At Komala Vilas, Sunnyvale, California

                                             

During our 30-day stay in U.S. we did not often visit restaurants . But we made more than one visit to this restaurant which is quite nearby and which suited our tastes. In California as there are many Indians and Asians, we find many Indian restaurants offering many types of food and refreshments. We felt more at home in this place as we got very tasty and nice typical South Indian tiffins and meals. My friend, who is very critical about judging the quality of food, preferred this restaurant which offers the best South Indian dishes. So he often frequented this restaurant and recommended this place to many of his friends and relatives.

 This restaurant is located in a busy area where you will find so many other shops and restaurants as well. Though it is not that spacious it is neat and tidy. Of course there seems to be a heavy rush during evening hours. You have to go to the counter and order your items and wait till your name is called. So you have to wait with patience till your turn comes. Amidst South Indian dishes items like Idli, Vada, Dosa, Uttappam and Pongal are often ordered. There are nearly twenty types of dosas from which you can select your option. In the combo plate you will get three items like idli, vada, upuma, pongal with chutney. For meals you will have a plate with dal, two curries, sambar, rasam, two chutneys,  papad,sweet and curd. W e preferred Idli and vada which are very delicious and crispy given with green and red chutneys and sambar.

 Many customers ordered various types of Dosas where as one of my friends who had superb testing skills judged that he had eaten the best pongal here and was beyond compare . The steaming coffee given in steel tumblers in South Indian style is also very refreshing and stimulating. But it would be better if more space is given for customers to avoid congestion. Cleanliness should be also improved. Tables should not be seen with leftovers and empty plates littered on the table. Though service is good, it can be improved further by prompt and quick delivery of items ordered. On the whole Komala Vilas is the best restaurant if you wish to a have pure vegetarian South Indian type of food with good taste and flavor. This restaurant is closed on Tuesday and is open on all other days of the week. The working hours are from 8.30 am to 2.30 and from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm. From Friday to Sunday the restaurant is kept open from 8.30 to 3.00 pm and from 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm.

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Dated :2nd october, 2017

      Somaseshu Gutala