Adhurs – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Dosa filled with spicy karam podi.

Masala Dosa (Potato) Super Machi – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Classic dosa stuffed with potato masala.

Karam Podi Masala Dosa Rahadaari – $14.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa coated with spicy red chutney.

Onion Dosa Majestic – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa topped with onions & coriander.

Onion Cheese Dosa Thuppakki Vijay – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa topped with onions & cheese.

Karam Podi Onion Dosa Chudappa Siddappa – $13.45
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Spicy onion dosa with podi.

Paper Dosa Chukkallo – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Extra-thin crispy dosa.

Paper Masala Dosa Something Something – $14.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Thin dosa filled with masala.

Pav Bhaji Masala Dosa Dabidi Dibide – $14.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Mumbai-style dosa stuffed with pav bhaji filling.

Paneer Dosa Wah Re Wah – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy ghee dosa filled with paneer & red chutney.

Aloo Gobhi Dosa Pokiri – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa stuffed with potato & cauliflower masala.

Dum Masala Baingan Bharta Dosa Mahesh Babu – $14.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dosa filled with smoky eggplant masala.

Samosa Dosa Hot-Hot ga – $13.99
Vegan · Contains Gluten · Nut Free
Dosa stuffed with samosa.

Jalebi Dosa Jalebi Baby – $15.99
Contains Gluten · Vegan · Nut Free
Sweet dosa filled with jalebi.

Gulab Jamun Dosa – $15.99
Nut Free
Sweet dosa filled with gulab jamun.

Gajar Halwa Dosa Hayirabba – $15.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Sweet dosa filled with carrot halwa.

Moong Dal Halwa Dosa – $15.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Sweet dosa filled with moong dal halwa.

Idli

(All idlis are served with chutney & sambhar)

Plain Idli (2) Yahoon Yahoon – $9.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Steamed rice cakes.

Ghee Idli (2) Panchakattu – $10.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Steamed idli topped with ghee.

Butter Idli (2) Dil Se – $10.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Steamed idli topped with butter.

Podi Idli (2) Seeti Maar – $11.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Idli tossed in ghee & spicy podi.

Idli Chaat (2) Bombhaat – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Idli with chutneys, spices & sev.

Pav Bhaji Idli (2) Sarada Saradaga – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Idli with pav bhaji masala.

Dahi Idli (2) Challa Challa – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Idli with yogurt & spices.

Medu Vada

(All vadas are served with chutney & sambhar)

Plain Medu Vada (4) Teen Maar – $9.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Crispy dal fritters.

Podi Medu Vada (4) Oora Mass – $10.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Medu vada topped with podi.

Medu Vada Dahi (4) Manasantha – $11.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Lentil fritters in yogurt.

Medu Vada Chaat (4) Vikram Veda – $12.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Fritters with chutneys & yogurt.

Uttapam

(All uttapams are served with chutney & sambhar)

Plain Uttapam Let’s Do Kummudu – $12.95
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Thick pancake-style dosa.

Onion Uttapam Hey Sakkubai – $13.45
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with onions.

Onion & Chilli Uttapam Pakka Local – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with tomatoes & green chilli.

Onion & Green Pepper Uttapam Dinchak – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with capsicum & tomato.

Onion & Tomato Uttapam Bheemla – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam with onions & tomato.

Onion Podi Uttapam Rakkamma – $13.95
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with onions & podi.

Cheese & Tomato Uttapam Odiyamma – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with cheese & tomato.

Paneer Uttapam Jigelu Rani – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with paneer.

Aloo Gobhi Uttapam Rowdy Baby – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with potato & cauliflower.

Samosa Uttapam Girra Girra – $13.95
Vegan · Contains Gluten · Nut Free
Uttapam topped with mashed samosa.

Rava Dosa

(All rava dosas are made with semolina & rice flour, served with chutney & sambhar)

Plain Rava Dosa Kung Fu – $12.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Thin crispy rava dosa.

Rava Masala (Potato) Dosa Naatu Naatu – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rava dosa stuffed with potato masala.

Vegetable Rava Dosa Jabardasth – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rava dosa topped with vegetables.

Onion Rava Dosa Jinthaak Chithaka – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rava dosa topped with onions.

Podi Rava Dosa Kurchi Madathapette – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rava dosa topped with podi.

Rice

Lemon Rice Janthar Manthar – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Fragrant rice with lemon & spices.

Curd Rice Haayi Haayiga – $13.99
Contains Dairy · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Yogurt rice with spices & herbs.

Tamarind Rice Chintakayala Ravi – $13.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rice with tamarind pulp & spices.

Sambar Rice Guleba – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rice with lentils, vegetables & spices.

Bhagara Rice Top Lechipoyye – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Basmati rice with spices & herbs.

Tomato Rice Iski Uski – $13.95
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rice with tomato & spices.

Podi Rice Ka Jalwa – $12.99
Vegan · Gluten Free · Nut Free
Rice tossed with spicy podi.

Combos

All Vegetable Combo Platter – $19.95
Choice of any 2 vegetable entrees with rice & 2 tandoori roti/naan.

South Indian Combo #1 – $16.99
Vegan · Gluten Free
1 Idli, 1 Medu Vada & 1 Mini Dosa with chutney & sambhar.

South Indian Combo #2 – $21.95
Vegan · Gluten Free
Choice of Dosa with Idli or Vada, with chutney & sambhar.

South Indian Combo #3 – $18.99
Vegan · Gluten Free
Uttapam with Idli & Vada, with chutney & sambhar.

⭐ Customer Testimonials – South Indian Food Near Brookline, MA

Anita M. – Brookline Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Finally, real South Indian flavors in Brookline! The Masala Dosa had the perfect crispness, with just the right amount of spice in the filling. The sambhar was tangy, aromatic, and comforting — exactly how it should be. It felt like I was eating in Chennai, not Boston!”

David K. – Coolidge Corner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I ordered the Onion Uttapam and it was absolutely divine. Fluffy, well-cooked, and topped generously with caramelized onions. Paired with the chutneys, it’s easily the best vegetarian comfort food I’ve had in Boston. This place has become my new go-to spot.”

Sneha R. – Fenway, Boston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Eating here takes me straight back to Bangalore! The Tamarind Rice had the perfect balance of tang and spice, and the Medu Vada were crispy on the outside and soft inside. It’s rare to find such authentic South Indian taste in the U.S., but this restaurant nails it.”

Julia L. – Brookline, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My kids are obsessed with the Cheese Dosa — it’s their absolute favorite. I usually get the Paper Dosa, which is thin, crispy, and enormous! Delivery is always on time, and the food arrives hot and fresh. A lifesaver for busy weeknights.”

Ramesh P. – Cambridge, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“As a grad student, I’m always looking for affordable yet filling meals, and this place delivers. The dosa combos are hearty, budget-friendly, and taste amazing. It’s comforting to know I can enjoy authentic food without breaking the bank.”

Michael H. – Kenmore, Boston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was my very first time trying South Indian food, and I’m hooked! The idlis were pillowy soft, and the coconut and tomato chutneys were bursting with flavor. Every bite felt fresh and homemade. Can’t wait to try more dishes from the menu.”

Priyanka D. – Brookline, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Beyond the food, the hospitality is what makes this place special. The staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely care about making you feel welcome. Eating here feels like being invited into someone’s home in India — such a comforting experience.”

Eric W. – Watertown, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The Mysore Masala Dosa is my personal favorite — spicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I order it almost every week, and it never disappoints. Consistently authentic and delicious. Easily one of the best meals you can find in the area.”

Kavya S. – Brookline, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The Curd Rice here is my ultimate comfort food. Smooth, creamy, and perfectly seasoned — it tastes just like my mom’s cooking in Chennai. Whenever I’m missing home, this is my go-to order. It’s soul food at its finest.”

Ben T. – Somerville, MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Excellent food, large portion sizes, and very reasonable prices. The menu has plenty of variety, and everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. Whether you’re new to South Indian food or already a fan, this place is a must-try!”

❓ FAQs – South Indian Food in Brookline, MA

What South Indian dishes are most popular in Brookline?
Some of our best-selling favorites include the crispy Masala Dosa, giant Paper Dosa, the comforting Idli-Vada Combo, tangy Tamarind Rice, and the fluffy Onion Uttapam. These dishes are crowd-pleasers that perfectly capture the authentic flavors of South India.
Do you offer delivery in Brookline?
Yes! We provide fast, reliable delivery across Brookline, including neighborhoods like Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, and Washington Square. Your dosa, idli, or uttapam arrives hot and fresh — just as if you were dining in.
Are your meals suitable for vegans?
Absolutely. Many dishes on our menu are naturally vegan-friendly. Popular choices include Tamarind Rice, Lemon Rice, and Plain Dosa, all prepared without any dairy or animal-based products.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we’ve got plenty! Most dosas, idlis, and vadas are made from rice and lentils, making them naturally gluten-free. For your convenience, we clearly mark all gluten-free options on our menu.
Can I order food for a large group or office lunch?
Definitely! We specialize in catering services with options like live dosa counters, family-style platters, and office lunch boxes. Whether it’s a family gathering, business meeting, or student event, we’ve got you covered.
What are your hours for Brookline dine-in?
We’re open daily for both lunch and dinner. Our hours are designed to fit student schedules, family dinners, and late cravings. For the most up-to-date timings, please check our official website or Google listing.
Do you serve students near BU and BC?
Yes! We’re a local favorite among students from Boston University, Boston College, and Northeastern University. Our budget-friendly combos and hearty portions make us a go-to spot for college meals, study breaks, and group dinners.
Do you use authentic South Indian spices?
Yes, we do. We stay true to the roots of South Indian cooking, using authentic spices and traditional recipes — no shortcuts. From fresh curry leaves to homemade sambar powder, every ingredient reflects genuine tradition.
Can I customize spice levels?
Of course! Whether you like your dosa filling mild, medium, or extra spicy, just let us know while ordering. We’re happy to adjust the spice levels of dosas, curries, and chutneys to suit your taste.
How do I order online from Brookline?
It’s quick and easy! Simply visit our official website or find us on popular delivery apps. Just search for Surya Veg n Dosa Company – Brookline and place your order in minutes.

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📍 Address
114 Magazine St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States

📞 Phone
+1 (617) 945-5489

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✅ Serving Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown, Arlington, Belmont, Medford.

Come for the authentic taste of South India—right here in Brookline!