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    Komala Vilas

    3.2 (774 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Podi masala dosa
    Apex S.

    Surprised at the low Yelp rating because this place is amazing! It truly is closest to home cooked food and they use oil/ghee judiciously. Food is ready in minutes, the coffee is piping hot, and everything we tried was delicious. We ordered- - Podi masala dosa - Rava masala dosa - Filter coffee - Sunday special combo which contained an idli, vada, pongal, and kesari Service is friendly. And ambiance reminds you of a typical South Indian joint, minimal decor but totally functional.

    Thali on a friday
    Subramanian P.

    Food at Komala Vilas truly feels like home-cooked food. We visited on a Friday and ordered the thali, which included onion sambar, potato curry, kottu, and sweet pongal. The number of side dishes is limited, but you can ask for refills or additional sides, rice, and sambar. We asked for ghee and were happily served extra sambar and rice. I ended up eating like I did in my 20s! The experience genuinely made me feel like I was back home. Tamil songs were playing in the background, which added to the nostalgic atmosphere. There isn't a lot of variety on the menu, but the food is simple, decent, and tastes good. Overall, it's a comforting place if you're looking for a homely South Indian meal

    Lunch scene
    Heliana M.

    3.5 stars. Not bad for a quick lunch today in Sunnyvale. Our cousin suggested this place for south Indian food so that's where we went. We ordered idlis,medu vada,mysore masala dosa,rava dosa and kari dosa. All pretty good and authentic. The food has a real spice kick,just like in India (lived there for 9 years). Uttapam was also pretty good. Friendly and quick service, quite affordable and clean bathrooms overall.

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    (unda sottruku uriya kadan) after all these years simple mathiyana saapadu (VEG).... Do not come here for the fancy ambiance, service, etc etc, there are multiple others for that. This place is all about down to earth, typical South Indian (TamilNadu) bottom line everyday common man vegetarian food (esply: lunch[unlimited] - continues to be the most reasonably priced $$) Restaurant, was run by a family earlier about 15-20 years back, lunch served on a banana leaf, served out of a big vessel and with a ladle. Still can't forget on one occasion the owner(aunty) approached and said in a firm and respectful way (probably school teacher) not to waste anything served on the leaf (made my colleagues have a good laugh at my expense), quite traditional and authentic. It has changed a lot in that regard to being more a typical Mess food. Pandemic changed a bunch of things, banana leaf to plates, no more of that big vessel and ladle serving, to smaller sized container(kinnam) for every item etc, but certainly has not deteriorated the appetite or craving for a hearty everyday mess lunch (TamilNadu) brahmin style. Breakfast in the morning are. Idly, dosa(varieties), vada, pongal, sambar, coconut chutney, etc.. this again reminds me of india waiting at 6:30 am to get hot idlys, with chutney & sambar in that Patti's shop, However here in US few Indian restaurant opens at 8:30 AM in the morning. (Sat Morning: Fmly still asleep, I go for a quick breakfast. My Fav:[pongal, medhu vada combo both with coconut chutney]; esply Vada has to be had hot and crispy, not the same in a togo). There are couple of other restaurants that are similar but for the quality still I would come here any day. Lunch: One of My All time Fav, I have been a regular last couple of decades (almost once every 2-3 weeks so much so my kiddos hate it when I say KomalaVilas), and it continues to be my favorite with the same quality as always. Reminds me of my college days back in India (mess food at lunch, rice, sambar, rasam, poriyal, morru[buttermilk], appalam, pickle etc..) all of them multiple servings/unlimited. I would say, the ONLY place so far in Bay Area still the same [Quality & Quantity].

    Mysore Plain Dosa You can see I couldn't wait to start in
    Tahir N.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon when the place gets a lot of lunch traffic. We lucked out, however, and were seated immediately. They gave us menus, but it's a little confusing. Not sure if we were supposed to wait for someone to take a order. We waited a bit and then got up and went to the counter and placed our order and gave the cashier our table number. The food came out pretty quickly. The coffee we asked to be served immediately so the cashier poured it for us. Piping hot! A good milky brew too. My wife had the Idli/Vada dish. You can see from the picture that this consists of 3 idli/1 vada and the chutnies and sambar. I had the Mysore Dosa to which I added some onion. Interestingly, the mashed potato came on the side rather than inside the dosa. This also comes with Chutnies and Sambar. Happily, it was very filling. The setting is a plain cafeteria. You come here to eat quickly and get on with your day which we did.

    Sunday special breakfast combo
    Prabakaran A.

    This place never disappoints me.. Go to place for breakfast, lunch and evening snack + tea

    Entrance
    Anagha J.

    Amazing food, consistent taste! Idli is always soft, sambar piping hot and chutneys with perfect balance of spiciness. The dosa, vada, uttapam everything is always spot on too. Filter coffee smells so good and tastes even better. Service is also very courteous and prompt. Ambiance is pretty basic. This is our go to spot for South Indian food for years now!

    Potato 32oz curry
    Jayesh S.

    Food taste is amazing. This review is for the Sunday lunch delivered order which has the Potato special curry, which we had delivered through Uber Eats. For a 32oz order, the container was less than 3/4ths full. We specifically order from Komala vilas for this special delicacy and were disappointed to find the container poorly filled.

    Onion Masala Dosa
    James C.

    Delicious food and chutney! The store was simple and they have a sink to wash hands in the back. The service was a bit confusing, wasn't sure if a server was coming or if we had to order up front. Turns out they come to you and you pay right when you order, that was a nice touch. Drinks will be served at the front.

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    I highly recommend their thali meals in the weekend, this is the authentic Tamil food that you get in the Tamil homes

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    They serve a hearty, wonderful and sumptuous vegetarian meal. Gives a touch of home-hot, flavorful and tasty.

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    Most consistent quality. Can't beat the service. Very economical and lunch plate is unique and has variety from day to day.

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    The food was impeccable and the feel of the whole place takes me back to India. All the service was great and food was made so efficiently.

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    Ask the Community - Komala Vilas

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    Hello, It is available only on Wednesday lunch thali. Vathhal Kolambu , Beets Curry,Okra sambar,rasam,spinach kootu,brown rice,chips and Butter Milk is the menu. Everyday… 

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    Bloom - Churro Waffle

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    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Word of warning! You need to be mentally prepared--and SUPER hungry--when dining here because the…read morefood portions are gargantuan! The food is SO good, and the staff makes you feel right at home. They're super friendly, cheerful, and welcoming! Kudos to Antonio, our guy, and Bento, the bartender! The Jumbo Crab Benedict is absolutely delicious, and the Sweet Potato Shishito Hash is so darn good! We'll definitely be coming back! According to Antonio, their Chilaquiles with Carnitas is something we must come back and try. So now we have another reason to return! Amazing food, amazing staff--but be warned: it's loud and packed! Still, totally pricey $86 breakfast for two but worth it!

    #1 - Excellent service! From the hostess that took us to our table to our server, Dion F!! Both…read morefriendly and welcoming and Dion who was super helpful with describing the dishes, great recommendation, and constant check ins to make sure we were still good. #2 - Super cute place with indoor and outdoor seating .. great vibe! And... very clean... staff were constantly wiping down stuff #3 - I had the CARNITAS BENE (Scratch made Carnitas, fresh avocado and pickled onion stacked on our freshly baked English muffin. Topped with two poached medium eggs* and our scratch made pico de gallo. Served with duck fat potatoes) - super flavorful carnitas, perfectly poached egg. Not the traditional bene... no hollandaise sauce.. it is topped with pico de gallo instead. All in all ... great breakfast. Would I go back? Yes. Side note: one just opened in downtown SJ. I will need to check that on out too sometime.

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    GIWA - Bread w/ Butter & Jams (came w/ the GIWA Scramble)

    GIWA

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Been here multiple times for brunch and dinner and each time everything was great!…read more Interior, nicely decorated/cute with flowers. You can also pick up some bouquets in their floral section. One thing I love to get is their Truffle Honey Egg Sando. I love how the honey compliments the sando and the truffle flavor is perf. Another memorable dish is the GIWA Prime Long Rib. So softtt, flavorful, perfect balance of meat and fattiness, and cut in to perfect bite size pieces. The salad on the side also adds a nice refreshing touch. Also plated nicely too. The table also loved the Truffle Potato Pancake. Again, they do truffle well! The Creamy Uni and Tobiko Rice Pot was also really good! The drinks come with a cute heart straw :) They have a few new, unique dishes that are definitely worth trying. Service was great, super friendly/communicative/informative. Parking lot can sometimes be packeddd/busy. Def reccomend going here just to try great food, have celebrations such as birthdays, or catch up with friends

    The interior design is absolutely beautiful, and the food in general was excellent. The atmosphere…read moreis lovely and definitely makes this restaurant worth visiting. That said, I would recommend avoiding peak/busy times. One of the dishes, soufflé, we ordered was essentially like a flat pancake during the rush, which was disappointing compared with the quality we expected. Although it indicated on the menu it will take around 30 minutes to make, yet that dish was the first one came after we ordered, less than 10 minutes later! More importantly, we made a reservation through Yelp for Labor Day weekend. However, when we arrived, we were told that the restaurant does not accept reservations during holidays. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be clearly stated on Yelp and the reservation system should be restricted for those dates. It was frustrating to find this out only after arriving, especially when we already had guests with us. We were then given a shortened dining time, which made the experience even more stressful.

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    Fibbar MaGees - Potato Leek Soup Cup served with Irish bread

    Fibbar MaGees

    3.6(583 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Edit: Dang, I was fired up last night. Should've taken it to the publisher. I still stand on it tho…read moreThat bartender SUCKED LOL Five stars, and every one of them is for Dunncha. If he didn't bartend here this would be a two, and the second star is only because they carry the Rye I like. He wasn't on tonight. Adam was. So, here we go... Quick background so you know who's writing this. I grew up in downtown San Jose and I've owned and operated bars and coffee shops there, including on 1st Street. All front facing, all customer service, nothing hides behind a kitchen door. I am 26 years old and it's a quick way to see how service staff treats young/non-regular service. Over +10 years in this industry, four of those as an owner. I've hired bartenders, trained bartenders, and fired bartenders. I've watched the tape at 2am trying to figure out why a our best bar-fly stopped coming in. So when I walk into a bar, I'm not just a guest. I'm watching how the room gets run. I got recommended Fibbar's on the Caltrain. I had a tight timeline and made room for it anyway, because I love supporting local and I know what it takes to keep the doors open. I came for Dunncha. I've had him behind the bar before and he elevated the whole night, every time. His name gets around downtown San Jose, and as an owner I've seriously considered hiring him myself. The guy on the train swore by him too. I figured with a pro like that on staff, I'd get put in the queue, served quick, and be back on the train. Instead Dunncha was off and I got Adam. Oh boy... He told me he'd be right with me, then filled 3 beers and mixed a drink for the woman next to me (I've pulled enough bar cam to know that's easy to check). When I checked in he called me "Mr Impatient." I let it go. I tried to make friends with him, even offered up my cowboy hat, because I had a train in 15 minutes and didn't want to make it worse. He grabbed my wallet off my hat (front bar video) and paraded around with my hat while I waited to close out. I told him about the train. He shrugged. This was after I'd already ordered three drinks. I paid, thanked him, and thought we were on good terms. Then he loudly confessed to scissoring my fingers. What a weird thing to do. Then "He made me!" Weirder thing to say. The people next to me didn't know what that meant either. They just... Starred??? Probably weirded out by their bartender telling them he was scissoring my fingers LOL I usually don't review a place until I've had the food. Didn't happen tonight. Adam's demeanor made me feel unwelcome and honestly unhungry, and I'm not the kind of guest who loses his appetite easy. Owner to owner: gaining a new customer is the most expensive thing you do. I was scouting Fibbar's for my workgroup, my GeoCache group, and the Sunnyvale Restoration Cleanup Group. Three groups, all local, all regulars once they land somewhere. Adam lost all three in 15 minutes. If he were on my payroll that's not a bartender, that's a liability. And he had the gall to tell me good luck catching the Caltrain. Caught it, by the way, no help from you, little buddy. If Dunncha's on, go. I'd trust him with my own bar. If it's Adam, don't. The magic of Fibbar's is gone. He killed the vibe. Definitely not welcome at my bars with that "friendly" attitude. P.S. Owner-to-owner, I'd pull the tape. Seen it before. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    The service is perfect, they are very friendly. Drinks & foods are Swiss people are so happy to go…read moreback there again. So go there today guys & watch the Swiss against Qatar Hopp Schwiiz

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    Meyhouse - Çemenli Tavuk

    Meyhouse

    4.3(518 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Another enjoyable lunch here: - renovated interior…read more - prix fixe 3 course menu is reasonable at $46/pp, whole table participation, love that have a choice of many items in each category - everything tastes fresh and homemade - great staff who know the menu and will adjust to the diner's needs and desires - dine inside or alfresco Have always wanted to visit Türkiye and eating here again just reminded me why!

    Meyhouse Sunnyvale -- Excellent Food, but the Service Pacing Could Be Much Better…read more I tried the $44.95 three-course prix fixe lunch and chose the Köpoğlu as my meze, upgraded the main to the Adana Kebab for $3, and added the Künefe for $2. The food was the strongest part of the experience, and several things stood out more than I expected. The complimentary bread was excellent--warm, fragrant, and nicely textured. I also really enjoyed the green herb sauce served with it. The parsley and mint flavors were quite pronounced, almost grassy, but in a good way. It was fresh and aromatic and worked very well with the bread. The Köpoğlu was one of the highlights of the meal. The roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, garlic yogurt, and olive oil were very well balanced. I especially liked the garlic yogurt--the acidity, garlic, and creaminess were all present without any one element overpowering the others. The tomato added sweetness and acidity, while the olive oil rounded everything out. It was especially good with the bread. The Adana Kebab was also very good. My first bite came from the end of the skewer and was slightly dry, but once I got into the center, the meat was noticeably juicier. The char from the grill was excellent, and the lamb had a clear lamb flavor without being gamey. The chopped red pepper mixed into the meat also added another layer of aroma and flavor. Even the rice surprised me. It looked like plain white rice, but it was flavorful enough to eat on its own, with a noticeable buttery, almost milky aroma. The flatbread underneath the kebab was also very good after soaking up some of the lamb juices and fat. If I had one criticism of the main plate itself, it would be the proportion of onion-tomato salad to meat. The salad tasted fine, but for my preference, there was a little too much of it. I really enjoy the lingering flavor of grilled lamb, and while the rice and bread help carry that flavor, the raw onion and tomato act as a strong palate cleanser and erase it quickly. Since the meat portion was relatively small compared with the rice and salad, I would personally prefer a little more kebab and a little less salad. The Künefe was another highlight. I really enjoyed the contrast between the crispy kadayıf on the outside and the soft, warm cheese inside. The pistachios on top were not something I particularly enjoyed by themselves, but mixed together with the cheese, syrup, and crispy pastry, they made much more sense. The first few bites, especially the areas that had not absorbed too much syrup, were excellent. Toward the center it became a little sweeter than I prefer, but overall I still liked it very much. Food-wise, I would actually give Meyhouse a slight edge over Dishdash. There were more layers and more small details to notice throughout the meal, from the bread and herb sauce to the Köpoğlu, Adana, rice, flatbread, and dessert. The service, however, did not match the level of the food. The restaurant was quite quiet at lunch, but the pacing was surprisingly rushed. I had barely started eating the Köpoğlu when the main course arrived. For a menu specifically presented as a three-course prix fixe, I expected the courses to be paced more deliberately. Instead, I had to choose between continuing to enjoy the appetizer and eating the kebab while it was still hot. There was also an issue with clearing the table. One staff member who was not the person taking my order repeatedly tried to remove my bread and the green herb sauce. The first time, I specifically asked him to leave the sauce. Later, after I finished the main course, he came back and again started clearing both without asking. I told him I wanted the bread to go, so he left the bread, but still removed the herb sauce. It was a small detail, but it made the service feel mechanical rather than attentive to what the guest had already requested. Overall, I would rate the food around 8.5/10 and the service around 6.5-7/10. Meyhouse is a little more expensive than Dishdash, but the prix fixe lunch is also very substantial. I only ate about half of the complimentary bread, and I was already quite full after the main course. Finishing the Künefe left me completely stuffed, so the portion size is definitely generous. I would still come back. Next time, I would probably try the Ahtapot, especially since it is only a $9 upgrade on the prix fixe compared with $25 à la carte. The food gives me a reason to return; I just hope the pacing and attention to small service details are better next time.

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    Meyhouse - Kopoglu - Oven roasted eggplant and peppers with tomato sauce, yogurt.

    Kopoglu - Oven roasted eggplant and peppers with tomato sauce, yogurt.

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    Valley Goat - Hamachi Poke

    Valley Goat

    4.2(686 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Made reservations for dinner and returned as a family. The decor is gorgeous in the evening. Our…read morekiddo really enjoyed the atmosphere from the fireplace to the seating to the little lamp they had at our table. We were seated shortly after our reservations and given a cute little booth. Children menu w/ crayons given and kept my daughter busy. goat empanadas (limey huacatay*) 20 - One of their popular items. Savory and delicious. The sauce has a spicy kick at the end. sticky pork shank (pickled cucumber salad . pluot salad . hoisin mayo . limey huacatay . lettuce cups) 59 - This was so delicious! Came off the bone and the crust was to die for. Loved how well rounded this dish was from the pickled veggies, sauce, and lettuce wraps. One of the best things I've eaten in a while. Cheese pita off the kid's menu- literally how it sounds and our daughter LOVED it. Comes with 4 pieces and she ate 3. She kept asking us if we can take the last piece home. She still enjoyed it the next evening at home. Pandan flan and vanilla gelato - We all enjoyed the desserts. Overall, the experience was great except the service can be slow at times since it's so busy here.

    My wife brought me here to celebrate my birthday. Food was delicious, but they use a lot of citrus…read moreand spice. Be careful if your GI cannot tolerate, but the use of those could be seasonal as well. My daughter and I enjoyed the crispy quinoa tuna poke salad, the sprouted cauliflower, and the chicken skewers. Not much loud chatter, even though the restaurant was fairly full. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. A bit on the pricier side. Be prepared to pay for their decor through your food bill.

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    DJ Booth?

    Valley Goat - Goat Empanadas ($18) limey huacatay

    Goat Empanadas ($18) limey huacatay

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    Goat gibson ($22), blush spritz ($20)

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