Madras Dosa Company in Boston, MA

4.0(1,120)$10–20Boston, MA
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Good value

Rated 4.0 stars based on 1120 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Boston, MA • Price $10–20 • 4.0★
Madras Dosa Company is an Indian buffet located at 55 Boston Wharf Rd in Boston, MA. Situated in the South Boston Waterfront neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. With a price range of $10–20, Madras Dosa Company has earned a rating of 4 stars based on 1120 reviews. The restaurant provides a dining experience with multiple service options. Visitors can find this Indian buffet in Boston, MA.

Good to know

  • Madras Dosa Company has a listed address in Boston, MA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.0-star rating from 1,120 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
55 Boston Wharf Rd, Boston, MA 02210, South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA
Phone
(857) 233-5188
Today
11 AM–2 AM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.0 (1,120 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.1 weighted · 1,120 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.0 from 1,120 reviews(↑ 0.09 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,120 / 903 median
04,515 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.0) with the city average (4.21) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4515+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 AM
monday
11 AM–2 AM
saturday
11 AM–3 AM
sunday
11 AM–2 AM
thursday
11 AM–2 AM
tuesday
11 AM–2 AM
wednesday
11 AM–2 AM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible seating Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsModerate noiseStreet parking, Validated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutOutdoor SeatingCateringDrive-through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Usually a wait Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

5 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa Chaat$12.008 mentions
  • Canteen Sandwich$13.003 mentions
  • Rasam$4.003 mentions
  • Paani Puri$12.002 mentions
  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$12.002 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

26 items with prices
  • Dosa$12.00

    A thin lentil crepe that you can fill with anything you want from the following (our favorite combo is meat, potatoes, cheese, onion, go crazy, do you).

  • Idly (Dip It, Dunk It, Eat It)$12.00

    Soft pillowy steamed rice and lentil cakes! Healthy AF.

  • Paani Puri$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Dahi Puri$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Samosa Chaat$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Black Chickpea Chaat$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Papri Chaat$12.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Pao Bhaji$14.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Kheema Pao$16.00

    A celebration of textures and flavors that are sold by street vendors all over India. Think of nachos but only Indian.

  • Canteen Sandwich$13.00

    Elevated sandwich with our secret sauces (takes a wee longer to make these though).

  • Pulav (Rice)$14.00

    Rice pilaf cooked and steamed in spices accompanied with yogurt sauce (raita).

  • Lays Chips$4.00
  • Samosa$4.00
  • Aloo Tikki$4.00

    Indian hashbrown.

  • Sambar$4.00

    Thick lentil soup.

  • Rasam$4.00

    Hot South Indian soup.

  • Upma$5.00

    Polenta.

  • Gulab Jamun$6.00
  • Rasmalai$6.00
  • Thums Up$4.00
  • Water$2.00
  • Boxed Water$4.00
  • Desi Hot Chocolate$5.00

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,120 reviews

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Customer reviews available

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What is the rating of Madras Dosa Company?

Madras Dosa Company has a 4.0-star rating based on 1120 customer reviews.

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