Sri Murugan Cafe - best vegetarian restaurant in Pondicherry

First time in Puducherry a coastal union territory in the southern part of India. Since this was the first morning we decided to eat authentic local South Indian breakfast at some place that didn't make us feel stuffed which is usually the case. So map's suggested this place and we decided to take the plunge. Short ride away from where we are staying it didn't look very appealing from the out, anyway since we came we sat and ordered. The order was vada sambar and rava dosa. Believe me when the order arrived it looked yummy...the vada was huge dipped in a yellow sambar...it had ginger and whole black pepper which gave it a different twist...it was fluffy and light soaking up all the sambar...first I thought it's dal, bit it was indeed a yellow sambar with carrots and beans.... Secondly we ordered a rava dosa...this was amazing...super thin and crispy served with sambar...white coconut chutney and a red chutney that tasted like onion and garlic...I cannot explain how excited my taste buds felt after eating what I jus ate... Finally to top off the list I ordered a filter coffee and this one knocked me off my feet, all this while living, eating and drinking in Mumbai made me feel that I am eating the best by paying exorbitantly high prices..wherein what we paid here for all that we ate is ONLY 190/-....YES...THATS TRUE. I was like what us going on, on planet earth with a place serving mouth watering, lip smacking breakfast at throwaway prices. For all who are traveling to Pondicherry....this place is a MUST VISIT.

Sri Murgan Cafe is a great place for tasty South Indian food in Pondicherry. The dosas are crispy, the idlis are super soft, and everything is served fresh with flavorful chutneys and sambar. The filter coffee is a must-try! It's clean, affordable, and the staff are very friendly. Perfect spot for a quick and satisfying meal. Highly recommend!

Sri Murugan Cafe is claiming as one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Pondicherry, but my experience was mixed. The restaurant is located on a very narrow road, making it impossible to park a car nearby, though the dining space itself is quite large on the first floor. The setup is typical of a South Indian eatery, with granite countertops, stainless steel tables, and banana leaves placed in front of you even before service begins. One major drawback is that none of the menu cards display prices, which makes it difficult to understand the value proposition. I tried their much-hyped ghee cashew dosa, which I was told would take extra time to prepare. Unfortunately, when it finally arrived, it was nowhere near as good as expected. For the price they charge, this dosa is definitely not worth the money. Overall, Sri Murugan Cafe has the look and feel of a traditional South Indian restaurant and enjoys a strong reputation, but the lack of price transparency and underwhelming quality of their signature dish makes it hard to recommend beyond an average 3.5 stars