Vegan
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Take-out only
Vegan Indian food cart making dosas. Take-out only. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm.
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50 Washington Square S (at corner of W 4th & Sullivan St), New York City, New York, USA, 10012
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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38 Reviews
First Review by Yeliz
vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1627
A New York Staple! - Edit
My partner has been talking about the Dosa man in NYC for a longggg time! We finally made a trip to NY and NY Dosas was our first stop. Waited in line for an hour and honestly it was so worth it. It was a beautiful sunny day in Washington square park when we went so it made waiting more enjoyable. Plenty of places to sit on the benches of the park. Make sure to ask for extra napkins because it can get a little messy. Sambar and coconut chutney are great! Any time I come back to NYC I'll be visiting the Dosa Man! ❤️🪷
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-22
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DentzingHuynh
Points +63
This is a must go in New York - Edit
This man is a legend. You just have to try Thiru's dosas while in New York!
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SirQlate
Points +207
Nice Street Dosa Outside India: This!!! - Edit
When in India I love Indian street food especially Dosa. This street vendor in NYC is authentic and very nice. Also the dude is very fun to talk to.
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GrazielaSirtoli
Points +46
A legend - Edit
Amazing. Just go! The food is wonderful and the owner is a really lovely guy😄
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Britney1981
Points +62
Worth it!!! - Edit
Take your time to get in line. It is absolutely worth it. Great fresh Food!!!
Read morePros: Owner, Fresh Food
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MaryPascale
Points +234
Delicious flavorful and great price - Edit
Oh how I love this little cart in the park! The food is unique, tasty and fresh. The man who runs it is so kind too. The only thing is you will have to wait because there will probably be a line. But it’s really worth the wait! It’s so delicious and you can’t beat the price for the amount of food and the flavors!
Read moreCons: None
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junkfood_vegan
Points +248
An Absolute Must! - Edit
I have been coming to this cart since 2009 and I make a point to go every time I come back to NYC. How often do you get to eat at an all vegan street cart, especially one that is so unique?!
Read moreThe food is consistently amazing and the owner Thiru is so nice and dedicated to his customers. If there is a line, it is worth the wait. He doesn’t work every day so be sure to check Instagram (@nydosas) before making the trek to see if he will be there. The Special Pondicherry is my favorite but the off menu specials are usually great too. My favorite spot to get a bite and eat in the park.
Pros: Unique, Quality food, Price
Cons: Lines can be long (worth the wait)
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EmdotAlice
Points +5226
Not bad - Edit
People rave about how it’s worth waiting in line for hours for this place. I’m not convinced that’s true. The dosas are good, but the dosa and sambar are not the most flavorful. I might come here if I was an NYU student looking for cheap vegan eats but I wouldn’t wait for hours.
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adalea
Points +1156
A must go - Edit
I love this man. Show up right around 11 or before to catch him setting up and get in the line early. Yummy dosas and all vegan.
Read morePros: All vegan, Cheap
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CelinaB13
Points +873
Worth the wait! - Edit
Ny dosas lives up to the hype! Thiru is extremely kind and I love making small talk with him while he prepares my order. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience and one of the friendliest people you'll meet. All items are delicious and he asks how spicy you want the order so that you can add however much you like. Can't go wrong with the Masala dosa and samosa!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Affordable, Big portion
Cons: Long line (worth the wait)
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AnneB13
Points +94
Incredible, Worth the Wait - Edit
So so good! Very friendly man, the food is definitely worth the wait!
Read morePros: all vegan, delicious food
Cons: long wait
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Kerrymichigan
Points +88
Delicious and such a treat on a warm day! - Edit
We had so much fun and were able to get dosas just as he was running out for day. We were so happy to have made it just in time and enjoyed a wonderful lunch in the park.
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villarreallevi
Points +962
Worth the wait - Edit
I didn't believe the other reviews - but the food was indeed worth the hour long wait. The man making the dosas was super nice, and the food has been great every time I've been. Would recommend spicy masala dosa (pretty mild) and the samosas
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kaisatravels
Points +422
Great food, great experience! - Edit
We got the masala dosa, the Pondicherry dosa and a samosa, and everything was delicious! I also loved the experience of watching the crispy, fresh dosas getting made right in front of me. The owner was super friendly and was letting people with small kids get ahead of the line, which was pretty long but moved along quite fast.
Read moreYou get to choose the level of spiciness in your dosas, medium was perfect for me as I like pretty spicy food.
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Marcia
Points +69
Worth the wait - Edit
2 1/2 hour wait on a Saturday but you get to watch him make your dosa to order (spicy? Yes please!)
Read moreAs good as reported. He is very friendly with his guests and happy to take selfies. And he accepts Venmo if you don’t carry cash.
Guest
GF Cookie Monster
Points +963
Affordable, QUALITY South Indian street food - Edit
This isn't a restaurant, it's a food cart in Washington Square Park, near NYU. The food has been consistently good over many years. Most or all the items are gluten-free. It's mostly dosas (made from rice and lentil flour) filled with potatoes, vegetables, and spices. Affordable enough that you could eat here everyday if you lived nearby.
Read morePros: Gluten-free options, Extremely reasonable prices, Spicy and non-spicy options
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DanielSherman
Points +32
Nothing Better - Edit
Iconic NYC vegan, South Indian food. Amazing that this delicious food comes from a cart. He grows many of the veggies in his garden. Best bang for the buck in NY.
Read morePros: Delicious, Satiating , High quality ingredients
Cons: Very long line (but moves pretty fast)
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infinitetofu
Points +60
Amazing, amazing, amazing - Edit
Don't miss this!
Read moreYou can check his latest hours on Facebook/Twitter because he has inconsistent hours.
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Shermio
Points +20
Simply the best vegan lunch in NY. - Edit
Crepe made with fermented rice and lentils filled with potatoes and 14 different vegetables. Served with different chutneys and lentil soup. Samosas are also great.
Read morePros: Ingredient Quality/Freshness, Delicious , Bang for the Buck
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dongjidong
Points +5744
Amazing dosa - Edit
Really close to NYU, amazing dosas for a quick lunch, great spicing and friendly service. Prepare to que up :)
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Sophieplants
Points +296
A must do! - Edit
The sweetest owner and a proud vegan foe 22 years. Such a sweetheart. The food is incredible.
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LilyMartin
Points +62
Best vegan food in NYC. There, I said it - Edit
Granted, I did not stay long enough in the city to eat all the vegan food, and I know it is almost impossible to do so. But on my trip, I tried to hit the highlights- Champs, Bakeries, Donuts, Vegan Dim Sum- nothing. I mean nothing, compared to NY Dosas. Fantastic food. I could eat this and this only for the rest of my life and be content. Thiru Kumar is a GEM. Get the Pondicherry!
Read morePros: Everything. EVERYTHING is a pro.
Cons: Absolutely no cons at all
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chug
Points +414
Excellent Dosas! - Edit
I had the #2 Special Pondicherry and a Samosa. On a nice day, there's nothing better than sitting in the park and having a great lunch. The owner is truly as nice of a guy as you'll ever meet. I think he opens at 11:30am. That's when I got there and he was just getting started. The line gets long quick, but it's worth it if you have the time.
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IvanOst
Points +26
it seems tasty - Edit
passed by and decided to eat there, the service and the kitchen very much. I think I will come again
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shaineire
Points +40
Delicious Dosas - Edit
It's been a few years since I've been here but I remember the food being really good and the owner was really nice. It is a cart by NYU so it has limited hours. If you're in the area you should give it a try.
Read morePros: food and prices
Cons: hours
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ClintSevilla
Points +110
Definitely a must try - Edit
Loved the food. Lots of options at a good price. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Psychonaut
Points +172
Great food, friendly service - Edit
Great food truck. Look up the position on Google Maps. Check Twitter to be sure the store is open.
Read moreDuring Lunch time there was a long waiting line. Was worth it though.
Pros: Good food, Cheap, Friendly
Cons: Long waiting time during Lunch
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