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Best South Indian Restaurants in California

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80.9
#1

Fremont California

Naga's Kitchen

For a relaxed meal, Naga's Kitchen is a casual choice.

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80.7
#2

San Jose California

Kongunadu Indian Restaurant

For your next night out, Kongunadu Indian Restaurant is a casual choice.

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76.6
#3

San Jose California

Idly Express - Almaden

For dinner with friends, Idly Express - Almaden is a casual choice.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

Naga's Kitchen

Fremont, California

5
80.9
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#2

Kongunadu Indian Restaurant

San Jose, California

2
80.7
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#3

Idly Express - Almaden

San Jose, California

1
76.6
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#4

Mylapore South Indian Westgate

San Jose, California

2
76.5
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#5

Kwality Indian Cuisine & Ice Cream

Bakersfield, California

2
76.5
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#6

Zaitoon - South Indian Non-Vegetarian Restaurant (Halal)

Fremont, California

1
75.5
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#7

Kolapasi South Indian cuisine

San Francisco, California

1
75.1
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#8

Surya Darshini Dosa Cafe

Milpitas, California

1
74.4
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#9

Masala Dosa Vegetarian Restaurant

Milpitas, California

1
74.1
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#10

Udupi Palace

Artesia, California

1
73.9
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#11

Mylapore - Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, California

1
72.7
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#12

Chutneys

Brentwood, California

6
72.0
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#13

Madras Idli Kadai - Pleasanton

Pleasanton, California

1
72.0
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#14

Madurai Modern Cafe

Sunnyvale, California

1
71.8
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#15

ThayirSadam

Berkeley, California

1
71.8
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#16

Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cuisine - San Diego

San Diego, California

1
71.5
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#17

Charminar Express

Temecula, California

1
71.1
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#18

Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant

Milpitas, California

0
71.0
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#19

ANANTARA Restaurant

Fremont, California

1
69.8
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#20

Mylapore South Indian Vegetarian

Folsom, California

1
69.2
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#21

Madras Cafe Indian Restaurant & Catering

San Diego, California

1
68.8
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#22

Pochys Home Style South Indian

Berkeley, California

1
68.5
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#23

Kaapicat Cafe

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

1
68.3
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#24

Amrutham - South Indian Cuisine

Santa Clara, California

1
68.2
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#25

108 SPICE CANVAS

Manteca, California

3
67.8
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#1

Tea Kadai

Redondo Beach, California

43.3
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#2

Kongunadu Indian Restaurant

San Jose, California

80.7
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#3

Charminar Express

Temecula, California

71.1
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