Idly Express - Almaden

4750 Almaden Expy suite 104, San Jose
(408) 440-2401

Recent Reviews

June B.

Tasty food for very reasonable price. The red kara chutney was average but idli sambar vada all were good. Big servings too. Good to go place, not much seating.

Meghna S P.

Super quick service. We did a pick up of vadas and they had it ready within 10 mins and we liked the food so happy to come back anytime. Can't wait to try idlis next time because that comes highly recommended. Ambiance was decent .. the sambar was good too and happy to come back again with friends and family

Lisa H.

Nice generous portions on idly s and sambal but wish more of the menu was available before 2pm

Sriharsha B.

We regularly order breakfast from this place and they keep consistency especially chutneys and Sambhar (always fresh). Also would recommend to try their curries (Kuzhambu) which they sell at the counter. Coming to Dessert, should definitely try Gajar Ka Halwa.

Ry

Really good idly pongal and vada.. reminds me of chennai.. also, the podi is really tasty!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Sagar Jha

Really good food. Had idle and the thali, the taste and quantity of food is better ?

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sreedeepthi G.

We did take out from this place, they have limited menu. Taste is very good and authentic. I recommend thatte idly with podi. Vada has been a hit and miss for us.

Preethi Kandhalu

Amazing food, as always!

Food: 4

Service: 5

Pranav Balaji

food so good ???

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kush Rao Modi

The service and food is absolutely amazing!Only downside is the single use plastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thatte Idly

Pad S.

Fantastic on time pickup Very good price Ample food Not oily Sumptuous food Home made taste Excellent quality

Abhiram R.

Consistently superb dosa and idli, excellent sambar and chutney. Always wanted a place in Almaden where I could get hot idli/vada like in Bangalore. Cream on top is the veena store specials being. Long may it continue. I am a very happy and continue to support these folks.

Nora K.

This is a tiny , self serve space that is insanely popular for it's yummy South Indian fare. Delivering bang for the buck, idli express is my favorite spot for thattu idlis, and delicious sambar/ chutneys. For first timers I'd suggest the mini thali, which has an elaborate tasting menu plus dessert.starting with idli(fluffy white steamed rice cakes), vada( savory donuts), pongal (rice cooked in gentle spices and ghee) goes with tomato chutney, coconut chutney and sambar (vegetable stew). Pair with sweet rava kesari (saffron infused halwa) , you are in heaven. On the flip side, there is barely any space to sit and enjoy your meal.No frills service in to-go boxes and plastic cutlery . But then I smell the filter coffee and nostalgia strikes. Hoping hard that you expand!

Madhu V.

Food is great. Delicious and quick. Service is simple and polite. Mostly we pick up but did have a chance to sit down for a quick bite. No-frills but clean setup. Sampled all the dishes over time. Highly recommend the VIP Combo (Vada, Idli, Pongal).

Asutosh Tripathy

Awesome south indian options. No dosas though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Onion Uthappam 2 pcs, Thatte Idly, Sambar Vada, Mini Idly, Sambar Idly, Onion Tomato Uthappam 2 pcs, Tomato Uthappam 2 pcs, Tomato Onion Chilly Uthappam

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