Madras Café – Indian
The air at Madras Café is thick with the nutty aroma of toasted lentils and sizzling ghee, drawing guests into a lively space where the art of the South Indian crepe takes center stage. Towering cone dosas and impossibly crisp paper roasts arrive at tables like golden sculptures, ready to be shattered and dipped into vibrant chutneys and aromatic sambar. From the fiery kick of podi-dusted layers to the comforting heart of a classic potato masala filling, each bite offers a soulful journey through traditional coastal flavors.
1177, West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087 +14087372323 http://www.madrascafe.us0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, halal, vegan, keto, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, alkaline, volumetrics, aip, carnivore, zone, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Dosa Favorites
- Plain Dosa - $6.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Paper Dosa - $7.99: Scrapped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paper Masala Dosa - $8.99: Scrapped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cone Dosa - $7.49: Cone shaped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Masala Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ghee Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with ghee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with onions and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Podi Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with spicy powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Podi Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with spicy powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kara Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Kara Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mysore Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with onion, tomato chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dosa - $8.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with tomato, peas, onions, carrot and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Special Vegetable Dosa - $9.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with tomato, peas, onions, carrot and potatoes, garnished with cashew and raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Uthappams
- Plain Uthappam - $6.99: Pancake made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Onion Uthappam - $7.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Onion Tomato Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onion and tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Onion Peas Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onions and peas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Onion Tomato Peas Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onions, peas and tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Carrot Uthappam - $7.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil and carrot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, tomato, peas, carrot, chili and onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Uthappam - $8.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, tomato, peas, carrot, chili, onion, cashew and raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Onion Chili Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, chilli and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Onion Tomato Chili Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, chilli, tomato and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Idly Favorites
- Idly - $5.49: Steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Idly with Podi - $5.99: Steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy, chutneys and spicy powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14 Mini Idlies - $6.49: Button sized small steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Upma - $5.99: Savory semolina porridge Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Wheat Favorites
- Chappathi-Masala - $7.49: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with potato curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chappathi-Chana - $7.99: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with garbanzo beans curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Chappathi-Kurma - $7.99: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with vegetable kurma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Poori Masala - $7.99: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with potato curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Poori-Chana - $8.49: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with garbanzo beans curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Poori-Kurma - $8.49: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with vegetable kurma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Channa Batura - $8.99: Huge fried fluffy bread served with garbanzo beans curry, garnished with onions and carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Rava Dosas
- Plain Rava Dosa - $7.99: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Onion Rava Dosa - $8.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Onion Rava Masala - $8.99: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Special Rava Masala - $9.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions, cashew, raisins and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Plain Rava Masala - $8.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Madras Special
- Madras Paratta - $8.49: Special South Indian fluffy bread served with vegetable korma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kothu Paratta - $9.49: Special South Indian fluffy bread, mashed and refried with spicy curry and vegetables served with raita
Daily Specials
- Tomato Dosa - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tomato Masala Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cheese Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Masala Dosa - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Butter Dosa - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Butter Masala Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Spring Dosa - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Veg Biryani - $9.99: Weekend Special (Sat-Sun) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Combo Items
- Idly-Vada - $6.99: Steamed and fried lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pongal-Vada - $8.49: Steamed raw rice, mashed with dhal sauteed and served together with fried lentils, lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Variety Rice Plate - $8.99: Combination rice plate, consist of lemon rice, tamarind rice and curd rice, served with chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Upma-Vada - $7.49: Savory semolina porridge served with fried lentil patty Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Rice Favorites
- Pongal - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Puliyotharai - $7.49: Tamarind rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curd Rice - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambar Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Madras Filter Coffee - $2.49: Special Madras filtered coffee, served hot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lassi (Sweet/Salt/Mango) - $3.49: Flavoured yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Badam Milk - $3.49: Sweet drink made with grounded almonds and cooked with butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Masala Tea - $2.49: Special tea served with milk and a dash of spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Butter Milk - $2.49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Mazza - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $1.99
Desserts
- Kesari - $4.49: Sugar sweetened sooji and mixed with cashew, raisins and ghee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Sides
- Raita - $1.99
- Sambar (8oz) - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Channa - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Chutney - $1.49
- Podi - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ghee - $1.49
- Yoghurt - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rasam (8oz) - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Pappad - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kurma - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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