Phone: +14083525665
Address: 2690 El Camino Real, 95051, Santa Clara, United States
City: Santa Clara
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 3189
Website: https://starudupicafe.square.site/
"I really wanted to like this place, tried 2x before pandemic and the experience was really good one time and so so the 2nd. Decided to give it another try as it’s been a few years.I went on Wednesday evening and they were offering live dosa in addition to regular menu service. Decided to try it as they offered 6 or so varieties and it was unlimited for 17.99.The first couple of dosa came out very dark and crispy so had slight bitter aftertaste. So the next rounds instructed cooked to make it less brown and it was slightly better. I tried mysore masala, andhra masala, onion , gongura paneer, cheese dosas. You are probably thinking I am a pig and how was I able to eat this many dosas. They were mini dosas luckily otherwise no way I can try all of these varieties.I didn’t find most of the combinations that impressive in terms of flavors unfortunately it could be due to the fact stuffing of dosa wasn’t very generous thus insufficient amount to bring out the flavor. Even the potato masala wasn’t that great as compared to other South Indian restaurants.They gave pani puri for those who got live dosa. I didn’t find it very good and would be disappointed if I had paid for it separately. Puri was too crisp and lacked taste. Stuffing didn’t seem to be traditional potato Chana but tomato onion mixture. There may have been potato but was such a scanty amount I missed it. Pani was meh, not terrible but not great either.The coconut chutney and sambar were delicious and the saving grace of the meal. You get serve yourself from the station set up next to live dosa. Sambar is vessel that stays warm which is awesome.Overall not sure I will do live dosa again as I felt I overate to feel I get my worth lol. For 2 ppl this meal mango lassi came out to 50 after tax and tip. This is tad pricy when food wasn’t satisfying taste wise. Those of you with less discerning taste and big appetite definitely come here.I love the concept of live dosa. And will come back to try their breakfast buffet sometime in near future.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options and gluten free too"
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Indian
Puri
Puri: Soft, deep-fried Indian bread made from unleavened wheat flour dough, perfect for pairing with savory or sweet dishes.
Raita
Raita is a cool, creamy yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, mint, and spices, perfect for complementing spicy dishes.
Masala Dosa
A crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced potato mixture, served with chutneys and sambar.
Chana Masala
Chana Masala is a spicy and tangy chickpea curry seasoned with traditional Indian spices, served as a rich vegetarian entrée.
Dosa
Entrées
Dosa Spot ( All Day )
Weekend Special
Popular Products
Thali
Extras
Plain Dosa
A crispy, crepe-like pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, served hot.
Dosa Corner I
Onion Dosa
A thin, crispy rice and lentil crepe filled with spiced onions, served with coconut chutney and sambar.
South Indian Tiffins
Mains
Masala Vada
Masala Vada: Spicy, crispy lentil fritters made with herbs and spices, perfect for a crunchy snack or appetizer.
Dessert
Gulab Jamun
Sweet, syrup-soaked milk dumplings; soft, spongy, and a classic Indian dessert delight.
Fusion Vegetarian
Noodles
Lunch & Dinner
South Indian Specialities
Chaat
Samosa Chaat
A savory blend of crispy samosas topped with tangy yogurt, chutneys, and spices for a flavorful snack.
Regular Menu
Delhi 6 - Vegetarian Dishes
Chilly Paneer
Spicy stir-fried cottage cheese cubes with bell peppers and onions in a tangy and savory sauce.
Dosa Corner
Uthappam Corner
Uthappams
Plain Uthappam
Thick, savory rice-lentil pancake topped with onions, tomatoes, and chilies.
Rice
Mini Idly
Jain Menu Special ( All Day )
Vritti
Went here for Onam sadhya. Food was was tasty. The service was also very good. Definitely
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Sakshi
The onam sadhya was amazing. All the items were really good and a very fulfilling meal! Totally recommend it to everyone to try it.
Sam
The food is amazing! The buffet is worth the price. There are a lots of variety of dosas to choose from. Each dosa was prepared pretty fast. Would recommend.
Balmohan
This restaurant is located in a convenient spot and offers food that is slightly above average. They have a good selection for vegetarians, but the taste may not be the best. View menu
Vibhu
Amazing food, always loved the food there.Authentic tamil place.Went 4-5 times and always loved the placeVegetarian options: PlentyKid-friendliness: YesParking: Huge parking lot
Akeshwar
I just had veg thali here. I am still hungry. It had 5-6 micro bowls and non of them was worth eating. It felt like poor quality food. It was priced $15. Some of things was whatever leftover.
pulasani
The ambiance is pleasant, the food is tasty, and the staff is polite. There was a friendly Punjabi man who made the experience even better. He recommended the live dosa to my family, and it was delicious with a variety of options. View menu
Supriya
I am giving this restaurant a three-star rating, primarily because my friend enjoyed her Dosa. However, I found the vada and Sambar to be sour, indicating that the batter for the Vada was not fresh. On the positive side, the Pongal and coconut chutney were tasty. The service was disappointing, with the staff member who brought our To-Go container placing it in front of me in a way that caused it to open in my face. Despite calling him multiple times to pay the bill at the counter, he did not respond. When we eventually paid the bill, the staff member simply held the tab to scan the card without informing us of the total amount. The coffee was also underwhelming. Additionally, the high chairs...
NaraayanH
1. We 4 went towards end of day and thus there was no waiting, though it was week of 'unlimited dosas '.2. While 2 of us had dosas (unlimited, variety disas) one had chat and one mini thali.3. Chat and cool drinks were tasty and sumptuous.4. Mini thali was good enough for one person, though it did not have any sweet dish or dessert. Value for money, but wish it had some fresh and dry /cooked semi solid vegetable and raita. Cup curd was excellent.5. Dosas were complete disappointment. All dosas tasted the same ! We expected onion, tomato dosa or rava dosa to be yummy, but alas not to be !! Portion or sizes were good, though could have been smaller; however taste was simply not there. Accompan...
Niru
I really wanted to like this place, tried 2x before pandemic and the experience was really good one time and so so the 2nd. Decided to give it another try as it’s been a few years.I went on Wednesday evening and they were offering live dosa in addition to regular menu service. Decided to try it as they offered 6 or so varieties and it was unlimited for 17.99.The first couple of dosa came out very dark and crispy so had slight bitter aftertaste. So the next rounds instructed cooked to make it less brown and it was slightly better. I tried mysore masala, andhra masala, onion , gongura paneer, cheese dosas. You are probably thinking I am a pig and how was I able to eat this many dosas. They wer... View menu
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