Madurai Modern Cafe Menu

Madurai Modern Cafe is a hidden gem in Sunnyvale, offering authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Nestled in a corner, this cozy spot impresses with delicious food like mysore masala dosa and flavorful sambar and chutneys. The ingredients are top quality, evident in the amazing ghee used in dosas. The menu boasts many vegetarian options, with dishes like crispy dosas, soft idlis, and crispy vadas. The South Indian breakfast offerings are a standout, with strong and delicious coffee to accompany your meal. While the service may be a bit slow and the ambiance may need some upkeep, the food more than makes up for it. The sambar is a standout, along with the ghee rava dosa and kara malli dosa for those who enjoy a bit of heat. Madurai Modern Cafe is a must-visit for those seeking authentic South Indian flavors in a casual and welcoming setting.

Idli's

Idli (No)

pieces.

$8.99

Sambar Idli()+Vada()

Idli(no) + vada (no) dipped in sambar

$8.99

Mini Idli (No)

Mini idli consists of bite-sized steamed cakes made from a batter of rice and lentil flour, often accompanied by sambar and chutney.

$8.99

Sambar Idli (No)

Two steamed rice and lentil cakes, typically accompanied by a lentil-based vegetable stew known as sambar.

$8.99

Rasam Idli (No)

Soft steamed rice cakes soaked in a tangy, spiced tamarind broth with tomatoes and fresh herbs.

$8.99

Mini Sambar Idli (No)

Mini idli's ( no) dipped in sambar

$8.99

Mini Rasam Idli (No)

Mini idli's ( no) dipped in rasam

$8.99

Medu Vada (No)

Vada's

$6.99

Masala Vada(No)

Vada's

$7.99

Dahi Vada(No)

Vada's

$8.99

Rasam Vada(No)

Vada's

$8.99

Sambar Vada

Vada's

$8.99

Vada's

Dosa's

Plain Dosa

Crispy, golden-brown fermented rice and lentil crepe, served with tangy tomato chutney, coconut chutney, and sambar.

$8.99

Masala Dosa

Crisp, savory crepe filled with spiced potatoes and onions. a south indian delicacy.

$9.99

Ghee Dosa

Thin, crispy south indian crepe made with rice and lentil batter, generously coated with ghee (clarified butter).

$9.49

Ghee Masal Dosa

Crispy lentil and rice crepe, generously coated with ghee and filled with a savory potato masala.

$10.49

Onion Dosa

Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepe, generously filled with finely chopped onions.

$9.49

Onion Masala Dosa

Crispy fermented rice crepe topped with finely chopped onions, green chilies, and fresh cilantro, served with savory chutney.

$10.49

Ghee Onoin Masala

Crispy dosa enriched with ghee, stuffed with a mix of spiced potatoes and onions.

$10.99

Podi Dosa

Dosa cooked with a blend of ground lentils, spices, and herbs, known as podi, spread evenly across its surface.

$9.99

Ghee Podi Dosa

Thin, crispy south indian crepe seasoned with aromatic ghee and a spicy blend of podi.

$10.49

Podi Masala Dosa

Thin rice and lentil crepe sprinkled with podi, a dry spice mix, and filled with a seasoned potato masala.

$10.49

Ghee Podi Masal Dosa

Crispy south indian crepe enriched with clarified butter (ghee), seasoned with a spicy "podi" mixture, and filled with a traditional spiced potato masala.

$10.99

Kara Dosa

Spicy rice and lentil crepe, typically includes red chili powder, spices, and a hint of ghee for a distinct flavor.

$9.99

Kara Masala Dosa

Rice and lentil crepe, coated with a special spicy sauce, typically includes a filling of mashed potatoes seasoned with aromatic spices.

$10.49

Ghee Kara Dosa

South indian crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with a spicy blend and a generous amount of ghee.

$10.49

Ghee Kara Masala Dosa

Rice and lentil crepe, generously coated with ghee, typically includes a spicy potato masala for a rich and satisfying flavor.

$10.99

Mysore Plain Dosa

Rice and lentil crepe, generously spread with a spicy mysore chutney.

$9.99

Mysore Masala Dosa

Spicy south-indian crepe with our mysore hot sauce and potatoes.

$10.49

Ghee Mysore Masala

Rice and lentil crepe enriched with ghee, spread with spicy mysore chutney, and filled with a savory potato masala.

$10.99

Spl Veg Spring Dosa

Crispy dosa filled with a medley of spiced vegetables, served with chutneys and sambar.

$10.99

Ghee Myrore Plain Dosa

Crispy rice and lentil crepe, traditionally prepared with clarified butter, known as ghee, offering a rich aroma and taste.

$9.99

Paneer Dosa Spl

Crispy dosa filled with seasoned paneer, typically includes a special blend of spices for a distinctive taste.

$11.99

Cheese Dosa Spl

Crispy dosa filled with a special blend of cheeses, offering a unique twist on the traditional indian crepe.

$10.49

Cheese Masala Spl

Crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato masala, typically includes a generous portion of cheese.

$10.99

Cone Dosa

A cone-shaped crepe crafted from fermented rice and lentil batter.

$8.99

Ghee Cone Dosa

Fermented rice and lentil crepe, shaped into a cone and topped with clarified butter (ghee).

$9.99

Cone Masala Dosa

Cone shaped dosa, crafted from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced mixture of potatoes and onions.

$9.99

Ghee Cone Masala

Crispy, cone-shaped rice and lentil crepe, generously coated with ghee, typically includes a filling of spiced potato masala.

$10.99

Paper Dosa

A paper-thin, crispy crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils.

$10.99

Paper Masala

Extra thin and crispy rice and lentil crepe, typically includes a savory filling of spiced potatoes and onions.

$11.49

Ghee Paper Dosa

Thin rice and lentil crepe, roasted to a crisp and generously coated with ghee (clarified butter).

$11.49

Ghee Paper Masala

Thin, crispy rice and lentil crepe, roasted with ghee, typically includes a stuffing of mashed potatoes and onions.

$11.99

Kal Dosa-Veg Kurma

Soft, thick crepe made from rice and lentils, served with a side of mixed vegetables in a coconut-based curry.

$11.99

Kal Dosa (Set Dosa)

Kal dosa, a set of soft and spongy crepes, is made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, typically thicker than the regular dosa.

$10.99

Ghee Kal Dosa

Thick and soft crepe made from rice and lentils, richly coated with clarified butter (ghee).

$11.49

Podi Kal Dosa

Thick, soft crepe made from rice and lentils, typically includes a spicy podi (a blend of ground spices) spread throughout.

$11.49

Ghee Podi Kal Dosa

A soft and spongy south indian crepe, the ghee podi kal dosa is generously coated with clarified butter and a homemade spicy podi mix.

$11.99

Kal Dosa's (Set Dosa's)

Rava Dosa's

Plain Rava Dosa

Crispy semolina crepe served with sambar, coconut chutney, yogurt chutney, and tomato chutney.

$9.99

Plain Ghee Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made with semolina and rice flour, cooked with ghee for added richness.

$10.49

Rava Masala

Thin, crispy semolina crepe filled with spiced potato masala, served with sambar and coconut chutneys.

$10.49

Ghee Rava Masala Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice, cooked in ghee, typically includes a filling of spiced mashed potatoes.

$10.99

Onion Rava Dosa

Thin crepe made from a batter of semolina and rice, typically includes sliced onions sprinkled throughout.

$10.49

Ghee Onion Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically includes ghee and finely chopped onions.

$10.99

Onion Rava Masala

Crispy semolina crepe filled with spiced mashed potatoes and garnished with finely chopped onions.

$10.99

Ghee Oninon Rava Masala

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice, enhanced with ghee and onions, typically includes a stuffing of spicy potato masala.

$11.79

Podi Rava Dosa

Crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, infused with traditional podi spices for a distinct flavor.

$10.49

Ghee Podi Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, enriched with ghee and sprinkled with a spicy podi mix.

$10.99

Ghee Podi Onion Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically includes ghee, a sprinkle of podi (a dry spice mix), and onions.

$11.49

Podi Onion Rava Dosa

Crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically includes onions and a sprinkle of "podi," a dry spicy powder blend.

$10.99

Podi Onion Rava Masala

Semolina and rice batter crepe, seasoned with podi spice blend, filled with onions and potato masala.

$11.49

Ghee Podi Onion Rava Masala

Semolina and rice batter crepe, generously coated with ghee, sprinkled with onions, and filled with a podi-infused potato masala.

$11.99

Kara Rava Plain

Crispy and thin crepe made from a batter of semolina and rice flour, typically seasoned with mild spices.

$10.49

Ghee Kara Rava Plain

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically cooked with a generous amount of ghee, offering a rich taste.

$10.99

Kara Onion Rava Dosa

Crispy crepe made from semolina and rice flour, typically includes sautéed onions with a hint of spice for a kara (spicy) flavor.

$10.99

Ghee Kara Onion Rava Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice batter, typically includes onions and is generously sprinkled with ghee, offering a savory taste.

$11.49

Kara Onion Rava Masala

Crispy semolina and rice batter crepe, generously topped with onions and filled with a spiced potato masala.

$11.49

Ghee Kara Onion Rava Masala

Thin and crispy semolina and rice crepe, generously drizzled with ghee, sprinkled with onions, and filled with a spicy potato masala.

$11.99

Spl Veg Rava Masala Dosa

Thin and crispy crepe made from semolina and rice batter, typically includes a rich filling of seasoned vegetables alongside the traditional potato masala.

$11.99

Plain Uthappam

South indian pancake crafted from a fermented batter of lentils and rice, offering a thick and soft texture.

$9.99

Onion Chilli Uthappam

A thick, savory pancake topped with finely chopped onions and green chilies, served with an assortment of traditional chutneys and sambar.

$10.99

Onion Tomato Uthappam

A thick rice and lentil pancake, traditionally topped with freshly chopped onions and tomatoes.

$10.99

Onion Peas Uthappam

Thick rice and lentil pancake topped with a savory mix of onions and green peas.

$10.99

Paneer Uthappam

Thick, fermented rice and lentil pancake, generously topped with seasoned indian cottage cheese.

$11.49

Vegetable Uthappam

Rice and lentil pancake, traditionally topped with tomatoes, peas, carrots, chilies, and onions.

$11.29

Cheese Tomato Uthappam

Thick rice and lentil pancake topped with a generous layer of cheese and fresh, juicy tomatoes.

$10.99

Kara Uthappam

Kara uthappam is a savory south indian pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, typically topped with a spicy mix of vegetables and chilies.

$9.99

Masala Uthappam

Masala uthappam is a thick, soft pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, traditionally topped with a spiced potato masala, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

$10.99

Podi Masala Uthappam

Podi masala uthappam is a thick, soft pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, generously topped with spicy podi chutney and a traditional masala mix.

$9.49

Uthappam's

Indian Bread

Veg Kothu Parotta

Shredded paratha mixed with finely chopped vegetables, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

$10.99

Channa With Bhatura ()

Fluffy deep-fried bread paired with spiced chickpea curry, garnished with fresh herbs and onions.

$9.99

Poori () With Kurma

pieses

$8.99

Poori () With Channa

Two pieces of deep-fried, puffed whole wheat bread, typically served with a spicy chickpea curry.

$8.99

Chapathi () With Kurma

pieces.

$8.99

Chapathi () With Channa

pieces.

$8.99

Sambar Idli() + Vada()

Dipped In Sambar

$8.99

Rasam Idli () + Vada ()

Dipped In Rasam

$8.99

Idli () + Vada ()

Steamed rice cakes and crispy lentil doughnuts, typically served with sambar and chutney.

$10.99

Pongal & Vada ()

Pongal, a creamy rice and lentil dish seasoned with cumin and black pepper, served with a crispy lentil vada.

$9.99

Pongal, Vada () & Idli ()

A traditional south indian combination featuring one steamed rice and lentil cake (idli), one savory fried lentil doughnut (vada), and creamy, spiced rice and lentil porridge (pongal), typically accompanied by chutney and sambar.

$11.99

Uppuma & Vada ()

Uppuma, a savory semolina dish, is sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mixed vegetables, served alongside a crispy, fried lentil vada.

$9.99

Uppuma, Vada () & Idli ()

Steamed semolina porridge, one fried lentil doughnut, and one steamed rice and lentil cake, typically accompanied by a variety of chutneys and sambar.

$11.99

Variety Rice Combo

One Verity Rice (Tamarind rice or Tomato rice or lemon rice ) + curd rice + one piece (Medu vada or Masala Vada) + Pickle , Pappad & Sambar.

$10.99

Combo's

Indo Chinese

Chilli Paneer

Opt- dry or gravy

$11.99

Gobi Manjurian

Opt- dry or gravy

$10.99

Chilli Gobi

Cauliflower florets are battered and deep-fried, then tossed with onions, bell peppers, and a spicy chili sauce.

$10.99

Sezhwan Veg Noodle

Opt - mild or spicy (sezhwan)

$12.99

Veg Hakka Noodle

Opt - mild or spicy (sezhwan)

$12.79

Sezwan Veg Fried Rice

Basmati rice stir-fried with mixed vegetables and seasoned with szechuan sauce for a distinct indo-chinese flavor.

$12.99

Vegetable Fried Rice

Savory fried rice tossed with fresh garden vegetables.

$12.79

Ghee Pongal

Rice and lentils cooked together, tempered with cumin, black pepper, and garnished with cashews, all enriched with ghee.

$8.99

Uppma

Cream of wheat simmered with a blend of garden vegetables, typically includes onions, carrots, and peas, garnished with nuts.

$8.99

Tamarind Rice

Basmati rice mixed with a tangy tamarind sauce, typically includes peanuts and curry leaves.

$8.99

Lemon Rice

Fragrant basmati rice with zesty lemon

$8.99

Tomato Rice

Basmati rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of indian spices, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

$8.99

Curd Rice

Soft cooked rice blended with creamy yogurt, typically includes a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves for added flavor.

$7.99

Verity Rice

Dessert

Rava Kesari

Semolina sweetened with sugar and cooked with ghee, typically includes nuts and raisins, flavored with saffron and cardamom.

$6.49

Madurai Mami Coffee

A traditional south indian beverage, combining a rich coffee decoction with milk, lightly sweetened and infused with a hint of chicory.

$3.50

Madurai Mami Chai

A traditional tea from madurai, infused with a blend of spices, typically including cardamom and ginger, served with milk.

$3.50

Butter Milk

Yogurt diluted with water and seasoned with spices such as roasted cumin and salt, often garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

$4.50

Badam Milk

Milk blended with almond paste, subtly sweetened and infused with cardamom and saffron for a rich aroma.

$4.50

Rose Milk

Refreshing, chilled milk infused with delicate rose syrup.

$4.50

Mango Lassi

Traditional indian drink with mango and yogurt.

$4.99

Sweet Lassi

Refreshing yogurt-based indian drink, sweetened to perfection

$4.50

Salt Lassi

Refreshing traditional yogurt drink with a hint of salt

$4.50

Coke

Classic carbonated cola beverage with a refreshing taste.

$2.29

Pepsi

The bold, refreshing, robust cola

$2.29

Limca

Refreshing citrus-flavored soda, offering a tangy lemon-lime zest in every sip.

$3.49

Thums Up

Robustly flavored indian cola with a unique spicy twist.

$3.49

Water Bottle

Pure, refreshing hydration in a bottle.

$1.99

Beverage

EXTRA Side Order's

Ex Sambar Or Rasam oz

A south indian concoction, sambar combines lentils, vegetables, and tamarind with a distinctive spice blend, while rasam is a clear soup featuring tomato, tamarind, and a mix of spices.

$6.99

Ex Plain Yogurt oz

Plain yogurt, traditionally made, offering a smooth and creamy texture without any added flavors or sugars.

$2.99

Ex Gun Kara Podi With Ghee

A blend of spicy gun kara podi mixed with clarified butter, typically served as an aromatic and rich addition to enhance dishes.

$2.50

Extra Sambar Or Rasam oz

Sambar is a lentil stew with mixed vegetables and spices, while rasam is a spiced tomato-based soup, both integral to south indian cuisine.

$4.99

Ex Gun Kara Podi With Oil

Gun kara podi mixed with oil, served as a spicy and aromatic condiment, typically includes a blend of lentils and spices to complement various dishes.

$1.99

Ex Coconut Chutney oz

Coconut chutney made with fresh coconut, green chilies, and a blend of spices, typically served as a condiment.

$1.99