Deepee Restaurant, the pure vegetarian institution formerly known as Dasaprakash, has fed Agra’s South Indian cravings for over two decades from its perch inside the Meher Cinema Complex on Gwalior Road. Locals and travelers alike treat it as the default answer whenever someone wants dosa done right in a city built around the Taj.
The menu leans heavily into crisp, griddle-made dosas, including a Schezwan garlic version that regulars single out as the kitchen’s calling card, alongside idli, vada, uttapam, and a run of North Indian and continental vegetarian plates for travelers craving variety. The room itself skips any attempt at grandeur: simple tables, quick service, and a no-frills dining hall that keeps attention on the food rather than the décor (source: [Wheree](https://deepee-restaurant-formerly-dasaprakash.wheree.com/)). Portions run generous, prices stay reasonable, and the pure-veg kitchen draws a steady mix of families, solo diners, and tour groups passing through central Agra.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Arrive before 1pm or after 8:30pm to dodge the lunch and dinner rush that builds around the cinema complex. The restaurant sits an easy rickshaw ride from Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal’s eastern gate, making it a practical lunch stop between sightseeing stretches. Walk-ins are standard, though groups should call ahead during peak winter tourist season (October through March). Stick with the dosa lineup on a first visit, then branch into the filter coffee and South Indian thalis on repeat trips (source: [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g297683-d1190049-Reviews-Deepee_Restaurant-Agra_Agra_District_Uttar_Pradesh.html)).
