Kovai Cafe Menu
Located in San Jose, CA, Kovai Cafe is a bustling Indian vegetarian restaurant offering a wide range of traditional dishes with a modern twist. The menu features weekend specials like Kovai Arisi Paruppu Sadham and Rava Kichadi, as well as tiffin combos and classics. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, from the spicy Roadside Kalan to the indulgent elaneer paayasam. The friendly service and quick delivery make dining here a pleasant experience. With options for vegan and gluten-free diets, Kovai Cafe caters to a diverse clientele. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or a light snack, this cafe has something for everyone. The cozy ambiance, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor seating make it a great spot to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends and family. Don't miss out on their renowned filter coffee and masala chai, prepared to perfection. Make sure to add yourself to the waitlist on busy weekends to savor the delectable flavors of Kovai Cafe.
Weekend Rice Specials
Kovai Arisi Paruppu Sadham
A Hearty Rice and Lentil Delight with Unique Kongu Spices
Idly Vada Rava Kichadi
Idly Vada Rava Kichadi Sweet
Weekend Tiffin Combos
Weekend Tiffin Classics
Rava Kichadi
Kovai Special Roadside Kalan
Chilli Bhajji
Vazhakka Bajji
Mix Veg Pakoda
Snacky Tales
Home Meal Pack
Home Meals - Basic (No Rice)
Sambar (16 oz), Rasam (16 oz), Poriyal (16 oz), Payasam (8 oz) & Curry of your Choice (16 oz) [Rice not included]
Home Meals - Basic (Rice Included)
Sambar (16 oz), Rasam (16 oz), Poriyal (16 oz), Payasam (8 oz) , Curry of your Choice (16 oz) & Rice (18 oz)
Home Meals - Variety (No Rice)
Sambar (8 oz), Kara Kuzhambu (8 oz), Moor Kuzhambu (8 oz), Rasam (8 oz), Kootu (8 oz), Poriyal (8 oz), Curd (8 oz), Payasam (8 oz), Kurma (8 oz),Chapathi (2 pc), [Rice not included]
Home Meals - Variety (Rice Included)
Sambar (8 oz), Kara Kuzhambu (8 oz), Moor Kuzhambu (8 oz), Rasam (8 oz), Kootu (8 oz), Poriyal (8 oz), Curd (8 oz), Payasam (8 oz), Kurma (8 oz)Chapathi (2 pc)
Executive Meal
A Delectable Spread of Variety Rice, Crispy Appalams, Sweet Treats, and Savory Vadas
Lunch Classics
Rice Bowl
Veg Biriyani
Seeraga Samba Biriyani
Sambar Rice
A Hearty Rice Bowl of Comfort and Flavor.
Tomato Rice
Lemon Rice
Tangy Zest Infused with Fluffy Grains
Puliyodharai
Tangy Tamarind Rice Bursting with Flavor
Kovai Special Rasam Rice
A Burst of Flavorful Comfort
Kovai Special Curd Rice
Creamy, Cool, and Packed with Flavor
Plain Curd Rice
Meal Sambar
Puli Kuzhambu
More Kuzhambu
Kootu
Poriyal
Potato Masala
Veg Kurma
Rasam
Meal Payasam
Curries
Idli Classics
Idly
2 pieces of steamed rice cake
Idly Vada
2 pieces of Idly and 2 pieces of vada
Ghee Podi Thattu Idly
1 piece
Mini Ghee Sambar Idly
Delicious bite-sized idlies soaked in rich ghee-infused sambar
KC Mini Salna Idly
KC Special Mini Mor Kuzhambu Idly
Mini Ghee Podi Idly
Tiny idlies infused with fragrant ghee and dusted with spicy podi.
KC Mini Pepper Idly
Kovai Kothu Idly
Spicy and aromatic chopped idlies sauted with flavorful spices
Medhu Vada
Rasa Vada
Sambar Vada
Paruppu Vada
Paruppu vada 4pc
Curd Vada
Vada Specials
Tiffin Classics
Ghee Pongal
Plain Dosa
Thin, crispy South Indian delight
Onion Dosa
Ghee Dosa
Golden, crispy dosa kissed with rich ghee.
Masala Dosa
Ghee Masala Dosa
Butter Masala Dosa
Flavorful, indulgent dosa with creamy butter masala.
Mysore Kaaram Masala Dosa
Spicy and aromatic dosa with Mysore Kaaram masala twist
Podi Masala Dosa
Ghee Podi Dosa
Rava Dosa
Rava Masala Dosa
Gobi Dosa
Mushroom Dosa
Kal Dosa 2
Guntur Kara Dosa
KC Spl Thovayal Dosa
KC Spl Tomato Dosa
KC Spl Masala Dosa
Onion Rava Dosa
Nostalgic Dosas
Uthappam
Plain Uthappam
Onion Uthappam
Masala Uthappam
Onion Podi Uthappam
Ghee Podi Uthappam
Onion Tomato Uthappam
KC Spl Small Onion Uthappam
Onion Tomato Chilli Uthappam
Onion Chilli Uthappam
1 Idly, Vada, Pongal
2 Idly, Vada, Pongal, Sweet
Tiffin Combos
Breads
Poori with Masala
Chapathi with Kurma
Mini Ghee Idlies
Cheese Dosa
Caramel Dosa
Kids Specials
Speciality Starters
Cauliflower 65
Crispy cauliflower florets marinated in spicy seasoning
Mushroom 65
Tender mushrooms fried to perfection in zesty spices
Paneer 65
Soft paneer cubes coated in a flavorful spice blend, fried to golden perfection
Pepper Mushroom
Savory mushrooms tossed in aromatic pepper spices
Babycorn fry
Kara Podi Babycorn
Mushroom Pachamilagai
Gobi Pachamilagai
Elaneer Payasam (8oz)
Lychee Rose Payasam (8 oz)
Special Kesari (8 oz)
Dessert
Hot Beverages
Filter Coffee
Rich and aromatic South Indian Filter Coffee: A comforting cup of tradition
