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    Flying Idlis

    4.2 (255 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FLYING IDLIS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    4 Piece Healthy Idli
    Nikki V.

    I love IDLI! Anyone who knows me, who's even remotely close to me knows how much I love idli. When my friends anf family find out that I'm visiting them - they make sure atleast one of my meals is idli. So imagine my excitement to try this place out. I was severely disappointed. The idlis were not worth it. They tasted like these weren't properly fermented. - were a bit hard, the magic on top of idli had no magic at all! Least of all, they didn't honor the yelp code. That's fine - I wouldn't mind over paying if the idlis were good! This was just an epic waste of my time and money. If I could give half a star, I would have.

    4 Piece Fiery Idli
    Sheela V.

    Ambiance : casual/quick. Was easy for us to find a spot to sit during peak lunch, but the place was pretty busy! Food: food was fresh/hot, but could have been more spicy. We even ordered some of the spiciest options!

    Rava Masala
    Dev S.

    They have expanded since my last visit. Last time around I tried the masala dosa, The cheese uttapam and Vada. The dosa was the best of the lot, the Vada was a bit hard, but the sambhar covered up for it, the Uttapam was tasteless n tough. This time around I tried the Rava masala dosa, as the picture to pics it was soggy with minimum flavors, The saving grace was the the coconut chutney and the masala tea!! Along with the quality even the quantity I shrinked down, the sambhar was all but 5 spoons. I really want to come back and try the other South Indian dishes but there is no reason enough for me to drive all the way there.

    Magic Masala Dosa   4 Piece Yummy Idli
    Robyne D.

    Thanks for being the only Indian breakfast place in all of Houston. The dosa was delicious and I devoured the Idli. Sambar was different than I'm used to, but tasted amazing. There's nothing like that spice first thing in the morning. Samosas, not pictured, we're a super bonus, flavors on point. Wish it had chutney with it though. This place is nestled in a shopping plaza on Richmond off Gessner and well worth the drive for me. I'll be coming back for the Lunch Thali. Ordered through Yelp via Grub Hub which made it hot, fresh and easy to pick up. Y'all keep making delicious foods and I'll spread the word!

    Dosa
    Bijou N.

    Great dosas and idlis! I tried the magic masala dosa which is stuffed with seasoned potatoes, as well as the healthy oats dosa and the Rava dosa. The dosas were generous in their portions, and came with 2 types of sambar. The idlis were also good--kind of like steamed rice cakes. I didn't think they were as good as the dosas, but I'm unsure of how they're supposed to taste. Would recommend coming back!

    Magic Masala Dosa
    Sankit G.

    We ordered magic masala Dosa, healthy oats Dosa and Rava Dosa. All the dosas tasted amazing. Portions are huge but not for Sambar. Though you can ask for additional sambar. We also ordered 2 idlis since the place is named after idlis - we got one Kanchipuram idli and another one that had potato stuffing. I wasn't happy with the potato one but kanchipuram was nice. Though the place is named after idlis, the owner couldn't suggest a signature idli. The chutney was not what you'd expect a coconut chutney to taste like. Will surely recommend dosas and go back for Dosas.

    Healthy (Oats) Dosa 4 Piece Healthy Idli
    Tabatha H.

    We were looking g for an authentic chai tea and found this restaurant. The customer service was great! Super friendly and quick. The vibe was so calm and peaceful. We loved the tea! We decided to try Indian food for the first time and loved it! We will be back to try different things next time. They accept card and cash. You order at the front and then pick a table to sit at. You also leave your plates on the table when leaving and they pick up. We weren't sure of that as we looked around for a trash can but saw everyone leave their plates on the table.

    4 Piece Yummy Idli, Yummy Onion Dosa, Fiery Dosa
    Smriti R.

    If you're missing home cooked pure veg south indian food, this is the place. The service was amazing (even though we came close to closing). I will definitely come back here again.

    Blazing fiery idli
    Neha G.

    Definitely a must try for Idli lovers. I haven't seen so much for variety in Idli in states anywhere else. They have got all the best versions of Idli. Tried magic Idli, blazing fiery idli and healthy oats idli.

    Fried idli
    LazyRaptor ..

    This is a decent idli and dosa place in Houston dot surprisingly they are open at 7 AM every day which helps you to get a quick breakfast in the morning. The Idlis are really good and have a lot of variety. Good to try out if you want to have a South Indian breakfast in Houston

    4 Piece Fiery Idli
    Kirsten D.

    Please check this place out! I came here about 6 months ago and it's just as good now as then, if better. They changed the chutney but I like this version better and the Sambar! Holy crap! I am very picky with Sambar unfortunately but this place has the best of any place I've been. So... without further ado, the main review! Food: very good if not the best! Everything has flavor. The fiery Idlis are fiery but I can handle it and so much flavor in each bite. The magic Idlis are my favorite only because I love onions and these have plenty. The stuffed idli were on the more plain side but they are meant to be dipped in the chutney and the pairing is perfect. I really can't say anything bad about the food. I still have to try the dosa but I LOVE the Idlis. Service: top notch! Even though we're in the middle of the Covid-19 scare they were still super friendly, very accommodating, and just all around good people. (Forgot to mention that their Masala Chai is great!) I'll try to come back when I can. PS There are Idlis missing in my pics cause I already started eating before I remembered to take pics. Check them out and I know you won't be disappointed. They are great people and the food is wonderful.

    One of the dosas
    Alexus N.

    Since I've become a vegetarian (with the exception of 1 cheat meat day per month), I've been seeking out new places to experience. I was excited when this popped up on my Yelp search because it was super early and not many places were open. Upon entering, I thought this place was in the process of opening. Come to find out, it's been opened awhile. The front cashier area doesn't look complete or lacks cohesion with the entire restaurant. We sat ourselves and a female employee came out to give us menus and asked for our drinks. We ordered a Magic Idlis, Bullet Idlis, and a Dosa (crepe). My favorite was the Dosa. The Idlis were lacking in taste. Very bland. All 3 dishes came out with the same 2 types of sauces. A bland peanut sauce which I didn't care for it. The other was a curry/vegetable sauce? It was not out of this world, but it definitely carried more spices and flavors than the peanut sauce. We asked if there were other sauces available and she said there's a spicy sauce, but that's pretty much it. I was a little disappointed with the limited choices in sauces. A feedback I would share is to have pictures of the dishes on the actual menu. The website has a few pics similar to the ones on Yelp, but as a newbie, I'm not familiar with the cuisine. I just hate guessing or imagining without a visual. The server also didn't give recommendations or suggestions.

    Healthy idlis
    Vinh N.

    Probably the best idlis and dosas I have had in Houston. The restaurant is in a rundown strip mall and the clientele are assholes, but I'd come here again for breakfast if I wake up early enough on the weekends. The masala dosa is lighter in colour than any other place I've seen making me think that there was a mixture of semolina in the batter. It is heavy on the ghee and a fine smattering of sauteed onions that line dosa is like nothing I've had before. The healthy idlis which feature oats were heavy and delicious. Too bad the sambhar that pairs with it and the dosa is mediocre. High on the chili powder low on the coconut gives it and unbalanced flavour. Oh as for the asshole clienteles. Apparently their customers like to come into a restaurant 5 minutes before closing. One couple even came in 5 minutes after closing and loudly complained that the hours are stupid when the nice host went to the kitchen to check if they could cook another batch. The staff still agreed to serve them. If it were me, I would have kicked their asses out and ban them permanently.

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    Ask the Community - Flying Idlis

    Thank you for your response, Krish. Can the idilis and dosa be made without butter? (Vegan means no eggs or dairy products, including butter). Thank you.

    Hello Valerie, this is a 100% Vegetarian (No meat or eggs) restaurant. And we stopped using butter unless specifically requested by a customer.

    Hello, what are the vegan options?

    Hello there, only healthy (oats) Idlis and Healthy (Oats) dosas are non Vegan. Everything else is made vegan.… Read more

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