Our Food | Madras Cafe
South Indian food, not what you're expecting
Most Indian food in America is North Indian — paneer, naan, butter chicken. Ours is Tamil Nadu: rice, lentils, and vegetables fermented into dosas, steamed into idli, fried into crispy medhu vada.
The thali: a full meal on one tray
Our thali brings together rice, sambar, two or three curries, chutney, and papadum on a single steel tray. It's how Tamil families eat at home — a little of everything, all at once.
100% vegetarian, naturally
Our menu has always been fully vegetarian — not a compromise, just who we are. Many dishes are vegan or gluten-free by nature, and we keep spice levels gentle unless you ask for more.