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Welcome to Madurai Modern Cafe

Located in Sunnyvale, CA, Madurai Modern Cafe is a hidden gem serving authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. With a focus on quality ingredients, their dishes like Mysore Masala Dosa, sambar, and chutneys are praised for their delicious flavors. The crispy dosas, soft idlis, and flavorful vadas are must-try items on the menu. Despite some service issues, the food always shines, making it a popular spot for South Indian breakfast. With a casual ambiance, friendly staff, and affordable prices, Madurai Modern Cafe is a go-to destination for those craving home-cooked style South Indian dishes.

Madurai Modern Cafe: Reviews & Ratings

Apoorva R.
Apoorva R.

Love this little south indian place! Its tucked in a corner, lowkey but the food is delicious. They got their sambar and chutneys right! The mysore masala dosa is my fav over here.. do give it a try! Food is not too spicy which is great! The taste and flavors are very authentic south indian and seems like they use good quality ingredients (ghee was amazing in the dosa). The service is pretty quick as well.

Rita P.
Rita P.

The food was good. Service was a little odd but the TV playing Bollywood songs was a nice distraction while waiting for our food.

Aswad K.
Aswad K.

Always hot and fresh food, comes out quick, clean eatery. We like this more than other similarly themed restaurants :). Less cramped for space, not crazy crowded. I hope more people visit this place than waiting at other places. Dosas are crispy, idlis are soft and pillowy, vadas are crispy, they do all dishes well. This is our go-to spot for south indian breakfast foods. Home cooked style, modest, totally affordable for everyone. Coffee is always strong and delicious. Remember this is small business, they operate with minimal staff, so have patience and wait at the counter. You can ring a bell if you need things urgently (Dont be that person!). Please remember to clean up after yourself.

Mallik K.
Mallik K.

Good vegetarian options and tastes good! Call ahead of time in case you want to order togo Recommended for South Indian breakfast.

Sahridaya N.
Sahridaya N.

I gotta start off this review saying the 5 stars is purely for their food! The service is pretty slow and the place definitely needs a bit of maintenance but once you taste their food, you'll know why they are always crowded despite their issues :) Their sambar is one of THE BEST I've had in the bay. You can try any combination of dosai and you won't be disappointed - everything is delicious but especially ghee rava, do not miss this! If you love a bit of heat, try their kara malli dosai. Idlies are fantastic and vadai is crissspy (a bit too oily for me though) & the Poori channa is made the South Indian way which needs a special mention cause got don't get this at all Indian restaurants.

Deepti K.
Deepti K.

The Kara Masala Dosa was great - spicy and garlicky! The spiciness creeps up on you after you have several bites. And the aloo masala was quite good too. The medu vada and ghee podi dosa were yummy as well. The sambar and chutneys were average. For a place which specializes in idli/dosas, it seems strange that the chutneys which are served with pretty much every dish are so meh! The green mint chutney especially was quite strange and didn't go with dosas at all. The dosas are quite a bit larger than at some other restaurants like Madras cafe, which we weren't expecting, so we ended up over-ordering! Like other reviewers have mentioned, the service is quite slow. We had to wait around 25 min for our order even though there were only 5 other people (2 tables) in the restaurant at that time. I guess they are very short-staffed. The interiors are very similar to most of the other dosa restaurants in Sunnyvale where you go for the food, not the ambiance.

Meeta A.
Meeta A.

You enter and you instantly get the feels of a local Indian south Indian food joint. They have a board for 'unlimited dosas coming up' since at least 4 months but it hasn't started yet. You place the order on the counter and then they assign a number to you. During lunch/dinner times the place is really crowded. Also you have to wait atleast 25 mins (i have visited 4 times and every time waited for 30 mins). But maybe its a good sign they are making it from scratch I ordered dosa and idli. Both come with three chutneys and a small portion of sambar. The chutneys are very limited and they don't instantly give you more if you ask. It's apparently supposed to be enough for the amount of dosa/idli in one plate. I only eat coconut chutney and i asked them if they can give that to me in all 3 compartments instead of the other two which i waste they said no. The dosas are crisp and tasty so is the sambar. Idlis are really soft and they just melt in the mouth. Filter coffee is the winner. Dont miss it. The place is NOT clean. Washroom is dirty. I wish they pay more attention to cleanliness!

Shruti G.
Shruti G.

Loved their food! One of the most authentic South Indian places in the bay. Their service is pretty slow but the food more than makes up for it. It's self service for ordering. They bring the food to the table. The cleanup is on you as well. We ordered their idli vada- DELICIOUS! Their chutneys and sambhar were insane! Also ordered onion rava dosa and kara onion rava dosa- both were good. Filter coffee to wrap up the meal.. wasn't the best I've had but definitely not bad. Will visit again for sure- probably going to become my new regular

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Welcome to Madurai Modern Cafe, a hidden gem in Sunnyvale, CA serving up delicious South Indian vegetarian cuisine. This cozy cafe offers a wide range of options for all your dietary preferences including vegan and many vegetarian dishes. Whether you're looking to dine in, take out, or have your meal delivered, Madurai Modern Cafe has got you covered.

With a menu filled with authentic South Indian flavors, Madurai Modern Cafe prides itself on using high-quality ingredients to craft mouthwatering dishes. Customers rave about the Mysore masala dosa, sambar, chutneys, and the crispy dosas and soft idlis. The ghee used in their dishes adds an extra layer of richness and flavor that keeps customers coming back for more.

While the service may have its ups and downs, the food at Madurai Modern Cafe speaks for itself. From the addictive kara malli dosai to the flavorful Poori channa, each dish is bursting with traditional South Indian spices and aromas. And don't forget to try their strong and delicious coffee to kickstart your day!

Despite the crowded atmosphere and occasional slow service, customers continue to flock to Madurai Modern Cafe for their unbeatable South Indian breakfast options. So if you're in the mood for a taste of home cooked style South Indian cuisine that won't break the bank, be sure to stop by Madurai Modern Cafe.