Operations

Madras Dosa expanding New York City footprint

Photo: Madras

April 1, 2025

Boston-based Madras Dosa Co. is opening three locations this Spring in New York City, joining its existing location in Times Square at 1450 Broadway, which opened in January.

"Opening four locations in under six months in the top culinary destination in the world is an incredible undertaking, but it reaffirms our commitment to introducing authentic South Indian cuisine to new audiences," Koushik "Babu" Koganti, CEO and co-founder of Madras Dosa Co, said in a company press release. "Our goal is for Madras Dosa Co. to set the industry standard for fast casual Indian cuisine, showcasing how accessible it can be while maintaining our well-known packed flavor profile."

Founded in 2021, the chain serves South Indian cuisine, including customizable dosas, chaat, canteen sandwiches and more. All Madras Dosa Co. (MDC) locations are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dining, seven days a week, with operating hours varying by location.

What's a dosa?

Dosas are savory, thin and crispy gluten-free crepe-like pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Each Madras Dosa Co. location makes the dosa batter in-house from scratch and will offer set menus for guests to choose classic and fan-favorite flavor combinations, in addition to totally customizable fillings. customers may choose from vegetable and meat options such as Spicy potatoes, samosa, paneer, chicken, lamb, beef or opt for a sweet dosa of mango, pineapple and ice cream. Savory dosas are served with house-made coconut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar.

Beyond dosas, MDC offers:

• Paniyaram: pan-roasted dumplings made of rice and lentil, stuffed with choice of fillings.
• Canteen Sandwiches: triple layer sandos like Egg Salad, Chilli Cheese, and Ghee Podi.
• Idly: Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with coconut chutney and sambar.
• Chaats: Indian street food favorites layered with texture and flavor.

Each location has an open kitchen that allows visitors to watch dosa making live, adding to the experience and giving a glimpse of how the founders grew up, watching their mothers make dosas in their homes. Additionally, each store will have a unique mural installation, offering a visual representation of the founders' proud Indian culture.