We swung by simply south for brunch and were very impressed. As we walked in, the ambience looked clean and very South Indian inspired with banana leaves, garlands, etc. We felt like we were back in India, where the service is super fast and you see servers walking around with trays. Gave a very nostalgic vibe. We were immediately seated and the server was super sweet and had great recommendations for us. We went all out and ordered the benne dosa, Thatte idli, Karan dosa, gobi Manchurian, mushroom Manchurian, puri bhaji, filter coffee and the mango passion fruit breezer. The benne dosa was out of this world and was the standout dish of the day! The Thatte idli with podi was a close second. The filter coffee and the gobi Manchurian were great too. We were excited about the puri aloo but it was a miss for us. We didn't really like the mushroom Manchurian either. The karam dosa wasn't as spicy as they claimed but was still decent. The passion fruit mango breezer was great and felt so refreshing on a super hot day. Overall, our bill came down to around $130 which I think was a bit steep for a casual Indian restaurant but the food was worth it. I will definitely be back! read more

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I'll be honest- south indian food has never been my thing, but my mom was dying to try this place, and I'm grateful she talked me into it. This place has totally changed my mind. We went for a late lunch earlier this month around 3pm and I was honestly shocked at how packed it was for that time of day. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, which wasn't a huge deal, but I'm definitely making a reservation next time I come back. One thing to look out for: the menu is huge and it's all on a QR code which can definitely feel overwhelming. I personally prefer a physical menu, and asked for one, which was brought out, but the server mentioned it wasn't fully updated with all their dishes. That being said, we asked the server for her recommendation and the food was absolutely incredible. We ordered the Neyyi Kaaram Masala and I was blown away - the dosa was super crispy and packed with flavor. We also got 65 baby corn, which was seasoned perfectly. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated and has great ambience. It's got a much better vibe than your typical strip-mall spot. If you're on the fence about south indian food like I was, just go. You won't regret it read more

Simply South - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

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This is by far one of the best South Indian vegetarian restaurants I have ever been to. We were fortunate enough to try the original in Dallas, Texas. First off, the size of the menu can be somewhat overwhelming, but it is very authentic South Indian food. They even have something called a Mysore Bhonda which typically is not found in US restaurants. We ended up trying the paneer 65 which was perfectly fried and just the right amount spicy. We also had the open faced chili Pakora which was also awesome. The best part is they give you an assortment of chutneys, which are extremely authentic, they literally taste better than what we make it home. Leaving the drinks are very authentic and taste amazing. It is almost too bad. They can't make some Indian alcoholic mixers. Overall, if you enjoy Indian food, that is what it taste like at an Indian persons house. Definitely check it out, I can promise you will be back again in the future. read more

Simply South - Interior - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

The food was fantastic and the taste was so authentic. Love the chutney assortments they serve. The ambiance is so pretty it transported us to India. The service was really good. read more

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This is the most amazing Indian restaurant,( and one of their tiny chain was reviewed as one of the top restaurants in the world, by the New York Times, but I think that one is in Texas). It is immaculate and the food is incredible. Beautiful and fresh with such subtle nuances. You've never seen such a staff in your lifetime, anywhere! You could literally eat off the floor. It is immaculate. The dosas, the idli, sambar, the batura and everything else was spectacular. The curry was so delicate! This place deserves 10 Stars out of 5. read more

The first thing we asked was about Vada and they said they're out of it. The restaurant opens at 11:30 and our reservation for 2 o'clock. They started with different chutney on the table. The chutney are not good We ordered the gunpowder Italy. It came on a silver platter with lots ghee. Service was very good. Our waitress tried very hard to accommodate our requests , when we asked management a question about our experience she was not kind to our waitress and blamed it on our waitress right in front of our table. Management needs some severe training on hospitality and communication to staff to flawlessly make this restaurant run. Ambiance is great Good is amazing and authentic short Indian. Will definitely go back there for good read more

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I am really really glad they labeled vegan items; or it makes it very hard to explain and find the right vegan items at an Indian restaurant. After a long time, I ate really good idli. This maybe the simplest of South Indian foods but very restaurants get it right .. I hope they can keep it consistent. My only qualm about this place is its seating - feels chaotic, and tables are too close to each other. read more

Simply South - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

So I visited the same place with the same order as I loved the food from the last time. While the food was tasty and consistent I was disappointed with the service. The staff last month was attentive and interactive and very helpful. The staff this time seemed little all over the place. We had empty plates left on our table till the very end. It just needs more training. read more

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The food was wonderful as was the service! We had crispy paneer, a potato Dosa, and Thali. Everything we had was so good. Our server explained to us the ingredients in any dish we couldn't quite figure out what spices were in it. Perfectly hot for me who only can take so much spice. My son took me here; he is an Indian food connoisseur having had Indian food around the world, even in Rajasthan (a state in India). He loved it! Will definitely be back or do takeout or delivery. read more

Idli Stole the show We recently visited Simply South for lunch with three families, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The entrance is welcoming, with clean surroundings .A big plus point is that they have their own parking. We had made a lunch reservation in advance.The seating was comfortable, and the staff was polite and attentive throughout. Now coming to the food -- it was a true South Indian delight. We tried a variety of items, and each had something special to offer. The dosa was crisp and tasty, and the sambhar had just the right amount of spice and tang. However, the potato filling inside the dosa was slightly on the spicier side, which may not be ideal for kids or those with a mild palate. The medu vada was a highlight -- super soft and fluffy, just the way it should be. But the star of the meal was definitely the idli. They were large, airy, and incredibly soft, easily the best among the dishes we tried. Everyone at the table loved them. Simply South offers an authentic South Indian meal in a clean, family-friendly environment. Great food, smooth service, and good ambiance -- we'd definitely come back for another round of those amazing idlis! read more

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Big space with lots of table. On weekdays morning are easy to get in but make reservation for evening and weekends. Service was fast and good. Our server name might be Kusumam, she was helpful in ordering. I was not familiar this many types of dosa and idal so she helped a lot. They r gng to increase the menu. Mix of northindian, indo Chinese and south style food. Join, sawminarayan options. Could not try filter coffee as machine was not working but will come again to taste it. Thatte Idli Mix- 4/5- loved the flavor one was spicy for me but good flavor. Masala Chai - 4/5 - masala was good Nittya Dosa masala - 4/5 - spicy for me but good crunch. Veg keema biryani - 4/5 - you can taste spice raita was needed for me Gajar Halwa - 4/5 read more

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Simply South just opened in Warrenville and it's already one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Chicago suburbs. Not surprised it was named one of NYT's Top 50 Favorite Places in the USA it seriously lives up to it. The space is super cute with handmade oil paintings and really nice details throughout. Everything we got was delicious and actually came out looking really nice too they clearly put effort into presentation, not just the food. We got there right at 5PM when they opened and there was already a line outside. It stayed packed the whole time, but the staff was super friendly and handled it all really well. Even with how busy it was, service didn't miss a beat. We tried a lot of food and honestly enjoyed everything: Veggie Manchurian - best I've had Malabar Parotta - fresh, flaky layers Chole Bature Pullattu Benne Dosa Paneer Tikka Thotakura "Liver Fry" Biryani Gulab Jamun, Mango Ras Malai, Caramel Falooda Mango, Chikoo & Sitaphal Shakes Masala Chai Tower of 6 chutneys all so good They have one full main menu, plus two additional ones a Low/Mild Spice Menu and a Swaminarayan/Jain Menu with over 450 items total. They also do rotating thalis on weekends. Definitely make a reservation if you can. They take walk-ins too, but there will probably be a wait. Totally worth it. read more

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Loved Simply South! The food tastes very authentic and reminds me of home. The dosas were crisp, the sambar and chutneys were flavorful, and everything felt fresh. Service was quick and polite. Definitely a go-to place for South Indian food. read more

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This was my second visit to the restaurant since it opened a couple months ago. The first visit was amazing. I was super impressed by the food that I was recommending this place to a lot of my friends, but the second visit in two months after my first visit wasn't as great as my first one meaning the quality of the food and the taste of the food is not same as last time so this means that like any other restaurant this restaurant has also started to decline in the quality of the food. It isn't as bad but not something I would highly recommend. The management needs to really get back in the game cause this was a huge decline in the quality and the taste of the food in 2 to 3 months read more

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I came here for lunch and ordered a Maysor Masala Dosa, Chana Bhatura, Mushroom 65, and a Veggie Uttapam. Before ordering, we asked the server to make everything mild. She told us the food was premade and already mild, but that was very misleading. All of the dishes came out extremely spicy. My Maysor Dosa was cold and arrived just two minutes after placing the order, which made it feel like it wasn't freshly prepared. The Mushroom 65 was double fried, very dry, and not enjoyable. Overall, the experience was disappointing from both a food and service standpoint. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

Simply South - Chana Bhatura - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

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It's such a welcome change to have 2 veg South Indian restaurants in the same strip mall . The decor and vibe are welcoming, staff are polite and knowledgeable about the food and recommendations.... I am still dreaming of the the mushroom Kervepaku appetizer who needs mutton when you can make vegetarian so delicious . The gobi Manchurian was quite popular in our group, the Babai. Idli and Nellore idli were both good butt I wasn't too impressed with their quality of ghee wasn't aromatic and tad bit disappointing. I was quite excited to try the popular Andhra dishes peserattu, onion rava dosa and vadas . All of which were delicious. The big disappointment was the chole batura , the chole needs to be improved. Also, the service can get a bit slow , this was on a weekday evening... can't imagine what the weekends are like . read more

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Simply South's weekday thalis are better priced than on weekends and offer excellent value. Must-Try: Benne Masala dosa (loaded with butter!) and thatte idli (incredibly soft). The chutney assortment is outstanding. Service & Ambiance: Good overall experience. Needs Improvement: Reservation and seating flow could be better organized. read more

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First time trying and it was fantastic! They did a great job with the decor, and you get a wide selection of chutneys for the table. The menu is really extensive with lovely options to choose from - mainly South Indian cuisine, but you can also order North Indian and Indochinese cuisine as well. Thatte idly - first time trying, soft and spicy! Uttapam - was really crispy, liked the presentation of two smaller ones as opposed to one larger Spicy masala dosa - was good! However, would have wanted maybe more sambar given the size Masala chai - the portion is smaller but was amazing! Akhila did a great job serving our table! Thank you!! read more

Amazing South Indian restaurant! Way better than A2B!! The servers are nice and friendly. They also don't push you unlike A2B. Everything is vegetarian and delicious. They have something for everyone. Everything is made fresh and full of flavor. This is our new favorite Indian restaurant. The decoration is really nice and the restaurant is clean. The service was fast. Loved everything about it read more

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My first visit was great but yesterday I brought my sister and niece along for them to try but it went terrible but unexpected. We ordered idlis first thing for my niece and then after some time added our orders. We were waiting for a bit and then the FIRE alarm goes off. We were not able to get our food anymore in which my niece was hysterical crying because all she wanted was her idlis that we ordered so long ago. They apparently were shut down for the rest of the day even though "nothing" happened in the kitchen. Just sad there was no voucher or anything for this sad experience. read more

Simply South - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

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Great food, but service slow - although nice. Ambience ok. Totally vegetarian, no alcohol or BYOB.

Went here for early dinner and we were immediately seated. The place is new and clean. Ambiance is good and traditional. Ordered Fried ghee idli- 4/5 Masala Dosa- 3/5 Sambar and Chutneys- 3.5/5, quantity's very small.1/5 but good thing that they brought extra upon request. Veg Uma-4/5 Wada-5/5 very fresh. The serving staff were nice and u can clearly see the pressure of providing best service to the customers. They are attentive and friendly. Taking out one star a their menu is extremely complex. Simplest things are named with complexity. I do recommend trying it. For many people question might come if they should go to A2B or here both are across each other. Answer is that you can't go wrong with either. Both are nice South Indian food. read more

Glad I got to try it, but not my cup of tea. On the positives the mango lassi, idly, rava masala dosa, and chutney options were great! On the negatives, the food was way too spicy for my palate, the service was incredibly slow, the water tasted hard, and the menu, whilst having many options, did not elaborate on what all the options contained. Ambiance was nice enough but very crowded. read more

Simply South has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots in Naperville. The food is consistently delicious, and every visit so far has delivered the same great flavor and performance. The thali is massive in the best way possible - generous portions and tons of variety. The chole bhatura is solid and satisfying, and their dosa and idli are wonderfully done. The sambar is especially impressive, packed with flavor, and the assortment of chutneys is such a nice touch. It's refreshing to see that level of attention to detail. Overall, Simply South keeps delivering, and I'll definitely be back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious south indian vegetarian cuisine. Many traditional dishes from the states of Andhra and Telengana. While the food is tasty and flavorful it has got heat. Portion size is generous. read more

We visited Simply South in Naperville for lunch on Sunday, November 30th, as a group of six adults and four kids. As soon as we settled into our seats and opened the menus, the owner approached us with a warm smile, asking how the food was--before we'd even had a chance to taste anything. We joked that we had just sat down, and she laughed, apologized, and immediately walked us through all the specials we should consider. Her enthusiasm set a friendly tone for the meal. Taking her recommendations to heart, we ordered a spread that included Rasam, Filter Coffee, Upma, Bene Dosa, Thatte Idli, Thali, Mysore Masala Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa, along with Ghee Roast Dosas, Idlis, and Veg Uttapam for the kids. Every dish was wonderfully authentic--comforting, flavorful, and prepared with obvious care. We practically stuffed our faces until we couldn't eat another bite. The six types of chutneys on the table were a hit too; each one was so good that we kept going back for more. Their menu is extensive, offering far more than we could possibly try in one visit. There were several other items we were tempted to order, but time (and stomach capacity) didn't allow it. That said, this only gives us an excuse to return soon. Overall, Simply South is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys genuine South Indian food. Our entire group left happy, full, and eager to come back. Highly recommended! read more

Simply South - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

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We had a large group dinner on a Friday night. We made the reservation on Thursday and they were accommodating. We all arrived about 10 minutes after the reservation and they were okay with it. We were seated right away - and the servers were quick at the beginning. We ordered drinks, and appetizers and were told to wait to order more food. We got pain puri, samosas, paneer chili dry and baby corn 65. The apps were delicious! And then after several requests we got a hold to make more orders for entrees. We ordered masala dosa, masala on the side - mysore masala, masala on the side, Hakka noodles, paneer tikka masala with garlic naan and white rice. For the kids mini idlis. All the food was delicious - and we would order again! It was nice since we had a large group that we are able to try such a variety of items. We will definitely be back - but it does get busy so make sure you make a reservation! read more

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Simply South has been a bad experience both food and service. We have been to this restaurant before and loved it so much we had to come back. However this visit was nothing but a pure disappointment. We paid maybe over a 150$ for below average food on a Saturday afternoon. The only good item was the idlis. Don't even get me started on the biryani not sure when it was made but it tasted SO stale and BAD. I don't know how one can make bad coffee at a south indian restaurant but I found out that is also possible here. Now, don't even get me started about the service. The restaurant was not at all packed and we had to wait so long for someone to come and get our order and she didn't even seem like she wanted to do her job. The amount of times we had to track down servers to order food or get the check was immense and irritating. I do want to mention there was one server who was nice enough to apologize about delay of the food, but apart from him no one seemed like they wanted to do their job. Maybe a month ago this place would've been a recommendation but as of today Simply south has simply gone SOUTH! read more

This was our second visit but both times food was super spicy specially after Telling them to not make it spicy and she went in the back and she confirmed that food will not be spicy. Second dosa was made with masala from potatoes and that one was OK. BUT it's nice way to buy mango lassi. For the food taste quality was trash. But next time will avoid coming here. We drove 52 miles from my home to eat super spicy food. And the price was up there. Overall you pay extra for pure vegetarian launch for 2 is $80. Vs if you went to honest or Annapurna then total will be around $30. Both my mom and my cousins will not come back and how did they get top 50 restaurant in the USA I'm surprised. read more

First time here and had a great experience. My wife and I shared some items - a type of thatte idly, a spicy dosa (with the dry spices inside) and a biryani. I also had chai and we tried fresh gajar halwa. I would recommend any of these dishes. Great service. We were there on a weekday afternoon. Evenings or weekends get very busy so make a reservation read more

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Came here for their soft opening over the weekend and didn't realize we needed reservations (oops on our part). The hostess at the front though was so accommodating. They even had us seated within 10-15 minutes without reservations which I thought was impressive since the place was packed. I ordered the Puri with aloo and my husband got like a masala paneer. Everything was so tasty! I also ordered a mango lassi. It was in a to go bottle and I feel like if it was served in a glass, it would've been a better presentation. Aside from that, everything else was great! Definitely will be back to try more items from the menu read more

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Food is very authentic and traditional. The menu is all vegetarian and they have many unique entrees that are not normally seen in an Indian restaurant. Food has great taste, service is good. ambiance is well done and has open space and well lit. read more

Simply South - Thatte Idli - Indian Near Me - Warrenville, Illinois

Simply South is a great spot if you're craving authentic South Indian food. The menu has a wide variety of options--from crispy dosas and soft idlis to flavorful curries, thalis, and even Indo-Chinese dishes--so there's something for everyone. The food is fresh, tasty, and consistently good, and the portions are satisfying. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming, making it a nice place to visit with family or friends. The staff is friendly and service is quick, which makes the whole experience even better. Overall, Simply South is a reliable go-to for delicious South Indian food and a place you'll want to come back to again. read more

Went there last night for dinner 8/1 there was a fire truck and several people standing outside, we couldn't wait too long, so turned around and went to A2b which is never disappointing! Since I have been here before around its initial opening- so 4 stars for masala dosa, biryani, vada sambhar and service + ambience/cleanliness. read more

Service was pathetic and food was below average.... Not worth it and don't waste your time!!!

We ordered Mysore Bonda for takeout because we really like it. We have placed 2 orders, and each order had only 3 bondas. We paid $28 total, which felt very disappointing for the quantity provided. Please make sure to check your takeout order and portion size while paying, as it may not match expectations. We hope the restaurant improves portion transparency for takeout orders. read more

Never go more than a group of 4. This place will have your entire order out before you're even done ordering. They don't have kids spice levels. It will be spicy. Brown spicy. Servers try to do their best... But best is 65%. Never in the 90s. They don't have ice. Seriously? Been here twice... Certainly inconsistent in quality and taste. read more

Delicious and authentic South Indian food. Some of the menu items were a little too spicy for me, but definitely going back.

Amazing for kothu paratha, loved the different types of idli. Super good quality food at good prices! Overall, liked the experience! Chole bhature is nice too! read more

Over rated restaurant. Though they have plenty of items on their menu , none of them were tasty . Their Benna Dosa was a total disaster. It is just a thick Adai with plenty of butter on it . Thali was ok but lots of unnecessary items including 4 sweets . The place was crowded initially because of curiosity. If you visit the place once, you will never go back there. On the whole , it is an average tasting restaurant. read more