Tucked into a Mira Mesa Blvd storefront at 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd #113, San Diego, CA 92121, Dosa Studio describes itself simply: “pure vegetarian restaurant & catering.” No meat, no fish, no ambiguity — just South Indian tiffin food built around the dosa, the idly, and the uttapam. As Dosa Studio’s own site puts it, the goal is to bring “the authentic flavors of South India, crafted with passion and expertise” to a menu that spans crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, and “everything in between.”
For San Diego’s vegetarian, Jain, and South Indian expat community — plus anyone simply craving a meat-free lunch that isn’t a salad — that single-minded focus is the whole pitch. This guide is the August 2026 hub for everything happening at Dosa Studio this month: the full scope of the menu, hours and ordering, the weekly Dosa Night and Chaat Night specials, back-to-school family dinner options, and the weekend buffet.
The Menu, By the Numbers
Dosa Studio’s menu (confirmed directly from the restaurant’s current pricing sheet) is organized into clear categories:
- Dosa Specials — 18 varieties, from Plain Dosa ($9.99) up through Masala, Butter Masala, Onion, Cheese, Chocolate, Ghee, Ghee Masala, Podi, Podi Ghee, Podi Masala, Kara, Kara Masala, Mysore Plain, Mysore Masala, Spring, Paneer Bhurji, and Rava Masala Dosa (topping out at $13.99).
- Uttapam Specials — Set Dosa (2pcs, $10.99), Plain Uttapam ($10.99), Onion Uttapam ($11.99), Onion Chili Uttapam ($11.99), Onion Tomato Uttapam ($11.99), Tomato Uttapam ($11.99), and Onion Tomato Chili Uttapam ($11.99).
- Idly & Tiffin Specials — Idly (3pcs, $7.99), Sambar Idly, Rasam Idly, Ghee Idly, Podi Ghee Idly (all 2pcs, $8.99), plus combo plates pairing idly, vada, and pongal.
- Vada Specials — Medhu Vada (3pcs, $9.99), Sambar Vada, Rasam Vada, and Dahi Vada (2pcs, $9.99 each).
- Chaat Corner & Snacks — Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Bhel Puri, Papdi Chaat, Samosa Chaat, Vegetable Samosa, Onion Pakora, Cut Mirchi, and Punugulu, priced $6.99–$9.99.
- Bread Corner — Parotta Salna, Parotta Kurma, Saag Puri Chole, and Halwa Puri Chole ($10.99–$11.99).
- Rice Specials & Sides — Tamarind Rice, Lemon Rice, and Curd Rice (16oz, $7.99–$8.99), plus a la carte chutneys, sambar, rasam, and single idly/vada.
- Desserts — Rava Kesari, Gulab Jamun (4pcs), and Ras Malai (4pcs), $5.99–$6.99.
- Beverages — Mango Lassi, Madras Coffee, Indian Tea, and bottled drinks.
- Weekend Buffet & Kids Buffet — $18.99 / $8.99.
- Dosa Night & Chatpata Chaat Night — recurring themed pricing at $15.99 (adults) / $8.99 (kids) for each.
That’s a menu built for repeat visits — you could eat here weekly for a month and order a different dosa every time. Two spokes in this cluster go deeper on specific parts of that menu: our Uttapam guide explains how the savory rice-and-lentil pancake differs from a dosa, and our Weekend Buffet guide walks first-timers through what to expect from the $18.99 all-you-can-eat format.
Hours, Location, and Ordering
Dosa Studio’s posted hours are Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. (Note: the restaurant’s own site shows a minor inconsistency between its header and footer — the footer lists Tuesday–Friday instead of Monday–Friday for weekday hours. We recommend confirming Monday hours by phone before a first visit.) The restaurant is located at 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd #113, San Diego, CA 92121, reachable at +1 858-246-6164.
The fastest way to order for pickup is directly through Dosa Studio’s own ordering platform: Order Online at Dosa Studio. Ordering direct means the full menu and current pricing, no third-party markup, and your order goes straight to the kitchen.
Family Dining Nights and Catering
Beyond the daily menu, Dosa Studio runs two standing themed nights — Dosa Night and Chatpata Chaat Night — each priced separately for adults and kids, making them a natural fit for families who want to make a weekly ritual out of dinner out. Our Dosa Night & Chaat Night guide covers pricing and what to expect from each.
With the school year restarting in mid-to-late August, our Back-to-School family dinner guide rounds up the kids’ pricing across the Buffet, Dosa Night, and Chaat Night — useful for parents looking for an easy, meat-free weeknight dinner that doesn’t require cooking.
Dosa Studio also caters events from 30 to 3,000 guests — birthdays, home parties, engagements, mehendi nights, weddings, office parties, corporate events, and religious functions, with corporate incentives available on request. For a back-to-school teacher appreciation event, a religious function, or a family gathering, the catering team can be reached through the contact form on dosastudiosd.com/catering.
Why Mira Mesa Regulars Keep Coming Back
Mira Mesa is one of San Diego’s most food-diverse neighborhoods, and within it, Dosa Studio’s pure-vegetarian focus and dosa depth set it apart from more generalist Indian menus nearby. Regular guests and reviewers commonly point to the crispness of the dosa batter and the balance of the accompanying chutneys and sambar as the reason they return — a pattern echoed across independent review platforms, though we’d encourage checking Dosa Studio’s current Google Business Profile for the latest guest feedback before you visit.
Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch between meetings in nearby Sorrento Valley, bringing the kids for Dosa Night, or booking catering for a back-to-school event, Dosa Studio’s menu gives you a genuinely wide range of pure vegetarian South Indian options to choose from — all orderable directly through Dosa Studio’s online ordering page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dosa Studio fully vegetarian?
Yes. Dosa Studio identifies itself as a “pure vegetarian restaurant & catering” — the entire menu, from dosas to chaat to desserts, is meat-free.
What are Dosa Studio’s hours?
Posted hours are Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday 10:00 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM. Because the restaurant’s own site shows slightly different weekday hours between its header and footer, we recommend calling +1 858-246-6164 to confirm before visiting on a Monday.
Where is Dosa Studio located?
6755 Mira Mesa Blvd #113, San Diego, CA 92121, in the Mira Mesa neighborhood.
How many dosa varieties does Dosa Studio serve?
18 distinct dosa varieties are listed on the current menu, ranging from a $9.99 Plain Dosa to specialty options like Rava Masala Dosa and Paneer Bhurji Dosa at $13.99.
Does Dosa Studio do catering?
Yes — catering for 30 to 3,000 guests, covering birthdays, weddings, mehendi nights, office parties, corporate events, and religious functions, with corporate incentives available on request via the catering contact form.
What’s the best way to order?
Order directly through Dosa Studio’s official online ordering page for the full current menu and pricing without third-party delivery markups.
