"Sifting through Sangam Chettinad’s massive menu of soups, appetizers, and entrees feels like flipping through a textbook of classic South Indian dishes. There are over 200 on the menu, broken into vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections, with a seemingly infinite options. If you know what you want, congratulations on being decisive. For everyone else, show up on the weekend and order one of the thali combos that come with a massive assortment of curries, dhals, yogurts, pickles, and rice. The weekends are a little chaotic, with a crowd waiting in the entryway for a table and the phone constantly ringing for takeout and delivery orders. Just show up during the week or spend that extra time poring over the long menu. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Food Rundown photo credit: Richard Casteel Veg Meal Thali Special The thali specials are only available on the weekend, but they’re the best way to sample more of the menu. If you’re here on a Saturday or Sunday, this is the way to go, otherwise you’ll need a couple hundred visits to make your way through the dishes. photo credit: Richard Casteel Gobi Manchurian Our favorite way to start a meal here. The little cauliflower nuggets are crispy and well-fried, then tossed with a slightly spicy, sweet, and sour sauce that coats the whole thing. photo credit: Richard Casteel Chili Chicken Dry These are lightly fried, but very tender inside. Not worth going out of your way for, but a solid app." - Nicolai McCrary
