Udupi Cafe's roots are in the town for which it is named on Karnataka, famous for the food vendors and pleasant aromas that fill the air of the city streets. The typical southern Indian food is made with rice and lentils, and sometimes wheat. When mashed and ground together with spices and herbs, cooked on a giant griddle, dozens of different types of dosai can be made. The dishes here are pure vegetarian with over a 100 items to chose from on the menu. Chef Andrew Zimmern recommends Udupi for having the best sweet mango chutney in the Twin Cities along with Surabhi in Bloomington. For the Indian Market experience, Patels on Central is recommended. Vegan items offered. The lunch buffet provides eaters with an opportunity to sample a variety of the foods from southern India.
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