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UGADI

⭐ 3.9 (984 reviews)

Visibility score: 78 out of 100
  • South Indian vegetarian cuisine
  • Unlimited thali options
  • Open since 2015
  • Family-owned restaurant
UGADI
West Sunnyvale
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Serving West Sunnyvale
UGADI
West Sunnyvale
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ugadisunnyvaleca.com
(408) 743-5344

At a Glance

Ugadi specializes in authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine, particularly known for their unlimited thali plates and fresh dosas. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices, generous portions, and homestyle cooking, though the casual atmosphere and small staff can lead to slower service during busy periods.

  • Authentic South Indian flavors
  • Very reasonable prices
  • Generous portion sizes
  • Attentive owner service

Why Customers Choose UGADI

Based on 984 customer reviews

  • Unlimited thali refills for maximum value
  • Fresh rotis and dosas made to order
  • Authentic regional recipes from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
  • Complementary items like buttermilk and curd rice
  • No-rush dining experience perfect for groups
  • Affordable family dining under $15 per person

Location & Local Context

Address: 950 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA

Phone: (408) 743-5344

Parking: Free shared parking lot available

Peak times: Weekend lunch 12pm-2pm, weeknight dinner 7-9pm

Nearby neighborhoods: West Sunnyvale, Cherry Manor, Lakewood Village

Nearby landmarks: Near Whole Foods on El Camino, Across from Sunnyvale Community Center, 5 minutes from Lawrence Expressway

Services & Offerings

Traditional Thali Service

Complete South Indian meals served on a plate with multiple curries, rice, and bread. Unlimited refills available.

  • Choice of roti or puri bread
  • Multiple curry varieties daily
  • Includes rice, sambar, and rasam

Dosa & Uthappam

Fresh-made crepes and pancakes served with coconut and tomato chutneys. Variety of fillings and styles available.

  • Kara Masala Dosa specialty
  • Fresh coconut chutney
  • Multiple stuffing options

Rice Specialties

Traditional South Indian rice dishes including puliyogare and bisibelebath. Served hot with accompaniments.

  • Tangy tamarind rice preparations
  • Spiced lentil rice dishes
  • Complementary yogurt items

Tiffin Items

Light South Indian breakfast and snack items like idli, vada, and upma. Perfect for lunch or evening meals.

  • Steamed idli with sambar
  • Crispy vada preparations
  • Traditional breakfast combinations

Customer Reviews

⭐ 3.9 out of 5

984 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Reasonable prices (156 mentions)
  • Authentic taste (142 mentions)
  • Generous portions (118 mentions)
  • Slow service (89 mentions)

Rating steady at 3.9 stars over past 6 months. 23 new reviews this quarter.

★★★★★

“Wow, I've really never had thalis before and came here because I saw great Yelp reviews and I wasn't disappointed! I came here at around 8 pm on a Wednesday night and didn't have to wait at all and was seated in a group of 7 at a nice table in the back. Food: I got the first thali option with the unlimited option. It was actually a huge amount of food and I basically didn't need to get second helpings. I loved that they gave us roti to dip all of the sauces and food in and it was really a good amount of food! I was terribly full afterwards but super super happy. I haven't had much Southern Indian food before so it added to the experience and I really did like the way that it was so family style. Service: There's not many people helping out in the restaurant but they came by fairly often to check in on us and make sure that we had all of the food and that we got second helpings. Ambiance: Super casual and kind of run down venue, but it feels very homey and very kitchen-esque. Overall loved the unique food experience and would come again! Super cheap and affordable too.”

— Jenny Xu
★★★★★

“Came in for a late weekday lunch. Owner was extremely attentive and gave complementary butter milk and curd rice after I had ordered bisibelebath which went really well and tasted great. Food was hot and fresh, not oily and the buttermilk was amazing! Simple restaurant, nice food, and great service.”

— Hariharan N
★★★★★

“The dosas are very good. The Kara Masala Dosa and Uthappam were very tasty! Coconut chutney was a great accompaniment! Definitely among the authentic ones in the area! Improvements: the peanut chutney didn't have a strong peanut taste. Seemed diluted or it had something else that had reduced the peanut flavor! The Punugulu could also have been better! Overall a great food experience! Service is quite good too. Informal and laid-back!”

— Deepak Sridhar
★★★★★

“I visited Ugadi restaurant at 950 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale and had a good experience. The prices are very reasonable, and the taste is good. I ordered idli sambhar, which was enjoyable, and puliyogare rice, which was a bit tangy. The restaurant was surprisingly not crowded, and the service was provided by a single person who was nice but took some time. Overall, a decent place to dine.”

— Neeraj Nema

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most thali options come with unlimited refills of curries, rice, and bread.

Yes, Ugadi serves only vegetarian South Indian cuisine with no meat or fish dishes.

Food typically takes 15-20 minutes as everything is made fresh to order by a small kitchen staff.

Yes, they have tables that can seat groups of 6-8 people, though calling ahead is recommended.

The vegetarian thali and Kara Masala Dosa are customer favorites, along with the bisibelebath rice dish.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Weekend lunch 12-2pm

Daily specials: Rotating curry varieties

Popular this month: Thali meals, Masala Dosa

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Online Visibility Score: Good

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation28/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness12/17
Engagement5/15

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