The best dosa at this place is ommun masala which is perfectly spicy and also aesthetically awesome with its colours!!
I had Sambavam dosa. Bharatan si dosa. It is actually very unique from rest dosa outlets. Worth every penny !. Superb taste. Must try.
Good quality Dosa, multiple choice to choose.
Need to improve packaging.
Overall place to recommend.
One of those authentic and must visit places in kochi. Pai dosa is famous for their endless varieties of dosas, each one better than the other.
The kada mutta dosa is one of their specialities. The quantity is worth the price. They have a live counter where they make the dosas and it is self service.
Could improve on the ambience but overall worth a visit.
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Recommendations: Cheese Podi Dosa, Bheeman Roast
I first visited Pai Dosa seven years ago, aged 16. A few friends and I were out running errands and opted for this store tucked away down a lane off of MG Road. Since my move back to Kochi a couple months ago, I’ve made several trips down to this little gem to get my fill of variety Dosa.
Pai’s started off with 36 varieties of dosa way back in the day. They’ve now expanded their menu to a whopping 180 and continue to retain their bustling alleyway store. What’s better than dosas cooked to crackly perfection? Getting said dosas well into the night; and that’s exactly what Pai’s has to offer.
When speaking of Pai’s, my friend always gets a wistful look on her face. The words that then tumble off her lips on a sigh are “Cheese Podi Dosa!” Podi is a popular South-Indian condiment to dosa, idli, etc. This spicy powder paired with a copious dispersal of mozzarella cooked over the crispiest dosa definitely warrants the dreamy look we all seem to get when speaking of this particular treat.
The Bheeman Roast is a MASSIVE plain dosa served with two chutneys and sambar. A portion of this is fit for a whole family! So, if you plan on plunging into a food coma, grab your best mate and indulge in this feast.
Masala, egg, garlic, onion, tomato, cheese, and much more fill the counter behind which these wholesome meals are prepped. Each ingredient is dealt with a generous hand making Pai’s one of the most pocket-friendly, value for money joints in town. There’s also a spacious parking lot right next to the store which is rare to come by on MG Road. The next time you’re around, make sure you check Pai’s out, you will not be disappointed.
Price - 5/5
Food - 4.5/5
Service - 4.5/5 (Self Service)
Ambiance - 4/5
I have been a regular to PBFF, MG Road since childhood. It's a paradise for Dosa lovers! The Masala Dosa served here is best that you will ever have. The taste is legendary!
Nishadh Yusuf/ Film Editor
+5
Podi kada bulls eye dosađź‘Ś and speed delivery also so you can get very hot food. 36 dosa variety, some times be ome confused which one select
Food is good.. But why is there no online food delivery like before?... No delivery during day time as well. Please start online delivery like before.
They have like 179 varieties of Dosa. Only Vegetarian available. I've had their Kada Bullseye Dosa and the normal Bullseye Dosa. Both were good. The Kada Bullseye Dosa is a tummy filler. They serve with Samabar, chutney and achar. If you love Dosas, then you must visit this place. Affordable too.
Its on the MG Road. Very good location. The staff was good. The service was fast.
We ordered Masala Dosa n Utappa. The Dosa was very crunch n tasty. The utappa was very good sponge n taste. The sambar was of Malabar taste. Anyway the Sambar taste varies in the all four southern states. Chutney was good.
The rates are ok. The experience was good can recommend this place to friends.
A food tour through the city of Kochi is not complete without paying a visit at this iconic restaurant in MG Road. Started by 4 brothers half a century ago, this is the ultimate dosa joint for the people of city.
They serves over 100 types of dosas till 1 AM. SI Bharathan, salt and pepper, Volvo like that goes the names of some special dosas at Pai Dosa. If you are a first timer their, go for their podi dosas.
One of my all time favorite haunts in Kochi ever since I can remember! I make sure I get a different dosa each time I go. Do try their curd vada as well.
Amazing dosas..... unlimited variety...... can't say much about ambience or service ( as it's a self service place) no washrooms as well.....but the food itself was awesome...worth visiting again
Went there in the evening time to have some snacks and tea but ended up having order lot of dosas for all of us in the group.... Dosas are really sophisticated and pricing but did not find it as tasty as we were expecting
One of d best place to try varities of dosas. Enjoyed a lot. Price is also resonable. Must try everyone. Kadamutta dosa was d best. Chutneys was remarkabke
Ordered Special Omlette and masala Dosa..
Omlette was really different and tasty really liked it..
Should try if you like some traditional dishes..
Nice food, Good and fresh. thanks to the team for good breakfast. Baby dosa, tasty sambar & Chutney . Thanks to Zomato for delivery..... Really good.
Best Variety dosa place in Cochin. Can’t go wrong with most of the stuff available there.
My favourite being Salt & Pepper (it comes with eight quill eggs inside along with other masalas) and thier plain and simple Thattil Kutti Dosa.
Dosas were too oily except that all good
Parking is in plenty. The service is not very professional.Â
Dosas are nice. I've tried a couple of them. They are not vegetarian as they have egg dosas. Inside the dosa there were 5-6 eggs. It is too many eggs in a meal for one person. Samabr could be much better.
very fast delivery..hatss offf
Its a medium scale eatery located at MG road and has a variety of dosas ! I myself being a chef was still amaZed to see the types of dosas they have. We had gone to this place by around 12am and the 3 of us were chefs! Really enjoyed the food ! Appreciate the innovation and creativeness. A good ambience and a great place to be with family if you are a foodie.
The Food and it’s packing was good but they did not honour the contractual terms and provide the complimentary dessert as per Zomato’s terms.
lovely dosa I always preferred
A haven for Dosa lovers. Pai Dosa serves some of the most unusual yet best combinations and varieties of Dosas.
Egg, Cheese, Butter, Chocolate, Spices or even better, all of the before mentioned ingredients together tucked neatly and deliciously inside a crispy Dosa - Dosas don’t get better than this!
I have tried the Salt and Pepper, Oomoon and a few more. Tasted very good.
Dundu Dosa is the beast of all Dosas, and I’m waiting to try my hands on one.
The variety Dosas does cost northward of 100 to as much as 200. But, they are very filling, often more than sufficient for one at times.
This place is open til around 2. Quite neatly kept for a Dosa centre.
Recommended.
A good old place known to everyone who stays in cochin. An option for a late night dinner after a movie. Serve a large variety of dosa and different type of eggs. My personal favourite is the salt and pepper dosa / lasoon roast.
This place is a famous among locals for their local style food And breakfast. The different style dosas they make are awesome. Be it masala, podi dosa, pepper dosa or egg masala dosa. It is located in the main city at MG road.
Favorite dosa place since idk when.
Eventhough im an ardent non vegetarian i tend to crave for dosas and this is where i go.
PROMPT service.
Clean and Hygienic.
I'd kill for their cheese and egg dosa
Tried Bharatan SI dosa yesterday, it was yum and tummy full, salt and pepper too was good. The place is not with great ambience, as the name indicates it's a fast food corner with enough space. Good place if you're out to try some variety dosa.
Been here countless times. Just love the dosas here whatever it be. They have a unique taste. Cant stop coming here even though the cleanliness part is a bit questionable.
Wow wow wow, delicious. Extravaganza of dosas. It will takr more than a month to taste all types. I have been visiting since 1998. Mostly after 11pm. You will not regret.
The best dosa that I have ever had....excellent food and so easy on the pocket ....was recommended by a close friend..I tried the kanchipuram dosa..amazing ...full marks
Cheese Duck was pure love. Worth the price. No place in Kochi makes Dosas amazing as these guys. It is a treat for the eyes to watch them make all these different varieties.
Namma Dosa Kada types. Varieties of dosa with amazing flavours. Ordered Kada Egg Onion Tomato Dosa. Just one dosa made me feel that I'm done! It is Heavy and it's Juicy. Visit not less than 36 times to taste all varieties of dosa they offer.
Ravindhar Sudhir Pai
+3.5
This is the heaven for Dosa lovers... all kinds of dosas... and tasty ones... coul have given 5 stars if the place was good... I recommend only for take away... location is unhygenic... ambience is pathetic... and so on and so on....
Heaven for Dosa lovers. ..had been there a couple of times. ..and I must say they never disappoint you. ..very friendly staff. ..must try if you are Kochi.
Amazing dosas for amazing prices. They deliver exactly what they offer. All dosas are extremely fulling and there's a lot to choose from.. Almost like making your own custom dosa. I enjoyed my experience with pai dosa and I definitely will be visiting there again.
This is one of the old original fast food outlets in Ernakulam which serves quality food at affordable prices. Whenever I get a chance, I visit this place and try different varieties of Dosas. This outlet has been there since a long time and it has been a favourite of many generations. Their combinations are excellent and really innovative. They have now increased the items in their menu, which is good. The Dosas are priced reasonably. Highly recommended.
Big fan of masala dosha
Belive me I went there with g8 plans like to have this and that likewise
Till I saw the menu
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That movement I saw the menu...my mind just bcom blank...no idea what I ordered
But the one I had was pretty neat
What's unfortunate is that I've only tried this place after a night of drinking and these guys are open late.Â
This place is a solace for someone at that point and the food comes quick and hot... Really good.
This is one of places that every kochilite would've gone to atleast once, after a second show at padma or shenoys or Kavita! Been here like a zillion times and they have never failed to disappoint me! A 100 variety of dosas and chutney, sambhar and pickle to go with! If youve been in kochi and you've never gone to this place, it's gonna be a shame!
Sanjay Rakesh Kalliat
+4.5
Every time I visit Kochi, I my best to cram in a visit to this place. My staple has always been the fantastic Four-In-One and now they have a new version - the Cheese Four-In-One. So good. So filling and will leave you slumped in your chair with satisfaction. The orange juice is good too.
Love watching these guys make the dosas.
One of the oldest Dosa joint of Kochi, had been here numerous times. This place is just flooded with folks especially during late night. This one situates bit away from main road, but ample parking space is available there.
Their main speciality is large varieties of Dosas ranging from simple plain to various mix of eggs and veggies. Kada egg masala, duck egg onion/tomato masalas are superb. They serve other tiffin items and meals too. Had tried different varieties of egg, podi, masala, Onion Dosas and all were delectable. One issue is sambar is not that good and you find only one type of Chutney.
There is only self service available, however, guys over food counter are pretty fast and managed to serve huge crowd in no time. To summarise a great eatery for late night crowd.
(Food - 4.5/5, service - 4/5, decor/ambience - 3/5, overall - 4/5)
A million different varieties of dosa.. all of them yummy.... one must come here if you're visiting Kochi... We tried the 4 in 1, egg dosa, Kanchipuram dosa and salt and pepper (incl cashews) dosa.
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Delighted indeed to have my very first review in Zomato for the Pai Dosa eatery.
Having heard quite a lot about this most sought-after-by-all joint in MG Road ,I got a chance to drop in here for dinner. I was accompanied by my foooooode friend hence I didnt have any apprehension about how delectable the food is going to be! Ironically after seeing those umpteen varieties of dosas and being in a dilemma, giving a humble expression I said Ill have a Rava Roast which is my favourite. Seeing my friend smirk and point towards the huge menu with 100+varieties of dosa,I had to rechoose,finally placing an order for Kanchipuram Dosa and Lasoon Egg Dosa. You can see the fast and lovely preparations of these right in front of you. It is self service and we managed to grab a seat inspite of the crowd.
Taste : Yummmm!
Hot hot dosas right from the tawa to your plate. The colourful Kancheepuram dosa had grated carrot and betroot spread on top of the dosa. The Lasoon Egg had the lasoon paste with omelette on top.Mouth watering still.
Ambience : Hardly any. It doesnt boast of any ambience. I was reminded of my college canteen with lots of people but lively though.
Service: Self Service. It didnt take much time ,maybe 5-10 mins.
Value for money: Indeed!
Pros : The Dosa itself!
Big inspiration for the all the ladies out there to experiment on their dosas. :D
Cons : Might be difficult to locate the place .No car parking facility.It is in a lane and I didnt notice any flashy signage.
Visit to Kochi is again never going to be complete without the visit to this Dosa Hub. But this time with no confusion on what to order- Their flagship Salt n Pepper Dosa!
No one need any introduction for Pai Dosa. This is indeed my favorite place in Cochin. The place is small and crowded always. Pai Dosa is open till 2am and serve 101 varieties of Dosa. Each time I try a different Dosa and I am really addicted. Must Try: Salr and Pepper, Volvo, 5in one, umman spicey. Etc
A south Indian's age is not determined by the years in his life but by the dosas in his life.. Situated at the heart of the city.. amidst the hustle and bustle..buoy can find no better place to fulfill your craving for dosa.. with a wide variety to choose from, each dosa comes with tasty chutney and sambar.. do try the masala dosa..
A Mecca for dosa lovers......Its got an element of variety in it..Gr8 burst of flavours when u bite into it..The joint is clean and tidy.....and the food is amazing.....Hungry for more
I simply love this place. Awesome variety of dosas. This is a saver in Cochin ..open late night... Simply mind blowing taste and unlike if you don't take parsel am sure you end up eating 2 different varieties, if you want to try out there list of options !!
Good place for dosa lovers.they offer varieties of dosa. last time i tried egg dosa. but nothing special as usual.parking is another problem.
There are different varieties of dosa's .. very clean and tasty.. it's self service .. it's non ac .. each dosa being sold there hav a unique mixture of taste .. in demand for dosa..
Thank you
First of all, "Hats off" to the variety of dosas they offer. There menu card includes "duck egg dosa" and above all "Kati egg dosa" (Cuckoo eggs"). Visited this place after seeing the rating on zomato and found it worth. Ambience is ok and service is quick. Chutney they serve is just awesome. A must visit place, when you are in Cochin.
Pai Brothers have a great reputation in kochi and after a great deal of recommendation I made my stop here to experience it myself.
First of all this place is a heaven for 'Dosa Lovers' they got 60+ varieties of Dosa's here and trust me it took me a couple of minutes to place my order. No other place in kochi serves so many variations in Dosa's. The items in menu are priced decently not on the high side.
I tried the Butter Egg Dosa and it was good with that salty buttery taste and the texture of egg gives makes it a perfect combination. The sambar was bit disappointing but the chutney was too good. They might not have a great ambience but who cares about it when you have mouthwatering Dosa in front of you.
The reputation of the restaurant speaks for itself when it comes to food. They are too good and my experience here was good. This is a must-go restaurant in kochi and I am pretty sure you will love it.
One stop food joint for all dosa lovers. More than 75 varieties of dosas are served here. some of the dosa variants only I have tasted but all were very good in taste. The chutney is also super. Nice that we can see live dosa making there.
Thattil Kutty dosa, egg dosa, Kada egg dosa, are few of the items I have tasted.
One of my favourite places in kochi esp since i am a dosa lover.you get a wide variety of dosas here and one of my favourites is the salt and pepper dosa .the place will making your tummy happy in a very small budget
You must visit this place if you are a dosa lover. The dosa here is very good and they have different varieties of dosas. The place is also light on your pocket.
Definitely a great place for dosa lovers. The food is innovative at same time lip smakingly good.
If visiting for the first time, order the five in one to get an idea about the various dosa combinations. The kada egg onion masala was awesome. Tomato and onion dosa was really good too. The kanchipuram roast was okay, didnt really work with my palate.
The chocolate dosa was quite popular with the kids. It makes as a good dessert option too.
The ambience is alright but the service is good. The food is priced at reasonable rates and is not heavy on the pocket.
An ideal destination if you are craving for some really good dosas.
Yum yum yum!!!.. I absolutely loved the kada dosa and the cheese dosa...
It isn't a child friendly place if you have a toddler. But one can definitely catch up with friends and family over an umpteen variety of dosas
I visited this joint after a friend of mine told me a lot about it. When we reached there I found it a small place cramped up somewhere and I wondered why did my friend even think this place is one of the best in Kochi. But as soon as I got my food all that changed. I had the best dosa I have ever had in my life from here. I mean it was too good to be real. The only problem was the place was too small and it was really hot inside, so I had to stand outside and eat. A small inconvenience when I know that I am having the best dosa I have had in my life. Keep it up guys.
First things first, find the real Pai dosa. There are pai dosas all over. Although they credit themselves for 36 dosas, truth is those 36 have sub dosas and the total number comes close to 200. Recommemded are chocolate & cashewnut and salt & pepper any dosa (their specialty). You'll be amazed and shocked by the kind of dosas they have..quail eggs, duck, 5 in 1, 4 in 1 and all in one..these dont taste much like dosas but we ended up having them anyways. You might as well.
If you are a dosa lover you would enjoy visiting here, no doubt at all. I have had visited this Pai Dosa restaurant end number of times. It remains open till 2AM with an average footfall of 200 folks during week days evenings and around 300 folks during weekend evenings.
A few points from my side:-
Wide variety of menu
Taste at its best
Great service
Ambience is average
Crockery is okay
Cleanliness to be improved
Washrooms to be maintained well
Enough parking space
Always crowded(because food is good)
Reasonable pricing
Soft drinks/ Tea & Coffee also being served here.
A must visit place in Kochi to hangout during evenings with friends and families.
Even though there are other Pai Dosa restaurants in Kochi, this is the best one.
I feel like I've entered in a Brahmin agrahara, that the vibe was excellent đź‘Ť there is a lot varieties of dosa recipes and also some kind of sweets were available. Kind of good customer service and never feel bad with the quality of the food also. If the food presentation in any other way can be improved there supremacy even more better. That's the only suggestion .
Wide variety of dosas..
Must try
1. Thattil kutti dosa.. try with their dry coconut chutney
2. Garlic podi dosa
Masala dosa wasn't impressive. 1 order comes with 2 pieces.
This place is a good option to try out varities of dosa. They have huge menu of dosa. We have tried thattil kutty dosa, masala dosa and special egg dosa. All these are tasty. We can try different types of dosas
Location is easily accessible with proper indication on MG road. Went with family and we asked the staff to order the variety dosa there. We didn't placed the order and you will get confused with the long list of dosas in this shop. SI bharathan dosa is a must try here. One dosa is enough fill the tummy. We order veg and egg varieties of dosa.
Dosa tastes really good and side chutneys are not that great. Order lime juice along with it and had a nice time dining here. A few pics from my recent visit. Thank you
This is an absolute must if you love dosa. They have so many kinds! You could spend a month in India and not be able to try them all. They cook in front of you and so the experience is even more exciting. Also great coffee and service.
Sajid Rowther Puthuparambil
+4
A paradise for Dosa lovers. No doubt at all. Huge variety to choose from. Lots of egg options too. Must visit. We had been here end times and enjoyed the variety to the fullest.
Hi guys,
I tried 2 variety dosa ..one is kutti masala dosa nd next one is tomato onion dosa ..most favourite is kutti masala dosa..it's beautiful taste and 2 kutti masala dosa at affordable price..self service..firstly u select items and pay money then bill gave to kitchen section..they gave dishes nearly 10 minutes...dining area also spacious...specially I noticed that hot and normal drinking water available one-sided of the restaurant...nice food spot with affordable rate
Huge varieties of Dosa especially for dosa lovers. They says 36 varieties of dosa but you will find even more. First of all I need to highlight that this restaurant is not pure veg. This restaurant serves egg dosa's. Interior is average. Neat but still need some improvement. Need to pre pay food and only self service available. Parking space available. Accepts credit , debit cards & upi. Price is high compared to other restaurants. Located near MG Road metro station
Very excellent location for having many varieties of dosa. My personal favourite is kada butter bullseye dosa. Over 36 varieties of dosa is available if not more. Cost is little on the premium side but the taste is excellent
We have tried a no of variety dosas and omlets... Personal favourite was masala dosa and Kada bullseye... Highly recommended for those who love to try different types of dosa...
Self service...
Taste is good and they are preparing the food live... Ambience is not that much good.. because of they providing tasty food there is always too rush.. They have multiple outlets in kochi. I tried from MG road outlet and Edappally outlet
Must try if you want to try out different varieties of Dosas that are prepared freshly.
Had a great time hanging out with friends.
Located in Pai Brothers lane, MG Road, Padma Junction, Cochin. Parking is readily available for both 2 and 4 wheelers. Seating area is neat and spacious. Staff members are also polite and helpful. This Kochi-based establishment(started back in 1987, now they have a total of 4 outlets in the city), offers a wide variety of dosas, more than a 100 in fact. One of my personal favourites is the podi egg dosa(120 rupees), which is tasty and filling for one person. Some of their crowd favourites include - SI Bharathan dosa, Dundu dosa, Kanchipuram roast, Salt and Pepper dosa, etc. Even though their prices are slightly on the higher side, many of their dosa varieties are large in quantity and can be shared by 2, even 3 people. Overall, this place still maintains their quality and taste, even though their prices have increased.
Dosa lovers heaven with wide varieties of dosa. Salt and Pepper, Lasoon egg dosas are my favorite.
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Pai brothers is a staple name for Dosa Eatery. They have around 36 signature varieties. They have been around for a long time and have been always a popular food joint. I feel that it was after the release of the Malayalam movie 'Salt and Pepper' that a typical food joint hunt resurfaced among Malayalis and Pai Dosa was one of the hot destinations. Pai Dosa is an Eggitarian restaurant. You won't find items with meat or fish but many of their dosa varieties have egg as a main ingredient. Thankfully, if egg is added, it is specifically listed in the name itself.
Even though the restaurant is on a narrow side road of MG road, there are ample parking slots. As most of the orders are take away, there is a high chance you get a seat as well. I think they open late during daytime and stay open late at night(9 am to 1 am). Other than dosas, do not expect anything much, duh. However, the do at times serve puttu, and rasavada, dahivada etc. They also have some sweet options like kesari, laddu and Mysore pa. They offer tea, coffee, lemonade etc. As beverages.
I wish this Pai dosa joint had a better wash area. The lighting and aesthetics also needs to be upped. I have not tried all of their varieties. However, the one I tried last time, Egg Onion Tomato, was nice. I remember Chocolate dosa was a big flop for me. Sambar and the chutneys are also generally ok but the lastbtime I had from here, the Sambar had too much Coriander in it.
Overall, Pai Dosa is a must try if you are in Kochi. It has grown beyond reviews. Not all of us are fans though but something keeps pulling me towards Pai Dosa, whenever I am in the vicinity for food.
The go-to place in Kochi for dosa's. Different varieties of dosas. Reasonably priced too.
Huge assortment of dosas, especially for aficionados of dosas. There are considerably more dosa variations than the 36 that are listed. I should start by emphasising that this restaurant is not entirely vegetarian. Egg dosas are served at this eatery. The inside is typical. Nice, but need some work. Food must be pre-paid, and self serve is the sole option. Parking spot accessible. They accepts credit/ debit cards and UPI. In comparison to other similar eateries, the price is exorbitant.
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