Pappu Dosa in South Gloucestershire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Worth the drive from Cheltenham I really liked the food. 😋 I wish they started to do Roti alongside Pooris as it gets quite heavy to finish off. So I felt quite guilty of wasting a bit of food. Being from New Delhi, I really liked the Dal Makhni, dunno what ingredient was that, that is quite rare to saviour, if could share🤔

An Indian food junction run by locals. Amazing to know that chefs here are not Asian but British. It all started as Dosa center on a van but now it's a proper restaurant with seating indoors and outside. Many new interesting dishes are on the menu now and most taste authentic. Good food can make you wait long especially on weekends so keep patience.

Food was hot, nice and perfect for anyone who likes Indian cuisine 🇮🇳 All the way from Kenya🇰🇪

About service, here is self service even if you’re dine-in. Atmosphere is not much enjoyable due to loud music and seating table also not cleaning. About food, so test was good but everything is too oily. We ordered a dry manchurian but it’s served with a gravy. Second dish was dosa and it’s also not placing properly all staffing was on the chatney and can’t enjoy dosa properly.

Had THE best Indian food we have had in the UK this evening. So authentic, it completely transported us back to our trip to India. Incredible tasting, fresh food and the staff were excellent. Helpful and attentive and the ordering process is streamlined with interactive menu machines to order on. Could not recommend this place enough! Will be telling all our friends, family and colleagues in the area for sure!

We stopped here to have lunch. The menu was extensive and we were able to choose from many different vegetarian options. The fact that the whole restaurant served only vegetarian food was great as it meant we tried things we may not have if meat was on the menu. The food was delicious and had so much flavour so we picked a few different plates to share. The portions were big and we left feeling really full. I would highly recommend and would come back here again for lunch

food was good and kulfi was awesome

Can’t exactly remember how many food we had yesterday. It was quite a lot for two people but thanks for the friendly price, we really enjoyed it! ⭐️Highlights: They are not only have so many options for food but also for drinks and sweets, from Masala chai, Filter coffee(highly recommended!!!), mango lassi to Gulab jamun, Ladoo and ice creams!! All dishes we got for 2 people (as long as I can remember) 🫓Chole Bathura £7.99 - never go wrong with it! 🥔Vada Pav £2.00/piece - first time try “Indian burger” unique taste with a deep-fried potato vada served inside a soft bun😋 🧀Paneer 65 £8.60 - nice and juicy and more delicious with the green chilli source 🥠Kids dosa £6.50 - thin, savoury and crispy! ☕️Filter Coffee £ 2.50 - surprised all of us, the rich flavor made me miss it already🤌🏻 🍨Sweets (Gulab jamun, Milk cake, Motichoor Ladoo, Parisha)

Ordered a set of Samosa and a set of idli & vada, the taste makes feel back home!! Authentic Indian meals!!.. taste & service is excellent!! We took a small box of Indian sweets as well.. excellent taste!! #100%recommended

You have to order your food yourself and you have to take your food yourself no customer service and also you have to put away dishes after you have eaten 😔

MUST VISIT! The best Indian restaurant I have had in entire European continent. The flavors are very authentic. The North Indian thali is the highlight including Pav Bhaji. I visited them atleast twice every month.

The food is always great, good portion sizes, delicious and good value. Always busy but we've never not been able to find space for the two of us on one of the benches.

Incredible food and place in general. Highly recommend 👑

Pappu Dosa -BRISTOL What a lovely name. Experience the best homemade Tamil Nadu sambar in Bristol. The authentic taste of their idly-sambar-vadai combination is unmatched. They maintain such high quality that it feels like it's been cooked in your own kitchen. I love their food.They don't need any advertisement. The people who eat there will naturally spread the word, just like we did.

I recently visited Pappu Dosa. Food is Good, a restaurant that has been garnering attention for its exquisite Indian cuisine, and I must say, the experience lived up to the hype. The two standout dishes that I had the pleasure of trying were the Masala Dosa and the Chole Bhature.

I love Pappu, not only does it have a wonderful, inviting and friendly atmosphere; the taste exceeds expectations! With such reasonable prices for the portion and quality you get, I would recommend for anyone! Thank you Pappu team:))

Why does anyone have to wait till 5pm for the fried rice?! Foods amazing just make fried rice available in the day time.

Expensive and low quality food. Lost the previous quality

The best place to visit if you're craving delicious and authentic Indian food in Bristol. Having been a regular customer, I can definitely vouch for this place. The best part is that, the owner and head chef is Timmy, British, who had learnt to cook south indian food in an authentic way. Such is his dedication. All the staff members are amazing!

We went in with friends. More of a take away cafe. The Thali and Dosa were amazing. Good size portions and the service from Richa and Ali was very good. Will come back again.

The best Quality and Quantity in very reasonable prices 🤤❤️

Lost for words. Some of the best South Indian food I've had outside of Chennai, I can't believe what I just tasted. Also love the hospitality of the team!!!! Thanks again guys :))

My favourite South Indian restaurant outside of India! The food is so authentic and delicious. Maya and Timmy and all their team are so friendly and food is always served with a smile. My favourite is the manchurian, such amazing flavour. Of course the Dosa is perfect. I also love the mango lassi, such a treat! I recommend to all, delicious food and wonderful experience all round. I wish Pappu Dosa every success and I am so excited they are opening a new restaurant in more central Bristol. (But it is always worth the trek to Patchway 😉)

Best dosa in the world! No dosa can beat PAPU DOSA!! Serious flavours for serious people!

Really nice dosas. Good sized portions and high quality food, like I was back in Chennai. Good service.I'd like to try the other items on the menu sometime. Thank you👍

The best southern Indian street food around

Food was ok but not the great review it was given on social media. Location was a bit odd as it was hidden away around a council estate.

Delicious food in a busy, bustling cafe full of people enjoying authentic Indian food. We had the thali, it was fantastic, lots of tasty curries, pickle, raita served with lovely spicy rice, a popadom and a puri. Oh and of course two sweet gulubjamon to finish. Such excellent value too. Can’t wait for them to open on Stapleton Road as it’s nearer to us. In the meantime it’s worth the journey.

I’ve been transported to India every time I visit this place. It’s so authentic and so delicious that I keep going back. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful, if you don’t know what to order recommendations are flowing. Cool ordering tablets greet you with helpful images of what you will get in case you’re not familiar with the dishes. The food itself is so flavoursome with every detail mastered and done to perfection. Extremely quick but perfect every time. The dosa are so fresh and tasty with plenty of variations. If you try this place once then you will keep going back!!

We thought to give this place a try as we heard positive feedback about the food. I ordered chilli paneer, chole, Gobi Manchurian, Puri, another paneer dish. We got the food on time which was around 25min. Portion size is adequate and well packed but food wasn't great. Chilli Paneer and chole was dark , greasy and covered in spices. I know these dishes needs good amount of spices but it was over spiced where you can't really enjoy the real ingredients. It also tasted like same gravy and spices were used in two different dishes bcoz taste was similar. This place might be good for dosa and street food but definitely didn't enjoyed what I ordered.

What a lovely find. Thanks to Instagram I found this amazing South Indian restaurant. The owner was so nice and welcoming and had a nice chat about the history of the place. What can I say about the food ..... from the pics you can see it looks delicious and not enough words to describe how good it tastes. Definitely be going back even if its 40 min drive from Cardiff. Its also reasonably priced.

Taste was decent enough, but they added lots of Soda. This will create bloated stomach. Onion dosa is not authentic at all.

First time at pappu dosa today and it was amazing. The women helped us with ordering a selection of food to share with the family and everyone really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to go back!

Doesn't get more real than this. Super tasty. Get there early or you won't get a seat.

My first visit certainly won’t be my last! I had a cheese dosa, idli and vada, all of which were delicious, and I will definitely eat in next time - it was great to take away and it all stayed hot, but the atmosphere in the seating area was lovely too.

food had items that felt they were rotten

I have travelled to India four times over 30 years and this is authentic tastes delivered in modern efficient style. I had the thali and a lassi, I was hungry when I went in, I was happily full when I left.

The place improved so much and made their food much better! Definitely you should visit this place!

Food is good, except the size of wash basin. I have been visiting the place for last 2 years, it has gone through many improvements except the hand wash area which can’t even fit a single hand properly. If they focus on this to improve to big size, will be much easy when crowded.

Absolutely cannot be eaten, the veg biryani was sooooooo spicy i could have gone through the roof. The order was delivered to work a few days ago a veg biryani and a mango lassi and it took absolutely ages when it was so close. I know Timmy & Maya since the days of willow brook centre and it was really good. Since someone else has started cooking and managing the place the food has gone down hill and its just about how spicy it can be. There may be a set audience but you have lost a lot more. I was reluctant to add this here but I have and will not be returning. I hope you start cooking again Timmy with your original spices and some of us may return.

Very Disappointed today as well ordering online Manchurian and from last 3 times, I am getting very less amount of Manchurian after paying full amount whatever you want . I am not happy with this service. Is it good practice with customer who order online with faith and trust? I want your answer Pappu Team….You guys are playing with customer trust. Hope you understand our concerns.

If you're craving crispy South Indian comfort food in Bristol, Pappu Dosa is worth a try, especially for their dosas. Their Mysore Masala likely won't disappoint with its classic potato filling and flavorful spice blend. However, some aspects of the meal fell short. The Paneer dosa offered a vegetarian twist, but the filling consisted mainly of shavings of paneer, rather than the larger cubes or crumbled paneer I was expecting. This made the paneer less substantial than what I'd hoped for. More concerning were the vadas. While they had a crisp exterior, the interior was disappointingly mushy, lacking the even texture one expects from a well-cooked vada. On a brighter note, their coconut chutney was excellent! It was likely fresh-made and bursting with flavor, perfectly complementing the dosas. The true saving grace was their filter coffee. It was strong, aromatic, and authentic, providing the perfect end to the meal. With some improvement on the vada consistency, a more generous paneer filling, and keeping up the high quality of their coconut chutney, Pappu Dosa has the potential to be a top contender for dosa in Bristol.

Potato mix in dosa seemed off and now my whole family is been sick from 3 days. Not a good experience. EHO supposed to audit this place again.

We went to Pappu Dosa for the first time today with my partner . We had the mango lassi, masala dosa, vada pav, and khuska biryani, all of which were delicious. Outstanding service as well. Cheers ✌🏼

Pappu Dosa is a hidden gem in Bristol, offering an authentic South Indian vegetarian experience that's hard to find elsewhere in the city. As a regular for years, I'm continually impressed by the consistency and quality of their food. Almost all dishes showcases the rich and diverse spices of South Indian cuisine. Also the friendly staffs only enhance the dining experience. Pappu Dosa remains unmatched in Bristol, and I always look forward to my next visit....

3.50 £ for 1 gulab jam toooooo expensive Not friendly staffs. Not very good place

Food was very authentic and tasty like you would get in india. Need high chair for kids

The food was soooo good! Always is. Love!

The food breakfast thali was delicious when we ate in last time.because of that we ordered the same item today.bust it was so nasty 🤮 not freshly prepared

This place is amazing. Delicious dosa! We had the vada pav which is so good , then a spicy paneer dosa and a thali , both so good but I will be back for another dosa soon. Please try it if you are thinking about going.

Fancy it isn't. Good it is. Excellent simple everyday South Indian food (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), which is not easy to find in the UK. If you want lots of chilli and lots of fat, this isn't the place for you. But if you want other flavours and textures, you may well like the food. Clearly this place relies on word-of-mouth, since there is no way you will stumble upon it by accident. Every time I've visited, there has been a steady stream of Indian families popping in for some food - I don't need to say anything else. Recommended.

It is our go to place, whenever we don't feel like cooking at home. Tasty comfort food and best chai around this area. Don't miss Paneer 65!

Fab! Finally feels like I'm back in Bangalore!

The food is amazing and authentic in taste. The presentation and food service also upto the mark. I will definitely suggest this place just for the food and not for the ambiance.

A lovely breakfast thali for a very reasonable £9.99. It is a very authentic South Indian experience, for those familiar with the differences between south and north Indian food. The location is rather inauspicious, but more than made up for by the quality of the food. They were even happy for us to bring the dog in.

Absolutely loved this authentic Indian food.

Drove all the way from Plymouth to Pappu Dosa and it was completely worth it. Proper indian food I have tried in a while. Food quality and overall hygine was great. Can't recommend it enough. Another day trip from Plymouth to Pappu dosa will be very soon. The owner himself is very humble and polite.

Gree masala dosa was very heavy, chutney were awesome, vendor machine have higher price compared to display boards, overall enjoyed first visit.

Great authentic south Indian food. Loved it

Fantastic food. Quick service - highly worth trying if you are passing by or work within walking distance.

I waited on the counter for several minutes to be served, but everyone ignored. Later I was told to use the self-service when I asked - are you taking orders. Food was acceptable.

Rally good food, shame it's really unclean, normal desi standards, but apart form that, superb. Will definitely return when next in Bristol, with some disinfectant and cloths in hand. Unfortunately located in a very undesirable area.

Loved the food. I love dosas and so pleased to find an authetic place. I've been telling my friends about it. Can't wait to go back again to try the thali breakfast.

Food is very delicious especially Dosa and Pav Bhaji

Delicious food, felt like home. We had a breakfast thali and it was the best choice. Front of the house staff specially Richa is very friendly and service is super fast. Must go!!

This place is amazing! Fully authentic Indian food. The whole family had an absolutely incredible time here. All the dosas and idlis are fantastic but the gobi manchuria was the highlight.

Love to be there agian and again..

The food is amazingly delicious. The most authentic Indian restaurant I've been to in the UK.

Friendly. Cheap. Parking. Eat at a communal table. Food is average

Unfortunately, the services and the staff who were on the desk was pathetic. She didn’t know how to behave with customers. Highly unprofessional and rude. Timmy please look into this else your restaurant will be at stake. You have lost a regular customer like me and I am certain you will loose more.

Best Indian food I have had in England!

Small place with full of flavors. Richcha is a very happy person who served us. Highly recommend this Pappu Dosa.

One of the worst food I ever ate in my life

Still the best samosas I've ever tasted!!! Newly refurbished and still with the same warm welcome and great tasting food!

The food was amazing. It has been long since I have tasted good indian food. This is my first time here. I will definitely come back. My full recommended to others.

Great spot to get some authentic Indian food. We had masala dosas, vada pav and samosa chaat - it was all fantastic. Friendly staff! Definitely heading back to try some more food 👌

Easily my favourite place to eat in Bristol. The whole menu is amazing and always great quality .

Great food and reasonable price

How can anyone who comes to this place not rate it 5/5? Best southern Indian food I’ve ever eaten. Genuine food that is well priced. This place is amazing. Very lucky to have it in the Bristol area.

Authentic and seriously delicious! It's only a small space, so seating is limited and shared tables - but, wowza the food was bang on.

Was an amazing meal, was very nice to have some different option than usual. Will definitely be returning again :)

This is THE best place for authentic dosas (and vada pav, and everything else) in the whole of Bristol. We’ve been supporting Pappu Dosa since they first started trading in a small van. Since moving in to their premises they have done their best to ensure their food is still affordable whilst still being of great quality. The team at Pappu Dosa are so friendly and helpful which just add to making it a great experience. If you’re in the area a visit here is a must!

Great food, authentic taste. The mango lassi is a must try. Couldn’t go back to my normal life after eating here, it was so good.

One of the Best Indian restaurant, really nice food. Highly recommended and great customer service.

Top notch independent local business, serving authentic Indian streetfood for very affordable prices. After spending lots of time travelling in India it was a delight to have this, in Patchway of all places. The backstory to this place is quite interesting, with the founder not being Indian but a British guy. Quite good looking with nice arms. This place is a real tribute to Indian cuisine!

The food was damn good. Area was quiet as we went in the afternoon and on Tuesday. Their customer service was good they were friendly..

When it's started it was good but now everything is decreasing with food quality and service.

The most authentic India food you will find in Bristol, so so so delicious. An absolute gem!

The only good thing in patchway.

I had tried the Breakfast Tali and it was superb. Great taste and mutiple items. And its like unlimited. You cant eat more.. Good ambience and good staffs. Really recommend.

Pappu Dosa used to be one of our favourites, it was favourite to an extent that we stopped travelling to London for our favourite food. Their food don't taste authentic Indian anymore. There is no consistency in the taste, texture or quantity. It’s full of oil and food smells stale. Idlis served were rock hard, sambar was terrible (tastes just plain Dal), the list about bad things will go on. Pappu Dosa when lead by Timmy and Maya was in a different league but now under the new management it has lost its taste and atmosphere. Will never visit again ! With Thikana (Filton) and Madras (In Patchway) serving some excellent food, I cannot see this going any far unless Timmy takes it over again. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

This place is the wow factor in Bristol for South Indian food. Never disappointed in with their food from the time they’ve opened. Maintained the consistency in taste and quality.

I have eaten at this place numerous times and I have always loved the food and the service. But recently I placed an order online from Uber eats and I couldn't actually eat anything out of it because the food packaging was literally destroyed. I hope you guys improve your packaging so that we can enjoy the food at our homes as well. Attaching photos just for the reference.

I'm not going to deny, food was nice. But I don't recommend anyone going there in this winter. It just felt colder on the inside than outside. And they had the extractor fans on too, so even colder inside. Felt uncomfortable while having food because not only I was freezing cold, had to keep my jacket on, the food got cold quite quickly. The staff look like they can't be asked, and I don't blame them due to the conditions they work at. In overall, I wouldn't go back in this freezing temperature anytime soon. Maybe in summer, maybe.

Proper authentic dosas in canteen style shop tucked out of the way in Patchway. If you like informal Southern Indian food then it's well worth a visit. It's a small place and can get busy. Cracking cup of masala tea too.

My review is based on my visits to many south Indian restaurants across UK. Food is average to good. No water at the table and you have to ask a couple of times to get a glass. The tables were uncleaned. Location: you have to find it in Google maps as it's difficult to find otherwise. Atmosphere: inside sitting area is very small and noisy. Food: dosas are good but sambar was bit spicy. Chole puri/bhature is average. Thali is a good option.

Really tasty - best Indian food in Bristol! Pav bhaji is 👌

Worst Coffee Vada pave not taste good,ginger flavour was too much Vada and sambar average , white coconut chutney is nice Mango lassi was awesome❤️

The food is always lovely great South Indian and Mumbai Street food.

This is a hidden gem. Lovely food and very authentic south Indian cooking and flavours. Definitely will come here often.