South Indian soul food at its finest — Sambar Rice (Sambar Sadam) at Udupi Dosa is a warm, comforting dish where fluffy rice is cooked together with lentils, seasonal vegetables, and our slow-cooked tamarind sambar. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of tangy, savoury, and mildly spiced flavours that truly nourishes the body and soul.
Sambar Rice, known as 'Sambar Sadam' in Tamil or 'Bassaru' in Kannada, is one of the most beloved South Indian comfort foods. At Udupi Dosa in London, Ontario, our Sambar Rice is made by cooking parboiled rice with our slow-cooked sambar — a rich lentil stew prepared with tamarind, toor dal, tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a proprietary blend of South Indian spices.
The sambar used in our Sambar Rice is the same one served alongside our dosas and idlis — slow-cooked for hours to develop a deep, complex flavour. When combined with rice and the gentle crunch of a spiced tadka (tempering) of mustard seeds, dried red chillies, and curry leaves, the result is a comforting, nutritious one-pot meal that is simply irresistible.
Sambar Rice is the ultimate South Indian comfort meal — warming, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying. At Udupi Dosa, we prepare it with the same dedication and authentic ingredients that define everything on our menu. It is a particularly popular choice for lunch and for those seeking a hearty, healthy vegan meal at an affordable price in London, Ontario.
Google Reviewer
"The Sambar Rice at Udupi Dosa is the best comfort food in London. The sambar is rich and tangy, perfectly seasoned, and the rice is cooked just right. Feels like home!"
March 2025
Regular Customer
"I have been having Sambar Rice here regularly and it is always excellent. The quality of the sambar is outstanding — full of flavour and freshly made. Great value for money too."
February 2025
Local Food Enthusiast
"Authentic South Indian Sambar Rice in London! The balance of tangy and spicy is perfect, and the vegetables in the sambar are always fresh. A wholesome, healthy meal at a great price."
April 2025
Order online for pickup or dine-in at 350 Dundas St, London, ON — open daily.
Order Now View Full MenuYes, our Sambar Rice is 100% vegan and vegetarian — made from rice, lentils, vegetables, and spices with no dairy or animal products.
Yes! Sambar Rice is a highly nutritious meal — high in protein from lentils, rich in complex carbohydrates from rice, and packed with vegetables. It is a well-balanced, low-fat vegan meal.
Udupi Dosa at 350 Dundas St, downtown London, ON is the best place for authentic South Indian Sambar Rice in London. Open Monday to Sunday.
Visit us at 350 Dundas St in downtown London for dine-in, or order online for takeout.
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