Udipi Review

[Monica Bhide]

I used to love this rest in VA, Udipi. In fact i have even recommended it. Now I feel like I need to eat my words.. I have been there twice in the last few weeks and the food is nothing short of horrible.

Last night we ordered the Vadas (lentil fritters)-- they arrived SOAKED in oil.. I am not kidding you, there must have been about 2 tablespoons of oil on my plate along with the fritters.

Then the Semolina Stiry fry -- uncooked and it smelled really bad

Then we tried the Dosa.. not ready to give up yet. I bite of the dosa and I gave up. The filling lacked any sort of spice, including salt

Still hungry, we ordered desserts. Well you get the picture ...

So I take back my recommendation of this place. We tried to talk to the wait staff, who looked at me as if I were from another planet.

Maybe they were having an off day, but it was one too many for me

Sorry if this offends anybody,

MOnica

[nerissa]

Ohhh, sorry to hear.

I never went to Udupi while I was living in DC. But, now that I am in Chicago, we go the one on Devon Ave. at least once a month. And it is always wonderful...except the masala filling was not that well spiced. My boyfriend had the tomato, chile,and onion uddapam which was fantastic--better than usual.

Have you tried Amma's in Georgetown?

[Monica Bhide]

Not yet, but I will now. Sorry if I sounded pissed. I usually try not be too harsh and will give people the benefit of the doubt -- but this was really bad food and the service was even worse

[Malawry]

I presume this is different from Udupi Palace, which is an all-vegetarian restaurant with twin locations in Langley Park, MD (near DC) and Chicago, IL. Where is this place located? Sorry about your terrible experiences.

[BBhasin]

You are right Monica. We used to go there all the way from Alexandria but things are not good any more when the coconut chutney to accompany your dosa is now made from dried grated coconut not the fresh stuff, tastes horrible.

[Monica Bhide]

Glad to hear that you agree, we had some other friends call last night and say the same thing!!