Kovai Cafe - Cupertino/San Jose

Idly Vada

$11.69

2 pieces of Idly and 2 pieces of vada with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Ghee Podi Thattu Idly

$7.01

1 piece

Mini Ghee Sambar Idly

$12.86

Delicious bite-sized idlies soaked in rich ghee-infused sambar

Mini Rasam Idly

$12.86

Mini idlis soaked in a spice broth made from black pepper, cumin, mustard seeds, curry leaves, shallots, and garlic.

Idly Kurma

$11.69

Steamed rice cakes served with a rich and aromatic vegetable kurma.

Idly

$9.35

2 pieces of steamed rice cake with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Sambar Idly

$9.35

2 pieces of idly dipped in sambar

Kovai Kothu Idly

$14.03

Spicy and aromatic chopped idlies sautéed with flavorful spices

KC Mini Pepper Idly

$14.03

Soft mini rice cakes seasoned with spices, garnished with sautéed peppers, and served with a side of coconut chutney.

Mini Pachamilagai Idly

$16.37

Small steamed rice and lentil cakes typically seasoned with green chili and aromatic spices.

KC Mini Salna Idly

$14.03

Soft mini idlis immersed in a spiced vegetable curry, featuring carrots and green beans.

KC Special Chilly Idly Bites

$15.20

Deep-fried idli cubes tossed in a spicy chili sauce with onions, peppers, and garlic.

Mini Ghee Podi Idly

$12.86

Tiny idlies infused with fragrant ghee and dusted with spicy podi.

Mini Curryleaf Podi Idly

$12.86

Fluffy mini idlis coated in curry leaf podi, served with chutneys and sambar.

Kal Dosa Vadacurry

$16.37

Soft, spongy dosa paired with a flavorful lentil curry and coconut chutney.

Vada, Idly, Pongal, Sweet

$15.20

Soft steamed rice cakes, savory lentil doughnuts, creamy rice and lentil porridge, and a traditional Indian sweet. Served with coconut, tomato, and mint chutneys, and sambar.

Idiyappam Kurma

$11.69

Steamed string hoppers made from rice flour, typically served with a flavorful vegetable kurma made with potatoes, peas, carrots, onions, tomatoes, coconut, and spices.

Idiyappam Vadacurry

$16.37

Steamed rice noodle hoppers typically accompanied by a flavorful curry made with deep-fried lentil dumplings.

Vada, Idly, Pongal

$12.86

Soft steamed rice cakes paired with savory lentil doughnuts and creamy rice porridge, accompanied by a variety of chutneys and sambar.

Vada, Idly, Rava Kichadi

$12.86

Steamed rice cakes, crispy lentil doughnut, and roasted semolina cooked with mixed vegetables.

Vada, Idly, Rava Kichadi, Sweet

$15.20

Fluffy steamed rice cakes, savory lentil doughnuts, semolina porridge with vegetables, and a sweet dessert. Served with an assortment of chutneys and sambar.

Idly Vadacurry

$16.37

Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a savory lentil dumpling curry.

Kothu Idiyappam

$15.20

Soft, steamed rice flour cakes seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and served with a side of coconut chutney and tangy tamarind sauce.

Ghee Pongal

$10.52

Creamy rice and lentil porridge infused with ghee, black pepper, and garnished with cashews and curry leaves. Served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Rava Kichadi

$10.52

Roasted semolina typically cooked with mixed vegetables, mustard seeds, and cashew nuts.

Mini Ghee Idlies

$12.86

Soft, steamed rice cakes served with four types of chutney: coconut, tomato, peanut, and mint.

Coconut Milk Idiyappam

$11.69

Steamed string hoppers typically served with sweet coconut milk.

Chocolate Poori (2 pc)

$11.69

Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread typically includes a chocolate filling.

Caramel Poori (2 pc)

$11.69

Caramel Poori (2 pcs): Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread typically drizzled with a sweet caramel sauce.

Pizza Dosa

$15.20

A thin, crispy dosa shaped like a cone, combining traditional Indian flavors with a twist.

Cheese Dosa

$12.86

Crispy rice and lentil crepe with melted cheese, served with sweet red jam.

Paruppu Vada (4 pcs)

$10.52

Paruppu vada 4pc

Curd Vada (3 pcs)

$9.35

3Pc Vada Dipped in Curd

Sambar Vada (3 pcs)

$9.35

3Pc Vada Dipped in Sambar

Medhu Vada (4 pcs)

$9.35

Medhu vada 4Pc with red, white Chatni and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Rasa Vada (3 pcs)

$9.35

3Pc Vada Dipped in Rasam

Onion Tomato Chilli Uthappam

$16.37

Thick rice and lentil pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, and chilies.

KC Spl Small Onion Uthappam

$16.37

Soft, thick pancakes topped with finely chopped small onions and garnished with fresh herbs. Served with an assortment of traditional Indian chutneys and sambar.

Onion Tomato Uthappam

$15.20

Soft, thick pancakes topped with diced onions, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, accompanied by a variety of chutneys and sambar.

Onion Podi Uthappam

$15.20

Soft, thick pancakes topped with finely chopped onions and a spicy lentil powder.

Onion Chilli Uthappam

$15.20

Thick rice and lentil pancake topped with onions and green chilies.

Masala Uthappam

$14.03

A thick pancake topped with spiced mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh cilantro. Served with coconut, tomato, and mint chutneys, and sambar.

Podi Uthappam

$14.03

Savory rice and lentil pancake, topped with a spicy lentil and spice mix known as gunpowder.

Ghee Podi Uthappam

$15.20

Thick savoury pancake made from rice and lentil batter, topped with ghee and a spicy lentil powder mix.

Onion Uthappam

$14.03

Soft, thick pancakes topped with finely chopped onions, served with a variety of chutneys and sambar.

Plain Uthappam

$12.86

Soft, thick pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar.

Benne Masala Dosa

$15.20

Bangalore special rice crepe cooked with butter, typically filled with mildly spiced potato and chutney powder.

Benne Kara Masala Dosa

$15.20

Crispy dosa filled with spicy potato masala, served with coconut, tomato, and mint chutneys, and sambar.

Benne Dosa

$14.03

Authentic Benne dosa with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Benne Kara Dosa

$15.20

Authentic Benne Kara Dosa with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Ghee Garlic Roast Masala Dosa

$16.37

Crispy dosa roasted in ghee, spread with garlic paste, and stuffed with spiced potato masala.

Neer Chutney Idly (2 pcs)

$9.35

Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a watery coconut chutney.

Open Butter Podi Masala Dosa

$16.37

A fermented crepe made from lentils and rice, topped with butter and podi (spiced lentil powder), and typically includes a potato masala filling.

Chow Chow Bath

$11.69

A traditional South Indian breakfast featuring equal portions of spicy upma and sweet kesari or wheat halwa. Typically served with coconut chutney.

Neer Chutney Kara Bath

$7.01

Soft rice-based dish typically served with spicy chutney, often including a blend of vegetables and aromatic spices.

Neer Chutney Vada (3 pcs)

$9.35

Deep-fried lentil doughnuts served with a coconut-based chutney.

Ghee Podi Thattu Idly

$7.01

1 piece

Plain Thatte Idly (1 pc)

$7.01

Steamed savory cake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, typically served with chutney and sambar.

Poori with Masala (3 pcs)

$12.86

Fluffy, deep-fried bread served with spiced potato curry and a side of coconut chutney.

KC Spl Kothu Chapathi

$15.20

Shredded chapathi mixed with a blend of spices & Kuruma

Poori With Kuruma (3 pcs)

$11.69

Poori(3pc) with Mix veg Kuruma 8oz

Methi Chappathi (2 pcs) with Kurma (8 oz)

$14.03

Whole wheat flatbread infused with fenugreek leaves, served with a side of kurma, a typically spiced vegetable curry.

Chapathi (2 pcs) with Kurma (8 oz)

$12.86

Unleavened whole wheat bread, cooked on a griddle, typically served with a spiced vegetable curry.

Chapathi (2 pcs) with Paneer Butter Masala (8 oz)

$17.54

Chapathi (2 pcs): Whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle. Served with paneer butter masala, a creamy tomato-based curry with paneer cheese.

Masala Dosa

$14.03

Crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato mixture, served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar.

Onion Rava Dosa

$15.20

Crispy semolina crepe with finely chopped onions, served with an array of chutneys and sambar.

Mysore Kaaram Masala Dosa

$16.37

Spicy and aromatic dosa with Mysore Kaaram masala twist

Ghee Dosa

$14.03

Golden, crispy dosa kissed with rich ghee.

Ghee Masala Dosa

$15.20

Crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced mashed potatoes, served with coconut, tomato, and mint chutneys, and sambar.

Onion Rava Masala Dosa

$16.37

Semolina and rice flour crepe filled with mashed potatoes and onions.

Rava Dosa

$14.03

Crispy semolina crepe with a hint of cumin and green chilies, served with coconut, tomato, and mint chutneys, along with a side of sambar.

KC Spl Masala Dosa

$16.37

Dosa featuring a blend of spiced mashed potatoes and onions, typically served with aromatic chutneys and sambar.

KC Spl Kothu Soya Dosa

$16.37

Dosa filled with spiced soya chunks, typically mixed with onions and tomatoes.

Ghee Podi Dosa

$15.20

Crispy dosa with ghee (clarified butter) and a spicy podi (ground spice powder) spread.

Rava Podi Masala Dosa

$16.37

Rava dosa sprinkled with spicy podi (lentil spice powder) and filled with seasoned potato masala.

Gunpowder Butter Rava Dosa

$16.37

Thin crepe made from semolina and rice, typically spread with butter and coated with a spicy gunpowder mixture.

Guntur Kara Dosa

$16.37

Fermented crepe made from rice and lentil batter, coated with spicy chili paste.

Podi Masala Dosa

$15.20

Thin rice and lentil crepe topped with spicy lentil powder and stuffed with seasoned mashed potatoes.

Rava Masala Dosa

$15.20

Thin crepe made from semolina and rice, typically filled with spiced mashed potatoes and onions.

Onion Dosa

$14.03

A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, generously topped with finely chopped onions, served with an assortment of chutneys and sambar.

Butter Masala Dosa

$15.20

Flavorful, indulgent dosa with creamy butter masala.

Ghee Onion Dosa

$15.20

Golden, crispy dosa enriched with ghee and filled with finely chopped onions.

Ghee Podi Masala Dosa

$16.37

Crispy dosa enriched with ghee (clarified butter), sprinkled with spiced podi (lentil powder), and stuffed with seasoned potato masala.

Plain Dosa

$11.69

Thin, crispy South Indian delight with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Kal Dosa [2]

$12.86

Kal Dosa 2pc with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Mushroom Pachamilagai

$16.37

Size - 16oz Mushroom Pachamilagai is a flavorful South Indian-style dish that combines tender mushrooms with the vibrant heat of fresh green chilies (“pachai milagai”)

Kara Podi Babycorn

$16.37

Lightly battered and fried baby corn, tossed with special spice powder and curry leaves.

Gobi Pachamilagai

$16.37

Size - 16 oz Gobi Pachamilagai is a spicy and aromatic South Indian delicacy prepared with fresh cauliflower florets (“gobi”) tossed in a flavorful blend of green chilies (“pachai milagai”), curry leaves, and traditional Spice

Okra Fry

$16.37

Deep-fried okra typically seasoned with a blend of South Indian spices.

Mushroom 65

$15.20

Tender mushrooms fried to perfection in zesty spices

Babycorn 65

$16.37

Deep-fried baby corn marinated with spices and tossed with curry leaves and chilies.

Cauliflower 65

$15.20

Crispy cauliflower florets marinated in spicy seasoning

Paneer 65

$15.20

Soft paneer cubes coated in a flavorful spice blend, fried to golden perfection

Potato Bonda (4 pcs)

$8.18

Mashed potatoes, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, coated in chickpea flour, and deep-fried.

Onion Pakoda

$8.18

16oz of Onion Pakoda with Red and white Chatni

Mix Veg Pakoda

$8.18

16 oz of Mixed Veg Pakoda with Red and white Chatni

Ragi Pakoda

$8.18

Deep-fried fritters made from finger millet flour and typically include spices and herbs.

Vazhakka Bajji (4 pcs)

$8.18

Thinly sliced raw bananas, coated in a spiced gram flour batter, deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.

Chilli Bhajji (3 pcs)

$8.18

3pc of Chilli Bhajji with Red and white Chatni

Millet Noodles

$15.20

Stir-fried millet noodles typically include mixed vegetables and a blend of Indian spices.

Millet Mysore Masala Dosa

$16.37

Thin millet crepe spread with spicy chutney and filled with seasoned potato masala.

Millet Masala Dosa

$15.20

Crispy millet crepe typically stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and onions.

Millet Ghee Pongal

$11.69

Traditional South Indian dish made with millet and split yellow mung dal, typically seasoned with ghee, cumin, ginger, pepper, and curry leaves.

Millet Sweet (8oz)

$7.01

A traditional Indian dessert made with millets, typically sweetened with jaggery and flavored with cardamom and nuts.

Millet Mini Tiffin

$16.37

- **Millet Dosa**: Savory crepe made from millet flour, typically served plain or with a spiced filling. - **Millet Pongal**: Creamy millet dish, typically spiced with pepper and cumin. - **Millet Sweet**: Sweet millet preparation, typically includes jaggery and dry fruits.

Millet Dosa

$12.86

A healthier choice of pancake made with millets with 4 Chatni's and Sambar (No Onion & Garlic)

Millet Podi Dosa

$14.03

A thin crepe made from millet flour, typically topped with a spicy lentil powder mix.

Badam Paal

$5.25

Boiled milk with almonds, saffron, and cardamom.

Sukku Paal

$4.08

Made with milk and dry ginger, typically includes black pepper and other spices.

Sulaimani Tea

$3.50

Black tea typically brewed with aromatic spices, often including lemon, ginger, and cardamom, creating a traditional and refreshing Indian beverage.

Filter Coffee

$4.67

Rich and aromatic South Indian Filter Coffee: A comforting cup of tradition

Tea

$4.08

Rich, aromatic Indian tea brewed with a blend of spices and milk.

Nannari Sharbat

$4.67

Traditional Indian drink made from nannari root syrup mixed with lemon juice, offering a sweet and herbal twist.

Neer Mor (Buttermilk)

$4.67

Traditional Indian spiced buttermilk drink, typically made with yogurt, water, ginger, and green chilies.

Mango Lassi

$5.25

Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.

Rose Milk

$5.25

Refreshing, chilled milk infused with delicate rose syrup.

Chikoo Kesari (8oz)

$7.01

Creamy semolina pudding infused with saffron, garnished with cashews and raisins.

Saffron Kesari (8oz)

$5.84

Semolina dessert typically includes sugar, cardamom, and saffron.

Millet Sweet (8oz)

$7.01

A traditional dessert made with millet, sugar, and milk, typically flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

Elaneer Payasam (8oz)

$5.84

Creamy rice pudding made with tender rice grains, coconut milk, and delicate pieces of tender coconut.

Hot Gulab Jamun (2 pcs)

$5.84

Deep-fried milk dough balls soaked in rose-flavored sugar syrup.

Tiffin Sambar - 16oz

$9.35

A South Indian lentil and vegetable stew made with pigeon pea lentils, tamarind, and a unique blend of ground spices. Typically includes onions and tomatoes.

Vadacurry - 16oz

$12.86

Vadacurry (16oz): Soft lentil fritters cooked in a fragrant curry sauce with onions, tomatoes, and traditional Indian spices.

Chutney - 8oz

$4.67

Choice of Coconut, Tomato, Special chutney of the day, or Peanut chutney. 8oz serving.

Paneer Butter Masala - 16oz

$11.69

Paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with butter and aromatic spices.

Vadacurry - 8oz

$7.01

Vadacurry: Chana dal cooked with onions and tomatoes, seasoned with traditional spices.

Tiffin Sambar - 8oz

$4.67

A lentil-based vegetable stew made with toor dal, tamarind, and a blend of spices, commonly served as an accompaniment in South Indian cuisine.

Paneer Butter Masala - 8oz

$5.84

Paneer butter masala: Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with butter and aromatic spices.

Veg Kurma - 8oz

$5.25

Mixed vegetables cooked in a coconut-based gravy with cashews and spices.

Chutney - 4oz

$2.33

Chutney of your choice

Plain White Rice (16 oz)

$4.67

Veg Kurma - 16oz

$10.52

Mixed vegetables cooked in a mildly spiced coconut and cashew nut curry.

Chapathi (1pc)

$2.91

Whole wheat flatbread typically cooked on a griddle.

Idly (1pc)

$2.91

Steamed rice and lentil cake.