Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Vegetarian South Indian cuisine restaurant. Serves medhu vada (a savory, donut-shaped fritter made from black lentils), dosa (a lentil and rice crepe, often filled) and idli (a steamed rice cake). Also serves rice, chutneys and sambar, a lentil and vegetable soup. (Vegans may need to inquire as menu items may not be clearly labeled.) Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm. Closed Mon.
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7 Reviews
First Review by SilverArgentiRae
AaronKester
Points +40
Many Vegan Options - Edit
Contrary to a previous recent review, most of the menu can easily be made vegan and our server had no problem confirming this with us and answering any questions we had. I had the thali (minus the yogurt) and it was a great variety of flavors. My girlfriend also enjoyed the sambar idly and onion dosa, which were also very good. Would recommend for anyone looking for local veg Indian options.
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AtomicFiend
Points +339
(Used to be the) Best food in the Fox Valley - Edit
Update: after a change in ownership, most of the menu cannot he made vegan. And the items that can be aren't denoted on the menu itself. As a result, our server had to go line-by-line down the menu telling us which items could be, except she also recommended items like cheese dosa. This went from one of the best places in the Valley to a frustrating and demoralizing experience.
Read moreSince discovering this restaurant, I've been there nearly every week, getting new dishes each time. The staff is incredible, and with every dish vegetarian, and all but a handful naturally vegan, they are very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. They even have a vegan dessert (a personal favorite). I would also recommend asking for the veg Manchurian dosa, it's a special that's not listed on the menu, but it's amazing!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-30
Pros: Almost all dishes vegan, Kind, knowledgeable staff, Truly delicious, very reasonably priced food
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bb.$hark
Points +2247
So good and super friendly staff - Edit
I went here with my dad and we spent a long time looking at the menu before asking the worker what he suggested. He told us to get the masala dosa. My dad got that and I opted for a more spicer dosa. They were insanely good. Was not expecting them to be that big. We also got an order or samosas, which were pretty good. The only con was the wait- it probably took closer to an hour for our food to arrive, which was weird because there was only like two other groups. And they serve the food on single use disposable plates, which is kind of disappointing.
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CarmenCollar
Points +47
First time at Madras - Edit
We had the South Indian Thali, North Indian Thali and Veg Manchurian. Everything was super flavorful and delicious! We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Amazing friendly service, Extensive vegan and vegetarian menu, Delicious food
Cons: Disposable silverware
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RaeMae
Points +360
Not For Me - Edit
The saving grace was the woman working the counter ~~ she was sweet. The food, location/interior/exterior, arguing in the back kitchen; it's a huge NO for me. We tried at least 5 different dishes (the most popular veganized ones per Google reviews) My husband and I definitely left unhappy especially since we each spent over $25.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Woman working counter was clear and concise , Something different in the Valley
Cons: Unseasoned, bland, tasteless, uninspiring food, Interior/Exterior , Just a strange experience
Guest
erinthomp
Points +1294
SO. MANY. VEGAN. OPTIONS. - Edit
I just visited Madras for the first time and I WILL be back!! The whole menu is vegetarian, but most of the menu is also vegan. The family that owns the restaurant was incredibly helpful in identifying what was vegan and explaining the dishes. I can't say enough good things. My favorite dishes that my party ordered were the samosa, masala vada, and the Chole Bhature (daily special). Excellent service and incredible food!
Read morePros: Great service , Food was so delicious , Restaurant was super cute
Cons: Dishes were disposable for eat-in dining
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SilverArgentiRae
Points +46
Amazing South Indian Cuisine! - Edit
Madras is a consistent café that supplies delicious food especially for vegans. I can’t even count how many times I’ve been there but it’s amazing every time!
Read moreMy personal favorite is the Onion Rava Masala Dosa & the samosas!
Pros: Samosas, Dosas , Puliyodharai
Cons: None!
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