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South Indian · Vegetarian

Where to eat Medu Vada in the DMV

Savory lentil doughnuts, crisp outside and fluffy inside. We found Medu Vada on 77 DMV menus, and 24 more places usually serve it.

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Medu vada: crisp lentil doughnuts on a banana leaf with sambar
A typical Medu Vada. Each restaurant makes its own version.

About Medu Vada

Medu vada is a savory doughnut made from ground urad dal, flavored with black pepper, cumin, curry leaves and green chili. It is crisp outside and soft and fluffy inside.

Regional versions

Sambar vada is a medu vada soaked in sambar, and dahi vada is soaked in spiced yogurt. In Tamil Nadu it is often called ulundu vadai.

What to order with it

It is usually ordered with idli or pongal, with sambar and coconut chutney on the side.

On the menu: 77 places

Alexandria, VA

Dish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBollywood Masala211 King Street, Alexandria, VARestaurantOn their menu: Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveIndo Chen4906 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria, VARestaurantIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Dahi vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveThe Bombay Canteen2010 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VARestaurantModern and fine diningOn their menu: Dahi Vada, Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Korma♡ SaveShakthi3807 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VARestaurantOn their menu: Ulundu VadaiHours not confirmed

Arlington, VA

Dish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePink Saffron1201 South Joyce Street, Suite C5, Arlington, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiModern and fine diningOn their menu: Sabudana Vada, Ultra Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveTikka Masala Street Food2200 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 7, Arlington, VAChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveMinerva Express4815 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VARestaurantOn their menu: Idly Vada Combo, Medhu VadaHours not confirmed

Fairfax County, VA

Dish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveBollywood Bistro3955 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VARestaurantOn their menu: Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveWoodlands4078 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Dahi Vada, Idly Vada Combo, Medhu Vada and 2 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveIndAroma6548C Little River Tpke, Alexandria, VASweets and bakeryListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Goat Curry♡ SaveChennai Express14516B Lee Rd, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Masala Vada (5 Pcs), Medhu Vada (4 Pcs), Sambar Vada (2 Pcs) and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Puri♡ SaveSaravana Bhavan14392 Chantilly Crossing Ln, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveBengaluru Cafe3957 Pender Dr, Suite 105, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Dahi VadaFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay Cafe11213E Route 29, Fairfax, VARestaurantOn their menu: Dahi VadaFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveSaravana Palace11725 Route 29, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idli Vada Combo, 2 Piece Medhu Vada, 2 Piece Sambar Vada and 2 moreFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveJodhpur1114 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveMumbai Central7505 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VARestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveBollywood Bistro9853 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VARestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveA2B Indian Veg645 Elden Street, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Momos♡ SaveAdyar Ananda Bhavan A2B645 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Keerai Vadai, Masala Vadai, Medhu Vadai and 5 moreFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveChai Wyy298 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VAChaat and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveCountry Oven2501-O10 Centerville Road, Herndon, VARestaurantOn their menu: Vada (3 pcs), Sambar Vada (2 pcs), Idli/Vada combo and 3 moreHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveDesi Chowrastha905 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VAChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Vada Pav (2pcs)Full menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveMayuri Indian Restaurant390 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Vada (3 Pcs), Idli (2) & Vada (2) Combo, Sambar Vada (3 Pcs)Full menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveSai Saravana Bhavan490 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Chennai Set Dosa Vada Curry, Masala Vada ( 3 nos), Medhu Vadai (4 nos) and 10 moreFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveSangeethas Bhavan364 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: SANGEETHAS Combo - Samosa, Mirchi, Vada, Medhu Vada, Sambar Vada and 11 moreFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveTiffin Hut2338 Woodland Crossing Dr, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Vada, Idli Vada, Idli Vada PlainFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveTristate Indian Cuisine1230 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Medu Vada (4 Pcs)Full menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveAmma Vegetarian Kitchen344 Maple Ave, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Parippu vada (2), Vada (2), Sambar vada (2) and 3 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBombay Tandoor8603 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveMinerva14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Chantilly, VARestaurantOn their menu: Methu Vada, Dahi VadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveAaoji Indian Restaurant724 Pine St, Herndon, VARestaurantOn their menu: Dahi Vada, Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveHerndon Hot Breads Bakery & Cafe390 Elden Street, Herndon, VASweets and bakeryOn their menu: Masala Vada, Idli, Vada, Methu Vada and 1 moreHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveMayuri Indian Cusane2316 Hunters Woods Plz, Reston, VARestaurantOn their menu: 39. Methu VadaHours not confirmed

Frederick County, MD

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveGrace of India3531 John Simmons St, Frederick, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Medu VadaFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveSaffron Grill & Bar1301 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Aloo Vada, Vada Pav, Meduvada SambharHours not confirmed

Howard County, MD

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDwaraka's Bawarchi Indian Kitchen7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MDRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Vada, Idly-Vada ComboHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveIndian Bistro8765 Centre Park Dr Ste 14, Columbia, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveRoyal Cuisine of India7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Vada PavHours not confirmed

Loudoun County, VA

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveRupa Vira's The Signature21760 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, VARestaurantModern and fine diningOn their menu: Batata Vada, Mendu Vada, Idli VadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveTava Fry44054 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay Tandoor19405 Promenade Drive, Leesburg, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveMehfil Indian Restaurant & Bar45999 Suite 150 Pigeon Drive, Countryside, VARestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveTrain to Mumbai11 Town Center Drive, Lovettsville, VARestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Mumbai's Vada Pao (2 PCs)Hours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveRaunaq Mela45250 Catalina Court, Sterling, VARestaurantOn their menu: Dahi VadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveIndian Taverna (formerly Banjara)44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantOn their menu: Medhvu VadaHours not confirmed

Montgomery County, MD

Dish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveVirraaj Indian Cuisine4914 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MDRestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveChennai Hoppers136 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Idli Vada, Vada, Sambhar VadaFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveHot Breads Bakery / Dosa & Chaat70 Market St, Gaithersburg, MDSweets and bakeryMumbai and street foodSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Medhu Vadai, Vada pavFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveMadras Palace74 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Medhu Vada, Rasa Vada, Sambar Vada and 3 moreFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveWoodlands555 Quince Orchard Rd Ste 140, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Medhu Vada, Dahi Vada, Idly/Vada and 2 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveRed Chillies1341 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: 3 Piece Medhu Vada, Dhai VadaFull menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveBethesda Curry Kitchen4860 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Iddly Vada, Medu VadaHours not confirmed

Prince George's County, MD

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveSpice 65501 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveWoodlands Indian Restaurant8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Medhu Vada, Dahi Vada, Idly/Vada and 2 moreHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveAmber Spice13524 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiSouth IndianListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveBombay Street FoodNational Harbor, MDChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavHours not confirmed

Washington, DC

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBombay Street Food1413 Park Road Northwest, Washington, DCChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Bhindi Masala♡ SaveBotiwalla4000 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCChaat and street foodOn their menu: Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveChai Pani1325 5th St NE, Washington, DCChaat and street foodOn their menu: Sabudana Vada Tots, Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Aloo Tikki♡ SaveChai Pani1325 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DCChaat and street foodOn their menu: Sabudana Vada Tots, Vada PavHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveDakshin3512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Medu Vada SambarFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveHerbivore1639 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantVegetarianOn their menu: Medhu VadaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveHeritage India3238 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Dahi Vada (Dahi Bhalla)Full menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveIndique3512-14 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveMasala Art4441 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Vada PaoFull menuDish photo: Seekh Kebab♡ SaveN.H. 48 Indian Kitchen4828 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DCRestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveNaan & Beyond1700 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCChaat and street foodListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveRajaji Fine Indian Cuisine2603 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveRasika633 D St NW, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveRasika1190 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSpice 6740 6th St NW, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Vada PavFull menuDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveTamashaa3115 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningListed on their menu as medu vadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveTapori600 H St NE, Suite E, Washington, DCRestaurantMumbai and street foodNepali and IndianListed on their menu as medu vadaFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveVegz2120 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantIndian and PakistaniVegetarianOn their menu: Medu VadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBanana Leaf5014 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Masala VadaiHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveAmma Indian Vegetarian Kitchen3291 M St Nw, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Vada (2), Dahi Vada (2), Sambar Vada (2) and 2 moreHours not confirmed

Usually served: 24 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Medu Vada. Call to check.

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveDiya Indian Cuisine218 North Lee Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiSouth IndianNepali and IndianFull menuDish photo: Puri♡ SaveDC Dosa1601 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VAChaat and street foodSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePullingo Briyani House43055 Little River Tpke, Chantilly, VAFood truckBiryani and HyderabadiSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveRaji's Indian Cuisine4230 Lafayette Center Dr, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianDish photo: Puri♡ SaveKinnera Bar & Grill13055 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveMadras Chopsticks2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VARestaurantIndo-ChineseSouth IndianFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveAmma Vegetarian Kitchen344 Maple Ave, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianFull menuDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveKochin Kitchen126 Branch Rd SE, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Fish Curry♡ SaveAmrutha Food Truck8720 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MDFood truckSouth IndianDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveTriveni Supermarket & Food Court8450 Baltimore National Pike Suite 170, Ellicott City, MDGrocery with kitchenSouth IndianNorth Indian and PunjabiDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveDwaraka's Bawarchi Indian Kitchen21760 Beaumeade Cir, Suite 145, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianBiryani and HyderabadiDish photo: Puri♡ SaveMalgudi Veg43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveTiffin HutAshburn Farm Village Center, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveAgni South Indian Cuisine46005 Regal Plaza, Sterling, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveDosa Grill24630 Dulles Landing Dr, Unit 135, Sterling, VARestaurantSouth IndianDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveKamat Vegetarian9091 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveKaveri Authentic South Indian9011 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Idli♡ SaveChettinadu Indian Cuisine15124 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveDosaheaven Md260 N Washington Street, Rockville, MDFood truckSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveGanapati Foods705 First Street, Rockville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveAnanda Bites8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveMurugan Temple Kitchen6300 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Fish Curry♡ SaveGodavari13919 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveDc Dosa Union Market1309 5th St NW, Washington, DCGrocery with kitchenSouth IndianVegetarian

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