Idly or Ghee Sambar Idly
$ 7.95Soft steamed rice and lentil cakes served plain or soaked in rich ghee sambar.
Soft steamed rice and lentil cakes served plain or soaked in rich ghee sambar.
Bite-sized steamed rice and lentil cakes served with dipping chutneys and sambar.
Crispy, golden-brown savory lentil doughnuts served plain or soaked in sambar.
Flattened rice tossed with onions, mustard seeds, turmeric, and fresh herbs.
Traditional thick porridge made from roasted semolina seasoned with spices, vegetables, and nuts.
Savory mix combining spiced flattened rice and semolina preparation.
Comforting South Indian dish made from cooked rice and yellow moong lentils, seasoned with black pepper, cumin, ginger, and ghee.
A combination breakfast featuring spiced semolina uppma and soft steamed idlis.
A combination of savory semolina uppma and crispy lentil vadas.
Traditional pairing of rich, savory pongal with crispy lentil vadas.
An ultimate breakfast sampler featuring a crispy dosa, soft idli, and crunchy vada.
Thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
Thin and crispy crepe roasted generously with clarified butter (ghee).
Crispy rice crepe stuffed with spiced, savory potato filling.
Crispy crepe smeared with a spicy red garlic chutney and stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Thick, savory pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
Thick, savory pancake topped with finely chopped onions and green chilies.
Thick, savory pancake topped with a colorful assortment of mixed vegetables.
Thick, savory pancake topped with juicy tomatoes and green peas.
A sampler platter featuring idly, vada, pongal, and sweet kesari bath.
A sampler platter featuring idly, vada, uppma, and sweet kesari bath.
A sampler platter featuring a dosa, your choice of pongal or uppma, and sweet kesari bath.
Sweet, aromatic semolina pudding flavored with cardamom, saffron, and ghee, loaded with nuts.
Large flat idly or miniature idlis served with chutneys.
Choice of comforting rice-lentil pongal or savory semolina uppma.
Combo meal featuring pongal or uppma along with idly and vada.
Crispy crepe generously roasted with rich country butter (benne).
Butter-roasted crispy dosa stuffed with spiced potato filling.
Butter-roasted dosa layered with spicy lentil powder (podi) and potato filling.
Traditional Indian spiced milk tea brewed with aromatic herbs and spices.
Authentic South Indian filter coffee brewed with chicory and frothed hot milk.
Choice of refreshing carbonated soft drink.
Refreshing traditional yogurt-based drink, sweet or salty.
Smooth and creamy yogurt drink blended with sweet mango pulp.
Sweet and refreshing juice made from ripe mango pulp.
Refreshing drink made with fresh sweet lime juice, sugar syrup, and soda.
Dairy-free mango lassi blended with coconut milk and sweet mango.
Rice crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes and sautéed onions.
Crepe smeared with spicy red chutney.
Crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes and Mulakai podi (spicy lentil powder).
Crepe smeared with spinach paste and stuffed with spiced spinach and potatoes.
Crepe filled with spicy, flavorful cauliflower.
Crepe stuffed with green chilies and melted mozzarella cheese.
Extra-large, paper-thin, and ultra-crispy rice crepe.
Extra-large, paper-thin crispy crepe stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Thin, crispy crepe made from a batter of wheat and semolina.
Thin crepe made with wheat and semolina, topped with onions.
Special rava dosa filled with spiced potatoes and onions.
Special rava masala dosa roasted with ghee and Mulakai podi.
Spicy dosa stuffed with fresh spring vegetables and potatoes.
Dosa stuffed with sautéed homemade shredded paneer.
Dosa smeared with spinach chutney and stuffed with spinach and paneer.
Dosa stuffed with makhani curry, spring vegetables, and topped with spiced paneer.
Rice cooked with lentils and fresh vegetables in a spiced broth.
Rice cooked with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices.
Rice flavored with tamarind and spices.
Rice flavored with lemon juice and spices.
Yogurt rice garnished with mustard seeds, raisins, and carrot.
Rice and lentils cooked with mild spices and seasoned.
Roasted rava cooked with carrot, peas, ghee, lentils, onions, ginger, cashew, and mustard seeds.
Single piece of puffy fried bread or flatbread.
Single layered whole wheat flatbread.
Large, fluffy deep-fried leavened bread.
Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Crispy thin lentil wafers.
Extra side portion of sambar, rice, chutney, or raita.
Shredded carrot cooked with sugar and cream.
Fried cottage cheese balls in sugar syrup.
Cottage cheese balls dipped in sweetened milk.
Special sweet treat prepared fresh daily.
Crisp white wine available by glass or bottle.
Smooth white wine available by glass or bottle.
Light white wine available by glass or bottle.
Refreshing white wine available by glass or bottle.
Effervescent white wine available by glass or bottle.
Medium-bodied red wine available by glass or bottle.
Robust red wine available by glass or bottle.
Full-bodied red wine available by glass or bottle.
Bolder red wine available by glass or bottle.
Unique red blend available by glass or bottle.
Classic crisp Mexican beer.
European pale lager beer.
Indian beer in small format.
Indian beer in large format.
Strong Indian lager beer.
Half bottle of Pinot Noir wine.
Half bottle of Chardonnay wine.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco’s Mission District at 1007 1/2 Valencia St, Udupi Palace stands out as a beloved culinary landmark for authentic, 100% pure vegetarian South Indian cuisine. Patrons frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and remarkably generous portion sizes that capture the true essence of traditional South Indian hospitality. Whether you are stopping by for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a comforting weekday dinner, the restaurant offers an inviting and unpretentious environment that makes every diner feel right at home.
A frequent talking point among enthusiastic diners—including visitors from tech summits and out-of-state travelers—is the exceptional variety and crisp perfection of the restaurant's signature offerings. Guests routinely rave about the Pongal paired with piping hot sambar, highlighting its deeply comforting and aromatic profile. Other standout items include the impeccably crisp Rava Dosa, soft and fluffy Idlis, and the impressively massive Paper Dosa stretching two feet across the table. First-time visitors and regulars alike also enjoy exploring the diverse tiffin platters and refreshing beverages like the classic Madras Coffee and creamy Mango Lassi.
Beyond the stellar flavors, Udupi Palace has built a loyal following thanks to its exceptionally affordable pricing and hearty portions. Reviewers often note that dishes are easy to share, providing incredible value without ever compromising on authenticity or ingredient freshness. The attentive staff ensures that food arrives promptly, making it an ideal spot for both quick mid-week meals and relaxed group gatherings. Experience the genuine taste of Udupi right in San Francisco and discover why this pure vegetarian haven remains a top destination for comfort food enthusiasts.
2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3489 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
65 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Yes, Udupi Palace is proudly 100% pure vegetarian, making it an ideal destination for vegetarian and vegan diners seeking authentic South Indian flavors.
Diners frequently praise the Pongal paired with sambar, the crispy Rava Dosa, the soft Idli, and the massive two-foot Paper Dosa as absolute must-try dishes.
Yes, many traditional breakfast and tiffin items like idlis, dosas, and certain rice specialties are naturally gluten-free. However, items containing semolina (rava) or wheat breads do contain gluten.
The menu features a wide selection of authentic South Indian dosas, uthappams, comforting rice dishes like Bisi Bele Bath, traditional tiffin combos, and refreshing beverages such as Madras Coffee and Mango Lassi.
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