Idly Express Drive-Thru

2/4/26: Walked into the store and found a lady with a pet dog inside the store ordering food. This was not a service dog. Further she took the dog outside after ordering food, got seated and allowed the dog sit on the table. Please see attached photo. I don't have a problem with pets, but when the etiquette and the city/county/state code demands that you cannot bring pets into restaurants, you need to leave your pets outside in a safe place before you come in to pick up the food. I did notice that it was blistering hot outside and there was no shade. However, the dog could have sat under the table in order to have a cool place for resting. I gave feedback to the associate that he was very polite with that customer. I commended him for that as he had to make sure that the customer was happy

Waiting time - We ordered around 8 PM and had to wait about 15-20 minutes for our food. Seating - There were a couple of outdoor tables where you could sit and eat comfortably. Food - The idlis were a bit sour, and the vadas didn’t seem fresh and were quite oily. The sambar and chutney were okayish, especially compared to the Mountain View location. But honestly, the guy at the counter was really kind.

The best restaurant for good Chennai style Idli (big idli) and Sambar, along with real tasty filter coffee. Doesn’t have any seating inside the restaurant but have some sit out area. Pakaging was at its best. Liked it very much

The Thatte Idly here is outstanding. I was completely blown away by the sambar--I’ve never had a soup with such a delicate, incense-like fragrance! Clearly, a lot of skill goes into balancing these complex flavors. The tomato chutney is excellent too, with a surprisingly rich depth. I also loved how the spiced lentil paste adds a salty, slightly gritty texture to the idly when paired with the chutneys. Just a touch more spiciness, and it would be perfect. I also tried the Idiyappam Kurma, which reminded me of Sri Lankan string hoppers. The curry was delicious, though it was slightly overshadowed by the amazing Thatte Idly. The gentleman at the drive-thru was very kind and even gave me complimentary carrot halwa--also delicious. Everything I’ve tried so far has been excellent, and I can’

Ordered the super combo. 10$ for a big idli, regular medu vada and a mini dosa was gold for the price. It also had 2 chutneys as well as 8oz of sambhar. We also got medium (instead of strong) filter coffee and that turned out to be milky. So if you like it less milky, order strong.