Dosas hot off the tawa, in the heart of Christchurch.

Our kitchen

Southern India and Sri Lanka, cooked in the middle of town.

Dosa Kitchen is a counter kitchen inside Riverside Market, a few steps from the Ōtākaro Avon River.

Everything starts with the dosa — a fermented rice-and-lentil batter spread paper-thin on a hot tawa, rolled around spiced potato and served with sambar and fresh chutneys. Around it sit the dishes the south is known for: soft idli and uttapam, lamb and chicken curries, paneer and dal, naan from the tandoor, and Sri Lankan kottu chopped on the griddle.

Order at the counter, collect from the window, and take a seat upstairs or out by the river.

Made to order

Dosas are spread and filled when you order, so they reach the table crisp.

Vegetarian & vegan

A long list of vegetarian dishes, with vegan versions of our vegetarian curries.

Gluten-free?

Tell us about coeliac or other dietary needs when you order and we’ll walk you through the options.