Food place in Agra
Dasaprakash
Taj Road, Agra
Agra's long-standing South Indian vegetarian restaurant — masala dosa, filter coffee and large thalis, and the most reliable pure-veg sit-down meal near the Taj.
Area
Taj Road
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹300–700
Opening hours
About 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Dasaprakash famous for?
Agra's long-standing South Indian vegetarian restaurant — masala dosa, filter coffee and large thalis, the reliable pure-veg sit-down near the Taj.
Good to know
Is Dasaprakash good for families?
Yes — Dasaprakash is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open about 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
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Photo spots near Dasaprakash
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Agra Fort
Best photo · Late afternoon, when the red sandstone warms to orange and the Taj glows down the river; early morning for soft light and empty courtyards.
Best combo: Photos here, then a meal at Dasaprakash.
See photo spotAkbar's Tomb, Sikandra
Best photo · 6:00–7:30 AM for empty courtyards, low raking light on the red sandstone, and deer on the lawns. Late afternoon gives warm stone but more visitors. Avoid 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: harsh overhead light, heat haze, and the sandstone goes flat.
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See photo spotChini Ka Rauza
Best photo · Late afternoon, roughly 4:00 – 5:45 PM, when low raking sun brings out the surviving glazed-tile colour on the upper walls and dome. Midday light flattens the building completely because the surface has no deep relief to cast shadows.
Best combo: Photos here, then a meal at Dasaprakash.
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Dasaprakash
Dasaprakash is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant, which is an odd thing to single out in Agra and exactly why it matters. This is a Mughlai meat city; if you are vegetarian, Jain, or simply tired of rich curries by day three, Dasaprakash is the dependable sit-down answer, and it has been open long enough to be an institution rather than a novelty.
What to order
- Masala dosa — the thing to come for. Crisp fermented rice-and-lentil crepe, potato filling, sambar and three chutneys.
- South Indian thali — rice, sambar, rasam, several vegetables, curd, papad, pickle and a sweet. Large, complete, and the best value on the menu.
- Idli and vada — the breakfast order.
- Filter coffee — properly made, strong, served in a steel tumbler and davara. Rare in north India and worth ordering on its own.
- North Indian paneer dishes are also on the menu, and the thali here is known for being generous, sometimes finishing with an ice cream.
Why it is useful
Strictly vegetarian, and hygienic by standard. Several sources single out Dasaprakash for cleanliness, which is not a trivial consideration for a traveller who has been eating street food for several days. It is also open across the day rather than only for lunch and dinner, so it solves the awkward 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM hunger that Agra's restaurant hours otherwise leave open.
Practical
- Taj Road, close to the Taj Ganj hotel district and the East Gate.
- About 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM — one of the longest opening windows in the area.
- ₹500–700 for two, which is mid-range for Agra and cheap for what you get.
- Pure vegetarian — no meat, no egg in most dishes; ask if egg matters to you.
- Cards and UPI accepted.
- Busy at standard meal times but it turns tables quickly; a wait is unusual.
The other pure-vegetarian options in the same bracket are Joney's Place (cheaper, smaller, more traveller-focused) and Chokho Jeeman Marwari Jain Bhojanalya (a Jain thali house, no onion or garlic). If you want South Indian specifically, Dasaprakash is the only real choice in Agra and it is a good one.
Questions
Dasaprakash — FAQ
What is Dasaprakash famous for?
Agra's long-standing South Indian vegetarian restaurant — masala dosa, filter coffee and large thalis, and the most reliable pure-veg sit-down meal near the Taj.
Is Dasaprakash good for families?
Yes — Dasaprakash is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Dasaprakash's opening hours?
Dasaprakash is open about 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Dasaprakash located?
Dasaprakash is in Taj Road, Agra.