JAYA'S KITCHEN SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT

600 N Colony Rd Unit 4, Wallingford
(203) 626-9441

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Thalapakatti Mutton Biryani
Thalapakatti Mutton Briyani
Hyderabadi Egg Biryani
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Malabar Chicken Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paper Masala Dosa
Masala Idli 3 pcs
Hyderabadi Biryani
Chicken Ghee Roast

Menu

Veg Appetizer
Samosa (3 pcs)
Deep fried crispy crust and stuffed with mixed vegetables and potato.
Idly (3 pcs)
Perfectly steamed rice and lentil cakes accompanied with sambar and chutney.
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower stir-fried with sweet, spicy, and tangy Manchurian sauce.
Masala Idli (3 pcs)
A spicy selection from achi specials and steamed tossed with podi tadka tempering.
Bajji (Plantain)
Plantain covered with chickpeas batter deep fried.
Medu Vada (2 pcs)
Deep-fried lentil donuts.
Paneer 65 (20 pcs)
Cottage cheese marinated with Indian masalas and deep fried.
Veg Manchurian (7 pcs)
Mixed veggies made into balls, deep fried, and tossed with indo-chinese sauce.
Gobi 65
Cauliflower marinated with Indian masalas deep fried.

Non-Veg Appetizer
Chicken 65
South Indian spiced boneless chicken marinated and deep fried.
Chicken 555
Seasoned chicken fried and tossed with Chel's special yogurt sauce.
Devil Chicken
Seasoned chicken fried and tossed with chef's special spice powder.
Chilly Chicken
Boneless chicken sauteed with bell peppers, onions, chili, and herbs.
Chicken Ghee Roast
Boneless chicken cooked with ghee, onion, tomato, curry leaves, and special spices roasted on the grill.
Pomfret Fish Fry (5 pcs)
Fish fry batter marinated with ginger garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, and fresh lime cooked in tawa.
Mutton Sukka
Goat with bone sauteed with onion, tomato, curry leaves, black pepper, and other spices in the pan and then cooked on the grill.
Whole Pomfret Fish Fry
Fish fry batter marinated with ginger garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, and fresh lime cooked in tawa.
Chilly Fish (Tilapia)
Boneless fish sauteed with bell peppers, onion, chilies, and herbs.
Omelet (3 eggs)
It is a dish made from beaten fresh eggs with some onions, tomato, and Indian spices mixed together and fried in a frying pan.
Shrimp Pepper Fry (9 pcs)
Shrimp cooked with ghee, onion, tomato, curry leaves, and special spices roasted on the grill.

Veg-Main Entrees
Palak Paneer or Potato or Veg
Spinach with a choice of vegetables or cheese cubes cooked with Indian spices and herbs. Served with white basmati rice.
Dal Fry
Indian lentils cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato, and red chilies. Served with white basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated and grilled cubes of cottage cheese in a buttery creamy tomato sauce. Served with white basmati rice.
Malai Kofta (4 pcs)
Cheese and potato patties soaked in a rich nut sauce. Served with white basmati rice.
Baingan Bharta
A classic dish, eggplant roasted over charcoal, blended, and tempered with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Navratan Korma
Fresh assorted vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce with special spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Mattar Paneer
Peas and lightly fried cheese cubes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce. Served with white basmati rice.
South Indian Korma
Vegetables cooked with cashew nuts, coconut milk, and authentic spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
Potato and cauliflower cooked in a lightly curry sauce. Served with white basmati rice.
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked on a low flame with diced onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, onions, and tomato cooked in a light curry. Served with white basmati rice.
Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu (Egg Plant)
Baby eggplant cooked with onion, tomato, tamarind sauce, and coconut milk with traditional spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Poondu Vatha Kuzhambu
Whole garlic and turkey berry cooked on a low flame with sliced onion, tomatoes, and traditional spices with tamarind sauce. Served with white basmati rice.

Non Veg-Entrees
Tikka Masala
Choice of meat marinated and cooked in a buttery and creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked in a creamy flavourful sauce with some coconut milk. Served with white basmati rice.
Achari Chicken
A tangy spicy chicken curry made with a lovely pickling sauce not too hot but gives a tangy spice kick. Served with white basmati rice.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken cooked in an Indian wok with green bell pepper, tomato, ginger, garlic, and smoked reg hot chilies. Served with white basmati rice.
Malabar Chicken Curry
A chicken curry that is cooked in coconut oil and has a very distinct taste from the use of curry leaves, spices, coconut paste, and coconut oil. Served with white basmati rice.
Fish Curry (Salmon)
Salmon fillet cooked in a tangy spicy sauce in a house-special style finished with tamarind and coconut. Served with white basmati rice.

Biryani Specials
Hyderabadi Biryani
The meat or vegetables are flavored with exotic spices such as saffron ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, plain yogurt, lemon juice, and mint. It is cooked as a thick curry and then cooked along with the basmati rice. Served with raita and salna.
Thalapakatti Mutton
This biryani is mainly cooked in steerage samba rice which is a very tiny grain with goat meat and other exotic spices. Served with salna and raita.
Ambur Chicken
This biryani is mainly cooked in steerage samba rice which is a very tiny grain with boneless chicken meat and other exotic spices and served with salna and raita.

Our Specials
Kothu Parotta
Kothu means chopped flatbread made with all-purpose flour is shredded into bytes size pieces and stir-fried with veg or egg or chicken or goat.
Parota (2 pcs)
The flatbread is made with all-purpose flour.
Idiyappam (5 pcs)
The rice flour is pressed into noodles form and then a steamed combination of choice of curry below.
Veechu Parotta (1 pc)
There is a variety of paratha but this is something special and rich combination of choice of curry below.
Ceylon Parotta (1 pc)
This parotta is similar to veechu parotta usually stuffed with chicken and egg combination of choice of curry below.

Dosa Corner
Andhra Kara Masala Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Masala Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Hot Garlic Masala Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Specially made with rice flour, a semolina mix of onion, and chili. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Egg Dosa (3 eggs)
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Paneer Dosa
Mixed vegetables with cottage cheese. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Paper Masala Dosa
Longest dosa which is very thin and super crunchy. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Spinach Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Plain Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Tikka Dosa
Stuffed with chicken or paneer. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Pondicherry Cheese Dosa
Mixed vegetables with cheese. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Chettinad Podi Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Ghee Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Cheese Dosa
It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Spring Dosa
Mixed vegetables. It is similar to crepe in appearance made from rice and lentils. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Uthappam
Onion Tomato Uthappam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.
Onion Chilli Uthappam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.
Plain Uthappam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.
Podi Uthappam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.
Chilli Cheese Uttapam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.
Veg Uthappam
A thick pancake made from rice and lentil with toppings.

Breads
Parota (2 pcs)
Aloo Paratha (1 pc)
Potato stuffing.
Peshawari Paratha (1 pc)
Coconut and nuts stuffing.
Veechu Parotta (1 pc)
Gobi Paratha (1 pc)
Cauliflower stuffing.
Ceylon Paratha (1 pc)
It is a flat wide bread stuffed with bell pepper and onion along with chicken and egg.

Kids Special
Poori Bhaji
Channa Batura
Topi Dosa
Mini Cheese Dosa
Mini Chocolate Dosa
French Fries

Desert & Beverages
Mango Lassi
Soda
Gulab Jamun
Chikoo Milk Shake
Rice Kheer
Masala Cha
Rasmalai
Water Bottle
Coffee

Side Orders
White Basmati Rice
Raitha
Sambar (16 oz)

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Recent Reviews

Jaya’s Kitchen is a delightful spot with an ambience that instantly stands out — the calming blue-themed decor creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and the service was warm and attentive from start to finish. A perfect place for both great dining and great vibes.
August 2025
Jaya’s Kitchen is a true gem for authentic South Indian flavors! The dishes are packed with bold spices and cooked to perfection. I tried the Pomfret Fry and Thalapakatti Biryani, and both were absolutely outstanding—the fish was fresh and perfectly seasoned, while the biryani had the right balance of aroma, spice, and tenderness. The parota was soft, flaky, and perfect for soaking up rich curries like the Malabar Chicken Curry.

The staff are warm and attentive,...
August 2025
First time! Enjoyed my shrimp vindaloo. It wasn’t too hot…shared chicken briyani….raitha was cool and creamy…sister had Malabar Chicken Curry-very tasty for sure!!! Will go back to try more unique dishes! Loved the spices!!!
August 2025

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JAYA'S KITCHEN SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT

600 N Colony Rd Unit 4, Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9441