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    Idly Express - Almaden

    4.1 (190 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Benne Dosa, super combo (was missing the vada tho..), Adai + aviyal (Thursday $5 special - good deal!!)
    Coleen P.

    Idly Express is a chain - I've been to the one in Fremont, Milpitas, and this one! Came on a Thursday at 7:30pm and it was pretty busy! This location has outdoor seating and one indoor table reserved for seniors. Honestly, I really love Idly Express as the food is consistent no matter which location and its comfort food. It's a no frills place. If you love carbs + sauce, you will love the food here!! Sometimes I don't even know what I'm ordering, but it's always good!! I've tried basically all their snack menu, dosa, onion uthappam...I think my favorite to order is their super combo and also their $5 daily specials! Sambar and all the chutneys are full of flavor

    Idli sambhar

    Came in excited because of the reviews, but left underwhelmed. Service was cold and inattentive no real greeting, no asking if I was dining in, and my food was handed to me packed to-go without utensils. Not a welcoming experience, especially after a long drive. Food was mediocre at best. The idli was fine, but the sambar was bland and lacked flavor. For a South Indian spot, that was disappointing. Between the poor service and underwhelming food, I wouldn't return.

    VIP -vada, idly, pongal
    Yasmin A.

    Love this place for a nice hot meal. Especially on a cold night. The sambar is delicious and hearty their idols are nice and fluffy and the vada is nice and crispy. I tried the super combo recently and it came with a mini masala dosa which was a nice surprise because I thought they didn't do any dosa at this location. The service is quick and the guy at the front is always helpful and happy. This time he offered us a complimentary Dahi vada which was super nice of him! :-)

    Single idli
    Swathi R.

    Placed a huge order on jan 1st. found a piece of plastic in Benne masala dosa when i was almost done eating.. Tried calling the place but it went to automated ordering system..sent a message to the owner just letting them know on facebook.. no response or any apology. terrible!

    Fumika T.

    Hungry after running some errands with UPS I decided to check out this spot. I'm not a huge Indian foodie, so take my review with a grain of salt. I was so amazed by the amount of food I received for what I paid. The meal was served quickly and I ate it at the outdoor seats. I regret that I don't remember what I ordered, but there was soup, some sort of carbs, donuts, and some dips and sauces. At first it was good, but the texture of the carbs and soup and donuts were too mushy and similar that I started to feel sort of sick. I believe I may have ordered some sort of combination of side dishes and not a main so that's why. I would definitely try again and choose something that has a distinct flavor and texture to differentiate from the mushiness and mild spices.

    Sambar made at home using Mylapore express powder

    Amazing food - food is always fresh consistent and tasty. Great service. Meet Mr. Ahamed here everyday and he greets with a smiley face.

    Pleasant service n tasty quick food to go.  Few tables outside for seating.
    Chet M.

    $10 for 1 idly and 1 vada combo!!! Is it worth it? What are your thoughts? I didn't realize till i picked up my order that the combo is no longer 2 items each plus price has gone up. Fyi Manager reached out via DM to share factual data. $8.77 + $1 customary tip =9.77 ~ approx $10. I gave a higher 20% tip when the combo consisted of 3 items. Thank you.

    Idli vada chutney sambhar
    Anu N.

    Food was good- service fast. Ambiance- na since it was take away. No place to dine which is an issue.

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    Ram S.

    Really tasty and homestyle South Indian food. Mostly serve take out only with some small outdoor seating if needed. They also have a variety of to-go curries and snacks which are equally delicious. My favorites are their - Thatte Idli (steamed rice cake): large and super soft. They have a secret sauce in how they make their batter with freshest ingredients - Pongal: soft and well cooked - Vada: crispy Indian doughnut served with a variety of chutneys and sambars - Podi idli: spicy tiny button sized idli soaked in idli powder - Filter coffee: simply the best coffee in the world. they make it strong and frothy enjoyed eating here and will definitely return in the future

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    Great service and excellent food as always! Ahamed is excellent at customer service, he's always friendly and kind to all the customers.

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