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Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar

Name: Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar
Address: 93 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0Y1, CA
Telephone: (613) 790-8316
Price range: value

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Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is one of the best indian restaurants in Ottawa for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Hintonburg.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Hintonburg has quietly developed into Ottawa's most compelling stretch for independent cooking, and Dosa King on Holland Ave is consistently cited as one of the anchors holding that reputation together. The room is reported to be modern and genuinely welcoming — wheelchair accessible, with staff known for making guests feel like regulars from the first visit. What draws consistent attention, though, is the price point: this is South Indian cooking built around slow-cooked curries and dosas made from naturally gluten-free rice-and-lentil batter, and the value relative to the care involved is one of the most frequently raised points in diner conversation about the place. The dosa program is the menu's center of gravity. The Ghee Dosa is known for its properly lacquered finish and crisp edges — the kind of result that comes from batter handled with consistency rather than shortcuts. The Masala Dosa is reportedly filled with generous vegetarian portions, and diners frequently describe it as a complete meal in itself rather than a vehicle for add-ons. The Chicken Biryani draws its own loyal following; the portion size is frequently referenced as the reason to commit to it as a main rather than an afterthought. The Samosa rounds out the menu as a strong opening move — a classic preparation that sets expectations well for what follows. Dosa King draws crowds specifically on weekends, so weekday evenings are the practical call for walk-ins who want a calmer pace. The neighbourhood loyalty this place has built appears to come from consistency across visits rather than any single moment of spectacle. The clearest advice from people who return regularly: start with the Samosa, commit to either the Masala Dosa or the Chicken Biryani, and do not treat the biryani as a side decision.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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dinner and Indian comfort

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Good value

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Hintonburg | 93 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Y1, Canada

Price

Good value

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8.7/10

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(613) 790-8316

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Signature dishes at Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar

Masala Dosa

Ghee Dosa

Chicken Biryani

Samosa

traditional fried pastry with savory filling

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What makes Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar worth the move

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is a clean first click in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want a indian option you can trust. Dosa and Samosa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 4,063 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 4,063 Google reviews

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dinner and Indian comfort

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Indian in Hintonburg

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Good value

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Indian comfort dinner takeout aromatic warm

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Google rating: 9.4 from 4,063 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Dosa, Samosa, Curry

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Address: 93 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Y1, Canada
Phone: (613) 790-8316
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.7/10
Google rating: 9.4 (4,063 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Hintonburg

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What cuisine does Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar serve?

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is a Indian restaurant located in Hintonburg, Ottawa. Hintonburg has quietly developed into Ottawa's most compelling stretch for independent cooking, and Dosa King on Holland Ave is consistently cited as one of the anchors holding that reputation together.

What is Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar best for?

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is best for indian comfort, dinner, takeout, aromatic, warm. Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is a clean first click in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want a indian option you can trust. Dosa and Samosa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 4,063 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar?

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 4,063 reviews

What should I order at Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar?

Start with Masala Dosa, Ghee Dosa, Chicken Biryani and Samosa. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar worth visiting?

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar holds a 9.4 Google rating from 4,063 reviews. Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is a clean first click in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want a indian option you can trust. Dosa and Samosa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 4,063 Google reviews.

Where is Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar located?

Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is located at 93 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Y1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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