Best South-indian Restaurants Nearby in San Jose
Idly Express
4.7
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 41 min
"Medhu Vadai (V) - 4 pcs is so delicious and reasonably priced. Vada is my new obsession. Delicately crispy on the outside and tender in the inside."
"Good Medhu Vadai (V) - 4 pcs very crispy out and soft inside. The Pongal Vadai (2) Combo is fresh and hot"
Thatte Idly (2 pcs) (V)
Steamed rice and lentil cakes
$10.41
Medhu Vadai (V) - 4 pcs
Fried Savory donuts made with lentils
$10.67
Filter Coffee
Eight oz filter coffee.
$4.55
Benne Masala Dose
Two thatte idly and two pieces of medhu vada.
$17.54
Kovai Cafe
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 7.5 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Quality of food is good but Sambhar was less for 4 vadas"
"The potato with the dosas was smelling bad as it's old. Had to throw it away. And the Elaneer Payasam (8oz) was all milk and the milk was smelling bad. Had to throw away that too. The dosa was good."
Kovai Healthy Meals
Sundal, Sprouts Salad, Chappathi Kurma, Biryani, Raitha, Curd Rice, Poriyal, Pickle, Millet Sweet
$17.54
Idly (3Pc)
3 pieces of steamed rice cake with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)
$9.42
Filter Coffee
Rich and aromatic South Indian Filter Coffee: A comforting cup of tradition
$4.67
Idly (2pc) Vada (2pc)
Creamy, Cool, and Packed with Flavor
$11.69
Madras Cafe
4.6
(19k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.6 mi • 39 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Curd Rice was delicious, best of home cooking, very comforting, just perfect for a snack or late-night easy meal. Vadas were crispy and delicious, although undersalted. Puliyodharai was a huge disappointment, I did not enjoy it at all. It was very one-note with the sour tamarind masking every other flavor. Podi Dosa was, as always, crispy, thin, and delicious!"
"These 14 mini idlis were absolutely perfect for a South-Indian comfort meal. Soft, fluffy, and served steaming hot with a flavorful sambar and two chutneys — one coconut, one tomato. The sambar had just the right spice balance and depth; it didn’t feel oily or heavy at all.
As a vegetarian, this is the kind of dish that hits home — light, nourishing, and authentic. The mini-idli format makes it fun and easy to eat, and you can taste that the batter’s well-fermented and freshly steamed.
Verdict: Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner when you crave something homely and satisfying."
Idli-Vada Combo
Steamed and fried lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys.
$8.39
Idly
Steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys.
$6.66
Medu Vada Plate
Button sized small steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy.
$6.61
Naan N Masala
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"The best food I've ever had. Hands DOWN. Not just best Indian food, best FOOD in general. Everything is perfect. The chicken is tender and juicy and full of flavor. The sauce is flavorful. Everything is perfect. "
"I've been coming to this place for a long time and never had an experience like this. The chicken tikka masala was watery. The rice did not seem like basmati rice, it seemed more like plain white rice. I only got five pieces in my mixed pacora and the pioneer pecora was super dried out. Bummed since it's used to be one of my favorite spots."
Butter Chicken
Tandoori boneless chicken cooked in rich creamy tomato sauce and onion gravy.
$12.62
Plain Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
$3.7
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a moderately spiced cream sauce.
$11.98
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cheese chunks cooked in moderately spiced cream sauce.
$11.03
Saravana Bhavan
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 39 min
Farther away
15% off on $55+
"Softest chapati with golden light brown color and taste absolutely comforting. Looks exactly like the representative picture and has layers in it. I must say it's a bit expensive for one chapati, but worth every dollar."
"Ordered thali to go, overpriced at 30$ with laughable portion size. Rasam had just pepper, no flavor, poori was harder than stale bread. Never ever ordering from here again. I am sticking to Abhiruchi and Kovai, better value for money and better taste"
Togo-Thali-Chapathi (After 10.00AM only)
One Poori/Chappathi, Rice, Sambhar, Rasam, Kootu, Poriyal, Kuzhambu, Curd, Papad, Pickle And Sweet.
*DAIRY*
*NUTS ADDED*
$21.42
Togo-Idly
Steamed Rice And Lentil Patties Served With Varieties Of Chutney, Sambhar And Chili Powder.
$10.5
Togo-Masala Dosa
Thin Rice And Lentil Crepe Filled With Spiced Mashed Potatoes. Served With Three Varieties Of Chutneys And Sambhar.
*NUTS ADDED*
$14.04
Togo-Thali-Poori (After 10.00AM only)
One Poori/Chappathi, Rice, Sambhar, Rasam, Kootu, Poriyal, Kuzhambu, Curd, Papad, Pickle And Sweet
*DAIRY*
*NUTS ADDED*
$21.43
Mumbai Express food truck
4.3
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 29 min
Regular Vada Pav (2PCS)
Spiced potato fritters in a bun, garnished with cilantro, served with green chutney, tamarind sauce, and fried green chilies.
$10.89
Poha
Popular Indian breakfast dish made from flattened rice, also known as "beaten rice." It is a light, nutritious, and flavorful dish cooked or lightly sautéed with a mixture of spices, vegetables, and nuts, making it a savory snack or meal.
$14.94
Noodles
A colorful medley of fresh vegetables intertwined with perfectly cooked noodles, offering a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Buy 1, get 1 free
$17.07
Pav Bhaji
Pani Puri Crispy, bite-sized puris filled with tangy tamarind water, spiced potatoes, and chickpeas. A burst of flavors in every bite, served with sweet and spicy chutneys. Perfect for a flavorful, fun snack experience! Buy 1, get 1 free
$13.84
Star Udupi Cafe (Santa Clara)
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 42 min
$4 off on $34+
Wallet-Friendly
"Best no onion no garlic Samber options and Idly ( 3 pcs ) Sambaris very soft and size is Geneous.
Dosa is fresh and well packaged. To go place for me for a treat when mood eat out specially being vegan and no onion no garlic options hit spot."
"Thank you for accomodating bo onion no garlic in chutney and Sambar ..
Idly ( 3 pcs ) Sambar are amazing soft
Plain Dosa is nice crispy fresh . Staff I super helpful called them to see For no onion no garlic and the helped."
Ghee Podi Mini Idli (12)
Mini idly sauteed with ghee and star paruppu podi.
$8.89
Idly ( 3 pcs ) Sambar
Steamed rice cakes served with sambar and chutneys.
$9.1
Mini Combo(idly1, sweet of the day , upma 5oz, pongal 5oz)
choice of tiffin items served with sambar and chutney
$11.8
Masala Dosa
Dosa filled with spiced potato filling.
$10.22
Surya Darshini
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"I have wanted to have Loni Dosa / Butter Dosa for a long. Finally, someone brought it to the Bay Area. The chutney is out of the world, and definitely, kudos to their rava idli and butter dosa! The best dosa yet if you are a fan of loni/ butter! Thank you, owner, whoever it is out there"
"Please make the chutney less tangy and less sweet. Sambar can be less sweeter too. Rest - Suryadarshini is my favorite restaurant. :)"
Benne Mysuru Masala Dosa
(Spiced Potato and Onion filling)
Smeared with red garlic chutney
Gluten Free and Vegetarian
Served with Chutney and Sambar
$14
Rava Idly
(Steamed savory semolina cake)
Allergen: Gluten, Yogurt, Cashew Nut
Served with Chutney and Mixed Vegetable Sagu
$10.99
Filter coffee
South Indian Filter Coffee made using a traditional Indian filter by brewing Surya Darshini special recipe of finely ground Coffee and Chicory.
$3.49
Benne Masala Dosa
(Spiced Potato and Onion filling)
Gluten Free and Vegetarian
Served with Chutney and Sambar
$14
saapaaduu
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 10.5 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Chef's special - Seeraga Samba Chicken Biryani was excellent, spice level was good. Kizhi Parotta was my favorite and Japan Chicken was also good too. Only thing was the size of the chicken pieces were little big, it would have been better if it was smaller."
"I have been buying for a while but will never buy here again. Dosa is dry as hell and the Sambar is like so little. They give like in tea spoons looks like. They are getting lazy."
Vijayawada Biryani
House-special fiery Vijayawada style biryani with aromatic basmati rice. Served with raita & salna. (GF, Contains nuts & dairy)
$20.1
Chicken 65
Spicy fried marinated chicken(boneless). (GF, NF, Contains dairy)
$14.01
Seeraga Samba Chicken Biryani
Chef's special biryani made with succulent chicken and short grain aromatic seeraga samba rice, served with raita, salna & boiled egg. (GF, NF, Contains eggs)
$20.5
Chatti Choru
South India's og thali bowl with an assortment of poriyal, kootu, sambar, rasam, yogurt, thogaiyal and dessert served atop a bed of rice, topped with pappadam (please check everyday menu for allergen details )
$20.13
Chennai Tiffins
4.2
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 44 min
$5 off on $35+
Wallet-Friendly
"The Parotta(2) Veg Kurma was fresh, wholesome and tasty. The kurma had a nice touch of spices like cardamom"
"Got
Idly (3) Vada (1) Sambar Combo - mini pancakes and fried lentil donut. served with lentil soup, coconut and peanut sauce.
Idiyappam (4) Channa Masala - rice batter stings with garbanzo bean curry.
both dishes were freshly cooked and tasted good. Quantity is good as well ."
Plain Dosa
Classic, thin, crispy rice crepe served with sambar and chutneys
$10.21
Chennai Tiffins Veg Thali
Serves steamed rice 16oz ,sambar, rasam , chappathi , veg kurma ,channa masala, pappad , poriyal of the day, yoghurt, sweet.
$13.58
Idly (3) Sambar Combo
served with sambar and chutneys.
$9.28
Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani (Bone)
Authentic Seeraga Samba rice cooked with tender mutton and aromatic Chettinad spices.
32 oz,
$22.35
Noura Restaurant
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$6 off on $54+
"Mutton Masala has authentic Indian taste. Meat was cooked perfectly and the portion was good too. Very tasty!"
"I generally don't post reviews about restaurants, but I have ordered twice at this place and I have to state that this was one of the best biryani's I've ever had. I thought I should share my feedback.. We also got chicken dish, which was one of the best I've eaten.."
Mutton Biryani
Tender slow-cooked goat layered with saffron-kissed basmati rice & whole spices, dum-cooked. Rich, hearty, deeply flavored biryani.
$18.98
Egg Pepper
Eggs stir-fried with bold cracked black pepper & aromatic South Indian spices. Simple, fiery & flavorful.
$9.48
Chicken 65 Biryani Boneless
Spicy Chicken 65 pieces layered with fragrant basmati rice & whole spices, dum-cooked. Boneless, bold flavors — a biryani lover's dream.
$18.98
Butter Chicken Masala
Tender chicken in velvety red cashew-tomato sauce with fenugreek leaves. Mild, creamy, rich North Indian comfort food classic.
$17.92
ID Cafe (ID Company)
4.6
(400+)$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 20 min
15% off on $35+
"delicious dosa and chutneys
we ordered S2. Mumbai Pav bhaaji Dosa and S5. Tikka Paneer Dosa both were really good, Filter Coffee tasted good as well
loved the packaging, clean and attractive"
"The Paneer Tikka Dosa was a revelation—crispy, golden on the outside, and packed inside with beautifully spiced, tender paneer. Each bite offered the perfect interplay of textures and bold flavors. Highly recommended for anyone craving a fresh twist on dosa."
S5. Tikka Paneer Dosa
Delicious tikka sauce made with butter and tomato along with shredded paneer, onions, tomatoes and capsicum.
$16.07
S8. Mumbai Jini Dosa
The famous mumbai style dosa. yummy, crispy, amul cheesy dosa made with special jini sauceand stuffed with veggies such as tri color capsicum, carrot, onion, tomato, cabbage, spring onion and topped with coriander
$16.43
C4. Mysore Masala Dosa
Medium. traditional ginger garlic sauce and potato masala.
$14.79
S2. Mumbai Pav bhaaji Dosa
Pav bhaji gravy made with vegetables and spices along with onion, tomatoes, capsicum, coriander and green chillies. amul cheese $2 extra
$15.98
Abhiruchi
4.6
(11k+)$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
"Portion size is more than enough for one. dal was very flavorful and on point. Kiran was really nice and not too spicy. The paratha was nice but it's not whole wheat which is not great and hence the 4 stars. Rose milk was very sweet. "
"Veg thali ordered today was amazing. Great taste, ample quantity and spread. Reasonably priced.
One of the best Kara kozhambhu in the Bay Area.
"
Idli (3)
3 pieces
$8.81
Combo 1 - Idli (3) & Vada (1)
Paneer masala, onion, ghee, podi, cilantro.
$10.7
Paneer Burji Dosa
3 pieces
$12.71
Poha with Chana Curry
Vegetarian. savory crape made with rice and lentil batter and stuffed with potato masala.
$11.11
Kongunadu
4.2
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"Amazing freshly made parrotas with authentic salna Button Parotta with Salna"
"Finding a needle in a haystack’ can be replaced with ‘finding chicken in the chicken biryani’ at Kongumadu. Unfortunately, the same was true of the fish curry. I understand that their location may come with high rent and operating costs, but customers still deserve reasonable portions for the price. Very disappointing, and they’ve lost us as customers"
Parotta (1pc)
Sufficient for 3 Adults
58oz biryani + 3 boiled egg + 8oz chalna + 8oz raitha + 16oz one starter + 8oz sweet
$5.38
Chicken Biryani
8oz Starter Made using Fresh Locally Sourced Mutton
$22.21
Kongu Special Pompano Fish Fry
Kuska biryani with no mutton pieces.
$17.53
Madras Idly Kadai
4.4
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"We ordered the hot lunch. Good quantity of curries and vegetables. Taste was flavorful. feels like home-cooked food. I really hope they keep it up. Hidden gem!"
"We ordered 2x Thali and all items were so good. Since it's a South Indian Thali , you get only 1 Phulka/Chapathi with each Thali (We got 2 as it was 2 Thali.
Today's Side was PB masala , Beans ( Paruppu Ucili), Milagu (Pepper) Rasam , Veg Biriyani (VB).
Size of VB, Sambhar/Dal, Sweet Kesari, Pepper Rasam, Gobi 65 looks bigger as it's 2 Thali ."
MIK Malli Idli (3 PCS)
Chopped paratha mixed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, garnished with fresh cilantro and diced red onions.
$12.16
Annachikadai Restaurant
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"The biryani was so moist and flavorful with plenty of tender juicy chicken pieces, a boiled egg and lots of delicious chicken gravy. The kuska made with seeraga samba rice was perfectly spiced! I might just have to switch my loyalty from Chicken Thalappakatti Biryani to Boneless Chicken Thokku Thalappakatti Rice! I completely forgot to take a picture because I was too busy enjoying every bite!"
"Mutton was good, portion size was very good
I was expecting very less quantity like other indian restaurants but they impressed me with the mutton quantity and taste
5 out of 5"
Chicken Keema Kothu Parotta
Mix of parottas, eggs and minced chicken well grilled with spices.
$16.98
Parotta (1)
$3.49
Chettinad Chicken 65 Biryani ( Thalappakatti Style )
chicken pieces are marinated and fried, and then layered with biryani masala to cook 'dum' style.
$19.14
Chettinad Chicken Biryani ( Thalappakatti Style )
Seeraga sama rice cooked in dum with chettinad spcies, chicken with Bone
$18.21
UlavacharU Tiffins Campbell Inc
4.6
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"The SAMOSA, the MASALA DOSA, the MADRAS PARATHA WITH CHANA, the COCONUT CHUTNEY 8 OZ, PEANUT CHUTNEY 8 OZ. especially the ginger and tamarind chutney are so delicious and yummy! I can't get enough of it.
Customer service is attentive and friendly. 1 . ."
"They will NEVER send you enough sambar with whatever you order. You order 3 or 10 things but you will always get 1 bowl of sambar and chutney. And this is always the case. I love the taste but its always a hassle to eat all the stuff without enough sambar. :/"
IDLY (PLAIN )
Soft steamed rice cakes coated in a spicy lentil powder, served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar.
$8.61
New Indian Cuisine
4.5
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 29 min
"The Chicken Tikka Masala meal was to die for, along with the Dal, raita, and naan!
The portions are huge and the food is superb.
It was enough to feed two of us, as well as left overs that im currently having at 10am because of how amazingly flavorful and fresh the food is! "
"This is my go to Indian restaurant near where I live. Quality is always there, the chicken is nice and tender, the spices are flavorful but not too heavily condimented for my palate. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. I always get the Chicken Tikka Masala and if I'm still craving more food the Vegetable Samosa as well."
Chicken Tikka Masala
Our all time favorite! Marinated boneless chicken in delicious creamy sauce.
$17.89
Vegetable Samosa
Spinach & cubes of homemade cottage cheese.
$5.09
Makhanwala Murgh
Delicious, spicy ground meat in a crisp pastry.
$17.54
Paneer Tikka Masala
Yogurt & cucumber salad.
$15.57
Mehak of India
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 39 min
15% off on $50+
"This is my favorite Indian food place in the area. Butter Chicken and Chicken Biryani are always delicious with the perfect amount of spice. Very generous portions too! Such a good value that feeds us for a couple of meals. "
"Mehak is one of my favorite places to eat. Their food is very consistent, fresh, and always really tasty. If you like a little spice I definitely recommend getting the chicken tikka masala or butter chicken spicy by asking them for it. The portion sizes are great for the price. I always recommend to come here and I come back often!"
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in chef's signature sauce.
$14.38
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken breast cooked in tandoor and served with onion tomato cream sauce.
$14.44
Vegetable Samosas (2pcs)
Golden deep fried, flaky pastry filled with potatoes and peas.
$4.26
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cheese cooked in a tomato and yogurt sauce. 16oz.
$12.98
Komala Vilas
4.5
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Komala Vilas is truly one of the best places for authentic South Indian food. Their soft whole wheat chapatis, ladoos, Mysore pak, everyday thali, and pillow soft idlis are just a few of my favorites. What I love most, though, is how comforting their food feels. On long, exhausting days, a meal from Komala Vilas feels a little like home and always helps ease the homesickness."
"If you’re craving a solid South Indian meal, Komala Vilas understood the assignment.
Their daily thali is lowkey elite. The portions? Insane. Like they did not hold back at all. You’re definitely not leaving hungry. Everything tastes fresh, comforting, and actually feels worth what you’re paying.
Honestly, for the price, it’s a steal. Easy go-to spot when you want a proper, filling meal without overthinking it."
Idlis (3)
Curd rice,sambar rice,curry,pickle,papad,sweet.
$7.08
Dinner Thali
Two pieces.
$15.37
Vada (2)
Three pieces idlis and one piece vada.
$5.72
Idlis (3) + Vada (1)
14 pieces.
$9.02
Sri's Kitchen
4.2
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 40 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Deliciously cooked items every time we ordered from Sri's kitchen. Tasty fried rice, sambar, rasam, vada, channa masala and all other items. They have a variety of al la carte items to order for our custom sizes, quantity and needs."
"This place was a rip off. I asked for 2 garlic naan breads and 1 butter naan bread and I got nasty rolled up wheat tortillas. Then the rice thali which looks like an abundance of food in the plate in photo, came in a salsa container. The 3 piece mirchi bajii was horrible. The lemonade was NOT lemonade . It tasted like a bunch of salt was poured in gelly water and I almost threwup. Rosemilk didnt taste good at all nor the badam milk. This was the wors t food I ever got. Food was not what was shown. Paid $50 plus shown in image. Would not purchase again"
Grand Thali
Served with Two Rotis, White Rice, Seasoned Rice, Curd Rice, 7 Entrees, Sweet, Papad & Chutney
$20.3
Mini Thali
Served with Two Rotis, White Rice, Seasoned Rice, Curd Rice, 4 Entreees, Papad & Chutney
$16.77
Tirupathi Bhimas
4.4
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 38 min
"Problem: Weekdays, Busy at work, no time to make sambhar, poriyal and a kootu.
Solution: Instant Pot the rice, have the above delivered. Enjoy these homemade-style items from Bhimas. This rarely fails. For 18-odd dollars, 16oz portion sizes is sumptuous for 3 adults. Ohh did I mention that these are delicious too? "
"Yogurt Rice had clumps and very bland, didn't have any pomegranate seeds as shown in the picture. The Appalam was smelling bad. Absolutely not worth it."
Spicy Bhimas Thali
Sweet, poriyal, kootu, Kara curry, kurma, Kara kuzhambu, sambar, rasam, yogurt, white rice, chapati, pappad and pickles.
$20.83
Poriyal
Sweet, poriyal, kootu, avial, kurma, mor kuzhambu, sambar, rasam, yogurt, white rice, chapati, pappad and pickle.
$8.41
Non Spicy Bhimas Thali
Bisibelabath, veg biryani, yogurt rice, poriyal, kurma, sweet, pappad and pickle.
$20.8
Business Lunch
South Indian dish, traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with tomato and seasoned with red chili, black pepper, cumin and other spices.
$17.16
Meenakshi Bhavan
4.5
(80+)$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 35 min
Farther away
$4 off on $34+
"Instead of potato mix , you are provided with chile. Still good though . Slightly expensive considering only 6 puri are served . Fresh, probably order again but there are better options as well"
"Wanted to provide a feedback on the Onion Rava Masala Dosa.. there are too many peppercorns in the dosa ... we have to pick out every single one before eating it. Please reduce this for the future"
Upma
Savory semolina porridge cooked with ghee and vegetables.
$10.38
Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced potato masala.
$12.33
Thali
Dal, Fry, Curry, Sambar, Rasam, Special Rice, White Rice, Brown Rice, Yogurt, Pickle, Papad, Sweet
$18.82
Sambar Idly
Idly soaked in piping hot sambar.
$11.03
Dosa Confessions
4.3
(60+)$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
"I ordered Tomato Bajji Tomato Bajji Masala and Tawa Idli. Portion is little less for the price but it's completely worth it for the taste. Should have it at room temperature or little warm for perfect flavor & freshness - Andhra ppl will know what I'm talking about ;). Will order again for sure."
"Bandi Bajji Mixture is very good.
Kurnool Karam Dosa is very crispy and tasty. different from other regular tiffin places.
chitti Punugulu with allam chutney is good too."
Punugulu
Golden-fried Andhra-style rice batter fritters — crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and sprinkled with fiery podi for that bold finishing touch. A street food superstar with a spicy upgrade!
Ingredients: Rice & urad dal batter, salt, green chili, curry leaves, Nalla Kaaram (black chili-garlic podi), oil
Calories: ~520–550 kcal per plate
Served with:
Peanut Chutney (peanuts, roasted lentils, green chili)
Sweet Ginger Chutney (ginger, tamarind, jaggery)
$8.57
Bandi Bajji Mixture
Crispy chili fritters sliced and showered with onions, spicy masala powders, and lemon juice. A bold, crunchy, masala-loaded snack that brings serious heat and street flair!
Ingredients: Green chili bajji, onion, lemon, masala powders, oil
Calories: ~240 kcal per plate
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Spicy
$9.94
Plain Idli
Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes that melt in your mouth — a timeless South Indian staple that brings comfort with every bite. Light, nourishing, and perfect any time of day.
Ingredients: Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, water
Calories: ~420–450 kcal per serving (2 idlis)
Served with:
Peanut Chutney (peanuts, roasted lentils, green chili)
Sweet Ginger Chutney (ginger, tamarind, jaggery)
Sambar (toor dal, tamarind, mixed vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves)
$8.55
Mysore Masala Dosa
A fiery twist on the classic – this dosa is layered with red chutney and stuffed with flavorful spiced potato masala.
Ingredients: Rice & urad dal batter, potato, red garlic chutney, spices
Peanut Chutney (peanuts, roasted lentils, green chili)
Sweet Ginger Chutney (ginger, tamarind, jaggery)
Sambar (toor dal, tamarind, mixed vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves)
$13.66
Veggie Vegan Lover (Indian)
4.6
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 11.5 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"Frst time trying this place - it's really tasty. I ordered spicy, and it delivered exactly as I hoped. The naan is HUGE, and pillowy and just amazing. Will order again. Bet! 5 stars isnt high enough... I had to pause mid eat to write the review. "
"I ordered my dish spicy, and instead it was very sweet. I had to add my own spices to counter the sugary taste. I like my face to turn red, and to sweat profusely while enjoying my Indian dishesthe last time I got the Paneer Tikka Masala, it was the level of spiciness im looking for. Not this... dessert flavored sauce. Ill try then one more time after this and hopefully the feedback will be applied. The Plan Naan (the app has it spelled wring- not me) is just as dope as last time. Gigantic and fluffy. Was on the fence between 2 and 3 stars, but seriously - even through the heat of the spices I added myself, it's still too sweet. Blech! "
Gobi Manchurian (VEGAN)
Vegetarian. Crisped cauliflower, onion, tomato, bell pepper tossed in soy, garlic and cumin.
$12.64
Vegan Vegetarian Biryani
Gluten- Free. Saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetables, mint, fried onions cooked in dum style.
$20.35
Tarka Daal (VEGAN)
Gluten- Free. Vegetarian. Combination of yellow and red lentils tempered with garlic, red chilies, turmeric and cumin.
$18.57
Vegetable Samosa (VEGAN)
Vegetarian. Crispy patties stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas.
$10.21
Anandabhavan - Sunnyvale
4.4
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 34 min
Farther away
"The best place in the Bay area, they have lots of varieties for breakfast, chutneys are awesome and I recommend everyone to try their South Indian thali or Kalyanasapadu. Friendly staff and they have outdoor dining too <3 "
"Smells and tastes exactly like authentic andhra banthi bhojanam. This is my second time ordering the same. It is enough for a person like it says - a Mini Meals. Definitely freshly made. Love it!!"
Mini Meals
(BISIBELABATH,BAHALBATH,RICE OF THE DAY,PORIYAL,SWEET,PICKLE,PAPAD)
$14.65
Idly(3 Pcs)
(side- Kurma & Channa)
$9.36
Apnabazar
4.5
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 47 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Apna Bazar never disappoints. The parathas are absolutely delicious—flaky, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen is clean and hygienic, which makes the whole experience even better. The food is super affordable without compromising on quality. Whether you're ordering a quick bite or a full meal, Apna Bazar delivers great taste at a great price. Highly recommended!"
"Chana Masala is very very good, I order it at least once a week and it's always delicious. My kid loves the Paneer Makhani, it is rich a nd flavorful and the paneer is tender. Often order the Aloo Tikki as a treat and they are big, spicy and tasty. Highly recommend. Consistently delicious and very good value vegetarian food. "
3 veg of the day thali.
3 curries of the day 6 Oz. Scoop, 2 Rotis, rice & pickled onions. special request will be fulfilled upon availability. special request is not guranteed
$12.45
2 Veg of the day thali
2 Veg of the day 6 oz. each veg, 2 Chapati rice & pickled onions. request is fulfilled upon availability. no need rice ask for 1 extra roti.
$10.47
Paneer Makhani 16 oz.
Cubes of cottage cheese (paneer) cooked with cashew nuts and cream gravy.
$13.99
Samosa Chaat
2 pcs Samosas savory fried pastries filled with spicy potatoes and peas, and topped with chopped onions and tomatoes, chutney, yogurt, and sev.
$10.77
Annapoorna Restaurant and Catering Services
4.5
(19k+)$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 46 min
$5 off on $40+
"Combo 2 (with 2 Vegetables) is a good value for money from this store. I would rate their Zunka as favorite, followed by bharli vangi. Dal tastes very homely.
Would recommend Paneer Tikka Frankie for a quick bite which fills you up really well. "
"Bhel Puri quantity was hardly anything. The price to quantity ratio does not match. Pani Paani Puri (Gol Gappe) – 7 Pieces is not gol gappe. It is ragda puri. They don't give you potatoes with it. You get ragda. Imli chutney was authentic."
Vegetable Grilled Sandwich (with Cheese)
Toasted bread (2 pieces) with butter, green chutney, Onion, Potato, Bell Pepper and Tomato
$12.2
Crispy Paneer Burger
A Crispy Paneer Patty, Lettuce and a special non-mayo homemade spicy sauce on a grilled bun.
$10.61
Dabeli (One)
Spicy snack made by mixing potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pav (burger bun), and serving it with chutneys made from tamarind, date, etc. It is garnished with pomegranate, thin shev and roasted peanuts.
$8.49
Bhel Puri
Bombay chowpati style bhel contains peanuts , green and sweet chutney
$8.59
Chaat Bhavan
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away
20% off on $30+
"Jaipuri Masala Bhindi Was Too expensive for the quantity. But everything was fresh and tasted good"
"4 DOSA BALL for a price of $9.99- such a scam. Also they were so oily, didn't eat after one bite, just small balls of potato, dosa batter was minimum, so call it potato balls! Moving on to the Rajouri Garden Chana Bhatura- really?! Has the chef eaten Rajouri Garden Chana Bhatura?? Not even close, to the taste. You should simply call it chana bhature, not Rajouri Garden Chana Bhatura, the taste is decent but the bhaturas somehow were bitter. They were very fluffy and to ny surprise not oily like the dosa balls, but there was a bitterness in them. But overall chana bhatura was decent-3.5/5. Comes with onion salad, pickle and raita."
House Thali
3 vegetables of the day , 1 plain paratha or 2 rotis, dal, rice, raita, papad and 2 desserts of the day with your choice of drink (tea, chaas or soda).
$14.75
Amritsari Saag Paneer
Pan cooked whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and herbs
$14.99
Chana Bhatura
A Bombay favorite with spiced potato vada, chutneys, and crunchy tidbits tucked in a soft bun.
$14.18
Bombay Vada Pav
Crispy wafers layered with potato, sev, onion, chutney, yogurt, chickpeas, and spices
$6.45
IGrill Indian Cuisine
4.3
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 45 min
"Vijayawada Style Paneer Biryani looks so authentic and the texture of rice is just perfect. Home vibes
LOVE THE Dal Makhani it the best in entire bay area. Spices are perfect"
"Consistently poor qualityfood. Mutton Goat Dum Biryani (Kachche Gosht ki Dum Biryani) has very little meat, mainly bones. Gongura Goat Curry was salty. This place has no consistency. Avoid Goat Dum Biryani (Kachche Gosht ki Dum Biryani) as no meat. "
Vijayawada Style Chicken Biryani
Hyderabadi speciality of subtly spiced lamb and basmati rice dum cooked in a sealed degh.
$15.11
Goat Dum Biryani (Kachche Gosht ki Dum Biryani)
Garlic Naan
$16.21
Garlic Naan
Flavoured Biryani Rice served with Tandoori Chicken Kebab
$5.05
The Great Kebab Biryani
$16.21
Brundavan
4.4
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 37 min
"Ordered "flavored rice" at a higher cost but got regular rice. So that was disappointing. The flavored rice is a derivative of their Biriyani which is very good. Highly recommended - if they actually give it to you. This place makes good food so 5 stars. "
"This is my go to place for Hara Bara Kebab! Hands down best in the area. The Paneer Tikka is delicious as well. Cooked to the right consistency with perfect amount of marination.
I was a little disappointed with the green Chutney however. The curd was over fermented (possibly spoiled). I got a very strong whiff of pungent sour smell as soon as I opened the container. When I tasted it, it was definitely spoilt! The restaurant should give curd based cold items in a separate bag from warm items to avoid situations like this! "
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Plain/butter.
$17.98
Gongura Chicken Biryani
Gonguraa Chicken is made of tender Chicken and Fresh Gongurra Leaf along with indian spices
$17.98
Shahi Darbar Indian Cuisine
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 41 min
$6 off on $47+
"OMG everything was absolutely perfect. Super flavorful, cooked perfectly, so amazing. We Ordered the Lamb Biryani (the lamb was SUPER tender), Chicken Tikka Kebab (which was really tender as well), the Butter Chicken and Malai Kofta were amazing, and the Samosa as well. Only note is the Papadum is extremely peppery, more so than any I've ever had, will definitely make you cough if that pepper hits the back of your throat. Overall incredible. Absolute 5 stars."
"We normally love Shahi darbar but this time the food was horrible. The naan was burnt on the edges completely and very hard to chew. The tandoori grill kebab pieces had way too mush salt and we needed to throw it. Overall, terrible experience."
Butter Chicken
Traditionally marinated whole chicken pieces with cream and tomatoes
$17.98
Malai Kofta
Chickpea batter dunked vegetable dumplings cooked with herbs and spices in a creamy sauce
$15.58
Samosa (2pcs)
2 pieces. Crispy fried dumplings filled with spiced potatoes and peas served with chutney
$5.98
Paneer Tikka Gravy
Homemade Indian cottage cheese cubes cooked with ginger, garlic, spring onions in a special creamy sauce
$15.58
Charminar Indian Restaurant and Catering | Sunnyvale
3.9
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Garlic Naan was very tasty and large size as well, worth ordering to pair with their curries.
i recently ordered Dhaba Chicken which was amazing. This time I tried the Achari Chicken , I can now confirm their chicken non-veg entrees are among the better options in Bay area. I look forward to trying the mutton & seafood dishes in future."
"Sufi Kaju Chicken cashew based white gravy with methi is really nice, good flavor & different from the usual non veg entrees. I still prefer the Dhaba Chicken since I'm fond of spicy food, but highly recommend trying this once.
Butter Naan is decent, but I prefer the Garlic Naan which is great."
Chicken Dum Biryani
Naan topped with garlic and herbs for a flavorful twist.
$22.42
Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani
Golden milk dumplings soaked in warm sugar syrup – a beloved classic.
$24.85
Chicken 65 Biryani(Boneless)
Leg quarters marinated in yogurt and spices, then clay-oven roasted for that classic smoky
finish
$23.07
Bezwada Biryani(Boneless)
Indo Chinese–style boneless fried chicken tossed with curry leaves, garlic, and red chilies.
$22.7
Karimi Restaurant
4.5
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 29 min
"The food was absolutely delicious! I especially loved how they packed the ALOO TIKKI CHAAT—keeping the tikki separate from the sauces ensured it stayed crispy until it arrived. CHOLAY BHATUREYwas, as always, fantastic. And GAJAR HALWA was rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, a great experience with thoughtful packaging and amazing flavors!"
"Karimi is my local curry shop. Today I ordered CHICKEN KOFTA which was fresh and tasty, with good portions. The BASMATI RICE is always light and fluffy, a great base for the curry. The combined quality and low price keep me coming back. Give Karimi a try, you won't be disappointed."
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken Leg quarter marinated in exotic spices and yogurt cooked in tandoori over served with onion and mint chutney
$15.52
CHICKEN TIKKA LEG
Traditional hyderabadi dish made with seasoned long grain rice layered with chicken cooked in a special gravy
$6.69
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Boneless pieces of chicken thigh marinated overnight in a blend of spices and served with cream on top
$15.87
CHICKEN MALAI BOTI
Grounded chicken marinated in fresh herbs and exotic spices cooked in tandoori oven and served with chutney sauce
$15.16
Bagara's
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 10.2 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Food at bagara's has bee consistently expectional quality and authentic. I had meghana's paneer biryani, chicken biryani, karivepaku chiken and Sambar Rice with Chicken Fry here and never disappointed. Portion sizes are ample for two people."
"Amazing! After a long time ive had shrimp65 that had coating and sauce and wasnt raw like most places out there! This was cooked perfectly and the deep fry coating and sauteed sauce afterwards tasted awesome! "
Meghana Boneless Chicken Biryani
Succulent chicken pieces roasted to perfection with an aromatic blend of curry leaves and South Indian spices.
$19.04
Karvepaku Chicken Roast
Includes :
- Chef choice appetizer X 1
- Egg X 1
- Chef choice curries X 2
- Roti X 1
- Bagara Rice or Pulao or Biryani rice X 1
$17.42
Bagara's Special Chicken Biryani
Sambar rice paired with spicy chicken fry, topped with chopped onions and fresh cilantro for a bold Andhra-style plate. A crisp papad on the side adds extra crunch to every bite.
$19.26
Non-veg lunch box ( only TOGO )
A signature vegetarian biryani layered with paneer and aromatic rice, crafted in the bold, spice-forward Meghana style. A satisfying pick for paneer lovers looking for a hearty biryani option.
$16.48
ULAVACHARU Indian Restaurant-Newark
4.1
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 16.0 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"Mysore Bonda(5 pcs ) is always a hit. Ulavacharu Paneer Biryani could have been better... it's very dry inside."
"Ulavacharu Paneer Biryani was inedible. It smelled of stale rice and the masalas were raw and pungent. We couldn't eat beyond a couple of sponges and had to discard it.
Gobi Manchurian similarly was stale."
Mysore Bonda(5 pcs )
Golden, fluffy fritters made with a seasoned all-purpose flour batter and fried to crispy perfection. A popular South Indian favorite that's delicious any time of the day, served with chutney
$8.78
Andhra Mirchi Bajji (4 Pcs)
Fresh Serrano chilies coated in a seasoned gram flour batter and fried until golden and crispy. A bold Andhra-style favorite, topped with our signature spiced onion mixture. Onion topping can also be served on the side upon request.
$8.78
Vijayawada Chicken Biryani
A spicy and flavorful biryani, featuring chicken cooked in Vijayawada’s signature style.
$16.57
Ulavacharu Paneer Biryani
A house specialty where paneer is layered with biryani rice, infused with the earthy flavors of ulavacharu (horse gram soup).
$15.87
Varahi Indian cuisine
3.9
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 39 min
"Thank you Varahi team. It was indeed a wonderful experience getting food from your store. Taste was excellent and homely, portion was generous, it tasted fresh. I look forward to your consistency and wish the very best. Thank you again."
"While the concept of Net dosa is quite unique, its not as filling as a other dosa varieties due to obvious reasons. So to have it priced the same or more than other dosa options doesn't make sense to me in terms of value. Maybe increasing the size or having more filling would make it more worthwhile for the current price."
Chicken Dum Biryani
low dum-cooked basmati rice layered with spiced chicken
$16.48
Chitti Prawn Fry biryani
Small prawns dry-fried with spices
$18.48
Chitti Punugulu
Bite-sized punugulu, perfect for snacking
$12.49
Ragi Sangati + Chicken Curry
Finger-millet sangati served with home-style chicken curry
$17.48
GARUDAS INDIAN KITCHEN (Kooser Rd)
3.5
(90+)$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 44 min
Farther away
$4 off on $34+
"Fresh hot food. Combo was value for money. Mango lassi was delicious."
"The Mango Lassi was not super pleasant to drink. You could barely taste mango and it was more sour than sweet. I've had plenty of them from other establishments and this was just off the mark. Rice Combo -1 Curry & Rice was fine, the flavor was there. I do wish they would have done something..
anything to season the rice. The Veg Samosa (2 Pieces) were adequate in size for the price but completely burnt on the outside. The filling tasted okay.
The Thumbs Up drink tasted like it was sitting on a pallet rack in India since 1964. Yuck."
4 Curry Combo - 4 Curry & 2 Roti & Rice
Savor three curries of Kadhi pakora, Palak Paneer, Dal Makhni, Shahi paneer, gatta curry, dry sabji ,dal tadka or Chana Masala accompanied by extra long basmati rice and two pieces of Roti.
$12.43
Dahi Bhalla Papri Chaat
Soft lentil dumplings topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, pomegranate seeds, and fresh coriander.
$8.69
Veg Samosa (2 Pieces)
Crispy pastry filled with spiced vegetables, served with dipping sauce. Two pieces.
$4.63
Pani Puri (6 Pieces)
Crispy hollow puris filled with tangy tamarind water, served with spiced potatoes and chickpeas. Six pieces per serving.
$7.74
Masakali Indian Cuisine (De Anza Blvd)
4.3
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Chicken piece was burnt + the quantity was so little .
1 box of Chicken Dum Biryani had 2 extra large chicken pieces and very little rice ! "
"So far the best Chicken Dum Biryani in Bay Area with great taste and flavors. Quality and Quantity both are justified by price.
I'd recommend and order again."
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated chicken pieces infused with a blend of yogurt, spices, and herbs, grilled in a traditional tandoor for a smoky, juicy, and flavorful experience with a crispy exterior.
$18.94
Aloo Samosa W/ Chana Curry
Golden pastry pockets filled with a blend of spiced potatoes, peas, and aromatic spices, fried to crispy perfection, then served alongside hearty chickpea curry
$11.71
Gobi Manchuria
HOT Favourite. Cauliflower florets battered, fried, and tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese sauce made with soy, vinegar, and a blend of aromatic spices.
$14.34
Butter Chicken
Masakali’s signature dish – features tender chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, offering a rich, flavorful, and indulgent experience
$21.85
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