Chennai Masala Cafe

Masala Dosa

Thin, deeply golden crepe filled with spiced potato masala — the benchmark dish, and reportedly one of the better versions in Toronto's east end.

Idli Sambar

Soft, pillowy steamed rice cakes served alongside a well-spiced lentil and vegetable broth — a reliable morning order.

Medu Vada

Crispy-edged lentil fritters with a tender interior, served with coconut chutney and sambar — best ordered alongside idli.

Uttapam

Thick, savory rice pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, and green chilis — a more filling alternative to the dosa with similar satisfying char.

Filter Coffee

Strong, sweetened South Indian-style coffee served in the traditional tumbler-and-davara set — a proper finish that most Toronto kitchens get wrong.

Rava Dosa

Lacy, crisp semolina crepe with a more delicate, almost net-like texture than the classic — a good order for those who want something lighter.