Dosa Etc is a Central Dunedin restaurant centred on South Indian cooking, with reservations and table service alongside pickup and delivery. It opens for separate lunch and dinner sessions from Tuesday through Sunday, a rhythm that suits both a quick midday dosa and a longer evening meal. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are identified across several menu sections, making the range easier for mixed groups to navigate before ordering.
Dosa is the defining dish, made from rice-and-lentil batter fermented in house before it is cooked into a crisp crepe. Masala dosa wraps spiced potato and onion and comes with coconut chutney and sambar; the Mysore version adds chilli-garlic chutney. Paneer, mushroom, podi, mint and ghee-roast variations develop the vegetarian range, while chicken keema, chicken curry, lamb curry and butter chicken fillings take the same form in a richer direction.
The menu goes well beyond filled crepes. Masala vada and medu vada draw on lentils, onion pakoda uses chickpea batter, and the meat starters include yoghurt-marinated chicken 65 plus pepper-fried chicken or lamb. Lunch combinations bring biryani, flaky parotta, curry or vegetable salna, raita, a fried starter and a sweet together on one plate, giving new diners an efficient introduction to several parts of the kitchen.
Indo-Chinese dishes add another layer through Manchurian-style cauliflower or vegetable fritters and fried rice with a choice of regular or Schezwan seasoning. Idli, sambar and chutneys can be added individually, making it easy to build a lighter meal or share side dishes around the table. Mango lassi, fragrant masala tea and South Indian filter coffee blended with chicory complete a menu that balances crisp, fermented, spiced and comforting flavours.
Address: 10 Hanover Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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Dosa Etc. Menu
Lunch Combo
Available from 11:30AM to 2:30PM ONLY
Lunch Combo (Veg)
Veg Biriyani, Parotta, Veg Salna, Raita, Gobi 65, Sweet
Lunch Combo (Meat)
Chicken Biriyani, Parotta, Lamb/ Chicken Curry, Raita, Chicken 65, Sweet
Vegetarian Starters
Most of our Vegetarian starters can be made Vegan on request.
Masala Vada (VE, GF)
Golden brown and crispy, these savory chana dal fritters are fried to perfection.
Medu Vada (2 Pcs) (VE, GF)
Savory South Indian fritter made from black lentils and spices. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Onion Pakoda (VE, GF)
Bundles of crispy onions battered with chickpea flour, herbs and spices.
Paneer Pakoda (GF)
Savory Indian cottage cheese fritters, coated in a savory chickpea flour batter.
Aloo Bonda (3 Pcs) (VE,GF)
Golden brown potatoes coated in a seasoned chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to perfection.
Cheese & Spinach Cutlet
A classic dish inspired by Indian railway stations, featuring our unique twist. Made with spiced potatoes, spinach, and cheese, then fried to perfection.
Thair Vada (GF)
South Indian lentil fritters immersed in a zesty, savory yogurt-based sauce.
Vada Pav
Our aloo bonda smashed between a buttered bread roll and coated in spices. Served with a fried green chilli. A street food classic!
Spring Rolls (VE)
Golden-brown classic vegetable spring rolls, perfectly fried to perfection.
Mushroom Pepper Dry (VE)
Mushrooms, onions, and garlic sautéed with a black pepper spice blend.
Mixed Veg Starters Platter
Onion Samosa, Aloo Bonda, Spinach & Cheese Cutlet, Spring Rolls
Gobi 65 (VE)
Crispy, fried cauliflower fried with garlic, ginger and spices.
Spicy Garlic Mushrooms (VE)
Mushrooms sauteed in a spicy chilli garlic sauce, onions and capsicum
Egg Bonda (GF)
Deep-fried boiled eggs coated in a spiced chickpea batter.
Egg Burji (GF)
A delightful Indian-inspired take on scrambled eggs, infused with aromatic spices and herbs.
Omelette (GF)
A delicious Indian-style masala omelette prepared with onions, chilies, and a blend of spices.
Paneer 65
Crispy, fried paneer with garlic, ginger and spices
Chilli Paneer
Fried paneer tossed in a fiery hot chilli sauce with onions and capsicum
Mixed Veg Starter Platter
Aloo Bonda, Spinach & Cheese Cutlet, Spring Rolls, Vada, Paneer 65
Non-Vegetarian Starters
Chilli Chicken
A beloved Indo-Chinese appetiser featuring fried chicken tossed in a fiery hot chilli sauce.
Chicken Pepper Fry
Chicken, sautéed onions, and garlic, seasoned with a our black pepper spice blend.
Lamb Pepper Fry
Lamb, sautéed onions, and garlic, seasoned with a our black pepper spice blend.
Chicken 65
Chicken marinated in zesty yogurt then fried to golden perfection.
Vegetarian Dosa
Dosas are essential in South Indian cuisine, made from in-house fermented batter for crispy, flavorful results. They are naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan.
Masala Dosa (VEO, GF)
Iconic South Indian rice and lentil crepe filled with potato, onion and spices. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Plain Dosa (VEO, GF)
Crispy South Indian rice and lentil crepe.
Onion Dosa (VEO, GF)
Crispy dosa stuffed with chopped onions, green chilli and fresh coriander.
Mysore Masala Dosa (VEO, GF)
Masala Dosa filled with spicy chilli garlic chutney. A must try for chilli lovers!
Cheese Dosa (GF)
Dosa filled with melted cheese.
Chilli Cheese Dosa (GF)
Dosa filled with melted cheese.
Paneer Dosa (GF)
Dosa filled with Indian cottage cheese, fresh green chilli, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
Chilli Paneer Dosa (GF)
Dosa filled with Indian cottage cheese, fresh green chilli, chopped onions and fresh coriander.
Mushoorm Dosa (VEO, GF)
Dosa filled with sauteed mushrooms and spices.
Uttappam (2 Pcs) (VEO, GF)
Soft and fluffy dosa with a topping of your choice. Choose between onion, mixed veg or masala utappams.
Mini Dosa (VEO, GF)
Masala/Mysore/Cheese/Mint
Open Masala (VEO, GF)
Fluffy (not crispy) Masala Dosa, prepared in butter and filled with potato masala.
Mint Masala Dosa (VEO, GF)
Masala Dosa stuffed with a blend of mint, coriander, and spices.
Podi Dosa (2 Pcs) (VEO, GF)
Delicate and fluffy dosa sprinkled with our signature podi, a blend of roasted lentils and spices.
Ghee Roast (VEO, GF)
Golden-brown dosa, cooked in ghee to achieve an irresistibly crispy texture.
Egg Dosa (GF)
Golden-brown dosa, cooked in ghee to achieve an irresistibly crispy texture.
Non-Vegetarian Dosa
Chicken Keema Dosa (GF)
Crispy dosa stuffed with flavorful spicy chicken keema.
Chicken Curry Dosa (GF)
Deliciously fluffy dosa stuffed with chicken curry.
Lamb Curry Dosa (GF)
Deliciously fluffy dosa stuffed with lamb curry.
Butter Chicken Dosa (GF)
Dosa stuffed with our homemade butter chicken.
Indo-Chinese Dishes
Manchurian (Gobi/Vegetable) (VE)
Crispy, fried cauliflower or vegetable fritters dunked in a sweet, sour and spicy manchurian style sauce. Choose between vegetable or gobi manchurian
Fried Rice (VE)
Your classic veg fried rice with an Indo-Chinese twist. It is India’s answer to Chinese takeaway and is a must try! Choose between regular fried rice or schezwan fried rice for a spicy twist
Schezwan Fried Rice (VE)
Your classic veg fried rice with an Indo-Chinese twist. It is India’s answer to Chinese takeaway and is a must try! Choose between regular fried rice or schezwan fried rice for a spicy twist
Hakka Noodles (VE)
Your classic veg noodles with an Indo-Chinese twist. It is India’s answer to Chinese takeaway and is a must try! Choose between regular fried rice or schezwan fried rice for a spicy twist
Schezwan Noodles (VE)
Your classic veg noodles with an Indo-Chinese twist. It is India’s answer to Chinese takeaway and is a must try! Choose between regular fried rice or schezwan fried rice for a spicy twist
Mains Vegetarian
All of our curries come with rice.
Mini Masala Combo (VE, GF)
A mini masala dosa, one idli and one vada served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Aloo Poori (3 Pcs) (VE)
Fluffy, deep-fried bread accompanied by a flavorful potato curry.
Sambar Rice (VEO,GF)
Rice mixed with our tangy tomato and tamrind based sambar and spices. Served with papad and pickle.
Vegetable Madras
South Indian style veggie curry in a spicy cashew-based sauce.
Egg Curry
South Indian style egg curry tempred with classic spices
Pumpkin Madras
Spicy, flavourful South Indian curry dish combining the sweetness of pumpkin with hot spices
Paneer Butter Masala (GF)
Cubes of paneer simmered in a mild and creamy tomato cashew sauce.
Sagg Paneer (GF)
Cubes of paneer simmered in a creamy spinach sauce tempered with spices.
Mains Non-Vegetarian
Butter Chicken (GF)
Classic curry made from chicken with a tomato and butter sauce.
Chicken Madras
Aromatic South Indian-Style chicken curry.
Lamb Madras
Aromatic South Indian-Style lamb curry.
Chicken Saag (GF)
Chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, spiced spinach sauce.
Lamb Saag (GF)
Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy, spiced spinach sauce.
Mango Chicken
A blend of sweet and spicy chicken simmered in a mango sauce infused with aromatic spices.
Parotta
Parrotta (VE)
Layered flaky flatbread
Chilli Garlic Parotta (VE)
Layered flaky flatbread infused with chilli and garlic
Kottu Paratto (VE)
Shredded flaky parotta stir fried with mixed vegetables and spices Choice of Veg, Egg, Chicken or Lamb Kottu Parotta
Biryani
Served with Raita & Salna
Veg Hyderabadi Biryani
A dish featuring layers of basmati rice, prepared with biryani masala and ghee.
Egg Hyderabadi Biryani
A dish featuring layers of basmati rice, prepared with biryani masala and ghee.
Chicken Hyderabadi Biryani
A dish featuring layers of basmati rice, prepared with biryani masala and ghee.
Lamb Hyderabadi Biryani
A dish featuring layers of basmati rice, prepared with biryani masala and ghee.
Kids
Corn Nuggets (VE)
Crispy fried corn snack. A hit with kids!
Chicken Nuggets
Crispy fried chicken snack. A hit with kids!
Shoestrings (VE, GF)
Kids Meal Combo
Mini Cheese/Chocolate/Butter chicken dosa, Small Fries, Fizzy Drink
Sweets/Desserts
Gulab Jamoon (2 Pcs)
Pineapple Kesaribath
Semolina-based pudding cooked with pineapple, avored with cardamon and topped with nuts.
Chocolate Dosa (GF)
Crispy, plain dosa drizzled with chocolate syrup.
Sides
Single Poori
Single Idli
Single Vada
Rice
Coconut Chutney
Boiled Egg
Sambar
Potato Masala
Plain Yogurt
Cheese
Paneer
Butter
Ghee
Drinks
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free. Calorie count may vary by up to 10% due to individual variations in ingredients
Mango Lassi
Organic Juices
Honest Fizz
Low Sugar Soda
Kombucha
South Indian Filter Coffee
Dark roast coffee, blended with chicory and hand-pulled with milk/ plant based milk
Masala Tea
Black tea blended with warming spices and your choice of milk/plant based milk
Badam Milk
Milk drink flavoured with almonds and saffron. (Not suitable for vegans)
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