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Amazing Indian food at Masala Dosa restaurant in Cape Town

Are you a fan of traditional Indian food? Situated in one of the most famous streets in Cape Town, Masala Dosa restaurant serves up authentic Indian cuisine that is packed with flavour. Lunch or dinner, they will ensure you get your meal with a smile.

Situated in Long Street, Masala Dosa is managed by Riyaz Mir, an Indian-born man who moved to Cape Town in 2004.

With a passion for people and cooking, Riyaz makes a connection with all his customers and hopes his restaurant reflects his own values and passions.

What’s on the menu at Masala Dosa restaurant?

At the centrepiece of the Masala Dosa menu you will find the legendary Indian dosa. This dish is as feather-light as a crepe and has a unique combination of sautéed potatoes infused with mustard seed and curry flavours, sambar, and coconut chutney.

The menu caters for vegans and vegetarians from starters to mains and desserts and drinks. You will also find complex and exotic thali, authentic spicy curries, and other Indian specialities such as yoghurt lassies and roti wraps.

Check out their main menu here and their vegan menu here.

Learn how to make authentic Indian cuisine at their cooking classes

Masala Dosa gives aspiring chefs a chance to learn all about Indian cuisine thanks to their cooking classes. Riyaz Mir will give you step by step guides on the joys of Indian cooking and teach you the tricks and techniques behind creating the perfect combination of spices and aromas.

To find out when their next cooking class is scheduled, visit their Facebook Page.

The restaurant also provides a catering service that can cover up to a hundred people at most. You can enjoy a flavourful three or four-course meal and can cater for most dietary requirements. They can also host events for up to 35 people if required.

Top reasons for visiting this restaurant:

You can enjoy authentic Indian cuisine that has rich flavour and aroma.
The restaurant is situated in Long Street, making it the ideal place to relax after a day of exploring Cape Town.
The owner offers cooking classes where you can learn all about the secrets of Indian cuisine.
They have a regular menu as well as a vegan menu.

To find out more about Masala Dosa, give them a call on 021 424 6772/082 665 5345 or email riyaz@masaladosa.co.za. Visit their website at www.masaladosa.co.za. Find them on Google Maps.

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