This was my first time having dosa, and I loved it! Not sure how much this is a review for Upudi Palace as much as it is for dosa... but Udupi made my first dosa, so they deserve some credit! Idly ($8): I love idly. So glad to have a place in the city serving idly. That is all. Medu Vada ($8): I think this was also my first time trying vada! It was good, but not as good as idly. It was fried but not oily, which is always a win. But it was drier and denser than I hoped for. Not overly so, but I think I just wanted it to be like fried idly but in a donut shape. In that case, I should have just ordered fried idly and let go of the shape. That's on me! Podi Masala Dosa (~$15): Super yummy. I loved the crisp and chew of the dosa. Potatoes are always amazing. And the podi added a wonderful flavor. The portion was great, and I was definitely full. Service was prompt and friendly. I would definitely come back. It's a cute spot with dosa and idly, so what's not to like? read more

Udupi Palace - Idly and Medu Vada - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've ordered takeout/delivery from here a dozen or so times, and this was the first time I actually dined in. Food quality was better eating in the restaurant than takeout experiences. Authentic South Indian flavors and the food was served with a nicely hot temperature -- so it felt fresh. Delicious thali. The chole/channa taste was excellent. Our main server was helpful and friendly/courteous. The room for improvement is: The bathroom to go wash your hands in is very dirty. Also the filter coffee was over-extracted and tasted bitter. read more

Friday night was extra hungry Ordered Lentil D0sa & Mixed Vegetable Utthapam (pancake like). I realized I haven't had a Dosa in a decade. Definitely bring back good memories of eateries on the East Coast and even visits to India Portions are huge and reasonably priced. Very clean and minimalistic environment. Recommend for solo outting or with family. read more

Udupi Palace - Lentil Dosa! - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Recently a friend and I had made lunch plans for the end of the year (we work together and we don't usually see each other again for months). She recommended Udupi Palace and I'm so glad she did- I've had Indian food before when I lived in LA but not since I moved back to the Bay. I'm pescatarian so a veggie friendly menu that is also budget friendly. WIN WIN! We ended up inviting other colleagues and we were a group of 14 in total on a Monday afternoon. We called ahead of time to make sure they could accommodate us and it was no issue at all. The ambience gives very casual and cozy. The service was 10/10- Jacob was our server and although I didn't ask I almost felt like he could have been the manager or owner. He gave us full attention, made sure our water glasses were full and when I say as soon as we all ordered- the food was coming out piping hot and fresh! I was impressed. Location: It's located in the Mission off Valencia- a short 10 minute walk from the BART station (24th/Mission). Lots of culture all around. I took pics of everyone's food including mine: Some our selections were the paper dosas (which is like a thin like crepe fried up)- they were huge in size...well very long. See the pics A number of people ordered different types of dosa combos, we had veggie byrani and I had the lentil/veggie soup which was perfect on a chilly day. One of the dosas came stuffed with potatoes and another combo had some sort of salsa on top and came with a mini fried donut of sorts. Great variety of options to choose from. I would highly recommend checking this place out for great hospitality, good warm food served with care and a price menu that won't break the bank. I see they have a location in DT Berkeley as well. One other thing to mention- online it does mention if you are part of a large group (over 6 or 8)- they automatically charge gratuity. However, when our receipt came- that was not the case. We assumed it was added in and realized quickly it was not automatic so just check your receipt. ENJOY! read more

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Yum! This is a yummy spot for some authentic vegetarian Indian food. So many dosas to pick from. We got a filled one and next time I would love to try a standard one! The curry was my favorite dish - it was so flavorful. The service was great and food came out quickly. I know this is a popular spot so it can get busy! read more

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Udupi!!!! I absolutely love Udupi and it has a special place in my heart as a South Indian Tamilian. I grew up eating Masala dosa, puri and Chana Bhatura so Udupi had always been a staple when I was craving some good ol' South Indian food. Back when I was at UC Berkeley I used to got to their downtown location but now since moving to SF, I go to the location in the mission and the SF location is definitely tastier! My go to order is the Chana Bhatura (the big puffy thing as my bf likes to call it). It is a large wheat puffy fried bread which is light and fluffy paired with chickpea masala curry, fresh onions, tamarind sauce, mint chutney, mango pickle, and raita. Everything is so perfectly executed. The Bhatura is puffed perfectly and not too oily and the channa masala is packed with flavor and not too spicy. The accompanying chutneys also taste incredibly fresh and just how I recall growing up. Udupi is a happy place for me and definitely one I cannot recommend enough if you are in the Mission district. read more

Udupi Palace - Chana Bhatura - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited on a Friday around 6:30pm restaurant was pretty busy most tables were taken but was greeted by a server who was able to seat us right away which was amazing. Food: Thali Platter - love getting a little taste of everything this came with a piece of crispy nutty papadam, fried bread (I think poori) which was light airy and not greasy, a yellow curry well seasoned not too spicy, green curry with a variety of veggies, red bean curry hearty beans in a lightly seasoned yellow curry base, dal pretty spicy and warming, beet chaat added a touch of sweetness, basmati rice perfectly fluffy, yellow rice, sambar, rita, and carrot halwa such a nice way to finish the meal a little sweet creamy pudding Maysore Masala Dosa combo - so good, perfectly crispy thin dosa stuffed with smashed masala potatoes served with the same dal along with coconut chutney which is cooling and creamy, red chutney a little spicy and tomato forward, green chutney providing a slight cooling herbal flavor Service was good, quick and efficient water was brought to outlet table right when we sat down, was able to place an order pretty quickly and food arrived after a 5-10minute wait. Overall Udupi Palace remains a favorite Indian spot for me. Food was so delicious, great variety all flavorful and delicious. Service was quick and efficient, definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a casual Indian spot for dinner in the Mission. read more

Udupi Palace - Thali and mysore masala dosa combo - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We stopped at Udupi Palace for a casual dinner in the Mission and ended up loving the bold flavors and yummy carbs here. My boyfriend is vegetarian so we always love all-vegetarian spots and this little hole-in-the-wall South Indian restaurant was a nice surprise. We got the Udupi combo which comes with a dosa entree, idli (a savory rice cake), and medu vada (a crispy lentil fritter) and the saag panner which was more than enough to share between 2 people. First, the dosa was delicious! We got the spiced cauliflower dosa which came with a variety of chutneys. The dosa itself had such a nice fluffy texture and the cauliflower filling was well-seasoned. Loved the spicy and coconut chutneys. The additional carb sides were fun to try and definitely makes for a filling meal. Saag curries are one of my favorite dishes to order at Indian restaurants and the saag paneer here is one of the best I've had, being filling and creamy without feeling too heavy. It comes with rice, chapati and poori to eat with the curry and the chapati in particular was super yummy - flakey and soft without being too oily. It was super nice to dip into the saag paneer. Overall a great spot to homey food and definitely worth a stop if you have vegetarian friends. read more

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Great price! I split a House Curry Dosa ($15.95) with my friend, and it was enough for both of us (though we are on the smaller side). I thought it was tasty, and I liked each of the chutneys it came with. We were a party of 6 and got seated immediately. It wasn't super loud when we went. Service is super friendly, and was willing to let us rearrange tables a little bit to fit our entire party. read more

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Tried a few dishes new to me at Udapi and my new strategy as a single diner is to watch what other diners order and ask my waiter for the name of dishes that look delicious to me on the menu. It's fun to engage knowledgeable staff about great food. I've eaten Udapi's mutter paneer twice now and it is fantastic. The gravy and paneer setup is similar to paneer makhani with the addition of peas. The gravy sauce for the mutter paneer is a different set of flavors from paneer makhani, complex and aromatic unique to itself and the peas make it pop. Literally these dishes taste like they were perfected over millennia by great cooks in the richest culture, and they all literally were. Mind blown. The paper dosa is a showstopper visually: almost two feet long and shaped like a megaphone. The dosa batter is cooked on a large griddle that's very hot and the result is crispy and chewy simultaneously and the perfect vessel for dipping in the chutneys and sambar on the side. Seems like a great appetizer dish to share for a group meal. Sambar is also new to me personally and I love it, the broth is rich and layers deep and wide on the taste buds. It's like the best comfort soup ever. I really enjoy Udapi and hope others are also drawn to flavor-ville here :) read more

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Hot fresh breads! A no frills neighborhood joint, Udupi Palace is my favorite place to grab an accessibly-priced and delicious thali or dosa. Attentive and responsive staff, big portions, fresh, flavorful, and offering some dishes I haven't had at other South Indian/Indian restaurants. It's one of my go-tos when I'm out and about the Valencia corridor. I'm not strictly vegetarian, but you leave feeling like you made your taste buds dance and a hearty portion in your belly. Highly recommend for a low-key, casual, and convenient spot. read more

Udupi Palace - 11/11/25 - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was a solid Indian restaurant place to visit, if ur vegetarian you will love this place as the entire menu is vegetarian! They had great dosas we ordered a ton of food and they were all really good. The only thing I'd say that didn't make this place perfect was the sambar, I felt that it was a little lacking in taste. The inside was clean and nice and there is a lot of room to sit. The servers were extremely nice and helped us with some choices too! read more

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Not very busy on a Thursday around 11:45am. Most of us found parking within a few minutes nearby (paid). Lots of DoorDash/pickups happening, but we were the only dine-in group. We all tried a bunch of items and had a great meal. For my Bangladeshi friend she said this food really hit the spot. Cost was only $15.70 per person, there were 7 of us, we got maybe 8 dishes, and there were leftovers. Amazing deal! Spiced cauliflower dosa - 4 stars Spiced potatoes sauteed onions dosa - 4 stars Mixed veg uthappam - 4.5 stars Pongal - 3.5 stars read more

We made it in the nick of time for their breakfast which ends at 11:30. This is a vegetarian restaurant and we had a lot of their uthappam. Everything was so delicious and hearty. Doesn't taste oily or salty and all the chutney & sambhur were good. My favorite was the onion uthappam and the rice (forgot name) with the idly. Food came out quick and our server was nice. The place is on Valencia st which has a lot of restaurants and shops near by. Love the affordability and the quality of the food here read more

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Came here on a weekend night with a few friends and it was pretty lively inside! I've only had dosas a few time, but have really enjoyed them here and in Toronto in the past. We got a special masala dosa (which had potatoes and some veg stuffed in), a thali, and a spring dosa -- and everything was very flavorful! The chutneys also nicely complemented the crispiness and fillingness (not a word lol) of the dosas. I think towards the end it started getting a little too heavy for me but managed to gobble up everything. Service was kind of slow. Would come back and try more! read more

Udupi Palace - Masala dosa - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Still my favorite dosa place in the Bay Area. For the nth time, I ordered the famous Rava Masala Dosa. Now I order it with the potato filling on the side so I could fully enjoy the crispiness of the dosa. My husband ordered the 2 foot paper dosa served with the potatoes on the side as well. It tasted much better than the regular masala dosa. We recently went to India and tried the paper dosa and it was the best I ever had in Mumbai! But thanks Udupi Palace for satisfying my craving tonight! read more

Udupi Palace - 2 foot Paper Masala Dosa. Yes. - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food, mild enough for kids, and friedly service. We've been going back for the kids to get their fill of dosas. It can be a bit distracting with the music videos, but overall nice simple ambiance read more

Great food and decent price . Dosa were great and amazing services where we were welcomed so nicely. Service was fast and ambiance was for normal restaurant . You come here for good food and not for ambience . Parking is tough and you will need to search a lot . Worth the visit and try the dosa read more

Udupi Palace - Podi 29. Special Rava Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first proper venture into Southern Indian food. Everything was at least decent if not good. I tried dosa, uthappam and the Thali. Service was excellent. Our party of 5 had a good time and everyone enjoyed the food. Thanks for having us: read more

Good dosa, down to earth restaurant with fast seevice. The spinach and potato dosa came with 3 sauce, served cold and a small soup. The dosa was still crispy. Given that there are not so many dosa restaurants in the city, this place definitely hits the spot. read more

Udupi Palace - Spinach and spiced potato dosa - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant has been around a long time. It was my first visit last week. I really liked most of the food. We got ghee sambar idly, dahi vada, poori bhaji, paper masala dosa, rasam soup, madras coffee. I would say skip the rasam, it was too thick and not enough of the spice the way it normally is. Dosa was okay also but my friend who is an expert said he had better. My favorites were the ghee sambar idly and poori bhaji. The restaurant is pretty and cozy too. I will be back to try more of the food. read more

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The paper dosa, chutneys, sambhar were so delicious!!! Usually sambhar at other restaurants is too salty. This is not true here. The sambhar was so perfect! Also got chana bhatura which was amazing! The puri and chana were so tasty! We also got the faluda which was sweet and so delicious. We found parking on the street. They also have wine. Will definitely come back read more

My friend was craving dosas, and I was also craving dosas because I keep seeing videos of Kamala Harris making dosas in my TikTok feed. It's a kamalanomenon. Got a paper dosa and a uthappam. We hung around for a long time, slowly chipping away at the breads and chutneys and musing about the future, aging, and the kamalanomenon. Had leftovers. Those portions are huge! read more

Udupi Palace - 41. Paneer Peas Uthappam 27. Paper Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Udupi Palace is a great vegetarian South Indian restaurant near downtown San Francisco if you're looking for an authentic thaali. The service is great, the restaurant is clean, the food is flavorful. There's street parking nearby and they accept Apple Pay. There's limited seating indoors so I'd recommend only going with a small group or ordering takeout. The food tastes really great and they were willing to make accommodations if asked. I ordered a cheese dosa (not on the menu) and my parents ordered the thaali with an extra side of rice. The portion size of the dosa and thaali was good for the price. The veg curries in the thaali were also authentic and seasoned well. I'd definitely go back to eat these dishes again! read more

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Samosa chaat was yummy and definitely satisfied my cravings. The samosa is drenched in chutney and chickpea masala so it does lose its crispness. Very filling and tasty though. Food came out quick, service was good and plenty of space to sit read more

The dosa and the bhatura were absolutely delicious. Kid friendly, not too spicy for us, able to accommodate spice levels. Crispy dosas, we've had the spinach masala dosa, and the cheese dosa, and the bhatura with chickpeas. Definitely will return super yummy and must try. read more

I always get so anxious whenever I go to an Indian restaurant because I don't know the names of many dishes. Luckily the staff at Udupi was a great help. We came in on a Tuesday at 5pm and was seated right away. They have 3 different types of dosas. We ordered the Thali and the Special Rava Masala Dosa. Both dishes came out in 10 minutes. So quick. I was shocked at the portions. It was huge and very filling. The Rava Masala Dosa had a ton of spiced potatoes. I do wish they offer other fillings though. The 3 different sauces were all great. I'm very indecisive so I love that I could dip it in all 3 of them and I love the crispiness of the dosa. The vegetable soup was also very tasty. The Thali had an assortment of mini vegetarian dishes containing potatoes, chickpeas, rice, beets and beanThe puffed bread I thought was a bit too thin and a bit oily. However it also came with a more crispier cracker type thing which held up better. read more

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I first tried this place like ten years ago and it's lived rent free in my mind ever since. On my most recent trip to SF I ate here multiple times and it was SO GOOD. HUGE portions for breakfast. Fluffiest idlis ever. Kind service. This place always hits the spot! read more

The food was savory and hot. Delicious. It was a comfortable eatery with very nice service. read more

Udupi Palace - Gulab Jamun - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered takeout. The main food was great. Ordered a dosa & pongal. Chutneys were good. But their sambar was just very watery with no veggies. That was a disappointment. read more

Very simple and casual spot, serving you some classic south indian dishes. So much options to choose from! We got the udupi combo (comes with dosa, uthappam, idly, medhu vada) and thali. Everything tasted amazing, and we were all so full from this meal. The price point for everything is in the affordable range, and it's definitely worth the money for what you get. read more

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So delicious! I tried the Dosa and Thali and both were yum. The spice levels were fire lol. We came at 9pm and staff were so kind to accommodate us since it was their closing time. Vibe is casual/cafe. read more

Udupi Palace - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great south Asian restaurant in the city. We went on a Saturday night, got lucky because there was only one table open. If not there is a waiting list and you just wait outside till a table opens up. The dishes served were so good! And they really give a good amount of each dish. We got the dosa and the udipi combo which is a combo of uttapam idili and medu vada. Will be coming back to this place to try more dishes soon. read more

Udupi Palace - Udipi combo Medhu Vada - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here after watching SF fleet week show. Was stressed looking for parking for half an hr. Needed some good food. And found good tasty food we were looking for. House curry dosa was thick and nice with paneer gravy on top. For my taste batter was a bit sour. But my Husband liked the dosa. Quantity was a lot. We couldn't finish both dishes as chapati korma also came with 3 fresh chapatis and curry. Took most of it back home read more

Udupi Palace - 19. Chapati Korma - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Vegetarian only, gluten free friendly look no further for Udupi Palace. All of their dosas are GF which is great for those who have that wheat intolerance like a friend that came along. Their expansive menu of options can be a bit overwhelming at first but when you realize it's variations of a category, that helps. We really enjoyed the Thali which is a tray full of small bow soups, dips, curries, and even dessert. We also got the vegetarian biryani and the spiced potato and spinach dosa. For three people, we were stuffed and had leftovers. The service is right in the middle where they are here to take your order efficiently, give you space to enjoy, and will get you out of there as soon as you are ready. read more

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Great place for lunch with friends! Lots of people going in and out and the tables are a little crowded, but super fast service. Menu is extensive in terms of dosa and love the chutneys/sambar that come with the dosa. This one (I think 37) was recommended as "crispy" but I think they'd all be crispy with the paper thing one as the crispiest. Would come back. read more

Udupi Palace - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spice is life. Esp bold spices that hit you in the face and make your butt burp. I wrongly assumed the flavors would be watered down because Udupi Palace is on Valencia which has gentrified so much over the years but... When the majority of the resto is filled with native folks, you know you're in the right place! And, you don't have to travel to Sunnyvale for Indian food. Tho, I'm sure some will disagree. Udupi Palace has been on my bookmarks for over a decade so glad to finally pay a visit. They have two locations in the bay, the other is in Berkeley (original Sunnyvale location closed). They're open for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. No outdoor seating. M E N U South Indian Vegetarian Cuisine with an emphasis on dosas, a thin pancake served plain (paper) or stuffed with a savory filling. They also have Idly (rice cakes), Uthappam (thick savory pancake), Thali (a platter w/ sambar, veggies, curries, rice, and bread), and A La Carte Curries. Vegan friendly. Everything is under $15. Beer and wine only. Credit cards accepted with a % surcharge (sorry, forgot the exact amount). F O O D * Special Rava Masala Dosa filled w/ spiced potatoes + onions ($14.95): https://tinyurl.com/2wubwr4m A variant of dosa, the rava dosa is a crispy, netted, and thin crepe made with cream of wheat. This one is filled with flavorful spiced mashed potatoes and onions: https://tinyurl.com/4p8932fr. Mild to medium heat from the warming spices (cannot adjust spice level). The dosa is served with a comforting bowl of sambar, a lentil based veggie stew and three chutneys: coconut (sweet), ginger (zesty) and tomato (savory and tangy). All three had good flavor but the best was the ginger chutney which packed the most spices + heat of the bunch. I'm glad I tried rava dosa once but I prefer the flavor and texture of regular dosas made with fermented lentil + rice batter and not netted. * Bhatura: Puffed Deep-Fried Bread ($4.95): https://tinyurl.com/mpwvwu9x Like a balloon, the bhatura has a huge air pocket so when you tear into it, it releases hot steam and deflates. It's deliciously crisp on the outside and satisfyingly chewy + soft on the inside. So good. S E R V I C E All business; order promptly taken and delivered. No check-ins. A M B I A N C E Lowkey with about 12 tables. P A R K I N G Difficult street parking. Mission-Bartlett garage is just around the corner on 21st/Bartlett. Overall, solid South Indian Vegetarian food that hits the spot and satisfies even a hardcore meat eater. If you're looking for a delicious vegetarian meal that's easy on the wallet, hit up Udupi Palace. read more

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I used to live in the Mission and pass by this place all the time, yet never tried it until now. When I crave Indian food, I usually go to some old classic spots back in the Tenderloin (another former neighborhood). However, my roommates and I wanted to try something new and Yelp led me to Udupi through rave reviews and the vegan-friendly options. Little did I know that Udupi is 100% vegetarian! Amazing! They can veganize almost anything on the menu. I knew I had to order the vegan mango lassi, a treat I don't usually find at other Indian restaurants. The lassi is sweet, refreshing, and slightly creamy. Great to wash down all the spicy food. For my meal, I just the Vegan Thali, which is served on this huge platter with a dozen different curries and sauces and served with rice and roti. It's super fun to try each curry and taste the different spices and aromas. I didn't necessarily like all of them, but I enjoyed most of it. The portion is so generous that after eating nonstop for 20 minutes it still looked like I barely put a dent into my food. I packed up the rest and enjoyed it later. The restaurant can get a little loud when it gets filled, so not the best place for a romantic date night, but great for casual dinners with friends to catch up. Great spot with good prices for the portion sizes, can't wait to come back to try their Dosas! read more

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Service was fast and it was not busy for a Wednesday dinner. Looked like a bunch of locals inside and thought that was a good sign. - The parottas are supposed to be fluffy and light and almost like doughy, But these are waaaaay overcooked so it was dry. Other than the texture I thought the sambar and chutneys were decent. - For the rest of the meal : dosa, mango lassi and the rasam we ordered it was fairly decent. For the price overall it wasn't bad so would be Willing to give it another shot and try other items on the menu. read more

Udupi Palace - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Udupi palace was the first place I found after moving that scratched my itch of Indian food when I was feeling home sick here in the Bay Area. Service here is very friendly , and extremely efficient. During my visit last week my food came out within minutes of ordering and the quality of the food was perfect . I generally opt for dosas from here - they've definitely nailed their dosa making down and the chutneys provided are extremely solid. I recently tried their Chana bathura and it was really REALLY good... I will be coming back here for it more often for sure Appetizers and snacks are also available - the samosa chaat is definitely a stand out and the chai is solid. My only negative comment is that I wouldn't recommend the idly here ... it just misses the mark from a shape/ taste/ texture perspective. If you haven't had Idly before , do not try it here - there are better places in the Bay Area for that. All in all, Udupi Palace an extremely solid option for trying out South Indian food in SF. Definitely pop in if you find yourself on Valencia street read more

Udupi Palace - 14. Chana Bhatura - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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