Lifestyle
Updated 2026-08-02 5 min
In short
- ●Lotus Dosa Corner brings Tamil Nadu cooking to Siem Reap, with more than 2,000 Google reviews at 4.8/5.
- ●Strengths: proper dosas with three chutneys and sambar, idli, uttapam and thali, plus a strong vegetarian offer.
- ●Good to know: the room is modest and functional — the cooking is the whole point.
- ●Verdict: the most authentic South Indian food in the city, minutes from Pub Street.
4.8/5
Google rating
2,000+
Google reviews
Tamil Nadu, North and South Indian
Cuisine
Street 09, near Pub Street
Location
At a Glance
- Type: South Indian restaurant with a North Indian section.
- Location: Mondol 1 village, Street 09, near Street 08 and Pub Street.
- Kitchen: Dosas, idli, vada, pongal, uttapam, thali, filter coffee and masala chai.
- Google rating: 4.8/5 across more than 2,000 reviews.
- Diet: A large share of the menu is vegetarian by nature.
Strengths
- Dosas done right. Crisp outside, soft inside, served with three chutneys and a properly spiced sambar — the test any South Indian kitchen has to pass.
- The whole Tamil repertoire. Pongal, uttapam, thali, soft idli and vada with the right crunch: this is a full regional menu, not two curries and a naan.
- Filter coffee and masala chai. Small detail, big signal — kitchens that get these right tend to get the rest right too.
- Vegetarians eat like everyone else. Most of the card is naturally meat-free, which makes it one of the easiest tables in town for vegetarian travellers.
- Fair prices in a central spot. Reasonable for Siem Reap given how close it sits to Pub Street.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Functional setting. The room is modest — in keeping with the South Indian eateries this one is modelled on.
- Order beyond the dosa. The thali and the breakfast items are where regulars go once the novelty of the dosa wears off.
- Central but tucked away. It sits off Street 09; look for it rather than expecting a Pub Street frontage.
Who It's For
Lotus Dosa Corner is for anyone who misses South Indian food, and for vegetarians tired of negotiating menus.
- Vegetarian travellers: most of the menu needs no adaptation.
- Indian food lovers: the real Tamil repertoire rather than a tourist curry list.
- Budget diners: fair portions at fair prices in a central location.
- Early risers: idli, vada and filter coffee make a proper breakfast.
Practical Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Mondol 1 village, Street 09, near Street 08, Krong Siem Reap |
| Phone | +855 96 929 6456 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 — 2,000+ reviews |
| Signature plates | Dosa, idli, vada, pongal, uttapam, thali |
| Drinks | Filter coffee, masala chai |
| Diet | Largely vegetarian menu |
Verdict
Siem Reap has a number of Indian restaurants. Lotus Dosa Corner is the one where a Tamil diner would recognise the food.
Come for a dosa, come back for the thali, and treat the plain dining room as a sign the kitchen is spending its effort where it counts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lotus Dosa Corner vegetarian?
A large share of the menu is naturally vegetarian, which makes it one of the easiest tables in Siem Reap for vegetarian travellers.
What is the signature dish?
The dosa — crisp outside, soft inside, served with three chutneys and sambar. The thali and idli are the other regulars' picks.
Where is it?
Mondol 1 village on Street 09, a short walk from Street 08 and Pub Street.
Is it expensive?
No. Prices are reasonable for Siem Reap, especially given how central the location is.
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