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Ganesh Dosa

Restaurant Indian restaurant

👍👍 Amazing Indian style Dosas!! Truly a global experience. Japanese and Argentinian couple running an Indian Dosa place in Hawaii!! 😊 Highly recommend to all visitors!! People often mention dosa, Dosa, good, delicious, dosas, Indian, recommend, chutney,


Address

315 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI 96734, United States

Website

ganeshdosa.com

Contact

+1 808-762-7517

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (278 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Gaurang A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Indian style Dosas!! Truly a global experience. Japanese and Argentinian couple running an Indian Dosa place in Hawaii!! 😊 Highly recommend to all visitors!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mansi g. 1 year ago on Google
    Omg this place is a must go!!!! We went to Pali lookout and made a stop here and I’m so glad we did😍 Their dosas are amazing, staff is sooo nice and welcoming. Everything is sooo clean and they have an open kitchen, so you can actually see them making the dosa. I tried the Classic Dosa and Mediterranean dosa with Chai. They both were really really good. Sambhar 🤌🏼🤌🏼 Never thought goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and condiments would go well in a dosa. Try their dosa with Coconut chutney, such good flavors. Chai was really delicious too and had a strong nice ginger flavor.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nandini S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience! We had just come back from hiking Diamond Head, and found this perfect spot to have lunch :) Starting off, the restaurant was very clean and had kind service. The hot food that followed was quickly prepared and delicious. Ganesh Dosa has several varieties of dosas, from authentic Indian (the classic), to specialized varieties. It was definitely a highlight on our trip :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jared Z. 7 months ago on Google
    We stopped for lunch at Ganesh Dosa after a chocolate tasting at the next door Manoa Chocolate factory and tasting room, service was friendly and fast, we got a classic dosa and a classic with mozzarella, with both chutneys, the both come with rasam (vegetable broth) , and we got a hibiscus tea and iced chai. All of the food was very good, as someone who eats quite a bit of South Indian food the flavors were spot on! Beacause they don’t use ghee in the masala potatoes they’re lighter, I like that they use less onion as well. Potatoes were well spiced and the Rasam was also lighter and less acidic because it had less tomato. The chutneys were good but could have been a bit spicier. Hibiscus tea was delicious and the iced chai was spicy, creamy, and really well done. All of their dishes are vegetarian, and almost all can be made vegan, there were many standard offerings and inventive twists to try. The interior is clean but a bit sparse, with a couple tables and bar seating, they also have some picnic tables outside but it was sweltering and steamy the day we stopped in. Would definitely go back, wish they had a location in Honolulu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manu D K. 10 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing place to go for if you are craving for dosas. I loved the different concept of dosa chef makes, we ordered chef’s special and the standard masala dosa. We loved the dosas here. You can end your meal with garam chai or kombucha.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend was hurt and at the ER. He's never had a dosa in his life. You took my order at the last few minutes over the phone before closing and knocked my order out of the ballpark! It was made with Aloha, and if I may say so, tasted like Aloha! Terrific place that honors the authenticity and traditions of how Dosas should look and taste. Any place that accepts a phone call 9 minutes before closing and takes my order, on my word, is a fabulous local eatery. The food is consistently delicious too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is very good. The restaurant is clean and sits in a corner of a small neighborhood mall that gives it a quaint feel. While dosa is something new for me, I really enjoyed the flavors and am glad to have found a healthy food choice that actually tastes good too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing Dosa place! So happy to have my very first dosa experience in my life here. It was bigger than I thought which made me happy and satisfied. Nice and relaxing vibes inside, love the interior. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely come back soon :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nolan K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience here during an early lunch. Owner unexpectedly and unnecessarily went through trouble to setup his outdoor seating early just for us even though we arrived well before the normal lunch crowd. Food was great and is different than the usual local food available around Kailua. Really appreciate local small businesses that make an effort. Highly recommend supporting this type of establishment over a random mainland chain restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chonna. M. 2 years ago on Google
    So happy to have found this Indian crepe place. It’s in a quaint little shopping center. The meal was delicious and had plenty of vegan options. I also love they use greenware so there’s no plastic waste. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Thanks for providing yummy food and caring about our planet 🌎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suraj S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for having a good dosa. They are the best dosa we have had in the US. Love the added options of avocado, olives and such in a dosa but you cannot go wrong with the classic one. Their chutney and sambar were delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Arvind 4 months ago on Google
    Service and atmosphere here are great! The food was served pretty quickly and the portion sizes were good. The varieties of dosa are quite interesting too. Only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the dosa served was definitely not the standard dosa you would get at most South Indian restaurants. Would recommend for folks looking to try a unique take on dosa but not for folks looking for an authentic dosa experience.

  • 5/5 Natalie P. 7 months ago on Google
    So happy we finally tried this place because we can’t wait to come back! The dosas were unreal and I loved the soup that came with it… left very full but felt good.

  • 5/5 Amisha P. 5 months ago on Google
    10/10 place. We got the Fresh lemonade, California Dosa, Full Belly Dosa, and Nutella Dosa. All were amazing! Sambar and chutneys were delicious. Food came out so fast. Such a fun and modern vibe.

  • 5/5 Kelvin M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great place and great fusion dosas. Chai was good. Quick service. We were skeptical at first to try the fusion dosa but it turned out so yummy. 100% recommend to try it.

  • 5/5 Kelsey S. 6 months ago on Google
    Ganesh Dosa is one of the best restaurants on the island. They make a perfect dosa every time, no matter how you create it and serve it with their delicious soup. I have celiac disease and was so happy to find a restaurant that is 100% gluten free that my husband loves as well The atmosphere and employees are lovely 10/10 too. Would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Srinivasan K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Dosa in Oahu was a much needed respite for us from other options on the island. We visited Ganesh Dosa twice during our trip and the dosas were consistently crisply both times. The sweet dosa was delicious and so was their idli. The sambar and chutneys were yummy and we had them alone after finishing dosas. Our kids loved it too as it was not spicy like traditional sambar. Will visit again.

  • 4/5 Char 6 months ago on Google
    Came in with some friends, otherwise probably never would have stopped by and was pleasantly surprised. I've never had a dosa of before but it was delicious. Very filling and I enjoyed the sauces. Definitely a great spot to try if you're into trying new foods

  • 5/5 Pinal B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have grown up eating dosas and this was a perfect rendition of one! Fermented just right for that sourdough like taste and made to a fantastic crispy yet soft texture. Good service from the chef and the cashier/helper. They really seemed to enjoy what they were doing, which is always nice to see. Great spot for vegans/vegetarians. Will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Iffi C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wowza.. possibly the best masala dosa we've had, ever.. and to think one had to come all the way to Hawaii and find it in a secluded little parking area.. really enjoyed it and highly recommend this to all and everyone if you want something different.. great find..

  • 5/5 Ishan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing dosa!! My family and I were happily surprised by the taste and quality of the food. Excellent service as well..

  • 5/5 Savan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Must try place in Hawaii trip. They have really good Dosas with choice of coconut or tomato chutney. If you usually eat Coconut chutney I would suggest you to try tomatoes. It was unique and super delicious. In either case both were equally good. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered one Standard potatoes dosa and Chef Recommended Dosa.

  • 4/5 K E. 2 years ago on Google
    Yummy take on the traditional Indian dosa. The dosa batter is solid. I almost would prefer it just a tad more fermented but it’s fine. The chef’s dosa is delicious. The tomato chutney is more authentic than the coconut chutney. My main reason for giving less than five stars is that the chef’s attitude isn’t exactly aloha 🤙🏼. Overall though, when I’m jonesing for authentic dosa and no time to make it myself, this place will suffice.

  • 4/5 Vikram B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Reasonable price. This is located outside the mall and Entry is from outside if maps have lead you to inside the mall you need to go outside of the building to enter the place. No onion and no garlic used in food which is something unique. We didn’t had to wait long for the food. Dosa with Avocado was something new we tried for the first time. And mango lassi in a hot day is always a nice treat. Very close to the beach state park.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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