5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Behala, Kolkata
Updated 29 September 2026 · 9 restaurants in Behala, Kolkata considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Behala, Kolkata, for anyone looking for dosa, idli and similar fare in the area. The places come from Google's South Indian restaurant category and are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, with 9 qualifying businesses considered. Several sit along Diamond Harbour Road. Each entry covers the address, timings and the points reviewers raise, both good and bad, so you can pick the right stop for a quick meal.
#1
Dosa Coffee
★ 4.5 (793 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Dosa Coffee is on the ground floor of Orbit Abhinash on Santosh Roy Road, open daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention benne dosa, Mysore benne dosa and malkapodi dosa, calling the dosas fresh and crisp, and several praise the service and hygiene. Not all feedback is positive: one reviewer found the sambar and chutney bland, and another felt the beverage glasses hold less than they appear to.
Best for: Benne dosa varieties
- Address
- Ground Floor, Dosa Coffee, Orbit Abhinash, 170, Santosh Roy Rd, Bose Para, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700008
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11 pm
#2
New United Cafe
★ 4.4 (1,644 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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New United Cafe is a vegetarian-only eatery on Diamond Harbour Road, next to Ashoka Cinema Hall, open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Reviewers describe it as a long-running, busy spot where the dosas are the main draw, while noting a small space, a limited menu and no air conditioning. One reviewer mentions parking is difficult because of Behala traffic. It offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and breakfast.
Best for: Quick vegetarian dosa breakfast
- Address
- Shop no, 629, New United Cafe, Diamond Harbour Rd, Manton, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
- Hours
- daily 9 am–10 pm
#3
IdlyGo Xpress
★ 4.4 (417 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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IdlyGo Xpress is on Diamond Harbour Road at Auddy Bagan Basti, open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers describe soft, fluffy idlis, crisp dosas with balanced fillings, Mysore masala dosa and hot garlic rice, and call it budget-friendly with quick service. They also mention a large menu and help from staff in customising combos. Seating is limited, though reviewers say the outlet is neat and cool, and takeaway is popular.
Best for: Budget idli and takeaway
- Address
- 82A, Diamond Harbour Rd, Auddy Bagan Basti, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#4
Curry Patta
★ 4.8 (29 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Curry Patta is a small South Indian food corner on Diamond Harbour Road in Pathak Para, open in two sessions, morning to afternoon and again in the evening. Reviewers mention soft idli, ghee-roast dosa, Mysore masala dosa sprinkled with podi masala, and vada pao on the menu. They describe polite service and pocket-friendly prices, while noting that seating is limited.
Best for: Ghee-roast dosa with podi
- Address
- 163, Diamond Harbour Rd, Pathak Para, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700038
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 9 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sat 9 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 9 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Thu 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Tue 9 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Wed 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm
#5
South Indian Restaurant
★ 4.4 (20 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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South Indian Restaurant is in the Behala Post Office Building beside Ashoka Cinema Hall on Diamond Harbour Road, open daily from 8:30 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention large portions, reasonable prices, friendly staff and a good choice for vegetarians. Feedback is mixed, though: one reviewer complains about being refused a half plate listed on the menu, and another raises concerns about kitchen hygiene.
Best for: Large vegetarian portions
- Address
- 629, Diamond Harbour Road,, Behala Post Office Building, Beside Ashoka Cinema Hall, Jadu Colony, Sarada Pally, Kolkata, West Bengal 700034
- Hours
- daily 8:30 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Behala, Kolkata with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, IdlyGo Xpress opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Dosa Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 793 reviews. New United Cafe is second at 4.4 from 1,644 reviews.
Which restaurants in Behala, Kolkata are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Dosa Coffee, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: New United Cafe ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for New United Cafe.
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