Wander through Washington Square on any given day around lunch and you’d be hard-pressed to not see old men playing chess, teenagers falling off skateboards, and a pigeon-man or two. But all that noise aside, you should be directing your attention to the low-profile NY Dosa cart on the south side of the park.
While the line moves slow, the man in the saddle makes it worth it - cracking humor with customers in line. There are articles all over the side of his cart detailing his American Dream story of becoming inspired to create a cart selling his native recipes - years later and this entrepreneurial experiment in authentic Indian food has become an irreplaceable downtown icon. The cart is now nothing short of a cultural stitch of the fabric of Greenwich Village.
An incredible option for vegans and omnivores alike, the cart specializes in making incredible dosas for under $10. I always go for the Pondicherry special which includes a smattering of herbed potatoes and onions run through the garden wrapped in a buttery, crispy dosa - if you’ve never had, picture the texture of a crunchy crepe. Don’t skimp on the samosas or the spice, and always ask for extra sauce. This isn’t just your run of the mill cheap eats locale, it’s a true destination for the unreal quality of its ingredients and authenticity.
NY Dosas
50 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012
-DG
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