Food and service were good! Been there a couple of times and both times I was quite happy with the…read moremeals. It can get busy, depending on when you go, though I have never had to wait for a table, which is a plus. Tikka fish was delish, butter chicken, eggplant dish, nungu dessert, chili cauliflower. The restaurant is clean and prepped well for meals. Will definitely return- this maybe my new go to place!

We loved their breakfast buffets and came back to try dinner…read more This review is specifically for their dine-in experience. I do believe that cutlery and plates make a big difference in the dining experience. They excel at it, despite it being a smaller restaurant. Seeraga samba chicken biryani was amazing, this is the ambur style biryani and the rice flavor and spices combo made it delicious. The chicken was fried. Great sides raita and salan as well. The dessert Thinnai stood out. It was Kesari made with foxtail millet. It is not your run of the mill kesari. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste. Must try.

I have taken my family here since early 2024 when it was rated number 1 Indian food on Yelp in…read moreSunnyvale area. They are still highly rated, and their Chickej Vijiwada Biryani is amazing! Also like their garlic naan, tikka masala and other dishes. They are going for the take out and delivery crowd so you won't have trouble getting a table.

Lunch date with hubs. Arrived around noon and we were the only dine in customers the whole time…read more There were a few take outs. Good service. Plenty of parking. Samosas: $8.99 3.5/5 the shell was a bit thick but inside filling was tasty. Paneer tikka masala: $13.99 4/5 fresh paneer and rich sauce. Filling and tasty. Andhra mutton masala: $15.99 hubby was sweating buckets with the spicy level. He enjoyed it. Naan and roti: good

Had a great time eating here with friends on a Thursday night around 7:30 pm! NOTE that this…read morelocation only serves buffet on Thursdays and Sundays. They have lots of parking in front. It's a homey restaurant that can get hot fast since there wasn't any AC going on. The food was amazing with a diverse spread of chutneys, biriyanis, and so much more. Decent price for $25 per person. They have chai and mango lassi on tap! They serve you complimentary naan. Great experience!

One of the best lunch buffets in Sunnyvale and only $24/person. Includes Mango lasse and chai. I…read moreenjoy the paneer and butter chicken. It is on the spicier side so prepare your taste buds. There's more parking in the back of the restaurant. I came around 1:45pm on a Friday and it wasn't too crowded. You do sometimes have to flag someone down for a basket of naan but it usually comes out hot. I would come here again for the buffet.

Home made style of comforting South Indian food. Food was…read moretasty and not very greasy. Will def come back again.

This time we again ordered our favorite onion rava dosa along with panner kothu paratha…read more You know my take on rava dosa, so I will review Panner kothu paratha. Paneer itself was very less as you can see in the photo, but the Parotta was tasting good and can definitely feel that they are made fresh unlike other places where they are dry.

Love this restaurant! The service is amazing and the food the best. Not too spicy and just cooked…read moreto its perfection. I have taken friends over many times. The best items are biryani and chicken kebab, even their chaat is delicious. Must give it a try you will keep coming for more.

Kadhai Chicken is chicken cooked in a thick tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onion, sautéed…read moregarlic. This dish comes dairy-free without any adjustments and it's delicious! The establishment is great at navigating allergens. In my multiple visits, every time the server will double check with the kitchen on items that they are unsure about (whether or not it contains ghee or cream) which I appreciate. Some other restaurants sometimes assume that ghee is okay for me but here they ask! I ask for my roti without ghee and I have never had an allergic reaction to my food after eating here. The interior is very clean and upscale feeling. The location is a bit unassuming located on the corner of a main road in Cupertino but they have a dedicated parking lot for the restaurant which makes things super easy!

I grew up in the Middle East eating biryani, so I've always had high standards. After living in the…read moreBay Area for the past five years and trying just about every Indian restaurant around, I can confidently say this: Vijayawada biryani at Sankranti is hands down my favorite. I don't usually write reviews--never believed in them much--but this one has been long overdue. I've driven all the way from Tracy twice just for this biryani, the perfectly caramelized onions, and a warm cup of chai. I'm absolutely obsessed.

I can't believe I've lived in South Bay for over 3 years at this point and only just now tried…read moreSankranti. We came on Saturday evening and they had just run out of biryani which made me SO sad but it's a good reason to come back! It's spacious with plenty of seating so would be great for bigger parties too. My bf has a nut allergy so we could only order the andhra chicken curry and the goat curry (which are the same, btw just different meats.) The flavor was truly flavor-ing, and it had just the right amount of kick. I loved the spiciness!! Only note, there were quite a bit of bones in both entrees and I'm taking off a star for this. In the chicken especially, it seemed there were more bones than actual meat which was sad because the chicken was SUPER tasty. Tender and juicy and held the curry just perfect. The naan was also delicious as I prefer a thinner, flakier naan and they delivered! Also you MUST get the mango lassi here, they didn't skimp on the mango and it's the perfect reprieve from the spicy meal Will definitely be back to try their biryanis.

My second time here. We came around 5.30 and ordered a mega tiffin. I came with two kids ages 9 and…read more3. At first I thought that tiffin will be enough for us but then my kids quickly gobbled the idli and mini dosa and wanted more. So I ordered another plate of only idlis( has 3 big soft fluffy ones) and also took advantage of the happy hour to order a masala dosa for me. I am not the kind of mom who eats kids leftovers all the time. So I wanted my own dosa. For drinks, I did a medium strong filter coffee ( they make it to your customization and I was surprised to see they even had jaggery). My 9 year old took a mango lassi. Food was incredibly satisfying. Servers are very attentive and they came three times to our table offering more chutney and sambhar. We already had enough but if you like more sambhar and chutney with your food, this is heaven. One server even came with ghee for my little ones for idlis. I was so grateful. He was genuinely sweet to my kid. Felt a connection than just a business! Ambiance is classy and relaxed at the same time. Nobody gave me the side eye when my three year old was a little noisy. Have a corner for takeout containers for leftover food, very generous. I would highly recommend this place for its delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Prices are reasonable. They have happy hour daily from 3-6 pm and when we went at 5.30, the restaurant was more than 70% full on a Thursday. Eat early and save money too. We really had a very good time! PS- when you pay the bill ( you have to order and pay the bill before you eat at a room next to the dining area), do enter your phone number at the end and enroll in the loyalty program. I already redeemed an award today!

TL;DR Average ambience and food, great service, great marketing and excellent coffee…read more Average food- idli, medu wada, uttapam, dosas, chutneys, tried several times here, Saratoga and San Antonio locations. Saratoga by far has the better ambience. Also cannot do take out for dosas. Excellent filter coffee and good paratha/kurma (though very oily so ask for no oil on paratha if health conscious). Service overall is very good, nice people. Have stopped coming here for the food. Our go to South Indian place is Ullavacharu tiffins, by far all excellent flavorful items.

Update: After…read morereceiving a comment offering to make it right, we returned and got what we'd ordered the first time. The food was delicious and we appreciated that the order was corrected. Hopefully nobody else gets the wrong order! Great food!

I got takeout from here on a Saturday evening. I got the…read morechicken 65 biryani and a paneer appetizer. The paneer was soft and the vegetables were good combination I would have loved to have a little bit turnt up on the masala - but that's my preference The chicken was really good and a great combo with the rice. Will definitely be back to try the in person dining experience.

Plantain bajjis are good size and they give 4 pieces, mirchi bajji is not so good, they slice…read moremirchi into half or into 4 parts(not sure as they are so thin), felt mirchi bajjis are not worth the price as they give only 3 pieces

Super food Everything tasted very authentic…read more Unlike a lot of South Indian places, kovai's food tastes very fresh

Puranpoli was completely packed at 2PM, which was a great sign!…read more They have mostly indoor seating, with tables pretty close together. There is a patio in front by the parking lot as well. You go to the counter, they present you with menus and tell you where to sit, then you come back up to the counter when you're ready to order. Service was welcoming and helpful. We got the lunch special, which has pre-selected items for the day. One of the items was an item i was going to order separately, but decided to switch it out when I heard it was going to be in the special. The employee helpfully offered some popular alternatives. The food was absolutely delicious! A good amount of spice and not like some of the places more local to me. (I'm from Sac.) We ordered the following: Special Lunch Thali, Pav Bhaji, and Puranpoli. The only time I could've done without was the Puranpoli. I didn't care for the flavor of the spice/sweetness, but that's just me personally. I've never had that dessert before from anywhere and knew I'd regret not having the menu item that is the same as the restaurant's name. Definitely going to be craving the food from here! Wish I lived closer.

I'm a huge fan of Maharashtrian food, so while visiting San Jose we had to stop and try the…read morePuranpoli Sharing some thoughts on everything we ate (even though we forgot to take pics of half the dishes!) Misal Pav & Vada Misal - Absolutely loved the Misal! Authentic flavor, perfect spice level, and so hearty. I especially appreciated that it wasn't just sprouted moong--there was moong, matki, yellow peas, black-eyed peas, and green peas. A true protein-packed bowl. Two thumbs up Vada Pav - Another hit! We devoured it Sabudana Vada - Crispy outside, soft inside, and just the right size. Didn't care much for the chutney though. Sabudana Khichdi - This one didn't work for me; it leaned a bit too sweet. Ukadiche Modak & Puranpoli - The stars of the meal! Highly recommend both. The modak was soft, pillowy, and melt-in-your-mouth with a great dough-to-filling balance. The Puranpoli was super soft, ultra-thin dough, and perfectly flavored stuffing--excellent in both taste and quantity Sol Kadhi - Just okay for me; not something I'd return specifically for. Kokam Sharbat - Loved it! Overall, a wonderful spot for authentic Maharashtrian flavors with warm, welcoming staff. I'd definitely come back!