Pros: Wholesome South Indian food made with care and a home cook feel. Everything is vegetarian (but not lacking in flavor). Star attractions are the Chili Cheese Dhosa, the Scrambled Egg, and the renowned Dhosa Mahal. The chutneys are scrumptious. They also sell some quite tasty samosas and pakoras near the entrance (three or four for a buck I think; affordable for any budget).
The restaurant is family run and you get a genuine sense that they see their customers as people.
Cons: The Landsdowne neighborhood is a bit rough. Be warned, this restaurant is far from fancy, very humble decor etc. Just saying if that's an issue