Kongunadu Indian Restaurant

We tried the Thanksgiving Non-Veg Special Meal at Kongunadu in San Jose and it was absolutely outstanding. Every single item on the thali was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The Turkey Pepper Fry and Kongu Chicken Varuval were the stars—authentic spices, great texture, and full of rich Kongu-nadu flavors. The Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani was aromatic and perfectly cooked, and the side dishes like Pacha Puli Rasam, Spinach Kootu, Veg Salna, and Pollachi Chicken Kulambu balanced the meal beautifully. Even the simpler parts of the thali—steamed rice, curd, appalam, and the delicious Badam Halwa—were made with care and tasted fantastic. For $24.99, the portion size and the variety offered were totally worth it. Entire thali was excellent. Highly recommended!

The moment you walk in, you feel the comfort of homestyle food mixed with the bold flavors of the Kongu region. The menu is packed with authentic dishes that are not very common in other restaurants, and everything is prepared with a lot of care. The standout items are the Kothu Parotta, Nattu Kozhi dishes, Pallipalayam Chicken, and their unique biryanis. The spice level is balanced and every bite has clean flavors without too much oil. The parottas are soft and layered, the gravies taste homemade, and the meat is cooked perfectly. Even simple items like rasam, sambar, and veg meals feel very close to traditional Tamil home cooking. Service is quick, the staff is polite, and the place is very clean. The food arrives hot, and even during busy hours they maintain quality. The pricing is reasonable for the portions you get, and the taste easily makes it worth it. If you are missing authentic Kongu Tamil Nadu flavors or if you want to try something beyond the regular dosa and idli routine, this place is a must visit. It is a true comfort food spot in San Jose and a top choice for anyone who loves regional South Indian cuisine.

Everything exceeded our expectations. We ordered chicken and mutton biriyani. It was jeerakasmba rice with great meat flavor. Felt quite easy on the stomach. Less oil, less masala but still flavorful. For desserts we tried Elaneer karupatti halwa and Jigarthanda shot, they both were great. The service was top notch. Our server Bunni was so good, he patiently explained us the dishes and made some good recommendations. Overall food and service felt quite homely. We had a great experience and definitely coming back to try more items and great hospitality.

Good Indian food in a quiet and comfortable ambience. We particularly like the butter dosa, the butter milk has distinct flavor that tastes more like sour milk. The chicken biryani is tasty. The mutton meatballs are quite dry however. One of us has nut allergy and it turns out the curry dish uses cashew and some sauce uses cashew, so we hope that the restaurant will call out on the menu. We asked to check if other dishes have nuts, the manager did not get back and we asked another waiter who needed to check with the kitchen. Something to keep in mind if you are allergic and want to try the dishes here.

We visited Kongunadu Indian Restaurant today and absolutely loved the food. Bunny took care of us and his service was amazing—he explained everything so well and was genuinely polite. Their Elaneer Karupatti Halwa is a must-try if you have a sweet tooth. The veg mini thali was also a big hit, and the portions were really generous. Overall, such a lovely experience. Definitely a must-try restaurant!

Update: Got the Non veg Pongal Virundhu (for 2) and it was an absolute experience and food was more than enough for 2. Thank you team Mathampatty for the absolute experience. Loved the food and ambience! One of the best food joints that brings the true flavor of Tamil Nadu to the United States! Book your seats in advance to avoid long wait times. Parking can be crowded during weekend.

Their mushroom pallipalayam is easily the best version of the popular South Indian dish we used to have in coimbatore area. You could feel the taste of the coconut and the mushroom with just the right amount of masala. The egg noodles made me feel nostalgic about food outside. college campuses in India. Vetthala payanam is a delicacy that is rare even in India. It is very difficult to get it right. It was so absolutely delicious that it would be the pick of the lot for me among all the dishes we ordered. We ended up going to dinner and on arrival we were told that we might have a problem with a restaurant policy but still the manager was so accommodating and customer oriented that he allowed us an exception. When we felt we might disturb other customers after being seated we offered to get our food to go and wait in the waiting area until the food was ready. The manager refused right away and told us "I let you in and seated you, I will take care of any problems arise". Top notch customer service.

A true gem in the Bay Area, Kongunadu offers an authentic and delightful culinary journey through the flavors of its namesake region in Southern India. My experience here was absolutely fantastic, elevated by incredible food and impeccable service. Our server, Bunny, was a star. He was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with fantastic recommendations that turned out to be the highlights of our meal. His suggestions truly made our dining experience special. We started with the Chicken Chintamani, a specialty of the Kongunadu region. Made with country chicken, it was wonderfully light, less oily than typical preparations, and cooked to perfection. The spice level was spot-on, delivering a flavorful kick without being overwhelming. We also tried the Vanjaram Tawa Fish Fry. The beauty of this dish was in its simplicity; the fish was incredibly fresh, the flavors were clean yet profound, and it was cooked flawlessly. On Bunny's recommendation, we ordered the Madhampatty Special Biryani, and it was a showstopper. The biryani was incredibly aromatic and flavorful. Bunny mentioned that it's prepared without any ajinomoto or artificial flavorings, and you can truly taste the difference—it had a wonderful, wholesome, homemade quality to it. To round off our meal, we tried the unique Rose Paneer Goli Soda, which was a refreshing treat. But the absolute must-try is the Elaneer Karupatti Halwa. This tender coconut and palm jaggery dessert was the perfect, unique ending to an amazing meal. Don't leave without trying it! Overall, Kongunadu is a standout restaurant for its authentic, high-quality food and exceptional service. Highly recommended!

We tried the Thanksgiving Non-Veg Special Meal at Kongunadu in San Jose and it was absolutely outstanding. Every single item on the thali was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The Turkey Pepper Fry and Kongu Chicken Varuval were the stars--authentic spices, great texture, and full of rich Kongu-nadu flavors. The Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani was aromatic and perfectly cooked, and the side dishes like Pacha Puli Rasam, Spinach Kootu, Veg Salna, and Pollachi Chicken Kulambu balanced the meal beautifully. Even the simpler parts of the thali--steamed rice, curd, appalam, and the delicious Badam Halwa--were made with care and tasted fantastic. For $24.99, the portion size and the variety offered were totally worth it. Entire thali was excellent. Highly recommended!

This review is for catering service only as I have not dined here. We had catered lunch from Kongunadu for our son's 1st birthday party. We had lot of high expectations as my husband who is from Chennai knows all the hype about the celebrity chef Madamphatty and told me many times about the franchise. We wanted to give it a shot. My husband and I both are foodies and have served the best food so far for all the events we've hosted. Our guests always loved and raved about the food. But unfortunately that is not the case this time. We ordered for 40 people with 18$ silver package. The quantity was so damn less. Everything was served in half trays. Any catering service provides more food than the number we order as we never have to run out of food. 1. We only had about 35 adults at our party and the food was not sufficient. both veg and chicken biryani was over. Guess what, me my husband, our son's caretaker and few close family did not even have any food left for us to eat. so esentially they served us food for 30 people when we ordered and paid for 40 people. 2. the chicken curry was just bones. so many bones the dish should be named bone-only chicken curry. there is barely any meat. i could literally see bare bones floating in a pool of gravy. 3. the chapatis are literally uncooked. one glance and I could see all the uncooked patches. not even 10% cooked. we could not even eat it aswell. i got some the left over chapatis back home and cooked on hot tava and they came out so well. that shows the dough is good but they were in so much hurry that they couldnt even cook simple chapati properly. 4. I overheard someone saying the curd rice was good. they gave us half tray of raita and half tray of salna for 2 half trays of biryani lol what are we supposed to do with so much raita and salna when the biryani was so less. Now I cannot even comment anything about the taste because there was nothing left for me and my husband to eat at our own party. Such underwhelming experience. My husband was feeling bad for ordering from here. The one thing we both hate is running out of food and guests leaving hungry at our parties. it hurts us so much that this happened. this is totally unacceptable. Will share pics once we get them from our photographer. But to give an honest feedback: Always provide more food to catering than less. Even if food is leftover we will distribute it and our guests would love to take some home (the biggest jokes was we even got togo boxes as from previous experience our guests would take leftovers home).

I'm deeply disappointed to write a review for a brand which I trusted for making my son's first birthday more special. I chose Kongunadu Catering Silver Package (18$) per plate for January 11, Sunday afternoon lunch. For first couple of weeks, I was in communication with the manager Prakash who was very helpful and supportive for every question I had. After the holidays, I was trying to confirm the headcount and was reaching out to the restaurant, after some delay I got a call from Chris(restaurant owner), he was asking the information and I have to repeat everything and finally confirmed my order three days before the event day. Now coming to the disappointment part , I was asking Chris if the food would be prepared in a way that even few extra people attend the event , that they will prepare extra. He said, no they will prepare exactly for the headcount that we confirm. He mentioned people will eat less quantity or few will eat more, so they don't usually prepare extra. So i get 13 dishes from the menu, all are half tray and few dishes come in quarter tray. On the day of the event, we picked it up from San Jose and my location of venue was in Fremont, those half tray dishes were not at all enough for the guests, we had to compromise on our choice of food, especially chicken biryani , quantity is less and it's not even cooked for 40 people. Guess what, we didn't have 40 guests on that day, as hosts myself and wife , our family and friends were made to compromise so that the guests could get a sample of biryani and other dishes. Uncooked chapati and it was so oily. As an owner of the restaurant, it is the responsibility of the person to make us aware that half tray wouldn't be enough for 40 guests. Very poor communication and I don't think I will choose Kongunadu for catering again. It was a shame for me in front of all guests that the quantity was so less. I will upload pictures once I get it from photographer. Positives - Food taste was really great and that was the only feedback.

Catering service, so comments are on the food. We didn't get a variety of meat, we got Tandoori chicken leg quarter cut, Butter chicken masala, Plain Naan cut in quarter, Kadai Paneer, vegetable samosa, fresh salad, and white Basmati rice. My favorite is their Naan as the dough was fresh and soft and the word buttery appeared in my mind as I was munching on it. The Tandoori chicken was better than a lot of places as the meat was actually tender and not dry despite the quarter cut. The Butter chicken masala is too spicy for my liking and I wish the sauce was creamier and not so oily. So overall no dish that I said let's go back and have it again.

It was a Saturday afternoon and the place was pretty packed! We tried a few items, but honestly most of them didn't work for us. The donne veg biryani tasted more like fried rice and the chicken dum biryani was on the bland side. The chicken appetizer was okay, the mutton appetizer was actually good and the malabar paratha was the one thing everyone really enjoyed since it was freshly made. Paneer Monica didn't turn out great and the kadai mushroom didn't have much flavor either. I get that this is Kongunadu cuisine but as someone who's used to rich Hyderabadi style flavors, it just didn't hit the mark for me personally. Maybe it's just a difference in taste. I was hoping for a bit more depth and balance in the flavors. Decent ambience and service was good but felt like they are under staffed.

Being from Tamil Nadu, I've had this style of Coimbatore food plenty before and this food is definitely quite authentic! Quite liked the up-scaley ambiance too. After reading the reviews, we were confused whether to go for the chicken monica (chef's special) or the chicken chinthamani (weekend special) but went for the latter after finding out that the former is deep fried. Ordered Parotta to have both of them together and it was a very good idea. The chinthamani is a slightly semi gravy type appetizer and hence I recommend you eat it with the parotta. Order it spicy (it's not too spicy). The parotta itself was super flaky! The madhampatty special chicken biryani was also extremely flavorful! Really nice portion. Two of us were quite stuffed. I'm definitely coming back for the Madhampatty special kari virunthu next time.

I ordered from this restaurant on Doordash. I tried the mutton biryani. It was flavorful but was oily.

Not the best quality of food or hygiene maintained. For almost the entire time we been there, we could smell the Raw meat in the restaurant. The server also seemed very arrogant, not sure if he had rough day or what. The food was very normal and there is a huge difference between other similar restaurants and this one, especially hygiene and food quality. Not coming here again but hopefully they can improve.

Very spicy but very delicious food. Pallipalayam chicken curry- coconut based spicy chicken curry. It was delicious 4.5/5 Nei podi kozhi- chicken starter, like a chicken 65 but very tasty. 4/5 Kotthu paratha - tasty and not very spicy 4/5 Elaneer karupatti halwa- never had this earlier. It was amazing 5/5 Will def go back again!

I came here for lunch based on a great recommendation from a friend living in Chennai (even though he hasn't been here himself, but heard great things). The place is very nice, clean, and inviting. It serves cuisine from Kongu Nadu, a region in the northwest of Tamil Nadu. I ordered the chicken thali, which was served on a banana leaf. I also ordered paneer soda as my drink. The meal started with a complimentary mini cup of chicken soup. The thali included: * curd * oorugai (pickles) * boneless chicken starter * salna (gravy) * bone-in chicken curry * pacha puli rasam (a raw rasam meant to help with digestion, my first time trying it) * keerai kootu (spinach cooked with dal) * payasam (dessert) * white rice * papad * chapati (they let you choose between chapati and parotta) Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. My server Bala was great, we even had a nice chat about the book I was reading. The chef also stopped by to make sure everything was fine. Definitely a place I would recommend!

I had high expectations for this place based on all the hype, but the experience ended up being just okay. Coming from the southern part of Tamil Nadu, maybe my palate is tuned to a different style, because the flavors here didn't quite land for me. I specifically went to try the thali, but honestly, even the thali at their own Kovai Cafe locations is far superior. The chicken curry and the chicken side dish didn't stand out in any memorable way, and the overall meal felt underwhelming given the buzz around this place. Service was fine--the manager checked on me a couple of times since my friend was running late, which I appreciated. Ambience was decent too, nothing to complain about there.

Kongunadu is a hot new restaurant showcasing succulent, savory South Indian dishes of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. IYKYK. Located in the plaza of India Cash and Carry, this restaurant is non-vegetarian counterpart of the popular vegetarian Kovai Cafe next door. Meat and fish dishes are the highlight, but vegetarian offerings round out the menu as well. Tamil celebrity chef Madhampatty Rangaraaj is the executive chef, a caterer to Bollywood film stars and PM Modi. The restaurant is tastefully designed, with earth tones, natural wood effects, abundant plants and cozy booths. A complementary cup of piping hot soup is served at the start of the meal, like a rasam to stimulate the taste buds. It was a cold rainy day; an order of South Indian chai hit the spot. Chai is served in a glass like tea sellers do in India, a charming touch. Tandoori paneer was grilled to charred perfection, with an expertly spiced marinade. I loved the spicing of the veg biryani -- the rice has an addictive taste but is not greasy. It comes with a salan gravy and raita. The kolambu fish curry sauce was so tasty with the rice. Ghee roast dosa was perfectly crispy. Malabar paratha was rich with the enticing flavor of pure ghee. Jaggery halwa, served hot, was a delicious finish to the meal. It's a new restaurant so servers are still getting their footing. But very hospitable, warm atmosphere.

We planned our visit on a weekday to avoid the possible weekend rush. Ambiance is pleasant, contemporary and clean. Lots of booths as well as they divided the middle portion to allow for more booth seating. The descriptions in the menu were enticing. Looks like the chef is the son of another celebrated chef from India. We were served soup in tiny cups as soon as we got seated. I tried both the veggie and meat version. Though both were delicious, the non veg one was undoubtedly more flavorful. Mild use of spices and it lifted our spirits up. We confirmed the dishes without art colors and this is what we got- **Chefs special chicken Monica, $16, 3.5/5- Seemed like a cousin of Chicken 65 without the art colors and flavors leaning towards the sweeter end maybe because of onions or maybe because of the sauce it was doused in. It was served on an omlette. The omlette was delicious but the chicken was overcooked in parts. The chicken was not cut consistently as well and the smaller bits were severely overcooked. **Pollachi Kozhi Kulambu, $15, 4.5/5, The chicken was fall off the bone tender in this case, the gravy was flavorful, maybe on the fiery side for the uninitiated. **Parotta-$5, 3.5/5 Tiny parotta and very chewy instead of its characteristic flakiness. **Butter Chapathi, $4, 3/5 This was disappointing, the chapathi was hard and small in size. And it was served much before the curry was sent so it was sitting around for a while as well. **Madhampatty special chicken biryani, $19, 3/5 I could smell the cinnamon before I even tasted the biryani. Chicken was again fall off the bone tender and the rice was moist and rich but they just didn't have a handle over their spice usage. Spices can be very strong and can destroy a dish if not used correctly. I have been eating spices since childhood but the overuse in this case left me with an upset tummy for several hours later. Overall, likely lot of potential and possibly poor execution by the people following the recipes in the kitchen.

Very average food in Thali. The quantity of the food was very minimal. Highly recommend to avoid this place.

I can't wait to go back and try more things. The welcome soup was soo soo good I am still thinking about it I should say the kids food (butter chicken curry) was pretty spicy for my 4 yo but ymmv. We loved the kothu paratha, chicken curry etc that we got

We absolutely loved the complimentary mini cup of soup - it was an elevated 'rasam'. Everything we actually ordered got mixed reviews from our group. Chicken Lollipop & Gobi were good. The Madhampatty Special Chicken Biryani was flavorful but was soft & sticky. Not for folks that like their rice fluffy & light. The Parotta & Pollachi Kozhi Kulambu were just plain OK. Vetrilai Payasam has an interesting betel leaf flavor but was mostly milky, not the pudding/porridge texture we expected. Elaneer Karupatti Halwa was my favorite item of the night. It has an interesting jelly like texture. Ambiance is good. Service was good. It's in a busy strip mall so make time for finding parking.

Got seated right away (on weekday) Biryani - good Kongunadu Grilled Chicken - Excellent Service - Great And to top it off, the front desk aunty in true Kongu style kindly offered to take care of the baby while we were eating - Offered soup complimentary to start the meal; Tamil songs playing in the background just added to the warm, homely vibe. Parotta was quite oily, almost fried and not good. Both the salna and biryani were a tad salty. The meat while good, lacked the biryani flavors. Needs some improvement. Hopefully they can be consistent and improve further to make it a 5 star restaurant!

The people servicing at this place are very hospitable and are doing a great job making the guests feel welcome. I decided to do a take out and one item wasn't there and he said he would refund me. The ambiance is a very clean look - as you walk in, you can smell the South Indian spices. This place is known for its non vegetarian spicy food. The gravy of the butter chicken and mutton was too thin - very tasty but could be thicker. The mutton biryani was spicy and yummy - would give that a 4/5. The fish was a very thin slice and had a fishy smell. The Monica chicken was tasty with a unique tangy taste. The jaggery halwa dessert was something I have never had before - I love jaggery and thought it melted in my mouth. My mom didn't like the consistency. If you enjoy spicy food, you should give it a try - it's a new place and I am sure they will keep improving based on feedback.

Great ambiance. Have tried it twice both times food quality was great. The seafood dishes specially are excellent. The service is great, the waiters give good recommendations and are friendly. Price is on the higher side

This is another South Indian spot in the South Bay and is actually right next door to another South Indian restaurant. I am curious what their calculus was when they made the decision. Either way, the food was good, and so was the presentation. However note that it is SUPER spicy and I could not handle even the "mild" version that I asked for.

Overpriced for small portions and the taste of food is below quality standards. It was a one and done. Although their to-go packaging quality is of a higher quality than other Indian joints. They have spent good money on the latter but not on the taste of the food sadly.

Not gonna lie, we ended up coming here because the place next to it had a long line, but I'm glad I tried this place. The ambiance is very welcoming and the staff is polite and kind. I tried the mutton Kari dosa which was likely the best in the bay area, stuffed with tons of meat. Although limited in vegetarian options, the paneer appetizer and biryani we tried was delicious!

From first bite to last, a flavor-filled haul. The portions? Generous, so here's the deal: You'll be full before you know it--skip that extra meal! The service? A+--warm, friendly, and fast, Like dining with friends from your favorite past. Attentive but chill, not hovering near. Loved it!

Here is another update on a takeout order that I had today. To start with, I used clover online which wasn't updated with proper menu. I was charged for chicken chintamani but they apparently have it only in the weekends. So accepted the alternative they recommended picked up and came back to Fremont area after which I realized that they didn't include the alternative they said is there in the takeout bag. They also have parotta and kurma on the menu but it was salna that I received after paying a bomb price and driving 25miles. With 2 chances, I feel a business cannot use excuse that they are new and therefore this happened. Because I'm being charged and not given anything for free. I must highlight that the person I called was kind enough to refund me the money. But I think the service on phone was spot on and I appreciate that.

I ordered mutton sukka (priciest) briyani togo. They surprised me with just kuska ( no mutton sukka just ruce) when I opened at home. I went back to return it to the restaurant. They apologized and gave me mtton sukka biryani. Guess what, it was clod sukka on top of hot biryani. Mutton was cold. First they should have verified before the initial delivery. Errors do hapoen. I was expecting basic courtesy to verify the second delivery. Please stay away from this restaurant. Fwiw they did return the cost of biryani and tax but not the tips (which they don't deserve)

Excellent food. Their special Thali and mutton biriyani are a must try. The halwa is really good as well

Kongunadu, a newly opened South Indian restaurant in San Jose, offers an authentic taste of Tamil Nadu's Kongu region. Launched by Chef Madhampatty Rangaraj, the establishment brings traditional flavors to the Bay Area. The restaurant boasts a spacious and elegant interior, creating a comfortable setting for both families and groups. The menu showcases a variety of regional specialties. Signature dishes include the Madhampatty Special Keda Virunthu, a traditional feast served on a banana leaf, and the Pallipalayam Kozhi Varuval, a spicy chicken preparation. Other notable items are the chicken Monika, Mutton Kola Urandai and the Chicken Chinthamani. Really loved the Jigar Thanda

My husband and I tried this restaurant last night and had a delightful time! The restaurant is located in a strip mall where parking can be challenging during peak hours but not impossible. The ambience is pleasant and more importantly there wasn't any loud music like other Indian restaurants (thank you for the quiet atmosphere!). We were seated quickly, and were able to place our order as soon as we were ready. Our order was - vanjaram tawa fish fry, parotta, butter chapati, chicken 65 Biryani, pallipalayam chicken curry and kuluki sarbath. Bunny, our host served us a complimentary Moringa soup. This is probably one of the best soups I have every tried!! Our food came quickly and every food item had a distinct flavor and the chef wasn't afraid of using the spices in his creations. Thank you for the flavors!! We probably ate way more than we should have because we didn't want to stop :) At the end of our meal, Bunny suggested that we might want to try their Elaneer Karupatti Halwa (Halwa made of young coconut meat). We were tempted and decided to get it as a takeout. We tasted a little bit last night and fell in love with it. It was the right amount of sweet and had the right amount of flavors! A big shout-out to Bunny for suggesting it to us and overall being such an amazing host!! Highly recommend this place and please do try their Moringa soup and coconut meal Halwa if you do decide to dine at this place!

I took the curry virundhu, unduly expensive., half of the items very blunt tasting. Kola urundai was blunt mix of meat ball fried without any spice taste, you can feel the meat small, chicken verities were blunt, felt like just boiled chicken with a lite spice. Biryani and , Fish gravy and the fry was ok. Curry virundhu did not have any Appalam, sambar or kootu, which is very normal in Tamil restaurants. Net net not worth spending $35 on this menu item. My wife took veg meals, per her just ok food, nothing special to mention unlike our traditional veg chain restaurants.

Thali is so good and biryani taste exactly like Coimbatore biryani. Gravy is authentic.

This is definitely the best south indian non-veg restaurant. Lollipop chicken was crispy and mouth watery. Pallipalayam chicken is not for someone who wants spicy food. But best part was Paratha, it was so good and went well with Chicken curry. I would that is definite try.

This place is clearly for non-vegetarians. Tried veg thali, it was served with 1 curry, 1 dal, rasam (bland) etc. $17 for thali should atleast come with 2 curries. Ambience is good but food is ok.

Kongunadu was on the bucket list of restaurants to try and had lunch here on a Friday afternoon. Went like an hour before closing so restaurant was not too crowded. We ordered the chicken 65 biryani, masala omelette, kongunadu grill chicken and the betel leaf payasam. The biryani rice was seeraga samba and was cooked very well. They had worked out the spice level better so it was very bland. Chicken was cooked well and flavorful. The payasam was also a nice touch without any overpowering sweetness. Overall good food and if they can control the oil in every dish, this would be a good weekend restaurant visit. Service was good.

We went here for dinner and the experience was amazing. It was my spouse's birthday and he loves non vegetarian food made in the South Indian style hence decided to check out this place. We ordered 3 thalis (veggie, chicken and fish), 1 chicken biriyani and their konganadu style chicken tandoor. The portions was generous and the food was actually too much for our table. Bala took such good care of us, giving us a history of the cuisine and restaurant. The payasam served in the thali(a beatle leaf payasam) was delicious, something I had never tried. After getting to know it was my spouse's birthday he brought us complimentary dessert (another unique taste of tender coconut infused halwa) Will definitely return. Ask for Bala if you happen to eat there.

The food at Kongunadu was so delicious. I've never had South Indian food like this and the cuisine is truly unique and one of a kind, especially in our area. This was my first time trying cuisine from this specific region as well. We came in on a Sunday evening and were given a complimentary cup of chicken soup which was SO GOOD. I never tasted chicken broth like this. It had a unique flavor profile with lots of herbs and spices - extremely comforting and soooo sippable. It was almost like medicine but tasty - I imagine this broth would be comforting to have when you're feeling under the weather. We ordered Gobi 65, Mini Chicken Thali, and a Mutton Dosa. Everything was amazing. This was my first time ever having dosa with meat in it and we loved it. The Thali is labeled as "mini" but it was really a generous serving and larger than I expected (which I appreciated). The staff at the restaurant were also very kind and accommodating. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu items.

Never ordering again. Ordered via DoorDash, was never contacted about an item being unavailable, no offer of substitutes, nothing. Would have ordered something else or from somewhere else. Rang them and was given no explanation or apology. Asked to speak to the manager and was told he was on a break, no offer to get a call back. I guess they think word of mouth referrals don't matter. Over priced food, pathetically small serving size. Not recommend at all. --- Kavya, Your response contains multiple inaccuracies that require immediate correction. Prove Your Claims or Retract Them You claim "multiple attempts" to contact me. Provide the evidence now: call logs, timestamps, DoorDash message screenshots. I have comprehensive records of all communications (or lack thereof) and screenshots I can happily furnish to demonstrate your claim is false. Your inability to produce this documentation will speak volumes to potential customers about your establishment's integrity. Stop Mischaracterizing Customer Frustration My language expressed frustration with your service failures - not abuse directed at staff. Customer service professionals know the difference. Your attempt to reframe legitimate complaints as "unacceptable behavior" is a transparent deflection tactic. Share a recording, it will be very clear that I was using expletives to express my self, and not being abusive. "Refund" Misrepresentation You didn't provide "a refund" - you provided a partial refund that left me paying twice for adequate food due to your operational failures. Stop misrepresenting the resolution to make your response appear more generous than it was. The Real Issues You're Avoiding - Tandoor down, no customer notification - Zero communication about unavailable items - Manager conveniently "on break" with no callback - Inadequate compensation for service breakdown Bottom Line Your response prioritizes damage control over accountability. I have documentation supporting every aspect of my original review. You have deflection tactics and unsubstantiated claims. Put up or shut up: Provide your alleged contact evidence, or acknowledge that your "multiple attempts" claim is fabricated. I'm confident in my position and happy to provide my comprehensive records to anyone interested in the truth. Kartik D.

Authentic taste of Kongu flavors right in Bay Area now !!! Personal favorites: Starter : Chicken Monica , Pallipalayam Chicken Main course : Mutton Biriyani , Parotta with mutton/chicken curry Dessert: Elaneer karupatti Halwa ,Vethalai payasam

We were excited to try this one, which had gathered a lot of hype recently.. let's talk about the good, the biryani a must try.. kola urundai was good but cold.. the fried rice was ok, I was kind of hoping the Indian street style.. it was just ok.. the chicken Kari dosa was ok too.. more egg than chicken.. the chicken Monica was not hot and personally it was too tangy for my liking.. I knew their service would be slow given they are new, but man we were there for 90 mins.. we would get something once in 30 mins completely killing the appetite.. not going back anytime soon until they improve their service.. the ambiance was good for an Indian restaurant

Excellent restaurant and ambience! Newly opened and we decided to give it a try- same owner as next door Kovai Cafe which we also liked prior- we ordered their 34$ meal which was more than enough for 2 adults- this thali is limited and includes all meat options such as mutton, chicken and fish- you also get a small portion of mutton or chicken biryani with thali! To cap it off, the meal is served on a banana leaf! We had great service from our server - Bala.. he took care of our additional requested items such as rice, curd.. for our 5 year child, we got the ghee roast dosa- which was on softer side, so if your kids prefer crunchier dosas, do ask to make it crunchy! Next time will come to try their curries and parothas!

Had biryani here and it is quite good. Have to try other items on future visits. One thing different here compared to many restaurants of this type is that it is clean and has a pleasing decor.

Exorbitant priced. You have to have a better handle on your competition. Your roti doesn't measure up to the quality people in bay area are used to. And, you charge $3.49 for one piece. I might as well buy rotiland Phulkas and make better quality ones at home or buy from any sardarji place for $1 or $2 a piece. The parotta was nothing like what I am used to in coimbatore. Honestly, for a coimbatorian place, I expected nice fluffy white parottas like the ones you get in Junior Kuppanna. Instead, this is worse than what one can make out of the frozen ones from Indian store. Either really make your dishes stand out or nail it. Dindugal thalapakatti has nailed theor signature dishes that it feels worth going there. I am very disappointed

Amazing food and service. Loved the Konganadu special grill! The complimentary hot chicken soup was a nice touch and tasted delicious.

Great Ambience, good food! Fish fry and fish curry were the best. Looks like the Vanjaram gets shipped from India every week and it was cooked to perfection. Biriyani hit the spot too. Elaneer Karupatti Halwa, the desert, is a must try. Highly recommend this place.

Kongunadu brought a unique south Indian flavor (coimbatore region) to Bay Area. I was impressed by their kongu style briyani and the starter chicken Monica served on an omlette. I am also impressed by the varieties like fish fry, different curries like chicken, mutton, fish etc. they serve with the non-veg meals. The interior is very good and spacious. I also liked their dessert options that I never tasted anywhere in Bay Area. Looking forward to going there again.

We happened to stop by this place with my wife and ordered the non-vegetarian meals. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The Vajra fish fry was outstanding, though the fish curry could use a bit of improvement. Bala assisted us with our order and was very helpful. A couple of suggestions: the non-vegetarian meals didn't include any vegetarian sides--adding a simple veg poriyal would be a nice touch. Also, it would be great to have pickles served with the biryani.

The management is really nice. The food is good but was very crowded on a Friday evening (expected). Seemed like they could have more help. Food was decent, we had to cancel one order as it was taking a lot time. But other than that it's worth giving a try. I'll visit them again.

It was a nice experience.. amazing food.. great service.. great ambience..waiter ram was amazing.. will definitely come back

Absolutely fascinating combination of food , service and ambience at Kongunadu makes this place a must to go to. We visited Kongunadu twice, both times we had exceptional personalized service from Mr Bala who helped us review menu items for a great selection followed by routine checks to ensure our food was perfectly served to our liking. The food was perfectly spiced and full of flavor across the board with zero complaints across our group of 8. My son loved Chicken Monica on both visits, also Chicken Lollipops were beautifully fried fresh and enjoyed by all in our group. We tried the grand Thali Virunthu and were amazed by the beauty and perfection of the fish appetizer, mutton biryani, multiple curries with distinct authentic flavors not to mention.the awesome desserts. Their halwa is absolutely out of the world!! The mutton dosa was perfect and I can't wait to try the chicken version on our next visit. The Kuluki Sarbath was refreshing and definitely worth trying. Don't miss this gem in case you are around!!

As a vegetarian I had vegetable biriyani and kadai panneer with Garlic naan. Naan was good. Kadai panneer was decent. The vegetable biriyiani was neither "vegetable" nor "biriyani" in my opinion. It had no vegetables at all except for tiny pieces of carrot. It was just average flavored rice. Other friends at the table had chicken biriyani and had nothing good to say either. The best part of the meal was the small cup of Moringa soup that was offered. It was awesome. Ambiance was nice. Food could have been served together. We got the curries first, several minutes later came the naans and then eventually the rice.