Madras Café

Masala Dosa

A wide, golden-crisp crepe wrapped around spiced potato filling, served with sambar and coconut chutney that are both made fresh daily

Idli Sambar

Steamed rice cakes with a tangy, vegetable-laden sambar — the breakfast benchmark that regulars measure the kitchen by

Rava Dosa

Lacy, thin semolina crepe with a crispier, more delicate texture than the standard dosa — a worthy order for texture contrast

Vada

Deep-fried lentil donuts with a crunchy exterior and soft interior, best eaten hot with coconut chutney

Uttapam

Thick savory pancake topped with onion, tomato, and chilies — a softer, heartier alternative to dosa for those who want something more filling

Filter Coffee

South Indian drip coffee served in the traditional tumbler-and-davara style — frothy, strong, and properly sweetened

Lunch Thali

Daily rotating set meal with rice, sambar, rasam, two curries, papad, and dessert — exceptional value and a good way to sample the full range

Pongal

Savory rice-and-lentil porridge seasoned with black pepper and ghee — a comfort dish that reads plain but rewards those who know it