This is my go to spot when I am craving a nutritious healthy meal! I have done direct take out…read moreorders, dine ins, Grub hub deliveries, and in store online pickups. My favorite item for both myself and my wife is the Salmon Bowl which comes with a delicious salmon, edamame, kale, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and a savory sauce over everything. The ingredients are always so fresh and clean, I hit my macros and get plenty of fiber and I always finish my meal feeling refreshed and energized. I highly recommend this cafe urbane location! I've gotten meals here almost every week for the last few months.

You Guys....This place is sooooooo good. It was a Friday during lent and I was looking around for a…read moreplace that had a good fish dish. So I waved my phone with a big Swish Swish. Then Urbane Cafe appeared with Fish Dish that I swished and wished. I got the bowl and sandwich. This fish was cooked so well and the ingredients of the bowl worked together perfectly. There was rice, greens, and a few extras. My fish was topped off with tartar sauce and I could have inhaled the whole thing. The sandwich was similar except it was on Ciabatta bread, or similar. My daughter ate all of that and she is as picky as they come. It was her birthday and the cashier was so sweet to her. The customer service was so good that we are already planning our return visit.

What an interesting offering of British dishes and tea in the middle of Sorrento Valley. Thankfully…read morethe food was adequate to match the dainty decor. Despite the restaurant being covered by one server, he provided excellent service. The food took a bit longer to come out while the drinks arrived swiftly. *Berry Bramble: a well balanced sweet and tart cocktail with a classic bright and citrusy profile. *London Fog: similarly sweet with a strong strawberry lemonade profile. It had the most majestic presentation, with our server placing a fog filled bubble at the table. *Hot Honey Chicken Scone: there was a subtle spice with a heavy honey coating. The scone was rather dense but had a delicious buttery and cheesy flavor. Our server rightfully described the portion size as being on the smaller side, so I would order two if choosing this as an entree. *Fish & Chips: came with a single piece of fried fish, French fries, mushy peas, and a variety of condiments. I wished it were a bigger portion given the nearly $29 price tag. The fried fish had a sweet, light batter. The fries were rather starchy and needed a longer fry for a better crisp. The mushy peas were surprisingly well seasoned and paired nicely with the mild fish. The curry ketchup and chutney were rich and perfect condiments. The pearl onions were rather dense and difficult to eat. *Sticky Toffee and Date Cake: a stellar, indulgent dessert. The salted caramel ice cream offset the sweetness of the cake. The cake had a fudgy texture and the smothering of toffee gave it a sweet smokiness. Despite coming during happy hour, I found the prices to be a bit steep for the portion sizes. However, the flavors were tasty across the board, so I could see returning for a more celebratory occasion.

Came here with a large group to celebrate a couple birthdays, and the overall experience was ok…read more The decor and ambiance does make the experience a bit more elevated, but other factors were lacking. Some individuals in our group ordered the short rib benny, which came with a hash brown that reminded me of the ones from McDonald's. The plating also felt really bare and underwhelming. A side salad could've been added to make it seem more worth the $22. I ordered the English dip and it had a better presentation and was filling, but overall it wasn't anything memorable, however the cost was more justified at $21. As mentioned earlier, we were here to celebrate some birthdays. We did bring a small cake to share and were ultimately charged a cake fee of $32. That pretty much soured the experience especially since it was never disclosed to us beforehand that we should expect a fee. We just felt this surprise charge could've been communicated upfront and then it probably wouldn't have ruined our overall experience. For most of us, we probably won't be coming back again.

We had family dinner here tonight and both our 6 and 9 years olds said this is one of their…read moreFAVORITE meals they've ever had. The food is delicious!!! From the 6 year old- I Love your food and 5 star and I think everyone likes your food.

My Shrimp Biryani (medium spice) was a huge disappointment. It was flavorless, not spicy, and there…read morewere only a handful of shrimp pieces that were all overcooked. Biryani is my favorite Indian dish and this was not up to par with quality biryani I've had in the past. I got to try their Samosa as well, which was good but extremely soggy. I really liked the green sauce it came with. The Channa Masala was okay, but on the blander side. There really wasn't anything special about, well, any of it, honestly.

This review is based on our visit during the Christmas-New Year week of 2025, so things may have…read morechanged since then. We were visiting San Diego from the Bay Area and planning to head to the San Diego Zoo from our hotel. We wanted to grab a good meal before entering the zoo and found Dosa Studio on Google -- it was a small detour and absolutely worth it. We went on a Saturday and they had a brunch buffet from 11 AM to 2 PM. We were pleasantly surprised by the wide spread of dishes covering both North and South Indian cuisine, along with tea included. The pricing was very reasonable -- if I remember correctly, it was around $10 for kids under 12 and about $18 for adults, which felt like a great deal for the variety offered. We were a bit rushed that day and had to eat quickly and leave. On our way out, we noticed they had just started a samosa chaat counter that was part of the buffet -- which we unfortunately missed! We ended up coming back the next day to enjoy the buffet in a more relaxed way. This time, we finally got to try the samosa chaat we had missed the day before, and it did not disappoint. Since San Diego was new to us, this restaurant became our go-to spot for the weekend -- and it happened to be the last day of the brunch buffet, so we made sure to stop by again. Hopefully they still offer this brunch buffet. If they do, it's definitely a great value for the price. Even if a few dishes aren't to your taste, there's enough variety to fill up on what you love.

This place has gone from being the only reliably decent South Indian restaurant in town to a…read morecompletely underwhelming disappointment. The restaurant itself now feels neglected, and unfortunately the staff presentation reflects that. Several employees appeared unkempt and poorly groomed, which does not inspire confidence in the cleanliness or overall standards of the establishment. They desperately need showers, shaves, hair cuts, deodorant, clean clothes and shoes. As for the food -- the decline in quality is impossible to ignore. What used to be flavorful and authentic now tastes rushed, cheap, and poorly executed. The coconut chutney barely tastes like coconut anymore. Instead, it tastes overwhelmingly of chickpeas, seemingly used as a filler to support the "unlimited chutney" concept at the buffet bar. There's little to no proper tempering or seasoning, leaving you with what feels like bland chickpea paste masquerading as coconut chutney -- a key accompaniment that South Indian food simply does not work without. Their "Chaat Night" is equally disappointing and honestly an insult to authentic North Indian chaat. The flavors, textures, and freshness that make good chaat enjoyable are completely missing. The idlis were cold and hard as rocks, while the dosas arrived cold, soggy, and utterly lacking flavor or crispness. What a fall from grace. This place clearly can no longer maintain the standards and quality that made it popular when it first opened.

Great service. I will say if your flight is delayed, it's…read morebest to call them immediately to reschedule your ride and they will accommodate.

Hi there, can I get a contact info on the organization? This is some of the best food I've ever had…read morein my life! I'm now pregnant and have been craving nothing but this exact meal I enjoyed every Wednesday as an undergrad at ucsd. It was the highlight of my college experience. I can tell it was made with a lot of love and I'd love to see if I can chat with the cooks and thank them. Thank you.

Such a hidden gem! I stepped inside the food court at UTC with no expectations, and this place just…read morecaught my attention right away. Fresh food prepped daily, multiple options to choose from, everything on the menu sounds amazing. I got a Creamy Mushroom and Sausage, add a side of meatballs, with a tiramisu. All of them deserve a 10/10. - Meatballs: Super soft, sauce is amazing, would melt in your mouth. - Creamy Mushroom and Sausage: I got spaghetti, but would love to try a different kind next time. The sauce is very good on its own though. - Lastly, tiramisu: THE BEST, I have never had a better tiramisu in San Diego. 100% would come back.

Their food is surprisingly good! I was skeptical since they are located at the UTC mall court! I…read morelove their prosciutto sandwiches and their pastas are made fresh! You can even watch them make their own pastas! The spicy carbonara with shrimp is one of my favorites, but you can't go wrong with any of their options! You can also customize your bowl to your liking! Don't forget to save room for dessert! I love both their cannoli and tiramisu!

Date of Visit: 4.11.2026 Location: Miramar…read moreCuisine Type: Ethiopian Vibe: Door dash order N/A Cost: $$ Service: N/A Food/ Rating: -5/5- Its like colorful vegetarian slop that is delicious with this kinda ace bandages that will scoop up this delicious slop. I think it is delicious because it covers all sorts of flavor profiles, sour, earthy, umami i have no idea what I'm eating but i know its flavorful and adventurous. Overall Thoughts: Best Thing I ate: Just this vegetable combo Something to Improve: Maybe more ace bandages to scoop the slop (its rly good guys)

Came here for dinner on a Friday night at 7:30, and we were the only customers which is not a good…read moresign. For the 3 of us, we ordered a 2 person vegan combo and a lamb meat dish. We also ordered sambusa as an appetizer. The sambusa came out first and it was okay. For $9 it came with only 2 pieces, but she brought out two orders even though we didn't agree, but whatever. The food came out shortly after, and it looked good. However, most of the veggie dishes had very small portions so we only got a small taste. The lamb well spiced and tasty, but again only a few bites. My wife and I have been to many Ethiopian restaurants and this was the most expensive by far, $100 for 3 people. The portions wete small and none of us were full, and we all agreed that it was not very tasty. There are better options in San Diego. Will not return.

10/10 service. Our server Emma was great, and Dylan was super helpful. Will definitely come back…read morefor round 2.

Kaley was the greatest server we've had in a long time. She was extremely friendly and took great…read morecare of our difficult orders.

9 times out of 10 I don't enjoy the steak in this type of lunch-like restaurants, and this is the…read moreexception. That chimichurri steak is fire. It's always hard to decide which side from the many options to pick, but any grilled vegetable is a great choice.

What happened to my beloved Urban Plates? I used to frequent their Carlsbad and Irvine locations…read more Always a treat. Every bite. Service was not friendly. We always tip but gave $0. Not friendly or helpful, very short, like she was annoyed helping us. They just opened so I assumed the freshest ingredients. Not so. My favorite Tomato Soup - meh. Nothing special. Like it came from a can. Steak was ok. Tough. Used to be better quality. Shrimp was just ok. Toasted bread was meh. Nothing special. It used to a crispy treat. Not crispy. Being the second people in, the tables were sticky, even when asked to have them wiped down. Men's restroom had no paper towels, sticky floors, greasy finger prints on the door. And they just opened. This lack of sanitation in the front of the house makes me question their kitchen sanitation. If they don't care here, where else are they not caring? Maybe it's just this location. I made a special drive here to introduce my husband to one of my favorite dining experiences. Embarrassed to disappoint my easy-to-please husband.

Madras Cafe was absolutely unreal -- oh my god. We went as a group and everyone ordered something…read moredifferent, and it was honestly crazy how good everything was. I had the Mysore Masala Dosa, thali, and filter coffee, all of which were phenomenal. The dosa was perfectly crisp and spicy, the thali had so much variety and comfort, and the filter coffee was strong and nostalgic in the best way. But truly, every dish that hit the table looked and tasted amazing. Authentic South Indian flavors, generous portions, and one of those meals where you're just constantly passing plates around saying "try this." Absolute must-visit.

I got the Chana masala and my dear friend got the butter chicken. This restaurant slaps. If you…read morelive in the San Diego area and know it's good for you. You'll eat here. "They could butter my chicken any day." DAIRY FREE AND TREE NUT FREE OPTIONS OUT THE WAZOO! (2)