Idly Express

Authentic South Indian Tamil restaurant, very accessible too. We had idlis, vada, kesari and buttermilk. The idlis alone were super filling and one portion of 3 idlis is usually enough for one person. The vadas were super crispy but had a lot of ginger flavor. The buttermilk was spicy, I would recommend getting it during a hot summers day.

An amazing authentic south Indian pick up spot. The staff is extremely polite and kind. Two things I love about this shop. Weekend breakfast. I come down at 8 am to get vada sambhar dip and the idli sambhar combo with my wife. We also love coming here for evening chai and snacks. They have daily evening snacks after 4 pm only. The snacks are made fresh every ten min in the kitchen. They have two tables outside the store. Please add more tables so we can sit and eat the dishes hot onsite. I crave their sambhar. It is the best sambhar I have eaten so far. It's an amazing balance of flavors. I make sure every time I go to order the 32 ounce box sambar to go. Their chutney is made fresh. This is what I love about such places keep the menu simple basic and fresh ingredients and execute it right. In evening snacks I am always ordering the pakora, samosa and masala vada. All are excellent. Although I like to request to create a version of pakora that has Thai or India chilly in it NOT jalapenos. I look forward to sitting outside enjoying the breeze and sipping on their masala chai and devouring the hot pakora in front of the mountains in milpitas. Jalapenos are not spicy. Please keep the same recipe just add more spicy chilly. The batter consistency is perfect for the pakora. I will be coming to this place weekly I am sure especially for early morning breakfast on weekends. South India filtered coffee goes amazing with breakfast and snacks. This place is a must try for anyone who wants true traditional south Indian meals. This place is 100 percent vegetarian. I am a non veg but I have no complaints. What they are making satisfying me to my soul. Keep delivering a great product. Great job idly express team.

Idly express has been such a saving grace. The most authentic south indian food I have ever tasted in North America. I crave for their dishes pretty much everyday. The to-go options are excellent and the batter is top notch. I love how they have themed foods and affordable snack options too. I am so lucky to have tried so many of their dishes. Also the music playing and the smell of the incense sticks is so reminiscent of India. I’m waiting for the day a full-fledged restaurant is established in south bay. Highly recommend!