Idly Express - Milpitas

Idly

Steamed rice-and-lentil cakes with a tender, cloud-like interior — the namesake dish, served with sambar and housemade chutneys that carry real fermented tang

Medu Vada

Fried lentil doughnuts with a crispy shell and soft, airy interior — best dunked into the sambar until just softened at the edge

Masala Dosa

A long, golden crepe crisped at the edges and filled with spiced potato masala — the benchmark dish for judging any South Indian kitchen

Rava Dosa

Thin, lacey semolina crepe with a crunchier, more delicate texture than the standard dosa — a lighter alternative worth ordering

Pongal

Soft-cooked rice and moong dal seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and ghee — a grounding, savory dish that's quintessential South Indian breakfast

Filter Coffee

South Indian drip coffee brewed strong and served with frothed milk in the traditional steel tumbler-and-davara set — the proper way to finish tiffin

Uttapam

Thick savory pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies — softer and more filling than dosa, better suited for those who want substance over crunch