I’m usually in a silent minority everytime there’s a discussion on the merits or otherwise of Udupi vegetarian food. Mainly because most people believe that ‘Udupi’ amounts to idli-vada- sambar, and ...

Udupi, a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is largely known for two things. First is the Udupi Krishna temple, an extravagant building honoring Lord Krishna. Second is the food. The ...

I realize I’m putting my South Asian food credibility on the line by saying this, but I’d never eaten a dosa until this year. In fact, despite my love of Indian cuisine, I remained mostly clueless ...

For those in San Francisco with an addiction to South Indian snacks — dosas, idly, uthappam — the opening of Udupi Palace in the Mission a couple weeks ago signifies a dangerous development. Unlike ...

One of my all time favorite cuisines is South Asian cuisine. It is a well-practiced art form, juxtaposing intense flavors with a buttery smoothness and creating unforgettable feasts. With such variety ...

Reading an ethic restaurant menu can be like trying to decode a mysterious ancient parchment; at least, if you don’t speak the language. It can also get you into a lot of trouble if you’re remotely ...

Having visited many times before, we went straight for the Dal, a pea stew of midlevel spiciness and the Vegetarian Pulao, a flavorful rice dish made with cauliflower, potato, peas, onions, cinnamon ...

When you hear the word 'Udupi', chances are your mind jumps straight to a steaming plate of idli, crisp masala dosa, and a bowl of sambar that tastes like home. Udupi-style South Indian food has ...