5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Dum Dum, Kolkata
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 restaurants in Dum Dum, Kolkata considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in and around Dum Dum, Kolkata, for anyone craving dosa, idli, appam or a Kerala-style meal nearby. The list was drawn from ten businesses listed on Google as South Indian restaurants and ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers timings, the address and what reviewers mention, including complaints where they come up, so you can decide between dining in and ordering delivery.
#1
Cannanore Cafe
★ 4.5 (83 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Cannanore Cafe on Jessore Road, opposite ILS Hospital in Nagerbazar, serves Kerala food daily from noon to 10 pm. Reviewers mention Malabar chicken biryani, appam with chicken curry, Kerala paratha and fish fry, and several say it tastes like food in Kerala. They describe generous portions at an affordable rate, and many reviewers ordered through delivery apps.
Best for: Malabar biryani and Kerala dishes
- Address
- 707, Jessore Rd, opposite ILS Hospital, Clive House, Nagerbazar, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700028
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#2
Krishna Food
★ 4.3 (1,006 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Krishna Food on Lake Town Road, Bangur Avenue, is a vegetarian South Indian spot open daily from 7 am to 10:30 pm. It has outdoor seating, a free parking lot and a tea selection, and Google marks it good for kids and students. Recent reviewers who ordered masala dosa, idli and dahi vada online complained about very salty food and poor packaging, so dining in may be the safer choice.
Best for: Early breakfast dosa and tea
- Address
- 161, Lake Town Rd, Bangur Avenue, Block A, Lake Town, South Dumdum, West Bengal 700089
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10:30 pm
#3
Tiffin Room
★ 4.3 (892 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Tiffin Room on Rishi Bankim Chandra Road in Dum Dum Cantonment is a small vegetarian outlet open for morning tiffin and evening service, closed on Mondays. Reviewers mention a wide menu of South Indian dishes, chaat snacks and beverages, with dahi bara and special masala dosa among the items named. They describe it as hygienic with courteous staff, though one felt it is priced on the higher side.
Best for: Quiet vegetarian breakfast or dinner
- Address
- 9, Tiffin Room, S2, Rishi Bankim Chandra Rd, Mahendra Colony, Cantonment, Rajbari, Dum Dum, South Dumdum, North Dumdum, West Bengal 700028
- Hours
- Fri 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm; Sun 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm; Thu 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm; Tue 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm; Wed 9–11:30 am, 5–10 pm
#4
Dosa Coffee
★ 4.3 (869 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Dosa Coffee on Lake Town Road, near Central Bank of India in Sreebhumi, opens at 8 am daily and at 6 am on Sundays. Reviewers mention Bangalore-style dosas, including butter masala dosa and benne dosa, along with idli and filter coffee. They describe crispy dosas, fast and friendly service and a hygienic setting at affordable prices.
Best for: Benne dosa and filter coffee
- Address
- 238, Lake Town Rd, near Central Bank of India, Block B, Sreebhumi, Lake Town, South Dumdum, West Bengal 700089
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 6 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#5
Shree Balaji South Indian Food
★ 4.3 (833 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Shree Balaji South Indian Food at 160 Bangur Avenue, Lake Town, is open daily from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm. Reviewers mention low prices, good quantity and friendly staff, and say it is easy to reach. Some noted that coconut chutney was missing from online delivery orders of masala dosa, so eating at the shop may give the fuller experience.
Best for: Cheap South Indian meals
- Address
- 160, Bangur Avenue, Block A, Lake Town, South Dumdum, West Bengal 700089
- Hours
- daily 6:30 am–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 restaurants in Dum Dum, 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, Dosa Coffee opens at 6 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?
Cannanore Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 83 reviews. Krishna Food is second at 4.3 from 1,006 reviews.
Which restaurants in Dum Dum, Kolkata are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Krishna Food, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Krishna Food ₹1–200; Tiffin Room ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Krishna Food and Tiffin Room.
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