5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Howrah, Kolkata
Updated 29 September 2026 · 9 restaurants in Howrah, Kolkata considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Howrah, Kolkata, for anyone looking for dosa, idli and similar fare on this side of the river. Nine businesses listed on Google as South Indian restaurants were considered, and the ranking uses Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry gives timings, address, listed features and what reviewers mention, where review text is available.
#1
Dosa Coffee
★ 4.9 (1,911 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Dosa Coffee is in Forum Rangoli mall on Girish Ghosh Road in Belur, open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. It serves only vegetarian food and lists vegan options, coffee, tea and dessert, with counter service and seating. Delivery and takeaway are available, and reviewers mention well-packed delivery orders and attentive service. Seating is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Vegetarian breakfast and coffee
- Address
- Forum Rangoli, SU 006, Girish Ghosh Rd, Belur, Howrah, West Bengal 711202
- Hours
- daily 9 am–9 pm
#2
Ann Restaurant
★ 4.6 (97 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Ann Restaurant is on College Road near Shalimar, open from about 11 am to 10:30 pm every day. Reviewers mention affordable prices, quick service and cooperative staff, and describe it as good for family dining. It is a simple South Indian restaurant listed under that category on Google, with no other attributes noted.
Best for: Affordable family meals
- Address
- Shop 4, Ann Restaurant, College Rd, near B.Collage, Shalimar, Howrah, West Bengal 711103
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 11 am–10:30 pm; Sat 11 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10:30 pm; Tue 11 am–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–10:30 pm
#3
Kerala Leaf
★ 4.9 (30 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Kerala Leaf is on Foreshore Road near the ferry ghat in Howrah, open daily from 2 pm to 11:30 pm. Reviewers point to the cheese masala dosa and a pizza dosa as dishes to try. It is a smaller listing with fewer reviews than others here, and Google shows no additional attributes.
Best for: Evening dosa near the ghat
- Address
- 142 grand, Foreshore Rd, near ramkrishnapur, Choura Bustee, ferry ghat, Howrah, West Bengal 711101
- Hours
- daily 2–11:30 pm
#4
South Indian food
★ 4.3 (21 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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South Indian food is a small listing at Udichi Apartment on College Road, Shalimar. It opens in the evening, generally from around 5 pm until just before 9 pm, with slightly different timings on each day. Google lists it under South Indian restaurants, and no review text or other attributes are available, so it is worth checking timings before going.
Best for: Evening South Indian snacks
- Address
- udichi apartment, 38 B, College Rd, Shalimar, Howrah, West Bengal 711103
- Hours
- Fri 5–9:15 pm; Mon 5–8 pm; Sat 5–8:45 pm; Sun 12 am–8:45 pm; Thu 5–8:45 pm; Tue 5–8:45 pm; Wed 5:15–8:45 pm
#5
Shree Balaji South Indian Mess
★ 4.2 (89 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Shree Balaji South Indian Mess is on Dobson Lane near Ashoka Hotel, open daily from 8 am to 10 pm. As a mess-style South Indian eatery it covers breakfast through dinner hours. One reviewer notes that the listing photos do not match the real premises, so it is best judged on the food rather than the pictures. No other attributes are listed.
Best for: All-day simple meals
- Address
- 13, Shree Balaji South Indian Mess, 14, Dobson Ln, near Ashoka Hotel, Gulmohar Railway Quarters, Mali Panchghara, Howrah, West Bengal 711101
- Hours
- daily 8 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Howrah, 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
- Dosa Coffee takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Shree Balaji South Indian Mess opens at 8 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 4.9 from 1,911 reviews. Ann Restaurant is second at 4.6 from 97 reviews.
Which restaurants in Howrah, Kolkata are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Kerala Leaf, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Dosa Coffee ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dosa Coffee.
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