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    Idly Express - Berkeley

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Priya K.

    Whenever I am in the Bay Area, I want to stop by at Idly express coz they made the BEST idly!! This location was closer to San Francisco airport compared to others. Parking can be tricky as it's very close to UC Berkeley. There are a few tables if you want to sit down. We had idly and Vada both were excellent, just like their other locations.

    Super Combo ($10.95): One Thatte idly, one medhu vadai and one mini masala Dosai. Served with Sambar & Chutney
    Cynthia M.

    Legit good food. Had the Super Combo. Very fresh food. So many textures and flavors bursting in my mouth. Green Chutney was DELICIOUS. The Idly didnt taste too fermented. It doesnt look like a lot of food but I was so full afterwards. Limited Seating! Almost all seats were full during a tuesday dinner time. Love the warm cumin water at the end.

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    Kathleen M.

    Wonderful Thali lunch, which you can see from the picture. Great service, casual atmosphere. Loved the spouted mung beans. Delicious and complex, with lots of textures and flavors without been overly spicy hot. Great mouth-feel.

    Anand P.

    Delicious and authentic South Indian cuisine. The vada and sambar combo tasted delicious. The super combo was a great deal for lunch! My fave item is the bene dosa and ask for podi sauce to make it spicy! The lunch thali is a good deal if you are looking to eat a full meal and have a little of everything. Staff was nice and helpful on selecting items. Limited seating and no reservations.

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    Their thatte idli is too notch as well as pongal. Large quantities make it very affordable.

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    Wow! Some of the best South Indian food I've eaten in US. Delicious & fresh food was full of flavor. Great service and nice clean place.

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