Authentic flavors of Kongu Tamil Nadu in every dish
Kongunadu Indian Restaurant in San Jose offers a delightful culinary journey through the authentic flavors of the Kongu region in Tamil Nadu, India. With a Google rating of 4.4 based on customer reviews, the restaurant is celebrated for its homestyle dishes, swift service, and inviting ambiance. Diners rave about the Thanksgiving Non-Veg Special Thali, featuring an array of flavorful items like Turkey Pepper Fry and Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. The menu boasts unique offerings such as Kothu Parotta and Nattu Kozhi, crafted with care and balanced spices, making it a must-visit for those craving true South Indian comfort food.
1136 S De Anza Blvd A, San Jose, CA 95129, USA
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Regional dishes like Kothu Parotta, Nattu Kozhi, and Pallipalayam Chicken, prepared with traditional spices and homestyle care.
Flavorful thalis including Non-Veg Special and Pongal Virundhu, offering a variety of curries, rice, sides, and desserts at great value.
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and mutton biryani made with jeerakasmba rice, less oil, and rich meat flavors for a satisfying meal.
Delicious options like Elaneer Karupatti Halwa and Jigarthanda shots, adding a sweet finish to your dining experience.
Enjoy our cozy, clean ambience for dine-in or convenient takeout options, with quick service and polite staff.
Overall rating
Ramanathan Sabapathy
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.
Olivia Tam
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.
Krishna Krishna
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!
kiran
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.
Nikhil Dev
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.
