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    Idly Express - Fremont

    4.2 (228 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Parotta Kurma (2 pcs) (N)
    Chaithanya M.

    I have ordered their parotta with kurma and veg biryani. The parotta with kurma was flavorful but the veg biryani was a huge let down! It was more like a pulao with garam masala, rice and some veggies. No potato, even. A bit disappointed especially at 15 bucks for what's essentially pulao that isn't good;(

    GenYelper S.

    We often go to Mylapore. However, it came to our attention that the quantity of to-go orders in Idly Express don't match what it states in the menu. 16 oz Sambhar measured less than 14 oz when measured. 8 oz Kurma measured less than 6 oz. This is misrepresentation.

    Burnt samosa
    S V.

    First time trying Fremont location as i always enjoy their Alameda location. Unfortunately a disappointing experience. Ordered the vegetable pakoda and samosa. The pakoda was entirely onion, hard to bite into and tasted burnt. The samosas were burnt and inedible. With this experience i would hesitate to visit this location. I genuinely enjoy Idly express other locations and hope this serves as constructive feedback to maintain consistency.

    Bindu A.

    Loved the food at special event today at Idly express. Khara baath was too good! Filter coffee is amazing as always. I was not a fan of rava idly. Not as great as the Thatte Idli. Shivangi baath (not shown in the pic) was just ok too. Rava kesari was yummy!! Overall super satisfying meal, got to taste a lil bit of everything. The service was great, they planned well to avoid super long lines by distributing tokens ahead of time. And I don't see any issues with the "thindi" concept - where folks just grab food and eat outside standing.

    Came for beach sundal
    Kalyani R.

    My love for food here is exponentially growing! This overtook so many other south Indian restaurants in my heart. It's a take out place primarily. But they have a couple of tables and chairs outside. My favorite here is their kesari and podi idly and their hot lunch their sides are the best minus their tomato chutney which didn't become my favorite yet. Nothing beats their thenga chutney. (coconut). I love their reward system. It rewards loyal customers well. There best is their specials that they started for the movie release. I mean pidi kozhukatai!

    Vada Idly Pongal combo VIP with Filter Coffee
    Vidya K.

    Those who know me well understand my obsession with idlis which are fermented rice and lentil dumplings. So off I went to try this after loving the Milpitas branch. I had the same combination of idlis and vadas here as well. And it was good. The filter coffee was a slight disappointment - little too milky for my taste. They have the ready to eat packaged curries priced at $8! Low on spices and oil they tasted wholesome. So glad to have these idli express branches pop up all over the Bay Area. If I could choose favorites the Milpitas branch has an edge over this one coffee was better and they provided a small serving of podi mix with the idlis.

    Sunil R.

    It looks like Idly Express is getting really popular and there are locations opening up all around the Bay Area. They serve up very fresh and tasty food and deserve all their success. Note that they are geared towards takeout and serve all their food in to-go boxes. They do have a few tables that you can sit at.

    Thatte Idli, Medu Vada combo served with two different chutneys and sambhar.

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    4 months ago

    Very good service!! I asked for a change in my order and they honored happily! It was a dollar extra and they even did not charge for it!

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    7 months ago

    Best thatte idli in the bay. This place doesn't have dine in. Take out only. Benne dosa is also really good.

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    10 months ago

    Consistently serving yummy food. Fast service and reasonably priced. Been coming to this place for few years.

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    The quality is consistent, their service is top notch and always nice on phone when we place an order.

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    Ask the Community - Idly Express - Fremont

    Onion and garlic free sauces and soups?

    I think you are referring to Sambar. It has no garlic but it has onions.

    Which of your items are gluten free?

    Idly is gluten free. The most healthy diet because it's steamed.

    Do you take catering orders too?

    Yeah they do!

    Can I bring my own glass containers to take food in?

    You can, but please be prepared to wait 45 mins to an hour if it is busy. Please come to the store and place the order and handover the containers. We are not responsible if… Read more

    Is there any place to dine-in or is this only a to-go place?

    There are 3-4 tables outside. This is otherwise a to go place

    Where can I find the link to order online in yelp?

    Here is the link : https://fremont.idlyexpress.com/eshop/fremontie/

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    Anantara was great! We came here to celebrate my grandma's birthday and it was a pleasant…read moreexperience. Service was good and the ambiance is nice, pretty decorations and vibe. It's just a little cold in there for some reason. We started with a watermelon spritz and the inji-puli lotus appetizer since we'd never tried anything like that, and it was very yummy and had such a nice crispy but soft texture. It was also a good portion for all four of us. We got the goat curry and the chettinad spice vegetables, and a few parathas to share. We were afraid it wouldn't be enough but the parathas are actually very filling, and also have a really great texture of both crispy and soft, and delicious flavor. The curries were good, could have used a bit more salt but good spice. The stars of the show were the desserts - this deserves its own section because omg I'm still thinking about the desserts!!! We got the gulab jamun brûlée - an amazingly well done take on creme brûlée with a perfect top, easy to crack and beautifully flavored. The filling was amazing and sweet and so so yummy. They also were kind enough to give us a complimentary chocolate cake which was absolutely amazing. I'm generally not too impressed by chocolate but the quality of this cake was phenomenal with perfect sweetness and richness. I need these two again !! Definitely recommend coming here for an occasion.

    Wow. I've never been to an Indian restaurant this posh before -- the moment I walked in I was like,…read more"woah." The space is absolutely beautiful, which explains why reservations are so hard to come by. I somehow snagged a last-minute outdoor reservation for four, but three more people joined us at the last minute. When we arrived, I asked a gentleman who looked like the manager if we could move indoors because it was cold. Even though they were very busy, he found us indoor seats in a perfect spot -- we definitely got lucky. We were a party of seven, half of us vegetarian. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was great, but the vegetable biryani stole the show for me. I don't come from India, so take this from a non-native -- it was hands down the best veggie biryani I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and it came with raita and a chutney that paired perfectly. I kept thinking about it even after trying everything else. Other highlights: the gunpowder idli was mind-blowing, and the lotus root appetizer (my first time trying lotus root) was a delightful surprise -- great texture and flavor. The dosa was soft and exactly how I like it (I'm not into crispy dosa), and the paratha with the vegetable curry was delicious too. The meat dishes my friends ordered got rave reviews from them as well, but I was still daydreaming about that biryani. Service was excellent -- the staff were kind, patient, and especially attentive to the kids in our party. When the restaurant is busy there can be a wait for food, but trust me: every bite is worth the wait. Highly recommend Anantara if you want a beautiful dining experience with outstanding food.

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    I have been here three times for dine in (have done takeaways multiple times) but before commenting…read moreanything about the food and its flavor, I would like to say that the service is really very slow (they say that they cook fresh due to which it takes time but sometimes, the customer is too hungry to wait) and honestly I'm not being critical but they really need to work on the service. I revisited after six months only to see that the service hasn't improved a bit.Took almost 50ish mins to get our goat & chicken Mandi. Food however is really nice, have tried their Mandi (chicken & goat both), haleem , chicken 65 (takeaway) & pathar ka gosht and apricot crème as well as tea. If you're someone who enjoys Indian flavors, you will enjoy eating here. Ambiance is nice. Cutlery is clean

    Ordered a family pack chicken dum biryani, family pack haleem, and a small goat biryani…read more The Chicken Biryani was a major disappointment of all. It was sweet, flavorless, dry and lacking spice - four out of four people didn't like it. I definitely won't be trying it again. The Mutton Biryani, was flavorful and definitely many times better than chicken biryani. The Haleem was the absolute best item we ordered and a definite hit, making it worth trying again. Be warned about their 'Family Pack'. It's advertised as a family size but serves about two people, not definitely four, which is quite pricey for a 32oz bucket at $40. While the Haleem's quality justified the price as a seasonal item, the 'Family Pack' concept for biryani is poor value. I'd recommend the Haleem and Mutton Biryani, but steer clear of the Chicken Biryani and don't expect the "Family Pack" to feed more than two, 3 at best.

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    4.6(78 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Been getting take out 2/3 times a month from here since they opened. And it never occurred that I…read moreshould review them. Until tonight that is , when I went to dine in with a couple friends. If you walk into a place on a Wednesday night, and all the tables are taken, that's a sign. You walk in and it smells incredible, that's a sign. You see people laughing and chatting while partaking from varied dishes, then that's a sign! We ordered the Naga special chicken curry, the brinjal curry and the shrimp mango curry( that comes with rice), and roti and naan. Portions are ample , place is clean and service is satisfactory. Our sever Gopal took care of us in a timely and friendly fashion. The food itself, I mean , the flavors are all there. Each dish tastes unique and you get a sense you are eating out. No home style simple cooking here, the spices are intense and each dish has a bite. Isn't that why you go out to eat? Prices are really good, if you consider what other places charge for entrees. And everything comes out piping hot and fresh. So don't wait till the weekend to try it out, go today!

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