Good food, bad service is my short summary. Once seated, it took about 15 mins till I flagged a hostess to take our order. Main course arrived first for a couple of us, then the appetizers. One order was incorrect, but we ate without complaining as it will take even longer for these people to fix it. Food was delicious. Damn.... Mango lassie was more mango juice pulp and not creamy (not much yogurt added) These kind of places thrive on one off transient tourists rather than local regulars. Oh well... read more

Staff is way too slow in serving and taking oi orders. I saw them misbehaving with drivers as well.

This was the very first eatery I visited while in Victoria. The business can be found in a little shopping center near the downtown area's main roadways. The fact that it was entirely vegetarian and vegan compelled me to give it a try. I decided on the Marsala Dosa after perusing the menu extensively. I requested a tofu add-on so I could get some protein. I was completely uninterested in this specific choice. It gets 4.5/10 from me. I think this restaurant serves a lot of stuff that may be great, but I want to try more things the next time I go. On my first try, I was just not successful. read more

Dosa Paragon - Marsala Dosa - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Dosa Paragon has the best dosas and South Indian food in town! We got the vada to start. It was crispy and the sides were delicious especially the coconut chutney. We got the Mysore Masala Dosa and the Butter Paneer Dosas. What a delicacy! The paneer butter masala dosa was so sumptuous and full of depth and flavours. The Mysore Masala Dosas has a spicy kick to it but yet so flavourful and delicious. The service was excellent. The girl at the cashier was lovely and gave great recommendations. The ambiance is nice. It's located in a food court but nonetheless, they have tons of tables and one shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, this place is a little hidden gem. I highly recommend this spot if you're craving for some dosa or South Indian cuisine. I shall return again and try some other items off their menu. read more

Dosa Paragon - Vada Sambar Chutney Coconut chutney - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Had gone to Victoria for two nights and saw this restaurant.. so the next day , had to try ... The Mysore masala was a bit too spicy for my husband but it tasted nice . Not a big fan of the vada, i think the batter was not fluffy . But I love the idli , sambar and the red chutney Heard the chicken chetinand and their Biryani is good , but maybe next time will try . read more

Dosa Paragon - Idli and vada plate - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Went here with my mother and husband, we were on vacation from Oregon. The food was very delicious. The service was kind and attentive. Be aware that some things you see on their menu online are not available( really wanted to try the vegan rice pudding, but it was not available.), call first if you need to. I was very pleased that they had vegan chai, I can never find that anywhere . All in all a wonderful experience, I will say, though it is an absolute nightmare to park in that area , so plan ahead! Also for those that have walking issues like me there is a long flight of stairs to go down into the restaurant, So definitely not wheelchair accessible which is sad :( read more

Order: Navaratan Korma (what you might call "vegetable korma"), butter chicken, plain dosa. Some of the best I've ever had! Plenty of space to sit, friendly service. You need to go in the mall walking area to find it; it's not visible from the street (but there is a sign out). My only suggestion to the owners would be to add naan to the menu! read more

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Great South Indian food in Victoria. Reasonably priced and yummy. The service was quick and ambiance was nice, more of a local establishment in the area read more

Dosa Paragon - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Stumbled upon this fantastic gem trying to find a store.. I saw tons of tables packed eating delicious dosas and curry and saw it won several awards. Obviously a sign of authenticity to see South Asian staff & customers! Beef korma curry - fantastic portions and flavours - piping hot rice and curry - tender beef Butter chicken masala dosa - tender moist chicken - substantial amount & size of chicken pieces - good dosa skin - nice dipping sauce variety Wish I tried more but honestly those were plenty to share among 3 people. Very nondescript location, since it's not an actual restaurant venue. It's a bunch of tables placed inside a small strip of stores. But there is proper table seating. You've gotta try! They've been there for 3 years. Service is also fantastic and the owner(?) even came to chat read more

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We enjoyed Onion Rava Masala Dosai , and it was the most delicious Rava Dosai we have tasted ! There is a big science behind mixing the flour, besides the right combination , the cooking process is really demanding! It should not be over cooked and burnt , it should be just crispy but not too brittle! Those who know the real taste of Rava Masala Dosai would know what it is! If you are yet to taste this most delicious Dosai , this is the place to go! The service , ambiance and the food are really great! read more

Dosa is a well kept secret by flavourful food lovers. We can't get enough of it! The staff are extremely courteous and serve you with a genuine happinness. Most locals like to order to go or have it delivered, so don't be surprised if not all seats are full. Last time we had the butter chicken, chicken curry (no bones!) with rice, and a plain Dosa. We got some great sauce and chutney with our meal! The flavours were great! I like spicy and they gave me just the right amount of heat to enjoy the food (medium-hot). But they easily can accommodate to much milder spice levels. For those who are wondering where it is, it is inside a little strip mall/halley off Yate. Don't be shy, it's public area, you can go and explore and maybe grab a lassi while your there! Enjoy! read more

I lived in south India for 2 years. They have authentic food, and I would go back. Mysore masala dosa; idly/vada; utthapam were all good. Chutneys and sambar were on point. Recommended for an authentic South Indian eating experience (granted, I am not of Indian or south Asian heritage, so take it with that grain of salt) read more

Yummy dosa. Highly recommended! Especially the coconut chutney. I eat it whenever I can! read more

Dosa Paragon - Masala Dosa. And I double up on the coconut chutney!!! - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Very good quality of Dosa, Italy and Vada and provide ample of Sambhar and Chatni. Great service, very helpful and courteous staff and owner came meet and greet twice Deserts add on very refreshing and tasty Definitely we all liked it. We were 6 of us in a group 5 Stars read more

I stumbled on this place on my last day visiting Victoria, and saw their sandwich board on the sidewalk. I was about to see a movie across the street, but I walked in to see if it was worthwhile to visit after the movie (as well as to check if they were open). The owner mentioned they had just opened in July, and that they'd be open after my movie. I stopped in to get a smaller dish - I have tried a handful of South Indian offerings from places in the Seattle area, so I was relatively familiar with the menu items. Their website has a glossary to understand the menu; however, the menu at the storefront itself is relatively nondescript and written on a whiteboard (which I liked). However... as I as waiting for my order, I noticed several others passing through, looking at the menu, and not understanding what the items were. You will not find tikka masala here as in a typical North American, North Indian restaurant, but you will find many more delicious and home-cooked items. In my case, I got Vada Sambar. The whole operation was very well done and feels family-run. My order came within a few minutes and it was delicious. The person I believe to be the owner stopped by and brought utensils and napkins (this is a casual eatery), which was appreciated. The food itself was very good - a mix of fresh and cooked vegetables; a subtle blend of spices which together had a very savory taste; and a spiciness that wasn't overpowering but was noticeable. The owner came by to each table to ask how people were liking their food, and it felt very genuine. The service was good and they seemed dedicated to making sure customers are happy with their experience (often, into new culinary horizons). My only suggestion (though it didn't affect my experience) would be to provide some sort of dictionary for customers who are unfamiliar with South Indian food. For example, the person next to me asked what I got (she seemed interested in getting it as well), and I didn't know exactly how to define a "vada". I hope they do well. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and genuine, and the location is fantastic. read more

Dosa Paragon - Vada Sambar - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This place is an insult to South Indian food, Dosa. Food was horrible, served cold and. Onion Masala dosa were served with uncooked Onion. Sambhar and masala were cold. Onion were not cooked along with the dosa. There were simply dumped on the top of cooked dosa. This is not the way to prepared onion dosa. Service was horrible and no spoon and fork were provided with the food. We had to request for it. read more

Dosa Paragon - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Excellent food. Enjoyed both the masala dosa and idlis. Service was efficient too. Will definitely come back and recommend to others too. read more

tl;dr: For a place that has 'dosa' in its name, the dosas were mediocre at best. We arrived with high expectations, having read reviews about the food.We were in the mood for dosas and ordered crisp ghee cone dosas for the kids, and the South Indian combo (mini uttapam, masala dosa, vada, idli, and dessert - served with sambar, red chutney, coconut chutney and gun powder/podi). The masala dosa seemed to have been cooked in a hurry, with the edges undercooked. The masala was almost non existent, even for a mini masala dosa. The uttapam was the better offerings in the combo. The dessert was a joke - the tiniest cup of payasam). We also ordered Malabar parrotas, which were underwhelming (perhaps it was just us expecting more from a restaurant run by folks from Kerala). The idli was reheated and had a dry crust. On the positive side, we enjoyed the chettinad chicken curry. The vadas were made fresh, and crisp. Also, the servers were pleasant and attentive. They checked in on us often and asked if we needed extra sambar (which we did). The location was great, a short 10 min walk from the Empress. The seating area has views of the bay and marina. read more

Omg, the food is very authentic and delicious. They even have non-dairy version of chai and it is so good.

awful food. the vegetables tasted like rubber, the kind of frozen veg that didnt thaw and put in microwave.,that kind of taste. The rice wasnt much better,not fresh tasting. Last time i waste good money on this place. read more

Great spot for food made from scratch! Love that it's a family restaurant and the service was great. The food portions are awesome and the menu has a nice variety to chose from. The best part is having so many options that are gluten and dairy free :) read more

Went to the newer location near the waterfront. Food and service were fantastic. DOSAS were huge and delicious. I got the Kuthu Porotta (chicken) and it was amazing. read more

This is an excellent place to get South Indian cuisine. The gentlemen chef is really open to preparing your food the way you want it. And virtually everything on the menu is gluten-free which suits my needs. A++!!!!! read more

Dosa Paragon - Storefront - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I had the idly sambar yesterday. The idly were like 2 delicious fluffy clouds of softness... so big! The sambar was good too. The coconut chutney was ok, I prefer mine with more texture, more mustard seed and curry leaf. Thank you for a delicious meal and warm service. read more

It was pleasure eating there as we experienced authentic South Indian taste after very long time. Highly recommended for people who wish to try South Indian food in authentic taste. read more

If you are looking for a good South Indian place in Victoria, then this is the place for it. We ordered butter chicken dosa and it was so good. The sambar was delicious and the staff was very friendly and accommodating as we came close to closing time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for South Indian food. read more

Just amazing South Indian food. I love Punjabi food but as a South Indian, I have been missing a genuinely good South Indian place. Went with friends and tried the dosas, idlis, uthapams - all really authentic and good. The accompanying chutneys and sambhar were also excellent. Highly recommended! read more

So, it's Boxing Day, and being from the states I have no appreciation for this important Canadian holiday. Shopping is a go, eating out is harder to find unless it's a chain. We're visiting and driving around to find a non-chain restaurant that was open and we're all getting Hangry... we wander into a closed strip mall to find a restroom and pass Dosa Pragon... open, tables full of people and an amazing smell of spices... we were sold. After a short wait we had made to order food that was just incredible. A bit more spicy than I'm used to but so worth the burn of delicious flavor. All amazing and our 3&5 yr olds devoured anything not touching the spice. A total win for everyone. We're it not holidays I'd try the Indian coffee. But I have an egg nog addiction and time is running short for those. Plus we're 7.5 hrs from the nearest Drumroasters! read more

Order chicken 65 and it's nicely done. Staff is very friendly. A true hidden gem. Butter Chicken Dosa

I just had the most exquisite meal at Dosa Paragon. I had just found out from friends they have a huge vegan selection. To say that I was impressed with my meal would be an understatement. The vegan selections are many and include several wonderful beverages and desserts. I've not had kheer in decades as I've never found a vegan version. The service was exceptional and I can wait to go back. THANK YOU to this wonderful place for creating amazing vegan options. read more

Best Dosa's in town. inconspicuous location but the food and service is top notch

It was Sunday afternoon and was looking for good place for lunch. This name popped up in my nearby searches so I thought to give it shot. I am travelling to Victoria for last 1 year and this is one of best small place I found for South Indian food. You can have to go or eat there in few tables available. I tried dosa which came with Sambhar and 2 types of chutnies. Dosa and sambhar were really good, authentic South Indian taste but coconut chutney bit salty otherwise it was good. It has variety of starters, dosas and utthapas you should try it read more

Clean place with good food. Podi idly was soft and fluffy. The chutneys were flavorful. We also ordered Mysore masala dosa and vada sambar both of which were decent. South Indian coffee was hot and authentic. read more

Good food, good prices. Seating is in a mall hallway so just be aware of that. Loved it, I'll be back.

I have been looking for a South Indian Restaurant for a while now. Dosa paragon recently opened here in Victoria and it is lip smacking good. I ordered a plain dosa and vada.. they come with coconut chutney, some other chutney, and sambal sauce which is basically yellow lentils paste( I think). The sauces were amazing.. the dosa hit the spot for me.. the vada by itself tasted ok but when soaked in the sambal sauce, it tastes so amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

A hidden gem! Heard about this place from a couple of co-workers and we finally got to try it out today. Had the South Indian Combo which comprised four different breads (idly, dosa, vasa and uppthappam), two chutneys, dal soup and a miniature rice pudding. Friend had the butter chicken dosa. We were both so happy with our meals! Food is ordered at the counter and server brought meals to the table when ready - service was fabulous! Try it - we certainly will be back to try other items! :) read more

Dosa Paragon is soooo goooood! The first time we ordered from them, they sent a free biryani, and we ate it for days. Doordash delivery service is always quick and the food arrives in great condition. We all love the butter chicken dosa, of course, but everything is scrumptious. Rob will take care of you if you have any food allergies, especially gluten. Thanks Dosa Paragon for being our COVID-19 take-out fav! read more