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| - I was first introduced to dosas when a place called "Dosa City" opened up across the street from my parents' house. I'd never had dosas before or even heard of them but as soon as I gave it a try, I was pretty much hooked. The place made great South Indian food and I'd pop in at least a couple of times a month. Sadly I don't think many other people did because it was deserted half the time and despite a pretty good review in the Toronto Star, closed after probably a year and half or so. I've tried many other dosa places since but none of them quite match the dearly departed Dosa City as far as I'm concerned. Dosa Paradise? Well, it takes a good stab at it.
There aren't too many dosa huts in Mississauga (that I know of) and I had a hankering, plus I was in the area so I called ahead. Actually Dosa Paradise wasn't my first choice...I actually wanted to try Guru Lukshmi (had it once a few years back before they moved and expanded their menu) but when I tried to call ahead and place a take-out order I was rather brusquely put on hold, transferred to someone else and then promptly put on hold again...for over five minutes. Forget it. Dosa Paradise was next on the list and while perhaps they're not as fancy or gourmet as Guru Lukshmi, at least they seemed to appreciate my business. I actually had more time to spare than I thought when I got there so I dined in. No problem at all, they were happy to accommodate me. Service both at the cash and at the table was incredibly friendly.
As for the dosa itself, I went with the Coriander Chilli Masala Dosa ($7.95 and quite massive). The flavour and spice level was good (I could certainly taste the coriander), as was the consistency. Not too soft and doughy and not too crispy and overdone. Also I think I prefer the style of dosa that is more of a roll rather than folded over but so far as I can ascertain this may be a take-out versus dine in thing...I usually get them to go and the odd times that I do eat them in the restaurant they seem to be assembled in a slightly different fashion. If I'm wrong, someone please enlighten me!
My meal came with three very tasty chutneys (coconut, cilantro and a spicy red pepper) and an especially good Sambar soup on the side. A lot of places seem to dial in the Sambar but I made note of how good Dosa Paradise's was (and made sure to compliment them on it). Also props for offering to top me up when I was close to running out of chutneys...I think I use more than the average person.
I may not be in Brampton that often but I will be back to Dosa Paradise. I still want to give the new Guru Lukshmi a try but if they don't get their act together and treat my call as even something of a priority I may have to make Dosa Paradise my exclusive provider in the area. Still miss Dosa City though.
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