Woodlands

It was HOLI on this day, so my daughter and I wanted vegetarian food. She really wanted sambar and idlies & I was also craving their masala dossa, idlies & chutney as it's been years since I ate their foods. We live over 30 mins away from this restaurant, so I decided to go straight from work & wait as they were closed between 3-5pm. I did not mind the wait because my daughter really wanted to eat these items today. We ordered idlies which came with sambar & masala dossa, which came with coconut chutney. I walked in right after 5pm, placed my order & it was completed to go within 10 mins. I like a lot of sambar & chutneys, therefore, requested extra, which I was wowed by their generous amounts. Their idlies were a descent size, soft & fluffy, just the way I like. Their sambar, masala dos

Woodlands has been at its current location just North of the Florida Mall for decades. It is in my opinion, the best Southern Indian food in Orlando. They are strictly vegetarian; and although I really enjoy Indian seafood dishes (I am pescatarian), my wife and I often choose Woodlands over other Indian options because of their selection, quality and consistency. Naan, and other tandoori offerings are perfectly executed. The freshest paneer in town. Wonderfully deep and delicately complex sauces and fillings. The decor is plain and a little bright, but clean. They don’t open until 5p, but are bustling soon after everyday. Highly recommended.

Worst place to go. They don't even know how to make samber. Samber rasam all are same. 0 taste 0 tamarind. Dahi wada - dahi was so old🤦🏻‍♀️. I will never go there ever again

Got dinner here with my family. For context, we are South Indian vegetarians who have been coming here as a family on and off for the last 20 years. We ordered the mixed vegetable pakora, gobi manchurian, veg uthappam, and chana bhatura. The pakora was quite bland and the portion was small. The Manchurian was terrible — possibly the worst I have ever eaten. It was very crispy, but otherwise bland, and in all honesty I couldn’t even tell if I was eating cauliflower with how it had been fried. The uthappam was fine, but nothing special. The accompanying chutney was watery. The sambar was not particularly flavorful. The bhatura itself was well fried and tasty, but the chana masala looked and tasted like chickpeas had been added to paneer butter masala gravy. We spoke to the owner and so

Woodlands in Orlando has been my go-to spot for the past 7 years, and they’ve never once disappointed! The modest ambience may not scream fine dining, but the food absolutely speaks for itself—lip-smacking and truly unforgettable. Their medu vada with sambar is perfection—crispy outside, fluffy inside, and the sambar is so flavorful it rivals (and even beats!) versions I’ve had in Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. That’s saying something! I also tried the chole bhature, and wow—the chole had a unique twist, with a curry base reminiscent of paneer tikka masala. Surprisingly, it worked beautifully with the fluffy bhature. Unexpected but delicious! Don’t miss their chai either—aromatic, strong, and comforting. At $4, it’s a little on the pricey side, but worth the indulgence. If you're i