Best South-indian Restaurants Nearby in San Jose
Apnabazar
4.5
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 42 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 • 45 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
Zafraan Hyderabadi Deccan Cuisine
4.1
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 14.6 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious! Richly spiced, incredibly aromatic, and generous with the portion size. The meat was amazingly tender, and the basmati rice was cooked to perfection. Easily one of the best biryanis in town—will definitely be ordering again!"
"Best biryani in whole of Fremont!!! There was so much mutton and its the closest to authentic Hyderabadi taste. Loved it. Even the raita was thick and tasty"
Chicken Dum Biryani
Shahi Goat Haleem with Chicken 65 Topping
Slow-cooked goat haleem made with aromatic spices, finished Shahi-style and generously topped with crispy, juicy Chicken 65 for the perfect royal combo.
$17.89
Shawarma Chicken 8inch
Chicken65 On Top And 38 Oz Goat Dum Biryani
$14.06
Goat Dum Biryani
Additional chicken 65 on top
$21.63
Chicken 65 Boneless Dum Biryani
Hulk Goat Shawarma
A massive 11.5-inch footlong loaded with juicy, flavor-packed goat meat—stacked extra high, wrapped tight, and bursting with bold Hyderabadi spice in every bite.
$20.34
Deccan Morsels
4.5
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 38 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"I was not expecting the irani chai to be of such high quality, I hope they maintain it."
"The Paneer 65 Roll was flavorful and hearty. Crispy paneer pieces coated in a mildly spicy sauce, wrapped with fresh onions and a soft paratha — perfect balance of crunch, spice, and creaminess. You get that street-food vibe but in a cleaner, more consistent package.
The Irani Chai was the star for me — rich, creamy, and slightly sweet with a subtle hint of cardamom. It complemented the spicy roll perfectly and added that nostalgic café-style finish."
Irani Chai
A rich, creamy, and sweet milk tea with loose leaf tea, cardamoms, and sugar.
$3.77
Rumali Chicken 65
Bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a spicy blend of chili, turmeric, garam masala, lemon, ginger, garlic, eggs, and rice flour, deep-fried until crispy comes with 1 Rumali roti.
$19.2
Bun Maska
A sweet bun split in half and spread with a mixture of butter and cream.
$5.29
Chicken 65 Roll
Spicy chicken pieces with chili, turmeric, garam masala, lemon, ginger, garlic, eggs, and rice flour, wrapped in a rumali roti with special sauce.
$19.12
Aamchi Mumbai
4.3
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 9.9 mi • 40 min
Farther away
$5 off on $34+
"Classic Jumbo Vada Pav ( 2 Piece ) was actually good! Getting 2 tasty vada pavs at this price is a good deal too. "
"I paid almost 13$ and they sent 1/2 box of Boiled Egg Lasan Tadka it's not even sufficient for 1 person not at all happy with the service"
Kutchi Dabali
A sweet, tangy, spicy pav stuffed with masala peanuts, onion, sev and chutneys.
$6.99
Aamchi Mumbai Pav Bhaji
Mumbai’s iconic dish! Spicy mashed veggies served with Amul butter and buttery pav.
$12.99
Bombay Veg Grill Sandwich
A sandwich is stuffed with boiled potatoes, chutneys and grilled to perfection served with sauce
$11.03
Tawa Paneer Frankie
Smoky paneer cooked on the tawa, wrapped tangy potato masala, Amul Cheese, onion, chutneys and sauces.
$11.99
Indian Masala Palace
4.1
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 42 min
$8 off on $45+
"This place is great, as far as I've experienced! They're open late, gets to you fast, hot and tasty, and they even threw in a Mango Lassi into my order that I didn't even order! Thanks guys!"
"This place is so bad. The Chef's Famous Butter Chicken (Popular!) was just oil and no gravy. I have had bad Indian food but this is inedible"
Chef's Famous Butter Chicken (Popular!)
Popular. Chef's motherland recipe brought to the United States! Fresh grilled chicken sliced and cooked with chef's creamy buttery sauce.
$27.39
Chef's Famous Chicken Tikka Masala (Popular!)
Popular. Chef's motherland recipe brought to the United States. Exquisite chicken tikka masala dish made with grilled chunks of chicken breasts in chef's famous buttery creamy sauce. Enjoy with some rice or naan!
$28.35
The Chicken Biryani
Chef's highly-rated chicken biryani made with fresh chicken, Indian herbs, house-made raita and cashew nuts.
$22.29
Plain Rice
Famous saffron rice.
$6.99
Tandoori Junction
4.6
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 42 min
Farther away
$5 off on $40+
"The best Indian place... it's a hole in the wall Resturant... no frills. However, they serve best Chole Bhature in the Bay Area hands down. We used to like Chole Bhature from Dehliwala Chaat years back (which has gone down in value in the last few years).
The food here is also good spicy as in India and taste pretty close to Indian flavors. We have tried a lot of chicken and paneer dishes as well."
"Butter Chicken is pretty good however a little on the sweet side. Garlic Naan is super yummy and fresh and Palak Paneer is good as well. Everything was packaged extremely well which is nice for delivery... however the Mango Lassi was slightly disappointing for the price it came in a tiny cup which wasn't even full.. but like the rest it was packaged extremely well so that's a plus!"
Basmati Rice
Grilled chicken cooked with bell peppers and onions in creamy tomato sauce
$3.49
Butter Chicken
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with chicken and flavorful spices, served with raita
$21.49
Chicken Tikka Masala
Soft naan baked in a tandoor topped with butter
$21.41
Chicken Biryani
A creamy yogurt-based mango drink
$18.68
Tikka Masala Co.
4.3
(60+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 43 min
$8 off on $45+
The Chicken Biryani
Chef's highly-rated chicken biryani made with fresh chicken, Indian herbs, house-made raita and cashew nuts.
$20.82
Chicken Tikka Masala
Popular! Chef's motherland recipe brought to the United States. Exquisite chicken tikka masala dish made with grilled chunks of chicken breasts in chefs famous buttery creamy sauce. Enjoy with some rice or naan!
$26.2
Butter Chicken
Popular! Chef's motherland recipe brought to the United States! Fresh grilled chicken sliced and cooked with chef's creamy buttery sauce.
$26.14
Chicken 65
Chef's exquisite chicken appetizer with tandoori mixed with fresh house-made spices and yogurt base. Made to chef's perfection!
$15
Momo King
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 48 min
"I was craving biryani and i chose this food place amongst other here in doordash. And OMG its so good. Very worth every penny !!! "
"Their chicken seekh kabobs special are awesome, very juicy and tasty!
Jeera rice was well made too.
The corn soup was average, size was too little for the price of $9.99
I recommend this restaurant. I introduced this restaurant to the rest of my family for future orders."
Handmade Steam Chicken Momo
Handmade tasty dumplings with your choice of vegetable or chicken. Served with tomato sauce and special chili sauce on the side.
$17.98
Handmade Steamed Vegetable Momo
Handmade tasty dumplings with your choice of vegetable momo or chicken momo. Served with tomato sauce and special chili sauce on the side.
$17.98
Butter Chicken (Premium)
Handmade tasty dumplings (momos) cooked with chili garlic sauce with fresh onion, red pepper bell pepper served with tomato sauce, and special chili sauce on the side. If you are willing to try something hot and spicy then, chili momo is your best option. Try this once. We bet you won’t regret it.
$20.99
Handmade Chicken Chili Momo
Pan-fried momo.
$17.98
EVEREST CUISINE-Asian Fusion
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 41 min
"Wow! A friend of mine clued meabout Everest Cuisine, and its amazing! The Butter Chicken is delicious, with chicken so tender, it melts in your mouth! Along with an order of Garlic Naan and a Mango Lassi (also perfectly made), this made a great lunch. The portions aren't tiny either. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!!"
"Very tasty. Well seasoned rice, a healthy amount of chicken, ingredients are very fresh and the food was hot on arrival. I'd say it's medium spicy, so keep that in mind if chili pepper bothers you. 9/10 would order again."
Special Himalayan Steam Momo
(5 Pieces).
$14.43
Everest Special Vegetable Chow Mein
Vegan.
$15.46
Chef's Special Tandoori Momo 10pcs - Vegetable
Regular rice.
$18.98
Chef's Special Tandoori Momo 10pcs - Chicken
Try our special homemade lassi.
$18.94
Everest Cuisine
4.4
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 43 min
"The chicken tikka masala here has a hint of spice which is amazing, most places has no spice and it's basically butter chicken. Also the tandoori chicken has a beautiful smoky flavor!! And the garlic naan is amazing as well. I wish it was priced a little lower but great food"
"so delicious! the chicken Special Himalayan Steamed Momo and Egg Chowmein are my favorites. very flavorful and great quality. my Nepalese friend first took me here and I've loved it ever since 🙌 nice, hearty portion size on the chow mein too. good job Everest🙏"
Special Himalayan Steamed Momo
Famous Nepalese dumplings filled with either ground vegetable or ground chicken (Choice of Veg or Chicken), cumin, and coriander. Served with Nepali tomato achar and spicy chili sauce on the side.
$14.45
Butter Chicken-Chef's Special
Butter Chicken is one of the most popular curries and we have one of the best in the world! Sliced thigh chicken meat with creamy, buttery sauce.
$17.94
Chili Momo
Momo sautéed with bell peppers and onion in special house chili sauce. Hot and spicy!
$13.59
Veg Chowmin
Stir-fried noodles mixed with tasty vegetables, Indo-Chinese spiced bringing Heaven on Earth for you.
$14.49
Everest Kebab Indian Restaurant
4.3
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 48 min
"Chicken Tikka Masala is cooked well and had right amount of spices "
"Tasty Tandoori Chicken Full and Tandoori Fish Tikka so delicious. "
Tandoori Chicken Momo
Fresh tandoori based momo cooked in tandoori sauce and bedded with chef's special noodles.
$20.01
Chicken Chow Mein
Exotic chicken chow mein stir-fried with mixed vegetables, indo-chinese spiced and protein.
$21.04
Steamed Chicken Momo
Fresh ground chicken, cumin, coriander filled in dumpling steamed to perfection. Served with side of Chef's tomato and spicy chili sauce.
$16.05
Vegetable Chow Mein
Classic stir-fried noodles mixed with fresh vegetables and indo-chinese spices.
$19.92
Anand Pizza
3.9
(20+)$0 delivery fee • 12.0 mi • 56 min
Farther away
20% off on $20+
"We got the butter chicken pizza and South Indian pizza , both were super tasty pizza in the Bay Area , we were 7 people we got tittle full with their large pizzas and prices are the super good , best part is dough it's super fresh and light and their chicken is Preety well marinated will definitely order again , we got our pizza place ."
"Amazing pizza! I had . We found our late night pizza place in Sunnyvale. We ordered malai paneer pizza and maharaja tandoori chicken pizza. There dough and chicken is fresh and flavorful. I got the best achari ranch in Bay Area. They will definitely see me in their store again and again"
Delhi Butter Chicken Pizza— ⭐ Best Seller
Creamy butter masala sauce • mozzarella • seasoned butter chicken • red onions • bell peppers • tomatoes • fresh cilantro
$19.57
Tandoori Paneer Pizza 🌶️🌶️
Bold tandoori spices with a smoky kick. Tandoori sauce • paneer • red onions • bell peppers • tomatoes • jalapeños • fresh cilantro
$18.46
Maharaja Tandoori Chicken Pizza —👑 Anand Special
Tandoori sauce • mozzarella • seasoned tandoori chicken • red onions • bell peppers • tomatoes • jalapeños • fresh cilantro
$21.89
Malai Paneer Pizza— ⭐ ANAND SPECIAL
Creamy, mildly spiced, sweet and savoury.
Creamy malai sauce • paneer • tomatoes • bell peppers • sweet corn • pineapple • fresh cilantro
$19.82
Desi Pizza House
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 9.4 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"Not a lot of places open late. Midnight.
Ordered a supreme pizza and wanted to try something different and ordered a small curry chicken masala. Both tasted good.
Lots of toppings with a Good crust.
The small was only $15.99 and would be enough two peoplei think. The medium is enough for 2-3 people. If they arent piggies.
Came with a good red crushed pepper and cheese. The Door Dasher was polite too. "
"The Butter Chicken Pizza is FIRE!!! Based on the $8 coupon I had, this is an amazing deal (size/flavor ratio). If you're a fan of Round Table Crust, this is almost a carbon copy, which to me, is amazing. The chicken is spicy (seems to be a similar sauce to the Garlic Chili Sambal) which is mild to me, but could be a hazard for the weak. Add the fresh cilantro, red onion, tomatoes and this pie really POPS!!! I would definitely this again, especially with a coupon. Would be great with a cucumber raita. :)"
Chilli Paneer Pizza
Special curry sauce, Cheese, Red Onion, Green Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, with marinated Paneer with fresh cilantro.
$20.68
Chicken Tikka Pizza
White Garlic Sauce, Cheese, Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Tikka Chicken, with fresh Cilantro.
$21.88
Delhi-6 Tandoori Chicken
House Red Sauce, Cheese, Jalapeño, Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Tandoori Chicken, with fresh Cilantro.
$21.29
Shahi Paneer Pizza
Shahi Sauce, Cheese, Bell Pepper, Red and Green Onion, Diced Tomatoes, paneer and black olives with fresh cilantro.
$19.3
Urban Masala
4.2
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"This place makes the best bakedbread .it was soft and fluffy not rubbery and chewy. Flavors are fresh and packing was tight. I am not goingto any other pizza or curry pizza place anymore This place won my trust! . "
"ordered the Masala Cauliflower (Naan Tacos) and there was hardly any Cauliflower in it or any other veggies for that matter. tha bread was stale also. it was totally not worth the money. not gonna order from here again."
Butter Chicken (Naan Tacos)
Two mini garlic naans with masala marinated chicken, creamy curry butter sauce, red onions and fresh cilantro.
$15.95
Curry Bread
Oven-baked garlic bread with creamy curry sauce and Mozzarella cheese topped with fresh cilantro.
$14.28
Tandoori Chicken (Street Tacos)
Tandoori chicken, red onions, mint sauce and fresh cilantro, three tacos.
$14.95
Prime Choice Market & Liquor
Grocery • Himalayan/Nepalese
$0 delivery fee • 15.0 mi • 42 min
Farther away
Coke Original Soda Bottle (2 L)
Coca-Cola is a classic carbonated soft drink that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It delivers the ultimate refreshing moment and pairs perfectly with meals. This iconic soft drink is ideal for sharing at parties or family meals.
$3.91
Southern Chicken Sandwiches
3.5
(10+)$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 42 min
$5 off on $30+
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Nashville hot chicken on a brioche bun with pepper jack and American.
$13.4
Original Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Cajun chicken on a brioche bun with pepper jack and American cheese.
$14.09
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken tossed in garlic Parmesan sauce on a brioche bun with pepper jack and American cheese.
$13.56
Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich
Crispy chicken tossed in lemon pepper sauce on a brioche bun with pepper jack and American cheese.
$13.29
Madurai Idli Kadai
4.5
(15k+)$0 delivery fee
Farther away
15% off on $20+
"If I could give 6 stars I would.
I ordered the mango keshari and bisebela bhat while I was trying to recover from fever, and the food was just perfect.
Not too spicy and delivered SO HOT that I didn’t need to reheat anything.
Not to mention, the prices are also reasonable.
Thank you Madurai Idli Kadai for being one of the best south indian restaurants in the bay area, even for delivered food! Please don’t change."
"Ordered 2 plates of Idli (3) + Vada (1) but the sambar and chutney wasn't enough. the vada was over burnt. Idli texture and softness was also poor. Way poor quality than idli express. I'm not ordering from this place anymore."
Idlis (3)
Traditional Pongal made out of Rice, Lentils ,ginger,black pepper cooked and seasoned with Ghee roasted cashewnuts. Popular items always.
$7.8
Idli (3) + Vada (1)
Savory Rice cooked in spices and vegetables . Like Sambar Rice , cooked in Karnataka style. Most wanted items available after 10AM fresh everyday.
$9.24
Vada (2)
Made of Rava ( Semolina, Suji in hindi). Most wanted items. Availale hot and fresh EveryDay . Try our combos
$5.69
Poori (Chole + Masala)
Rice Idiyappam noodles cooked and seasoned with lemon juice , roasted penuts,chillis and mustard sees. Tasty available all day.
$7.7
Star Udupi Cafe (Santa Clara)
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee
$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
Naan N Masala
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee
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
Chandi Chowk Indian Restaurant
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
"chandni chowk is the best at whatever they make. I used to visit them in fremont very often. I tried Islam chicken with rumali roti in santa Clara which was mouthwatering, extremely Delicious! so soft chicken just melts in your mouth even before you bite it, it just melts there leaving the juice and Taste behind. Staffs are too humble and extremely polite.Satisfaction in all the area is Guaranteed"
"Rumali roti was so bad. It tasted like they put uncooked oil on it and it was hard as a rock.
Dal makhani had no salt and just looks a day old.
Papri Chaat was extremely soggy and the portion was so tiny!"
Aslaam BBQ Chicken
Aslam Chicken is a legendary street-style grilled chicken marinated in North Indian spices and chargrilled to perfection. It’s then tossed in a rich, tangy, and mouthwatering buttery cream sauce. Served with rumali.
$19.48
Chole Bhature
Fluffy fried bread paired with spiced chickpea curry, served with pickled vegetables, onions, and a side of yogurt sauce.
$18.21
Veg Hakka Noodles
Stir-fried noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, garlic, and bold Indo-Chinese sauces for a smoky, savory, and flavorful street-style favorite.
$18.28
Pani Puri
Crispy hollow puris filled with potatoes and chickpeas, served with spicy mint pani and tangy tamarind flavors for an authentic Indian street-food experience bursting with flavor.
$10.34
Kovai Cafe
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee
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
Dosa Confessions
4.3
(60+)$0 delivery fee
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
Madras Cafe
4.6
(19k+)$0 delivery fee
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
Abhiruchi
4.6
(11k+)$0 delivery fee
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
DAKSHIN TIFFINS AND BIRYANI POINT (PURE VEGETARIAN INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY)
4.3
(20+)$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$7 off on $45+
Mysore Masala Dosa
2 Pcs.
$12.49
Vada
A fiery, aromatic, and rich Andhra-style vegetarian dish featuring marinated paneer cubes and fragrant basmati rice. Known for its bold flavors, this biryani uses a unique, freshly ground masala, making it distinct from traditional biryanis. It is characterized by its signature spicy, tangy taste
$9.49
Vijayawada Spicy Paneer Biryani
A very popular South Indian deep-fried snack from Andhra Pradesh made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (black gram) The batter is mixed with chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, and curry leaves before frying served hot and with chutneys
$18.98
Punugulu
2 Pcs.
$10.99
Chennai Tiffins
4.2
(1k+)$0 delivery fee
$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
UlavacharU Tiffins Campbell Inc
4.6
(500+)$0 delivery fee
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
Komala Vilas
4.5
(7k+)$0 delivery fee
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
GARUDAS INDIAN KITCHEN (Kooser Rd)
3.5
(90+)$0 delivery fee
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
Noura Restaurant
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee
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
Saravana Bhavan
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee
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
Bagara's
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee
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
Brundavan
4.4
(4k+)$0 delivery fee
"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
Madras Idly Kadai
4.4
(300+)$0 delivery fee
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
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
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