Saapaaduu is an Indian restaurant offering a taste of authentic flavors. It's a great spot for a casual meal with friends or family.
Ratings & Reviews
★★★★★I recently visited Saappadu and had their Chatti Choru, and it was an absolute delight! If you are looking for that authentic, comforting "home-cooked" feel, this is the place to be. The quality of the ingredients really stands out. The Chatti Choru was flavorful and hit all the right notes—it felt healthy yet indulgent. Every side dish on the plate complemented the rice perfectly. • Taste: 10/10. Great balance of spices. • Quantity: Very satisfying; the portion size is more than enough for a hearty meal. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful—clean, welcoming, and has a great aesthetic that makes the meal feel special. To top it off, the service was excellent; the staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Final Verdict: Highly recommended for anyone craving high-quality, authentic South Indian cuisine. I’ll definitely be back
4 months ago
★★★★☆This charming South Indian restaurant offers a cozy ambiance and exceptional service. Despite a few minutes of waiting on a busy weekend, we were promptly seated. The menu featured a delightful array of dishes, including Malli cauliflower, masal vadai, kizhi parotta paneer, mutton keema kizhi parotta, and mutton biryani. The Malli cauliflower was a standout, one of the best cauliflower starters I’ve ever had. The masal vadai was also enjoyable, while the kizhi parotta was a top-rated dish. The presentation was impeccable, with the parotta perfectly soaked in gravy and cooked to perfection. The mutton biryani was flavorful and worth trying. Overall, this restaurant provided a great experience, especially for those who enjoy South Indian cuisine, particularly Tamil food. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of authentic South Indian flavors.
4 months ago
★★★★☆We will definitely go here again to try different dishes! We had Veg pakoda, Chicken Lolipop, Paneer butter masala, Rumali roti, and kothu Parotta and Basmati rice. Rumali roti was little bit dry and extra crispy where I was expecting it to be a but softer. Great service! We went there closer to end but still very welcoming service.
4 months ago
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Hours & Price
Closed now
USD20–30
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
Cilantro spiced fried cauliflower
Steamed rice dumplings spiced with veggies and coconut, served with coconut & tomato chutneys.
Street style mushrooms
Plantains & gram flour fritters (4 pcs) with coconut chutney
Crispy mixed lentils fritters (3 pcs)
Mixed veggies & lentil flour fritters ( Nut free, Gluten free, Vegan )
Steamed rice hoppers served with sweetened coconut milk & mixed veg kurma. (served on weekdays only)
Spicy fried marinated chicken pieces
Boneless chicken pieces infused with spices, red chilies and slivered coconuts.
Fried minced goat meatballs (4 pcs)
Pan fried spiced goat dry curry
Saapaaduu Specials
South India's og bowl with an assortment of poriyal, kootu, rasam, yogurt and thogayal served atop a bed of rice, topped with pappadam OPTIONS: * Veggie (Includes Sambar/Kuzhambu & Masal Vadai) * Chicken (Includes Chicken Gravy & Chicken 65) * Goat (Includes Mutton Gravy & Kola Urundai)
Street-style pan-fried crumbled parotta cooked with choice of veggies/protein & served with salna & raita OPTIONS: * Veggie * Egg * Chicken
Flaky layered parottas with salna & fillings in banana leaf parcels, pan-grilled & served with raita OPTIONS: * Paneer * Chicken * Goat
Idlys
Mini idlies (12) tossed in spicy peanut powder, served with coconut chutney
Mini idlies (12 pieces) soaked in sambar, served with coconut chutney
Fluffy mini idly (12) coated with ghee served with coconut chutney & sambar
Dosas (Dine-in only)
Crispy dosa, made with avocado oil.
Crispy dosa, made with ghee.
Crispy dosa, topped with spicy peanut powder & butter.
Crispy dosa, topped with potato masala.
Crispy dosa, topped with chili paste and potato masala.
Crispy dosa, topped with spiced peanut chutney and potato masala.
Crispy dosa, topped with Chef's special paneer-chili curry.
Crispy dosa, topped with egg & spices.
Uttappams (Dine-in only)
Topped with onions & green chilies.
Topped with tomatoes
Topped with onions & spiced peanut powder
Kiddie Specials
Crispy dosa, topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Crispy dosa, topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips and marshmallows.
Crispy dosa, topped with cheese. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, peanut chutney & sambar
Biryanis
House-special fiery Vijayawada style biryani with aromatic basmati rice. Served with raita & salna OPTIONS: * Veggie * Paneer * Egg * Chicken * Goat
Chef's special biryani made with succulent chicken and seeraga samba rice (short grain aromatic rice from Tamil Nadu). Served with salna & raita
Currys
Creamy & buttery tomato curry base OPTIONS: * Paneer * Chicken
Peppers & onions in a tikka flavored tomato curry. OPTIONS: * Paneer * Chicken
Our signature creamy cilantro curry base OPTIONS: * Paneer * Chicken
Mixed veggies in spiced coconut curry
Spicy Chettinadu-style chicken curry
South Indian style goat curry
Boiled eggs (2) simmered in aromatic onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices
Sides
Nut free and gluten free. Flavored aromatic basmati rice.
Flaky layered flatbread made with enriched flour (2 pieces)
Whole wheat flatbread (2 pieces)
Thin flatbread made with enriched flour (2 pieces)
Deep fried wheat flour bread (2 pieces) OPTIONS: * Potato Masala
Desserts
Sweetened almond fudge
Street style falooda inspired by Madurai
Black rice & jaggery pudding
Drinks
Steeped blue pea flowers & basil leaves lemonade
Stewed ginger & mint lemonade
Soaked chia seeds in rose flavored almond milk.
Mango flavored sweetened yogurt drink.
South Indian style filter coffee
Indian style tea with spices & milk
Spiced buttermilk
Rose flavored sweet soda
Location
5968 Silver Creek Valley Rd #20, San Jose, CA 95138, USA
Hours
| Sunday | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Monday | Not available |
| Tuesday | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Thursday | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 17:30 – 21:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30 – 21:30 |