Monster-sized dosas!!!
We were on the hunt for a place for dosa around the downtown core as we were surprised that there weren't any within a short walking distance from the University Avenue. As we ventured further west on Bloor - a friend recommended as this was THE place to go for dosa so we couldn't resist!
The plaza is bit oddly located as there is actually 2 restaurants in the same building with a couple of parking spots. The restaurant does have a large outdoor seating area which is great for a summer time dinner. They even managed to fit our huge group of 12 people together.
As a group, we ordered a slew of mouth watering appetizers that included medhu vada, idly, pani puri. Having never had pani puri - I wasn't sure what to expect as it was a combo of crispy shell with a chickpea sauce. But after the first bite - I was sold on it and immediately had another one :).
For our individual meals, I ordered the mysore masala dosa where I wasn't sure if was enough. Based on my prior dosa experiences, I thought it was going to be small - boy - I was wrong. The waiter brought out an enormous dosa folded in a triangle that covered the entire metal tray. The dosa are also served with sambar and chutney. The dosa was super crispy with tasty potato filling. Not spicy at all unless you dipped it in to hot sauce. A few others ordered their gunpowder and chili cheese which was much spicier! This has certainly raised my dosa experience by a whole new level - if you have never had dosa before - Madras Masala is the place to try it!