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Welcome to Madras Cafe QUALITY FOOD ~ INTIME-ONTIME ~ ALL THE TIME Madras Cafe Inc. is a South Indian restaurant located in the city of Sunnyvale, at the intersection of El Camino Real and Bernardo Av…
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!
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Parth M
Emerging Expert • 6 contributions
Liked
• 25-11-11
• DoorDash order
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.
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Mara C
Local Expert • 44 contributions
Loved
• 24-06-27
• DoorDash order
Well seasoned and balanced Puliyodharai. Savory and well seasoned Dahi vada and buttermilk (Tamil style). Nice kesari! Well made and delivered quickly as usual. Well done team!
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Aishwariya K
1 contributions
Loved
• 25-05-06
• DoorDash order
I normally really like their food but today it was really bad . The Poori Masala as well as the vada which were both fried in oil were horrible to say the least . Maybe they reused the oil but we literally had to throw it . I really love this restaurant but would appreciate a credit of the same dollar value or refund as I’m massively disappointed as an ardent fan
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Pranav Krishna A
1 contributions
Liked
• 26-03-31
• DoorDash order
Filters tastes amazing, perfect taste!
Idly was so soft and vada was crispy and fresh.
The portion quantity was apt and definitely would order from here again!
