#uthappam

Mylapore is the sister restaurant (same owners) as Idly Express (in the same shopping center). I love Idly Express, so I was excited to see learn about the new restaurant. Mylapore opened about three months ago. It is a South Indian restaurant and it’s vegetarian. Mylapore is a neighborhood in Chennai, India.

The set up is a different than I’m used to. Get a table first and a table number. Then you’ll order at the counter and pay. If you order chai or coffee, you’ll get a token. Bring the token to the coffee/chai stand in the back when you want your drink. Chai and coffee is typically served after the meal in India.

The menu includes quick bites, tiffin combos, dosas (so many kinds), uthappam, lunch thali, rice, snacks, dinner specials, desserts, and Indian beverages. Vegan items are marked on the menu.

There is a dosa happy hour Monday – Friday from 3 PM – 6 PM. All dosas are just $7.99.

I visited around 8 PM but they still had the dosa special that day. It’s such a good deal for a massive dosa.

Cheese masala dosa ($12.45 regular Price, $7.99 during happy hour), cooked to order and served with a bowl of sambar (a spiced lentil soup), and two chutneys (one green, one red). I wanted something spicy and this dosa was recommended to me. It was mildly spicy. Hmmm. The dosa was thin and crispy with a slight fermented tang. It was filled with cheese (two kinds) that melted (yes, there were cheese pulls), and a chunky potato mixture that was too wet (it made the center of the dosa soggy). With curry leaves, mustard seeds, and spices, the filling was delicious. The chutneys were excellent (not spicy) and the sambar was also great. Minor issues: filling was too wet, the dosa seemed a bit oilier than usual (maybe because of the cheese?). It's such a good value and so delicious though.

Masala chai ($3.50): it’s a small cup (but also consistent with what you’d find in Chennai) served screaming hot in a metal cup. It stayed hot for a long time. You can specify how strong and sweet you’d like it. Very nice, milky and spiced.

The restaurant was filled with Indian families and lots of noisy little kids. I was the only non-Indian there. Someone came by the check on me, someone brought water, and someone else offered a refill of sambar. The restaurant looks nice in a colorful and comfortable way. Everything still looks new too. It’s a popular place.

5 out of 5 stars

Onion Uthappam - Soft, Thick & Topped with Caramelized Onions

Chettinadu Uthappam - Authentic South Indian Delight

UTHAPPAM is a South Indian pancake similar to a dosa, which is crisp and crepe-like and topped with many toppings. Originating in South India, Uthappam is a very popular dish. Uthappam has not only become a favourite all over India, it is also appreciated by visitors from other countries. The dosa batter is made from rice and black lentils, which is rich in protein. The same dosa batter can be used to make uthappam when it has turned sour after 2-3 days. You can also make instant uthappam by mixing some flour with it.

There are different types of uthappam, like plain uthappam, onion uthappam, and onion chilly uthappam. It is served with coconut chutney and sambar. If one wants to have uthappam, Dosa and Chaat is the best Metro Indian restaurant.

What makes Uthappam a perfect breakfast delight?

As everyone knows, breakfast is the most essential meal of the day because it helps kick start the day. Eating breakfast on time helps you maintain the health and weight of your body. Breakfast should be healthy and tasty. There are multiple options to choose from, but if you consider the health elements, then the uthappam is a best-recommended dish that keeps you healthy and triggers weight loss.

Known as the most preferred breakfast choice among South Indians and Indians, Uthappam has a lot of health benefits as well. Uthappam is a dish low in fat and high in flavour because it is topped with many toppings. Fermented foods improve digestion, increase energy levels, normalize blood pressure levels, improve the colour of the skin and release bad toxins.

Uthappam has a large fan following because it contains vegetables and spices on top of the batter. Some say that Uthappam looks like a pizza. Those who enjoy Uthappam claim that it gives you the experience of having 3 different dishes at the same time. Its crispy outer layer relates to that of a dosa; its insides are all soft like an Idli; and its cooked toppings give you the feel of pizza. You may also want to try

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ü  Onion Uthappam (v/gf)