The worst mistake (unfortunately the only option) is doing a search for "Dosa Toronto" via Google and trusting some reviewers' opinions. What I've found is that BlogTo is not a reliable source of information for the most part. Secondly, most people just do not have the same standards in taste as I do.
I tried out a couple different places in Scarborough which is densely populated with Sri Lankan and Indian people. So you would expect that some of those restaurants that pop up on the top of the Google search lists would be somewhat decent. Well all I can say is that a second visit will likely not be warranted on my behalf.
The other day I decided to check out a reviewed BlogTo restaurant for my favorite type of Dosa -Ghee Masala Dosa at Madras Masala on Bloor Street. The shape and texture of the Dosa itself was okay. But I was surprised to find a huge glop of potatoes in the centre. I mean huge. They totally destroyed the essence of the Dosa. It's similar to comparing your typical American pizza with a true Italian pizza. Quantity isn't always better, I'm afraid.
My second complaint is the quality of chutneys. The coconut chutney was slightly acidic hinting that they were simply trying to preserve the coconut with lime juice. Big nono. Your average Joe might not know any better, but that's a huge penalty in my opinion.
In addition, the tomato chutney was just simply bland. No taste at all.
A Dosa is not a Dosa without fresh chutney, period.
So far my mission to find Toronto's best Dosa has been disappointing. I am willing to give Udupi Palace in East York a second go since they pride themselves on the annual Dosa eating contest.
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