Mylapore - Sunnyvale

Masala Dosa

A wide, lacquer-thin crepe crisped to a deep golden with a spiced potato filling that's well-balanced — not over-sweetened or underseasoned

Idli with Sambar

Steamed rice cakes that arrive genuinely soft and cloud-like, paired with a sambar that carries real tamarind depth and curry leaf aroma

Medu Vada

Crispy fried lentil donuts with a tender center, best eaten fresh from the fryer with coconut chutney before they lose their crunch

Rava Dosa

Lacy, perforated semolina crepe with a satisfying crunch throughout — more delicate and less filling than the masala version, good for sharing

Filter Coffee

Strong South Indian decoction mixed with hot milk and poured between two vessels to build a frothy, slightly sweet finish — the real thing, not instant

Pongal

Comfort-food rice-and-lentil porridge seasoned with black pepper, cumin, and ghee — typically available weekends and worth seeking out

Uttapam

Thick rice pancake topped with onions and tomatoes — softer and more filling than a dosa, good for those who find thin crepes too sparse