Pure Vegetarian · Sunnyvale
Madurai Idli Kadai
Authentic Madurai-style tiffin in Sunnyvale. Batter ground in house, sambar simmered every morning, dosas off the griddle all day.
744 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Get directionsFri–Sun 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Mon, Wed, Thu 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · 5:30–9:30 PM · Closed Tuesday
(408) 738-4354
Catering +1 (408) 373-2136
Our kitchen
Tiffin the way Madurai makes it
Rice and urad dal soaked and ground here, fermented overnight, steamed into idlis that come apart in your fingers. Pongal and uppuma from opening, Bisi Bela Bhath and Madurai biryani fresh after 10 AM. Everything on the menu is vegetarian.
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Popular plates
Idlis (3)
$7.99Soft, fluffy idlis served with warm sambar & coconut chutney
Vada (2)
$6.99Crispy golden vadas, soft inside, served with sambar & chutney
Poori (Chole + Masala)
$7.99Fluffy, golden pooris with spiced chole & potato masala
Mini Idlis (14)
$7.99Soft, fluffy bite-sized idlis with sambar & chutney on the side
Ghee Podi Dosa
$10.99Crispy dosa topped with house podi & ghee, served with chutney
Filter Coffee
$2.99Bold South Indian filter coffee, smooth, rich & frothy
Guest reviews
What people say
“Madurai Idli Kadai was a fantastic dining experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and comforting, with delicious South Indian flavors throughout. The idlis were especially enjoyable.”
“Best south Indian in town. Pricing is great and food quality is very good and taste is consistent in every visit.”
“Ordered rava masala, mini idly and sambar vada. Dosa was exceptionally good — right level of crispness and good taste. Mint chutney and coconut chutney were great.”
“One of the best South Indian food. Amazingly tasty food. Must go in the valley. Simple, staple, hygienic and tasty food.”
Catering
Feeding a crowd?
Pujas, house warmings, birthdays and office lunches — we cook the full tiffin menu in party quantities and keep it hot till it reaches you.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Friday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday8:30 AM – 10:00 PM