I knew I hit the ethnic food jackpot when I walked into Udipi because I was literally the only non-brown person there. This has always been my rule of thumb when it comes to ethnic food...trust the ethnic people! This restaurant is pretty casual and spacious. It looks more like a family diner. The service was super friendly and accommodating. They kept checking up on our party to make sure we were enjoying our food.
The menu was straightforward and all the cuisines are clearly explained. This is a vegetarian restaurant, so all of the dishes are vegetarian. Since I came with a large party, I had the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. I don't remember the exact names, but everything I tried was delicious, from the dosa to the rice dishes. Even though this place is vegetarian, I think non-vegetarians will still really enjoy the food because of the well-blended flavors. For those unable to handle a little heat, be careful what you order because some dishes are naturally spicy. If there's "spicy" in the name, it is most likely really spicy.
Overall, I highly recommend Udipi to all the vegetarian and Indian food lovers out there. It's a bit out of the way, but worth the drive. The food was well executed and quite authentic.