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South Indian · Vegetarian

Where to eat Rava Dosa in the DMV

Lacy semolina dosa, extra crisp. We found Rava Dosa on 20 DMV menus, and 24 more places usually serve it.

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Crisp lacy rava dosa on a steel tray with three chutneys
A typical Rava Dosa. Each restaurant makes its own version.

About Rava Dosa

Rava dosa is made from a thin batter of semolina, rice flour and plain flour that does not need fermenting. Poured onto a very hot griddle, it cooks into a lacy, extra crisp crepe.

Regional versions

Onion rava dosa, with chopped onion and green chili in the batter, is the most popular version. Rava masala dosa adds the potato filling, and some places add cashews or coconut.

What to order with it

It takes longer to make than a regular dosa, so expect a short wait. Sambar, coconut chutney and filter coffee are the usual partners.

On the menu: 20 places

Alexandria, VA

Dish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSpicelife Indian Fare3616 King Street, Alexandria, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiIndo-ChineseOn their menu: Rava onion dosaFull menu

Fairfax County, VA

Dish photo: Goat Curry♡ SaveChennai Express14516B Lee Rd, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Rava DosaFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveBengaluru Cafe3957 Pender Dr, Suite 105, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as rava dosaFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveSaravana Palace11725 Route 29, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Plain Rava Dosa, Onion Rava DosaFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveA2B Indian Veg645 Elden Street, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianListed on their menu as rava dosaHours not confirmedDish photo: Momos♡ SaveAdyar Ananda Bhavan A2B645 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Onion Rava Dosai, Rava DosaiFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveMayuri Indian Restaurant390 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Ravva Masala DosaFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveSai Saravana Bhavan490 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Onion Rava Dosa, Rava DosaFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveSangeethas Bhavan364 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Rava Dosa, Onion Rava DosaFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveAmma Vegetarian Kitchen344 Maple Ave, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Rava dosaFull menuDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveHerndon Hot Breads Bakery & Cafe390 Elden Street, Herndon, VASweets and bakeryOn their menu: Rava DosaHours not confirmed

Howard County, MD

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDwaraka's Bawarchi Indian Kitchen7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MDRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Rava DosaHours not confirmedDish photo: Papdi Chaat♡ SaveParadise Indian Cuisine8000 Locust Mill St, Ellicott City, MDRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Onion Rava DosaFull menu

Loudoun County, VA

Dish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveMehfil Indian Restaurant & Bar45999 Suite 150 Pigeon Drive, Countryside, VARestaurantListed on their menu as rava dosaHours not confirmed

Montgomery County, MD

Dish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveMadras Palace74 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Sada Rava Dosa, Special Rava DosaFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveSpicelife128 Ellington Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Rava onion dosaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveRed Chillies1341 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Special Rava DosaiFull menu

Prince George's County, MD

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveSpice 65501 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantListed on their menu as rava dosaHours not confirmed

Washington, DC

Dish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSpice 6740 6th St NW, Washington, DCRestaurantListed on their menu as rava dosaFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveAmma Indian Vegetarian Kitchen3291 M St Nw, Washington, DCRestaurantOn their menu: Rava Dosa, Onion Rava DosaHours not confirmed

Usually served: 24 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Rava Dosa. 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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How this list is made

We started from public records, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, searched town by town for places those records miss, and read each restaurant's menu from its website or online ordering page. Places whose opening hours we could not confirm recently say so, and we check them again every month. Dishes marked "on the menu" come from the restaurant's own website or ordering page. "Usually served" is our best guess from the style of the place, so call ahead if you have your heart set on it.

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