As suggested by its name, dosas feature prominently on Dosa Darlings’ menu. Dosa are a famous South Indian savoury crepe made from lentils and ground rice, and there are a whole variety on offer including Date & Almond, and Blue Cheese & Fig.

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The wider menu also features a selection of South Indian curries along with Barbeque options and even a ‘Biryani of the Day’ - and the team in the kitchen also recommend you start with their Keralan small plates, such as the Mutton Roll, Podi Idly, or Beef Chukka.

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Dosa Darlings is owned by restauranteur Michael Raphel, who owns nine other restaurants, though this is a new concept for him and the team. Speaking to Ox in a Box, Raphel said “We have to give Cowley Road what it wants and I don’t think a Bhoomi Kitchen would have worked here. People want something new, fun and exciting – it needs the novelty factor – but done well, and that’s what we’ve tried to do here.”

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The restaurant itself is split into three areas. A bar serving chai and snacks in the day and cocktails & little plates in the evenings, a main dining area, and a heated covered terrace complete with palm trees and fire pyramids.

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Starter prices: £5.50 - £9.50

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Main course prices: £8.50 - £20.00

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Dessert prices: £4.50 - £5.50

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Takeaway: No