Seattle diners are having a dosa moment

Christine Clarridge

A large rolled dosa on a green plate with three small cups of dipping sauces. — Crispy pancake craving. Photo: Andrew Burke-Stevenson/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Seattle diners are having a dosa moment.

Driving the news: Mentions of the thin South Indian pancake in Google Maps reviews of Seattle restaurants jumped 136% over the past year.

Matcha mentions rose 66%, while mentions of banana climbed 43%.

Zoom out: The trends are part of Google's first-ever fan-favorite dining lists, released Thursday, which also highlight Seattle restaurants based on reviews, ratings and requests for directions.

Where to go: Google highlighted Shri Ananda Bhavan in South Lake Union, Chennai Express in Belltown, Sangamam in Fremont, Biryani and Curry King in Pioneer Square and Taste of Mumbai in West Seattle among top spots for dosas.

Plus: The Pink Door, Von's 1000Spirits, Pike Place Chowder, Lola and Ludi's Restaurant were the city's most-requested dining destinations on Maps from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026.

Aerlume, Harvest Beat, Metropolitan Grill, Il Nido and La Rustica were among reviewers' favorite spots for special occasions.

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