Chennai Cafe Menu

$$Indian
1158 W Washington St #104, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • Soups

    • Rasam

      A traditional South Indian sour and spicy soup.
      $4.99
    • Kozhi Rasam - Spicy Chicken Soup

      Spicy chicken soup loaded with South Indian spices and herbs.
      $6.99
  • Appetizer

    • Idli (2 Pieces)

      Steamed rice and lentil patties. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $5.49
    • Idli/ Vada

      Steamed rice, lentil patties and fried lentil donut. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $5.49
    • Dhai Vada (2 Pieces)

      Lentil donuts dipped in yogurt. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $5.49
    • Sambar Vada (2 Pieces)

      Fried lentils donuts dipped in sambar. Served with chutney.
      $5.99
    • Rasa Vada (2 Pieces)

      Fried lentil donuts dipped in rasam. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $5.99
    • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces)

      Crispy and flaky crust stuffed with potato, onions, and peas.
      $5.49
    • Samosa Chaat (2 Pieces)

      Vegetable samosa topped with garbanzo beans curry, chutney, tomato, and onion.
      $6.99
    • Mixed Veggie Pakora

      Deep-fried potatoes, cauliflower, onion, and chilies mixed with chickpea flour and spices and served with sambar and chutney.
      $6.49
    • Vegetable Cutlet (2 Pieces)

      Minced vegetable with spices, bread crumbed and deep fried.
      $5.99
    • Chili Pakora

      Hot peppers mixed with chickpeas, flour, and deep-fried.
      $6.99
    • Chaat Papri

      Crisp flour cookie sprinkled with puffed rice, crispy noodles and plain yogurt tossed with potatoes, onions, fresh coriander, and tamarind chutney.
      $6.99
    • Bhel Puri

      Crisp flour cookie sprinkled with puffed rice, crispy noodles and tossed with, onions, fresh coriander, and tamarind chutney.
      $6.99
    • Paneer Pakora

      Paneer coated with besan and deep fried. Served with mint chutney and tamarind chutney.
      $7.99
    • Idli Manchurian

      Steamed rice and lentil patties tossed in udupi special manchurian sauce. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $6.99
    • Assorted Appetizers

      Medu vada, veg samosa, veg cutlet and pakora.
      $9.99
    • Chicken 65

      Chicken cubes marinated in a mild savory mix and deep fried.
      $10.99
    • Medu Vada

      Fried lentil donuts. Served with sambar and chutney.
      $5.00
  • Thali Platters

    • Veg Thali

      Roti, white rice, sambar, dhal, kootu, poriyal, rasam, paneer curry, curd, pickle, papad, and dessert.
      $20.99
    • Non-Veg Thali

      Non-veg appetizer, roti, white rice, dhal, 2 non-veg curry, rasam, curd, pickle and dessert.
      $21.99
    • Chennai Café Special Thali

      Idli, dosa (of your choice, excluded rava dosa), medu vada, sambar, chutney, dessert and tea or coffee.
      $21.99
  • Uthappam

    • Plain Uthappam

      Indian style pancake.
      $10.99
    • Tomato And Peas Uthappam

      Uthappam topped with tomatoes and peas.
      $11.99
    • Onion And Hot Chili Uthappam

      Uthappam topped with onions and chilies.
      $11.99
    • Vegetable Uthappam

      Uthappam topped with tomatoes, peas, carrots, chilies, and onions.
      $13.99
    • Onion, Tomato, Chili Uthappam

      Uthappam topped with onion, tomatoes, chilies.
      $12.99
  • Dosa

    • Mutta Podi Dosa

      Rice crepe with layered egg and sprinkled with layer of lentil spices.
      $14.99
    • Masala Dosa

      Crepes filled with potatoes and onions masala.
      $12.99
    • Sada Mysore Dosa

      Thin rice crepes with a layer of hot chutney.
      $12.99
    • Ghee Paper Roast Dosa

      Thin rice crepes loaded with ghee.
      $12.99
    • Ghee Paper Masala Roast Dosa

      Thin rice crepes loaded with ghee filled with potatoes and onions masala.
      $13.99
    • Chennai Café Special Rava Masala Dosa

      Semolina lentil crepe grilled with onion and chilies, filled with potatoes and onions.
      $16.99
    • Chettinad Special Mixed Vegetable Dosa

      Thin rice crepes filled with onion, cauliflower, potatoes, carrot and chettinad spice.
      $14.99
    • Garlic Spinach Dosa

      Crepes filled with onion, potatoes, tomato, spinach, and spicy garlic chutney.
      $13.99
    • Sada Dosa

      Thin rice crepes.
      $9.99
    • Kal Dosai (2 Pieces)

      Soft and spongy rice crepe, slightly thicker than regular dosa.
      $12.99
    • Muttai Dosai

      Rice crepe with layered egg.
      $14.99
    • Poondu Podi Masala Dosa

      Rice crepe sprinkled with garlic and lentil spices powder and filled with potatoes and onions masala.
      $13.99
    • Sada Rava Dosa

      Thin semolina based crepe.
      $15.99
    • Chef Special Madurai Kari Dosa

      Rice crepe topped with egg, spicy minced chicken, and chef special masala.
      $17.99
    • Special Rava Dosa

      Thin semolina based crepe with onions.
      $15.99
    • Mysore Masala Dosa

      Thin rice crepes with a layer of hot chutney and filled with potatoes and onions.
      $12.99
  • House Specialties

    • Kothu Parotta (Veg)

      Flaky shredded parottas are cooked in a spicy masala & salna or kurma.
      $21.99
    • Channa Bhatura

      Large puffy bread served with chickpeas curry.
      $13.99
    • Poori Bhaji

      Fluffy wheat bread with potatoes and onions.
      $12.99
    • Malabar (Veechu)Parotta, Chettinad Chicken Curry

      Layered bread made in griddle from wheat flour served with chettinad chicken curry.
      $20.99
    • Chennai Special Cheese Spring Dosa

      Thin rice crepe with cheese, vegetables, and spices.
      $14.99
    • Chili Gobi

      Cauliflower marinated with flour, sautéed with garlic, bell pepper, onion, ginger chili, and soy sauce.
      $13.99
    • Gobi Manchurian

      Cauliflower marinated with flour, sautéed with garlic, ginger chili, and soy sauce.
      $13.99
    • Kal Dosai, Veg Kurma

      Soft and spongy rice crepe served with special vegetable kurma
      $16.99
    • Egg Omelette

      Egg, onion, chili, cilantro.
      $8.50
    • Muttai Podimas

      Scrambled egg with onion, chili, cilantro.
      $8.50
    • Kal Dosai, Chicken Curry

      Soft and spongy rice crepe served with special chicken curry.
      $17.99
    • Poori Kurma

      Fluffy wheat bread with vegetable curry.
      $12.99
    • Kothu Parotta (Egg )

      Flaky shredded parottas are cooked in a spicy masala & salna or kurma with egg.
      $21.99
    • Malabar(Veechu) Parotta, Veg Kurma

      Layered bread made in griddle from wheat flour served with veg kurma
      $19.99
  • Biryani

    • Vegetable Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice, cooked with fresh vegetables and fresh herbs.
      $13.99
    • Chicken Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice cooked with golden fried onions, tomatoes, spices, and tender chicken aromatic basmati rice cooked with golden fried onions, tomatoes, spices, and tender chicken.
      $15.99
    • Egg Biryani

      Aromatic basmati rice cooked with golden fried onions, tomatoes, spices, and egg.
      $14.99
  • Rice Specialties

    • Bisi Bele Bath

      Rice cooked with lentils and garden-fresh vegetables. Served with pickle and papadum.
      $11.99
    • Lemon Rice

      Rice flavored with lemon and seasoned, topped with peanuts.
      $11.99
    • Bagala Bath

      Yogurt rice garnished with mustard seeds and cucumber.
      $11.99
  • Breads

    • Poori (2 Pieces)

      Two pieces. Deep-fried, whole wheat fluffy bread.
      $6.99
    • Onion Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with onion.
      $5.50
    • Paratha

      Multilayered whole wheat bread.
      $5.50
    • Chapati (2 Pieces)

      The soft whole wheat bread.
      $4.50
    • Aloo Paratha

      Multi-layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and spices.
      $5.50
    • Batura

      Large puffy bread.
      $6.50
    • Garlic Paratha

      Whole wheat bread stuffed with garlic.
      $5.50
    • Veechu Parotta (2 Piece)

      Layered bread made in griddle from wheat flour.
      $7.99
  • Veg Curries

    • Aloo Gobi

      Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices and tomato-based sauce.
      $13.99
    • Chole Peshawari

      Garbanzo beans or chickpeas cooked in tomato-based gravy with exotic spices.
      $13.99
    • Dhal Curry

      Lentil cooked in mustard, cumin, and Indian spices.
      $13.99
    • Paneer Butter Masala

      Paneer cooked in tomato and onion in silky sauce.
      $14.99
    • Paneer Shahi Korma

      Paneer with almonds and creamy sauce garnished with fruits.
      $14.99
    • Kadai Paneer

      Paneer, onions, green pepper stir fired in thick sauce.
      $14.99
    • Palak Paneer

      Spinach, paneer cooked with onion, tomato, and Indian spices.
      $14.99
    • Mutter Paneer

      Green peas and paneer cooked with onion, tomato and Indian spices.
      $14.99
    • Kadai Bhindi Masala

      Okra, onions, green pepper stir fired in thick sauce.
      $13.99
    • Navratan Korma

      Nine stir fried vegetables lightly spiced in curry sauce with fruits.
      $14.99
    • Malai Kofta

      Paneer cooked in tangy tomato cream and onion sauce.
      $14.99
    • Chettinad Special Veg Curry

      Mushroom, cauliflower, onions, and tomatoes cooked in exotic chettinad spices.
      $14.99
    • Vegetable Vindaloo

      Chickpeas and mixed vegetables in a silky curry sauce.
      $14.99
  • Non-Veg Curries

    • Chettinad Chicken Curry

      Chicken cooked in chettinad spices and sauce.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Curry

      Chicken cooked with spicy chili sauce and whole ground spices.
      $16.99
    • Pepper Chicken

      Chicken cooked and loaded with spices and black pepper.
      $16.99
    • Spinach Chicken Curry

      Chicken cooked with spinach and spices.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Kurma

      Chicken cooked in spicy ginger, garlic, fresh cream.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Chicken cooked in thick tomato-based sauce loaded with the right amount of butter to bring in the exquisite taste.
      $16.99
    • Chili Chicken

      Boneless chicken cooked with red chili sauce and Indian spices.
      $16.99
    • Chicken Vindaloo

      Spicy sauce made from garlic, vinegar and red chili, chicken, and potato.
      $16.99
    • Pepper Shrimp Masala

      Shrimp cooked with spices and pepper.
      $18.99
    • Malabar Fish Curry

      Fish cooked in tangy sauce together with masala, spices, and coconut.
      $19.99
  • Extras

    • Sambar

      Lightly spiced, tangy lentil soup simmered with vegetables.
      $3.99
    • Raita

      Yogurt with tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander leaves.
      $2.99
    • Papadum (4 Pieces)

      Roasted, crispy lentil tortilla.
      $3.99
    • Plain Rice

      Basmati rice.
      $4.99
  • Desserts

    • Rasmalai (2 Pieces)

      Homemade cottage cheese in a special condensed milk flavored with rose water and garnished with pistachio nuts.
      $4.49
    • Gulab Jamun (2 Pieces)

      Doughnut kinda dough, deep fried and dipped in light sugary rose syrup.
      $4.49
    • Chennai Special Payasam

      Fine vermicelli cooked in milk and honey, with raisins and cashews.
      $4.99
    • Rice Pudding

      Rice cooked with milk and honey, garnished with raisins and almonds.
      $4.99
    • Mango Kulfi

      Made with mango and milk.
      $4.99
  • Kids Menu

    • Cheese Dosa

      A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, generously topped with melted cheese.
      $6.99
    • Chocolate Dosa

      Crispy dosa filled with a rich chocolate spread, offering a sweet twist on the traditional South Indian crepe.
      $6.99
  • Beverages

    • Sodas

      Selection of sodas including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, and Lipton Sweet Tea.
      $2.99
    • Kumbakonam Filter Coffee

      House special filter coffee with milk.
      $4.99
    • Indian Masala Tea

      Tea made with Indian spices and milk.
      $3.99
    • Lassi

      Yogurt drink, plain, sweet or salty.
      $3.99
    • Mango Lassi

      Fresh mango, yogurt, sugar, and honey.
      $4.99
    • Cold Coffee

      Brewed with coffee and milk, this chilled beverage is often sweetened and served with a frothy top.
      $3.99

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