komalas vilas, serangoon road.

was in the lavender area, and was thinking about what to have for lunch. it suddenly struck me that little india was fairly near (a fifteen minute walk) so i headed over as i've wanted to try komalas vilas's dosai meal for a while now.

this is my second visit. the first time i went probably sometime last year. what prompted my first visit was reading that their masala dosai was good, but i didn't manage to get my hands on the menu when i went, so i just ordered off the board that they had tacked to the wall. that was why i never knew about the existence of the dosai meal until recently.

very confusing place if you've not been there before. i was asked to take a seat after being handed a menu, but when i tried to place my order, the waiter told me that all dosai/rice/chappathi meals were served upstairs. so i had to grab my stuff and head up.

i ordered at the counter first. after paying and being handed a receipt, i was then allowed to take a seat.

i got the dosai meal ($8.50). there was a choice between paper and masala dosai- of course i picked the masala dosai. it came served with a variety of side dishes, some of which i've never had before.


all masala dosais should be like this- crispy, light, non-greasy and generously filled with potatoes.



the vegetables included were interesting. i've never tried such indian dishes. one was long beans in yogurt, the second was a potato dish, and the third was beetroot and lentil (?). was slightly wary of the beetroot and lentil one at first glance, but after trying a few bites it grew on me. also especially loved the sambar- practically finished the entire plastic cup of it.

interestingly enough, i think it was like a sit-down buffet style place. one could ask for more of the accompanying dishes from the servers. i didn't, though- portions served were just right.

no frills dining at its best. food was good, and best of all, not seeped in oil. very satisfying; will be back for another of this.

komalas vilas
76 serangoon road
http://komalavilas.com.sg