Best South Indian Restaurants in Gurgaon: Crisp Dosas, Thalis and Filter Coffee

The best South Indian restaurants in Gurgaon to book in 2026 are Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub, Dasaprakash in Sector 29, Zambar at Ambience Mall, The Malabar Coast at M3M Atrium 57 and Naivedyam on Sohna Road. Cost for two runs from ₹700 to ₹1,500, and all five take table bookings on EazyDiner.

Gurgaon’s South Indian food goes well beyond a quick idli and dosa. The five restaurants in this guide cover Tamil tiffin and thalis, Kerala appam and stew, Chettinad pepper chicken, Mangalorean ghee roast and Andhra chilli dishes. This guide compares the five by cost, rating and area, explains the dishes worth ordering, and picks the right table for dosas, thalis, filter coffee and mixed groups.

In this guide:

• What Is South Indian Food in Gurgaon Like at a Glance?
• Which Are the Best South Indian Restaurants in Gurgaon?
• Where Can You Find the Best Dosa in Gurgaon?
• What Are the Must-Try South Indian Dishes and Food Items in Gurgaon?
• Where Can You Eat a South Indian Thali or Meals in Gurgaon?
• Which Gurgaon Restaurants Serve Dosa and North Indian/Mughlai Food Under One Roof?
• How Do You Find and Book the Best South Indian Restaurants near You in Gurgaon?
• How Should You Plan Your South Indian Food Trail Across Gurgaon?
• FAQ

What Is South Indian Food in Gurgaon Like at a Glance?

South Indian food in Gurgaon is five regional kitchens, not one. Across the restaurants in this guide, you can eat Tamil tiffin, Kerala coastal cooking, Chettinad spice, Mangalorean ghee roasts and Andhra heat, with cost for two averaging about ₹1,300. This is what each style tastes like and where to try it:

• Tamil tiffin: idli, vada and dosa, eaten from breakfast through the evening with sambar, chutney and filter coffee. Try the Gunpowder Idli and Madras Masala Vada at Dasaprakash, or the Sambar Idli and Medhu Vada at Zambar.
• Chettinad: the cooking of Tamil Nadu’s Chettiar community, built on black pepper, dried red chilli and whole spices such as star anise and kalpasi (stone flower). Try the Chettinadu Chicken Coin at Mustard Madras or the Vegetable Chettinad at Zambar.
• Kerala: coconut milk, curry leaves and seafood, with soft appam and flaky parotta to mop up the gravy. Try the Egg Appam with Chicken Stew at Zambar or the Malabar Stew at Mustard Madras.
• Karnataka: Mangalorean ghee roast, a red masala of Byadgi chillies roasted in ghee, along with butter-rich benne dosa and Coorg-style chicken. Try the Sea Crab Ghee Roast at The Malabar Coast, the Benne Rava Masala Dosa at Naivedyam or the Coorgi Murgi at Mustard Madras.
• Andhra: food built on the heat of Guntur red chilli. Try the Andhra Chilli Paneer at Zambar.

Which Are the Best South Indian Restaurants in Gurgaon?

Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub is the highest rated of the five restaurants in this guide at 4.8★ (Excellent), followed by Dasaprakash at 4.7★ and Zambar at 4.6★. Naivedyam on Sohna Road is the most affordable at ₹700 for two and has the most ratings (7.1K), while The Malabar Coast at M3M Atrium 57 is the pick for coastal seafood.

The five South Indian picks in Gurgaon compared

Costs for two and ratings are taken from each restaurant’s EazyDiner listing as of October 2026.

The Malabar Coast, M3M Atrium 57

The Malabar Coast opens at 9 AM for breakfast and serves alcohol, so it works for a relaxed dinner with friends as well as a weekend family meal. The menu draws on the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: start with the Ghee Podi Mini Idli and Chettinad Chicken Tikka, then share the Sea Crab Ghee Roast, Surmai Tawa Masala Fry and Kerala Mutton Sukka with Kothu Parotha, and try the Chicken Dosa Tacos for something playful.

Must-haves: Ghee Podi Mini Idli, Kothu Parotha, Surmai Tawa Masala Fry, Sea Crab Ghee Roast, Kerala Mutton Sukka, Chicken Dosa Tacos, Chettinad Chicken Tikka

Cost for two: ₹1,200

Rating: 4.4★ (Good)

Zambar, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon

Zambar at Ambience Mall has an inviting atmosphere, which makes it an easy place to turn a shopping trip into a long lunch. The menu travels the southern coast from Kerala to Andhra Pradesh with plenty of seafood, so it suits a family meal or friends sharing several plates, and it is open from noon to 11 PM. Start with the Medhu Vada and Sambar Idli and order the Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, then share the Andhra Chilli Paneer, Vegetable Chettinad, Ghee Roast Mutton Curry and Chicken Stew with Egg Appam.

Must-haves: Medhu Vada, Sambar Idli, Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, Andhra Chilli Paneer, Chicken Stew, Vegetable Chettinad, Ghee Roast Mutton Curry, Egg Appam

Cost for two: ₹1,500

Rating: 4.6★ (Excellent)

Naivedyam, Sohna Road, Gurgaon

Naivedyam sits in Vatika City Market, and its decor is simple, with a traditional cafe feel and ample parking. The warm atmosphere here suits a family dinner or a budget lunch with colleagues. Order the Naivedyam Maharaja Thali for the full spread, or share the Benne Rava Masala Dosa, Paneer Uttapam, Rasam Vadai, Sambar Rice and Malabar Paratha with Korma.

Must-haves: Naivedyam Maharaja Thali, Malabar Paratha with Korma, Sambar Rice, Paneer Uttapam, Benne Rava Masala Dosa, Rasam Vadai

Cost for two: ₹700

Rating: 4.3★ (Good)

Mustard Madras, Cyber Hub, Gurgaon

Mustard Madras is at DLF Cyber Hub, where the ambience is soothing and the outdoor seating is a good choice in winter. It is open from 9 AM to midnight every day and welcomes kids, so it fits a working breakfast, a team lunch or a late dinner after the office. The menu runs from Tamil Nadu to Andhra, Kerala and Coorg: order the Murugan Non-Veg Thali or Sampoorna Veg Thali, or share the Muttai Dosai, Chettinadu Chicken Coin, Coorgi Murgi, Chicken 65 Biryani and Malabar Stew.

Must-haves: Murugan Non-Veg Thali, Sampoorna Veg Thali, Muttai Dosai, Coorgi Murgi, Chettinadu Chicken Coin, Chicken 65 Biryani, Malabar Stew

Cost for two: ₹1,500

Rating: 4.8★ (Excellent)

Dasaprakash, Sector 29, Gurgaon

Dasaprakash has a warm, welcoming ambience, and the Dasaprakash brand, which lists this Sector 29 restaurant among its outlets, has served South Indian vegetarian food since 1921. Its thalis and dosas suit a family lunch or a quiet meal with colleagues between 11 AM and 11 PM. Start with the Chilled South Indian Filter Coffee and Gunpowder Idli, then order the Chettinad Spicy Masala Dosa and Madras Masala Vada, or the Mahalakshmi Bhojnam Thali or South Indian Mini Thali, and finish with Curd Rice.

Must-haves: Chilled South Indian Filter Coffee, South Indian Mini Thali, Mahalakshmi Bhojnam Thali, Gunpowder Idli, Curd Rice, Madras Masala Vada, Chettinad Spicy Masala Dosa

Cost for two: ₹1,500

Rating: 4.7★ (Excellent)

Where Can You Find the Best Dosa in Gurgaon?

For the best dosa in Gurgaon, order the Ghee Roast Masala Dosa at Zambar, the Chettinad Spicy Masala Dosa at Dasaprakash, the Benne Rava Masala Dosa at Naivedyam or the Muttai Dosai at Mustard Madras. Each shows a different side of the dosa, from crisp and ghee-rich to buttery and lacy:

• Zambar, Ambience Mall: Ghee Roast Masala Dosa, a thin dosa roasted crisp in ghee with a masala filling. Diners on EazyDiner note that the dosas here are very large, so one goes a long way.
• Dasaprakash, Sector 29: Chettinad Spicy Masala Dosa, a masala dosa with Chettinad-style heat. Diners on EazyDiner also praise its Nellore Garlic Dosa.
• Naivedyam, Sohna Road: Benne Rava Masala Dosa. Benne means butter in Kannada, and a rava dosa is made from a thin semolina batter that sets into a lacy, crisp sheet. For something thicker and softer, order the Paneer Uttapam.
• Mustard Madras, Cyber Hub: Muttai Dosai, an egg dosa (muttai is Tamil for egg). Diners on EazyDiner also rate its Ghee Podi Masala Dosa.
• The Malabar Coast, M3M Atrium 57: Chicken Dosa Tacos, a dosa-and-taco crossover filled with chicken.

What Are the Must-Try South Indian Dishes and Food Items in Gurgaon?

The must-try South Indian dishes are idli and medhu vada for breakfast, a crisp dosa, a ghee roast or Chettinad curry for spice, appam with stew for Kerala comfort, curd rice to settle the meal and filter coffee to finish. These are the dishes to order and where to eat each in Gurgaon:

• Idli with podi: steamed rice-and-lentil cakes tossed in podi, a coarse powder of roasted lentils, dried chilli and sesame. Ghee Podi Mini Idli at The Malabar Coast, Gunpowder Idli at Dasaprakash.
• Medhu vada: a crisp, doughnut-shaped fritter of urad dal that stays soft inside. Medhu Vada at Zambar, and the Madras Masala Vada, made with chana dal, at Dasaprakash.
• Rasam: a thin, peppery broth of tamarind and tomato. Rasam Vadai at Naivedyam, where rasam is also served as a welcome drink.
• Ghee roast: Mangalore’s red masala of Byadgi chillies roasted in ghee. Sea Crab Ghee Roast at The Malabar Coast, Ghee Roast Mutton Curry at Zambar.
• Chettinad dishes: pepper-forward cooking from Tamil Nadu’s Chettiar kitchens. Chettinadu Chicken Coin at Mustard Madras, Chettinad Chicken Tikka at The Malabar Coast.
• Appam and stew: a lacy pancake of fermented rice batter and coconut, served with a mild coconut-milk stew. Egg Appam and Chicken Stew at Zambar, Malabar Stew at Mustard Madras.
• Kothu parotha: parotta shredded and stir-fried on a hot tawa with onion and masala, a Tamil street favourite. Kothu Parotha at The Malabar Coast.
• Curd rice: rice mixed with curd and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, the traditional last course of a South Indian meal. Curd Rice at Dasaprakash.
• Filter coffee: coffee brewed through a two-part metal filter and mixed with hot milk. The filter coffee at Mustard Madras, or the Chilled South Indian Filter Coffee at Dasaprakash for a cold version.

Where Can You Eat a South Indian Thali or Meals in Gurgaon?

For a South Indian thali in Gurgaon, book Naivedyam on Sohna Road for the Naivedyam Maharaja Thali, Dasaprakash in Sector 29 for the Mahalakshmi Bhojnam Thali or South Indian Mini Thali, or Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub for the Sampoorna Veg Thali and Murugan Non-Veg Thali. In the South, this plate is often simply called ‘meals’.

A traditional South Indian meal is eaten in order: rice with sambar first, then rasam, then curd rice, with a dry vegetable poriyal, a lentil-and-vegetable kootu, pickle, papad and a sweet such as payasam alongside. Bhojanam, as in Dasaprakash’s Mahalakshmi Bhojnam Thali, simply means a full meal. Thali contents can change by the day, so ask what is on the plate when you book:

• Naivedyam, Sohna Road (₹700 for two): the Naivedyam Maharaja Thali for the full spread.
• Dasaprakash, Sector 29 (₹1,500 for two): the Mahalakshmi Bhojnam Thali for the full spread, or the South Indian Mini Thali for a lighter lunch.
• Mustard Madras, Cyber Hub (₹1,500 for two): the Sampoorna Veg Thali, or the Murugan Non-Veg Thali for a non-vegetarian plate.
• Zambar, Ambience Mall (₹1,500 for two): diners on EazyDiner mention an unlimited thali here, so ask about it when you book.

Which Gurgaon Restaurants Serve Dosa and North Indian/Mughlai Food Under One Roof?

Three of the five restaurants in this guide serve dosa and North Indian food under one roof: Dasaprakash in Sector 29, Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub and The Malabar Coast at M3M Atrium 57, with Chinese at Dasaprakash too. None lists Mughlai on EazyDiner, so these are South Indian kitchens with North Indian dishes alongside, not Mughlai specialists:

• Dasaprakash, Sector 29: South Indian, North Indian and Chinese, and diners on EazyDiner single out its North Indian dishes too. A good pick when half the table wants dosa and half wants something else.
• Mustard Madras, Cyber Hub: South Indian, Andhra and Kerala food alongside North Indian, with both a veg and a non-veg thali, so everyone at the table can order their own plate.
• The Malabar Coast, M3M Atrium 57: Chicken Dosa Tacos and Ghee Podi Mini Idli alongside Kerala, Chettinad, Andhra and Mangalorean dishes, with North Indian food and biryani on the same menu and alcohol served.

How Do You Find and Book the Best South Indian Restaurants near You in Gurgaon?

To find South Indian restaurants near you, start on EazyDiner’s Gurgaon South Indian restaurants page, which lists bookable restaurants with their cost for two, cuisines and rating, then open a restaurant’s page for its menu, timings and reviews. The five in this guide are spread across the city:

• DLF Phase 2 and Phase 3: Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub and Zambar at Ambience Mall.
• Sector 29: Dasaprakash.
• Sohna Road and Sector 57: Naivedyam in Sector 49 and The Malabar Coast at M3M Atrium 57.

Booking a table takes three steps:

1. Open the restaurant’s page on EazyDiner, from the links in this guide or by searching its name.
2. Pick a date, a meal time and the number of guests.
3. Confirm the booking.

Find more South Indian restaurants in Gurgaon on EazyDiner, compare the listings and book a table before you head out.

How Should You Plan Your South Indian Food Trail Across Gurgaon?

Plan a Gurgaon South Indian food trail by meal. Start with an early breakfast at Mustard Madras or The Malabar Coast, both open from 9 AM, then stop at Dasaprakash for filter coffee after 11 AM. Lunch is thali time at Naivedyam or Mustard Madras, and dinner suits Zambar’s coastal plates or The Malabar Coast’s seafood. Check each listing for timings before you go.

• A budget meal: Naivedyam on Sohna Road.
• A family thali lunch: Naivedyam or Dasaprakash.
• An office lunch or a late dinner: Mustard Madras at Cyber Hub.
• Seafood with drinks: The Malabar Coast at M3M Atrium 57.
• Lunch on a shopping day: Zambar at Ambience Mall.