The best tasting South Indian food in the area. I have been here at least 4 times and the ambience service and food are superb. I highly recommend this one! read more

We went on a weekend. Their idlis tasted fresh. Their non veg thali and mutton biryani were okay. The server recommended the biryani and said was their speciality. We didn't like the texture or taste of it. The place is quite big with indoor and outdoor seating. Will stick to dosa / idli next time. read more

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Been a long time since I visited Kuppanna after my visit in India. Not sure if they're all the same management but the food taste was really authentic! My order: Veg Kotthu Idiyappam with coconut milk Mini tiffin combo - idli, dosa, Vada, kesari The Kotthu was amazing and so delicious and authentic, simply loved it! The mini tiffin is a way to explore all the South Indian tiffin variety here. I was so enthralled by the idli- the softest I've ever eaten in the US. Dosa became cold as soon as it was served but the batter was looking fine, wish I had eaten it hot. The sambar and chutneys were great. The idiyappam was so soft and warm and amazing! 3 stars since: -Kesari was like a paste and was sticking to you mouth - the coconut milk did not have sugar -Ambiance was dismal, so bad and was crying for help. -Service was slow, waitress hardly checks on you often, -they need more man power since it gets busy and they're unable to manage I will still return to check the other items. read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The most uncompromising South Indian restaurant in Austin. They don't ask you how hot you want your entrees. They come with enough fire to fry your head off. The menu makes few concessions to Anglo-Indian curry house conventions. As a result, the clientele is almost entirely South Indian. And the clientele is small. This is a location that kills high quality authentic spicy Asian restaurants. The previous tenant in this location was A+, which was an absolutely superlative Szechuan restaurant - in an era where the only other major Szechuan competition was Asia Cafe. Asia Cafe is and was marvelous. So was A+ A+ was one of the few Chinese restaurants in town at the time that was authentic enough to serve all of the parts of the pig - not just the parts Americans eat. I could always order something excellent I could not get anywhere else. A+ got a decade or so out of the location. Ultimately, it was driven out of the market. I was sad to see it go. Like A+, Kuppanna is dealing with a massively popular and highly deserving rival, Sangam Chettinad. Kuppanna gets less than 1/10 of the customers of Sangam Chettinad. Both restaurants are outstanding. Kuppanna does not serve offal. Kuppanna does serve mutton, but Sangam Chettinad does that too. My carnivorous partner in crime raved about his mutton soup. I was very happy with my explosively hot mutton in gravy. * * * I hope both establishments live forever. When you come to Kuppanna, be sure to order tons of bread. a) It is good for their bottom line. b) You are definitely going to need it to put out the fire. read more

I think I have found my new favorite Indian restaurant in Austin. I haven't had a proper South Indian meal in US for a while, and this restaurant satisfied it. We went there for a weekend lunch. They had an unlimited buffet that day. I believe it's only for the weekend. There was a $20 veg buffet and $25 non-veg buffet. But it was different from a traditional buffet, instead they just serve you as many times as you ask. The parotta was very flaky and very well made. It was perfect. Mutton briyani was very flavorful. The chicken and mutton gravy paired very well with the parotta. My friend had the vegetarian meal and she enjoyed it too. Rose milk was a very good dessert to end the meal. read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was so delicious, the service was wonderful and fast, I highly recommend this place if you're looking for yummy Indian food this is the spot read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food was so good! The temperature of the food was entree perfect. I had the lamb as an appetizer. It could have been my full meal with the nan. They have this lighted outside deck that is perfect for friends gathering. The resturant staff was attentive and pleasant, which made for good service. Again, the food was so delicious. The place was full of families and friends! We will be going back to this neighborhood treasure. read more

We came in knowing we wanted dosa but weren't sure which one to order, so we asked for recommendations for dosa and other menu items. They suggested the Masala Ghee Dosa, along with the Chicken Gramathu Varuval and Kongu Mutton Biryani, a biryani from the Kongu region so we ordered those. We were also recommended the Nikkah Mutton Biryani and Pallipalayam Chicken (Boneless), but two biryanis and two chicken dishes felt like too much, so I'll try those another time. The Masala Ghee Dosa was absolutely amazing--probably the best I've had. The chutneys were excellent, the dosa was perfectly crisp, and the potato filling was delicious. The Chicken Gramathu Varuval was tasty, though I wish it had come with rice or bread. We ordered poori to go with it, which worked well since we love poori, though paratha or naan might have been a better match. The Kongu Mutton Biryani was a standout. Its flavor reminded me of Bangladeshi tehari, which I love, and the mutton was cooked to perfection--tender and soft. I'd definitely order all of these again. My son enjoyed the Kids Chicken Fried Rice from the kids' menu, and while the mango lassi was just okay to me, my son loved it and finished the whole thing--so no complaints there! The service was kind, quick, and polite. I appreciated the hand-washing stations, which were a thoughtful touch, avoiding the need to visit the restroom. The place wasn't overly busy, but there was a good number of diners, mostly Indian families, along with plenty of takeout orders. The only area for improvement is the ambiance--a bit of beautification would elevate the atmosphere and make it feel classier. That said, we'll definitely be back to try the Nikkah Mutton Biryani and Pallipalayam Chicken! read more

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This morning, we went to Kuppama for a South Indian breakfast and found it close to our home. Ambience looks decent. Service was decent. We ordered idli sambhar, ghee masala dosa, and Pomfret fish, along with filter coffee. The idli, dosa, and fish were all okay, seems not fresh. Also, the filter coffee was a letdown as it tasted too bitter for our liking. Overall, Kuppama is not a place for a South Indian breakfast. read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nothing flashy about the place, but we are here for the food. I ordered Pallipalayam Chicken and butter chicken with spicy naan. Naan was nothing special, but the chickens were definitely tasty! Though I would say it was a bit pricey, the food itself was pretty good and they had a great veg deal for 13.99 unlimited veg curries which would've been a steal. Would definitely try them again. :) read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Need to try more food but the BUTTER CHICKEN and shrimp fried rice was amazing. Can't get it out of my head.

My husband and I visited Kuppanna on Sankranti during our recent visit to Austin. My husband is from Chennai and raved about the sankranti special thali at this location which he stumbled across on instagram. Kaalakki: very authentic Tamil dish. Over easy cooked eggs topped with raw onions green chillis. Very tasty. Hubby said it's super yummy and close to how it's served in Chennai. Sankranti special veg meals consisted of a wide variety of veggie curries, porial, sambar, dal's, papad, pulihora, and what not. Flavour blast and the best!! Hubby had the Non veg thali, omg this was out of the world. They served all varieties of meats including chicken curry, mutton, fish, prawns, salana, and all Chennai delicacies. My husband is born in Chennai and he's a major food and sucker for Tamil food. Having this authentic Tamil and Telugu on Sankranti was an amazing experience for us both. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. I was in food come and had to unbutton Ofcourse Chennai filter kaapi to end the meal is a must. Ambiance is great, very lively. Service was very quick and prompt. read more

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A welcome addition of authentic South Indian food scene in Austin- Kuppanna is a new restaurant with a mix of traditional and modern dishes. It's evident they create a "close to home" feel with their food, with an excellent blend of seasonings and great spice levels. Glad to have another South Indian place in (otherwise limited) Austin, with plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus reasonable prices. They are located in a plaza so there is plenty of parking. read more

Kuppanna - the front of a restaurant at night - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loved each and every dish :) ambience js not that great .. but dishes were fresh and tasty

Food and service were both amazing. Ambiance felt like I was actually in India at a restaurant that focused on a massive menu with incredible food. I had the mysore dosa per their recommendation. 7 stars if I could give it that. read more

MY RATING: 3.5 MEAL: Dinner ORDER TYPE: Dine-in EST.: September 28th, 2023 FIRST LOCATION: Plano, Texas on December 8th, 2022 MY ORDER EXPERIENCE: I visited the new Tamil (Indian) cuisine. The establishment was big and lively. We were a party of 3 and within 5 mins we were given a table. We were served with bottled water and were handed the menu. The menu had limited items as it was a Soft Launch. Upon scanning for a bit, we ordered the following from different sections: All the items were served sooner than expected which was nice. EGGETARIAN Kalaki - RECOMMENDED This was the first item that was served and my favorite from the dishes that we ordered. It was made from eggs, onions, cilantro, and other Indian spices. It was a half-cooked omelet which was spicy and tasted great. VEG APPETIZER These were bought at the same time when Kalaki was bought. Curry Leaves Podi Idly The presentation of Curry Leaves Podi Idli was appealing where it topped with curry leaves and cilantro around it and sambar on the side. They were crispy and tasted like vada but unfortunately the taste was ruined because the salt was missing. We felt like the salt was neither in the batter nor in the podi itself. Gobi 65 Then we had Gobi 65 which looked great and tasted good. It's been a while since I have not had GOBI 65 and this experience served it. The gobi was well cooked and crispy. BREADS Egg Kothu Parotta As we were juggling around on what to order for the main dish between Fried Rice and Kothu Parotta, the staff person helped us by recommending the house special Kothu Parotta. So, we went with it. The Egg Kothu Parotta arrived in a bit. I was curious to try this dish as I have seen my friends ordering Chicken Kothu Parotta at a different place before. The quantity was enormous as I had to ask for a To Go box later. It came with raita and salan. It looked great but the taste did not meet the expectation. It was bland and was not flavorful. I will have to rethink if I want to order it next time. My friend ordered Chicken Kothu Parotta and said it was good. Overall, the food tasted alright. The customer service was great as we were welcomed well and constantly checked on us if we needed anything. The place seemed casual and limited with seating capacity. Later, the restaurant owner himself came down and chatted with us. He asked how the dishes tasted and asked for an honest review which we gave. He told us that he would make the improvements going forward and did not charge for the Egg Kothu Parotta which was nice. He also shared the history of Kuppanna and its other locations. Also, the prices were reasonable. It would be good if the dishes had signs for meal preferences on the menu and explained what ingredients, calories, and spice levels for each dish as some of the dish names were new to me. I would be curious to see if they continue with the same momentum in taste. I would like to go back to try their Ennai Kathrikai Puzhi Kulambu. read more

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My partner and I got food from Uber Eats: Mutter Paneer Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, parotta and kurma, and butter naan. It was so good and fresh. The main think going into this is knowing that it won't be like Northern Indian dishes or Tarka at all. If you want a sweeter Masala then definitely go for the Mutter. The Chicken Tikka was bell pepper heavy but my partner loved it. The Kurma was a new experience. The breads oh my gosh- the parotta was such a different bread and flaky pastry like. The bread naan was thicker and fluffier but so good - Can't wait to try the buffet! read more

Absolutely the best Indian restaurant we have found in Austin. Butter chicken is out of this world!

1st visit here. I was not as familiar with many of the southern Indian dishes served here, but greatly enjoyed my lunch. Servings were plentiful and the service was prompt and friendly. The space is a little bare but it is clean and bright. Well definitely try it again. read more

The food is flavorful and authentic, with a menu that offers a wide variety of traditional dishes. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, creating a delightful dining experience. Will come back again! read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food: Egg Kotthu out of this world would come back for. Very flavorful, texture was very good Dosa - good crispy, enjoyed it Mutton Biryani- way too much fat, coated every grain of rice, not enough meat, my family was surprised when after one serving they realized, what there is no meat left? The flavor was not balanced. Service: our waitress was very nice but not sure if she was new or just needs more training. We were confused when right after ordering we were only given two plates. We received the egg Kotthu first and we wanted to share and eat as an appetizer but not enough plates. We realized it was because we ordered two dosa so I think she thought that would be the other two plates we would use. Makes sense in theory but it was confusing for us and would have been a nice touch if it was explained. My spoon was dirty still had clear food debris, luckily there was another roll of silverware on the table so I just used that. We very nicely and kindly brought up our concerns on the Mutton Biryani. We were told that is just Tamil Nadu style and that is how it is suppose to be. Closer to the end of the meal my mother decided she still really wanted to try medu vada. She ordered it thinking we would get the full order 3 pieces. We received one. We were confused so we inquired and ultimately decided it's fine we will just take this one. In this same conversation my husband asked for the bill. He handed over his credit card and the waitress charged us right then. She asked if we wanted receipt and he said no. I had a funny feeling so I asked if we could get it. After some effort she was able to print it. She walked away and was standing maybe 4 tables away. I could see her in my peripheral vision. A few minutes later I noticed she charged us for both 1 medu vada and the plate. She must have known because before I could fully request her assistance she was walking towards our table speaking two tables away saying she would take care of it. Maybe it was an honest mistake but it just felt very off to us. We were not terribly upset we were just trying to be fair and honest. Maybe the miscommunication and the back and forth caused this. The part that felt off is she seemed to know already. TLDR: egg Kotthu is very tasty must get. Mutton Biryani, pass. If we are in the area and hungry we may give this place another try but don't think we will go out of our way (30 minute drive) to visit. read more

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Found a pin in the food, kothu parotta . That shows the quality of the food. Taste was good though, chef seems to be good read more

Kuppanna - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Checked out Kuppanna on a whim and boy were we happy! We tried the gobi manchurian and it was nice and spicy! Not dry or bland to any degree. I went with the idli, vada, dosa & kesari tiffin combo! It was nice! I just wish the chutneys were a bit more tempered! But overall food was yum and the staff were very kind! The place was busy for a week day. Expect slight delays around dinner time. read more

Kuppanna - Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I am writing this review of Kuppanna based on an order from Lunchdrop. What I ordered: Chicken Tikka Masala The good: Pretty generous serving Spicy even though I didn't ask for a particular level. (This can be bad for those who like flavor without the spice.) Contained what looked like tandoori chicken in it, which added another level of flavor. The bad: Does this restaurant serve only plain medium grain rice? I was expecting a seasoned basmati rice like you would get from Masala Wok or Tarka. It definitely wasn't the texture and flavor I am used to. Maybe because this restaurant serves Southern Indian cuisine so that might be different? Also, the curry was pretty chunky, like there was too much thickener in it. I have never had a Tikka masala with chunks of green pepper, so to me, that was a little weird. This place, in my opinion had some positive and sound negative points, so I just scored it middle of the road. The flavor definitely was a plus, but the other things I experience as "norms" were really negative to me. Sorry. read more

We had loose motion and bad vomiting after eating dosa and idly here. There was no running water or towel paper. The waitress is very pushy and rude. Don't recommend this restaurant. read more

The food was very authentic and very flavorful without being too spicy. We went for lunch and shared a dosa and a non-veg thali so we could try a bit of everything. It was delicious and we will definitely be going back read more

Had been to Kuppanna in Research Blvd to have sumptuous South Indian food. We ordered a vegetarian thali and a masal dosa.we must be one of their first orders and expected a hot thali. Much to our disappointment, all the items including rice was below room temperature. Cabbage sabji was stinking and returned back to them. Curd was very sour. Masal in dosa lacked salt and taste. Overall our first experience was a disappointing experience. If review taken positively, they will try to improve to stay in the market. Good luck read more

I hate to leave a bad review for Indian restaurants but this one leaves me no choice. Be ready to be asked to leave before you finish your meal or move to outdoor seating with no AC in July when they get lunch / dinner crowd if you don't speak Tamil or you don't look like one of them. I know this sounds crazy but it is my personal experience in July 2024. Hope your experience is better than mine. We used to come here a few times every month. Never had an issue when I came with my South Indian families. However, today I went alone for some Tamil Sangam event. I arrived at noon time and seated myself at a small table near the stage. Everything went well till a waitress came to ask me to move out while I was still enjoying coffee. I was in shock as it never happened to me before. She did not even use the words such as 'please', 'sorry', 'excuse me'...she simply said indifferently 'we have people waiting. You can wait at the back'...the event was delayed for a few hours so I ordered a few drinks while having the buffet. I understand that profit is the priority for the business so I did not want to hog a table without ordering anything else. The tip starts from 20% for the buffet lunch and she's being extremely rude to ask me - a female customer who came alone - to wait outside under 100 degrees. I told her I came here for the event and had been waiting for hours for it to start. I don't understand what makes her think it's ok to ask a paying customer to leave the table just like that. I don't mind settling the bill first although my coffee is still hot... You are serving a buffet for an event, which was late than the scheduled time. What makes you think it's reasonable to ask a paying customer to move out and wait in Central Texas Heat? Later I noticed that she did NOT ask any other customers to leave. I was also fully aware I was the only non-Indian looking customer for lunch...it's quite shocking things like this still happen here in 2024! I feel like I need to bring my Indian passport to enjoy a meal at this location next time (if I ever want to come again...). That particular waitress is extremely uncultured and rude. She's laughing and talking while checking out other customers. I don't look like an Indian so I think she just assumed I was not coming for the event. And I went alone so she probably assumed it's just easy to pick on me. It's quite ridiculous to be honest. I informed the owner of what has happened and requested an apology, which I don't think will happen. Sadly, the business needs such an exclusively racist waitress more than a regular paying customer. I appreciate the peace offering the owner tried to offer in the end but I don't think I want to interact with that waitress any more. It just doesn't worth it. Customers come to your place because of the food. Customers are driven away because of some girl doesn't know anything about hospitality and F&B business. There is no short of authentic South Indian restaurants in Austin. We are more than happy to bring our business to somewhere else where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. read more

Food was served on time. Tasty food and accommodating staff. I loved their chutneys ans Medhu vada the most. Highly recommend, 4 stars because their hand wash area could be cleaner, space is very narrow. read more