If you haven't tried Udipi Restaurant in Monroeville, you may need to try it, especially if you have Celiac Disease ( you can't eat gluten), are vegetarian, or vegan. They will make sure there's no cross contamination of you tell them you want gluten-free food. Super kind restaurant employees that will help you order your food , if you've never been there before. I have never had any problems with the food there, and I have severe Celiac Disease. I order the appetizer Rasam Vada, and either the the Butter Masala Dosa, or Masala Dosa( I prefer this one). The helping are generous, so be hungry. The smell of the dosas are amazing. read more

We came to visit the Pittsburgh Temple, and before going to our hotel, we visited Udupi café.. Everyone was hungry and wanted to eat some good Indian food... this place was really close to the Temple.. It was actually packed when we went at around 2 PM... parking facilities could be better.. cars kinda gets stuck with the short and narrow pathway.. seating arrangements were really good inside the restaurant.. Service was super good. Once we order the food, it comes really quick... they quickly made eight of us sit and took the order.. overall we were in and out, in about an hour.. For everything we ordered we got the same Sambar and chutney . Sambar taste could have been better . I know it's udipi style but was less salty . Chutney taste was average . Onion Rava was actually good... bisibela bath - was good. Apart from these everything else was just ok . I ordered the special veg thali and except the dhal , most of the items was average . Tasted more like bachelor cooking those days (mess type food ).. Overall the service was good but taste could be better . 3 stars ! read more

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I can finally say I have had authentic Indian. Everything here was so good. I loved the authentic menu. I got a masala dosa with potatoes and onion. The mango ice cream was also top notch! Easy to park. Went on a Saturday right when they opened at 11:30a. Definitely had gotten busy with a line to sit as we were leaving after wrapping up. read more

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After years of hearing about Udipi, I finally visited a few weeks ago! It was a very enjoyable meal and experience, and I'm so glad that I ventured out to the eastern side of Pittsburgh to check it out. It's on the side of a busy roadway in a large building with a spacious dining room. My friend and I were provided with menus and waters quickly, and I ordered a mango lassi while my friend ordered a chai. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and they have a wide variety of regional Indian dishes to fit every palette. I tried the south Indian thali and my friend got the veggie korma, and we split garlic naan and the masala dosa. Everything was fresh and flavorful! I think next time I will get a curry to try, though it was fun and interesting to try the thali. The mango lassi is delicious as well! It's a fun spot to sample some authentic, cozy food. read more

Udipi Cafe - Thali Plate and Vegetable Korma - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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This restaurant is close to SV temple. Thier menu is extensive. The food was amazing and the service was very quick. read more

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Right-sized delicious portions of food. My partner and I each ordered a meal, and the server quickly sensed we were going to share and brought over additional spoons for each of us. The raita was a nice and cooling accompaniment, and the pickle was a bit spicy, but paired well with our orders. The garlic naan was warm and soft read more

Udipi Cafe - Paneer tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Seriously some of the best Indian food I've ever had in Pittsburgh! You know it's authentic when you're the only white person in the room!!! We loved our experience here so much! And it's rather affordable! We got three entrees for two adults and a toddler and it was only $40ish! That's a bargain! I would suggest just sitting and watching the plates come out to see what looks good to you. If are confused or unsure of anything, the owners and staff are very friendly and will explain anything to you! If you've never had the rasam soup, I'd recommend trying it if you like Tom Yum at Thai restaurants read more

Worth all the hype! This little hole in the wall mom and pop shop may not appear to be much on the outside...but the food is incredible. As soon as I stepped out of my car I was hit with a wonderful smell of curry, seasonings, and bread. I was soo excited!! I got the appetizer sampler to try a little of everything and it was amazing!! I also got garlic nan which was incredible, and the Mysore Masala Dosa which I haven't tried yet because I got wayy too stuffed - looks fantastic. Overall, I can't wait to be back! Love authentic restaurants read more

Udipi Cafe - Appetizer Sampler - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for an Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh, this is the place to go! I've been coming here for well over 15 years with my family and the food has maintained the same taste and quality. There's a variety of options here that includes many common diets. read more

I've been meaning to try Udipi for a while and I am glad I finally did! They were very helpful and accommodating for our large group, filling our waters frequently and ensuring we had what we needed. I enjoyed the appetizer platter and the Mysore masala dosa was delicious. I'd love to try some other items as well. read more

Udipi Cafe - Mysore masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Good vegetarian restaurant. Typical Udupi restaurant that you would expect. Staff seem to be veterans from India, were polite and attentive. Great place to enjoy vegetarian breakfast and lunch/dinner after visiting the temple. read more

We came on a Saturday evening, so it may have been busier than usual, since the food was not quick to come out. We ordered a Chili Paneer Dry (appetizer), 'Tomatoes, Chili & Onion Uthappam', Mysore Masala Dosa, and a Spicy Andhra Sada Dosa. The Chili Paneer Dry tasted ok, but funnily enough, the Chili Paneer *Dry* was actually more wet than expected. I don't know how well Indo-Chinese is done here. Both the dosas were not as crispy as we would like, and they were just ok. The masala in the dosa was also just ok. The Uthappam tasted the best, but even that could've been improved. The dosas and uthappam came out with sambar and coconut chutney. I wish they also provided more chutneys. Sambar was also not that impressive, though the spice level was nice. We always love a South Indian vegetarian restaurant, so we may likely come back. But our experience paled in comparison to other South Indian vegetarian restaurants in other cities, like NY's Sarvana Bhavan. It might just have been too busy a time causing the lack of great quality and slow service. Like any other similar restaurant, ambiance was nothing worthy of mention. There is always room for improvement! Given that the restaurant is close to the Hindu temple, it will always come in useful though. read more

Food- 5/5. The dhosa with potato's and curries are amazing. I think about them often, and enjoyed their crunchy crepe texture. Great value and taste. Get The DHOSA. Ambiance 3/5. Fine, nothing special. Service 5/5. The servers were great, and the food came out very quickly. 5 - I will seek this restaurant out and convince skeptical friends to eat here. 4 - I often eat here or would be happy eating here. 3 - if someone in my group wants to go here, why not? 2 - I will take some convincing to go back. 1 - You cannot convince me to go back. read more

Udipi Cafe - Dhosas - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Fun fact: Udipi cafe was the first restaurant I went to when I moved to Pittsburgh 8 years ago, and I hadn't been back since so I knew it was time! Let me tell you, everything tasted even better than I remembered!! I got the aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower in curry) and butter naan. Heavenly!! Service is quick and staff is so nice. It's a little off the beaten path but so worth it. I need to start going to this area of the city more so I can have an excuse to eat here more often. I will be dreaming about this goodness all night tonight. read more

I stopped by one day just on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy a wide variety of some of the tastiest Indian cuisine, especially the Samosa. The service was great. I did take out and so enjoyed all the rich flavors made me think I was at my dear friends house who makes the best authentic in Indian food. read more

The food was delicious! We went there on a Saturday and it was bustling. We had great service and a really nice dinner. I would love to go again when I'm in the area. read more

Amazing food. Friendly staff. You have to try the Dosa, I got the potato and onion. Ask for Tamarind sauce on the side. They even have GF options. And you have to get their chai tea. read more

Finally found one of the best vegetarian Indian spot in town. This hits the spot for me and brings me back home. Everything was cooked to perfection! Staff are super friendly and good are served quickly. This would a typical mom and pop restaurant decor. No frills and people usually go there for its food. Super convenient for temple goers nearby. The food we ordered was based off our friend's recommendation. I would totally go back there for it all again. read more

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This place is the best south Indian food I have had in the US! Having gone to Pittsburgh for grad school, this was a go to spot for me whenever I missed home, so it was on the top of my list when I got back here with my wife for a trip. The ambience of the place is of a very typical south Indian restaurant. Nothing showy or flashy, just what is necessary for a nice clean meal. We went here right after it opened so it was fairly empty (it gets super duper busy for lunch), to our luck! We ordered the mango lassi, the tomato onion and chilli uthappam and the andhra masala dosa. As always and as expected the food was perfectly on point! The uthappam was soft and fluffy while the dosa was nice crispy and spicy. The sambhar had the perfect tangy to spicy ratio and everything came together with the coconut chutney. As with any south indian meal we washed all down with a filter coffee in the end and jad an amazing time. read more

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We went his for our breakfast, and what a filling meal it was! The place is a small looking restaurant just off the road, and can be missed easily. But on the inside, the place has ample seating and a wide menu to choose from. After much deliberation and consultation with our server, we decided to start our meal with Mango Lassi, Spicy Andhra Masala Dosa, and a tomato, chilli, and onion uttapam. The portion size of each dish is pretty good. I was hardly able to finish my uttapam in one go, and had to pack some for later. The mango lassi was thick and creamy, while the main dishes were spicy as promised and full of flavour. At the end we ordered a filter coffee to nicely wrap our breakfast with a pretty bow. All in all, the meal was very yummy and reminded me of food back in India. I would definitely recommend! read more

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A great South Indian pure vegetarian spot in Monroeville (way out in the sticks, so it's a bit of a drive). The eggplant dish I got from the photo doesn't look like much, but the spice and flavor were incredible (and it will fill you up too; I'm glad I didn't order bread because there would not have been room!) The saffron vermicelli dessert was warm and comforting too. The restaurant was clean and service was pretty decent too so no complaints there. It's a bit far from where I live but next time I happen to be back in Monroeville, I'll pay a visit to try some other dishes. Great place! read more

Udipi Cafe - Baigan ka bharta (mashed eggplant cooked with tomatoes) with rice - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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If I can rate the best restaurant in the US, it would be udipi. It's delicious and authentic food. Their sambas literally is heaven. The best part is that owners keep the prices low which makes it so affordable. I don't care about how fancy a restaurant is. I care about the taste and low prices and this restaurant hits both those factors. Also, try their chole bhature and you will be taken to the streets of Delhi. read more

After always reading about Udipi in PGH Magazine and after hearing rave reviews from a good friend, I knew I needed to try Udipi out. Turns out, the restaurant is only 5 mins from my brother's work, so on a recent visit back home, we stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. If you didn't know to look for Udipi, you would definitely miss it - it's located in an unassuming storefront right off the highway with some signage but not obnoxious advertisement. We found a parking spot, and for a party of 3, we were easily seated despite it seeming pretty busy. The restaurant itself is no-frills - basic booths with some artwork on the wall, nothing too fancy (honestly feels a little diner-esque). They do pack a good number of people in there - the seating went back much further than originally met the eye. Our server was attentive and helpful, providing suggestions and honesty in regards to the spiciness of the dishes. The menu is quite extensive - many, many different options to pick from! Based on recommendations from friends and from the Yelp reviews, we started with the idli and each ordered a different dosa. The idli was tasty - the patties were hearty yet fluffy, and the spicy sambhar was nicely balanced with the relatively cool coconut chutney. It was a good starter! For dosas...they had sooo many to pick from! It was a tough decision, but I opted for the spring dosa, my husband for the spicy andhra masala dosa, and my brother for the mysore masala dosa. Each was presented with a crispy case and very flavorful fillings. I loved the veggies in mine - they were a great consistency with not-to-spicy of flavor that blended well with the potatoes. My husband's and brother's dosas were definitely spicier, but they enjoyed their respective options. This was my first time having a "real" dosa (previously ordered one for takeout from another location, but the integrity got a little compromised so it was a different experience), and I was quite pleased! The dosas were enough to round out our meals, but I am still very intrigued by other menu items, including the highly praised mango lassi. For the price point, quality, and quantity of food, you can't go wrong with Udipi! There is something for everyone, and you won't even notice the lacking meat options on the menu. Really glad I finally had a chance to check it out, and I'm already looking forward to a return trip! read more

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This restaurant is located between 3 temples in the Pittsburgh area. The temples include Sai Baba Temple, venkateshwara Temple, and the Jain temple. We chose this place based on my friends recommendation, location (convenience), and to please my dad, who was craving for some Indian food. The place was diversified and crowded with an equal distribution of South Asians, Middle Eastern, and Caucasians. The food, which included a blend of chaat (indian comfort food), soup, South Indian and indo Chinese, was good. I loved the chaat, and the gobi manchurian was good, but I have had better South Indian food, especially the chutney and idly. The restaurant was crowded. The service was good. They took a Lil longer to take the order, but the food arrived fairly quickly. They do have some combos, but the price for combo vs. Ordering individually was a mere dollar difference. The restaurant makes you feel like eating in an old local restaurant in India. It's not all about ambiance when you see the crowd at this restaurant. read more

Five of us stopped by Udipi on a Sunday morning right when they opened at 11:30am. Driving up to the restaurant, it looks very unassuming and hole in the wall like. We got our food very quickly. I will note, it's vegetarian South Indian food, which is fairly different from what you think of as your typical Indian food that is North Indian. All of our dishes were pretty good. Thankfully, my friend is Indian and she knew what to order because I had no clue what anything was. Overall, it was a nice experience with authentic South Indian food and I would recommend it if that your thing! read more

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Good southern Indian food. This is my second time. The first time I tried thali and thought it was mediocre. This time, my friends and I tried Dosai and Medhu Vada and other meals. My favorite meals are Chana Batura and Rasam. I like that they provided small water bottles. And their coffee is tasty as well. The place is usually crowded. Service is decent. You would have to pay at the counter. I would definitely go back. read more

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The food is decent and service nice. I wouldn't go here for the ambiance but for the food. I ordered the channa bhatura. The portion size was generous. The channa was nicely spiced and the bhatura was lovely and crispy. I also got the mango lassi. I wish it were slightly tangy-er but it was nonetheless very nice. Also had catering done via udupi for my brothers wedding at the SV temple. The breakfast: kesari, vada, idli, chutney we're great. I didn't care much for the sambar Lunch: nice curd rice, pickle, poori, Lima bean pooriyal, gulab jamun and Payasam. I didn't like the rasam or sambar that much. read more

Udipi Cafe - Channa bhatura - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

We came here on a Friday. I got the lunch special and they forgot to bring my dosa. The dosa my husband got came with no filing. Tasty food, bad diarrhea. read more

Udipi Cafe - Lunch special minus choice of dosa - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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I wish that I could give them five stars, however, their Bisi Bele entree was way too spicy. My mouth was on fire - reminds me of the song by the Pointer Sisters. I saw plenty of people get the dosa rice crepes, and those didn't look spicy at all. I should have gotten a dosa crepe, however, Bisi Bele is the local dish of the Udipi (Udupi?) part of India, so that's what I got. Indian food isn't actually supposed to be spicy. Not in the Midwest anyway. They have a store next door where they sell Indian jewelry from Rajasthan. Pretty but I can only wear real gold plated jewelry or sterling silver because I have a nickel allergy. This jewelry is made of brass, and I don't know if I'm allergic to it. I bought a pair of earrings for twenty bucks. If I'm allergic to brass, I'll give them to my cleaning lady. They also sell Indian movie DVDs next door. I didn't recognize any of them. The last Indian movie that I saw was Lagaan and that was like a decade or two decades ago. read more

Udipi Cafe - Brass jewelry - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Now delivering through DoorDash and Caviar! Praise be. I've been a long time fan of Udipi Cafe. The place is off the beaten path and ain't much to look at from the outside, but the food is always top notch. I appreciate their extensive all-vegetarian menu, but as a creature of habit I almost always order the same things: samosas, baigan KA bharta (eggplant), and bhindi masala (okra). It's enough for 4 people, so don't order it all at the same time unless you like leftovers (it keeps well). Oh, the paratha, bhatura, and garlic naan breads are all delicious, so there's no wrong choice when it comes to selecting your side of carbs. The best part is that Udipi's finally hooked up with some delivery platforms, so you can now get all that goodness delivered to your doorstop. Who feels like Indian tonight?! read more

Udipi Cafe - Udipi's at my doorstep. I'm in heaven. - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

tl;dr: Busy small restaurant on the side of a highway that serves authentic delicious south Indian food. Highly recommend! ~~~~ Finally tried this place after eyeing it for a while and was not disappointed! First thing to note is that it is on the side of the highway with a gravel parking lot. Don't let that deter you though. It's so worth it. The place was packed with a constant flow of folks in/out which is always a good sign. I have been craving authentic South Indian food to remind me of home, so I was super pleased to find this place. The menu is extensive with really anything you could wish for. Endless Dosa options and they have Thali! It's all vegan/vegetarian. We ordered samosa, regular thali, and paper masala dosa. I also got mango lassi which was delicious. Definitely ordered way too much food for the 2 of us and could have split 1 thali, but I got excited. It was worth it. The food is incredible and so so authentic which made me so happy. You can eat with your hands if you are comfortable which is a huge plus since that's not something I feel comfortable doing many places but seemed to be the norm here...another plus towards how authentic it is. The orders are decently sized so you can definitely split with another person. Also you get tea or coffee after your meal. They take card on orders over $15 and have an ATM. Overall, highly recommend for authentic South Indian food in PGH! read more

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Udipi came very highly recommended to me and it did not disappoint. The food was INCREDIBLE, the portions were huge, and the prices were more than reasonable. I love that the restaurant is vegetarian, even though I'm not strictly, it allowed me to try things I wouldn't normally try. My favorite was the Aloo Gobi and garlic naan. read more

Udipi Cafe - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

This is an UNBELIEVABLE Indian restaurant. I'm from NYC and am totally impressed by the food here. It is a mom and pop spot and very authentic. The flavors are incredible. If I'm back in Pittsburgh I will absolutely come back. read more

My go to place for South Indian in Pittsburgh. 100% Vegetarian They have a good list of food options on the menu with different spice levels. Good quality and quantity. Service is great and the food is well priced. Parking- They have a lot of parking space available I recommend. read more

Udipi Cafe - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Traveled to Pittsburgh so we thought we'd find an Indian restaurant.. This is an authentic experience. The place is off the beaten path, so you have to be going there to find it. But it's totally worth the trip. Fried pepper pakoras will knock your socks off. All the dishes we had were authentic and well prepared And the cost is very reasonable due to the fact that it's a no frills place. You go there for a good meal, good service , good price. Highly recommended read more

Vegetarian Southern Indian Authentic Menu. Inexpensive and consistently delicious. Hidden on Old Wm Penn Hwy, but worth the "detour"! Nothing fancy inside, but we almost always take-away. Curried Veggies and dhosa with potatoes are my favorite, but we have never had a bad meal from here. read more

Authentic Indian vegetarian food that's always fantastic. They always adjust the heat level per our preference... we are never disappointed here. And the naan is so good we could make a meal on just that. read more

Udipi Cafe - Pani puri - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Excellent food. As a South Indian, I have to say this was very authentic. Would come again.

Awesome food, especially if you are a South Indian you would love the menu and taste. I tried mysore masala dosa with madras filter coffee, it tasted amazing! read more

Udipi Cafe - Madras Filter coffee, tasted good - Indian Near Me - Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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I knew this place was going to be good based on the smell coming from the parking lot! The wait staff is not super attentive so you may want to consider getting your own menu and approaching them yourself, especially if it is somewhat crowded. Most of the choices here are gluten free and vegan and if a selection is not vegan or gluten free it says "no vegan" or "no gluten free" next to the option. It helps that they have a very detailed and extensive menu because the waiters here have a lot of difficulty communicating in English. With that said, the food is very authentic and heavily spiced in all the right ways. There is a good amount of heat in their spices so if you don't like spicy food you may want to consider going somewhere else. I ended up ordering the Palak Panner (spinach and cheese) which is a favorite of mine and also the Bisi Bele Bhath (which has lentils, vegetables and rice) based on the recommendations from the waiter. Together it cost about 20 dollars which felt very reasonable to me considering I hot two entrees for what would be the cost of one at some other places. I honestly enjoyed the Palak Paneer a lot more than the Bisi Bele Bhath. The rice dish was still okay but I thought it was going to have a lot more lentils and vegetables than it did. The vegetables were more like a condiment than a substantial part of the dish. It was mostly just heavily flavored rice so I kind of feel like the peanuts they added to it saved it from being way too starchy. This is my one friends favorite restaurant and she only eats Krishna food for the most part so I feel like that says something. It is also close to the Temple which is convenient for devotees. Although I did enjoy the one meal I am not sure I would go out of my way to come here again. I still appreciate it for what it is and there is so much on the menu that I am quite curious about a lot of the other dishes. read more

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