NY Dosas, Street food cart in Washington Square Park, United States.
NY Dosas is a street cart stationed in Washington Square Park, in Greenwich Village, serving dosas, which are thin crepes made from fermented rice and lentil batter and filled with spiced vegetables. Each order comes with coconut chutney and sambar, a lentil-based broth common in South Indian cooking.
The cart opened in 2001, making it one of the early spots to bring South Indian street food to a Manhattan park setting. Over the years, it gained attention beyond the neighborhood and was featured in national food publications.
The cart has become a meeting point in Washington Square Park, drawing students, locals, and visitors who come back regularly for the same order. The cooking happens in full view, so watching the batter spread and fill on the hot griddle is part of the experience.
The cart is found inside Washington Square Park and is busiest around midday, so arriving a little earlier helps avoid a long wait. Only cash is accepted, so it is worth having some on hand before joining the line.
The man behind the cart, Thiru Kumar, comes from Tamil Nadu in southern India and prepares recipes passed down through his family without adapting them for a different palate. This means the food served on a Manhattan sidewalk is made the same way it would be back in Tamil Nadu.
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