About Swami’s Dosa Grill Restaurant

Swami's Dosa Grill Restaurant is a South Indian vegetarian eatery located inside the food court at Kona International Market, 74-5533 Luhia St, Unit K3, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, reachable at (808) 825-1002. It specializes in authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine, including vegan options, with dosas, oothapam, vegetable biriyani, lemon rice, coconut rice, idly, medu vada, and pongal on the menu. Dosas are the highlight — crispy South Indian crepes filled with various vegetarian and vegan fillings and served with sauces on the side — with the Mysore Masala Dosa, filled with potatoes and onions, being a standout alongside a selection of fresh chutneys and refreshing mango lassi. Run by its owner-chef, Swami, the spot is well-loved locally as a rare source of authentic Indian food on the Big Island, and it holds a strong reputation with 347 reviews on Yelp. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample parking available behind the gas station at the market. Due to popular demand, the business has also expanded with food trucks at nearby locations serving lunch and dinner hours.