South Indian breakfast in Pleasanton: idly, vada, pongal & filter coffee
Soft idly, crisp medu vada, ghee pongal, upma and a strong Madras filter coffee, from 8 AM every day at SVG Kitchen in Hacienda Plaza. 100% vegetarian, with fresh sambar and chutneys.
A proper South Indian tiffin, the way it is made at home
In South India, breakfast and light meals are called tiffin. Ours come with hot sambar and freshly ground chutneys.
Idly & vada
Three soft steamed idlies, or the 2 Idly 1 Vada Combo ($7.99). Like it soaked? Order Sambar Idly or Sambar Vada.
Tirumala Tiffin Combo
One idly, one vada, a mini masala dosa, pongal and a sweet on one plate. The easiest way to taste our whole breakfast menu.
Pongal & upma
Ghee-rich pongal with pepper and cumin, or savory semolina upma ($8.99). Both pair well with a crisp vada.
Podi, curry leaf & thatte idly
Idlies tossed in spicy podi or curry leaf powder with ghee, or the large, thick Karnataka-style Thatte Idly.
Millet idly, upma & dosa
Our millet menu brings the same flavors with whole-grain millet batter.
Madras filter coffee
Strong decoction with hot frothy milk, the way it is served in Chennai. Prefer tea? Try our Irani Chai ($2.99).
Breakfast FAQ
Where can I get South Indian breakfast in Pleasanton?
SVG Kitchen in Hacienda Plaza, 5690 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, serves idly, vada, pongal, upma, dosa and Madras filter coffee from 8 AM every day.
What is a tiffin?
Tiffin is the South Indian word for breakfast and light meals such as idly, vada, pongal, upma and dosa, usually served with sambar and chutneys.
What is in the Tirumala Tiffin Combo?
One idly, one vada, a mini masala dosa, pongal and a sweet, served with chutneys and sambar.
Do you have a weekend breakfast special?
Yes. The Unlimited Tiffin Thali is served on a banana leaf on Saturday mornings for $14.99.
Do you serve filter coffee?
Yes. Our Madras filter coffee is made with a strong coffee decoction and hot milk. We also serve tea, Irani chai and badam milk.