Saturday, April 21, 2018

AappaKadai Indian Chettinad in Pleasanton, California



We returned to Aappakadai Indian Chettinad in Pleasanton this afternoon (7/28/19) for the first time since their opening. Above is their Goat Thali, offered during Lunch. Below, you can see their Mutton (Goat) Roast has arrived in the foreground. Everything was fabulous, perhaps even better than our first visit. As is typical with non-veg Thalis, most of the dishes are vegetarian or vegan, only a few had meat. Superb complex use of spices in the curries, as is always the case with Chettinad, my favorite style of Indian cuisine.




Poondu Kolumbu (Garlic Curry) at AappaKadai Indian Chettinad in Pleasanton, California. 


We've been looking forward to the opening (or rather re-opening in a new location) of this Chettinad place which moved from Milpitas to Pleasanton, having it's Grand Opening this weekend. When we arrived, there was a pretty big line of people to get in, but it was worth going today (4/21/18). Above is Masala Tea.


Mango Lassi, a superb version. Something I often order with Indian food that might be much spicier that one might suspect.



Rasam Soup, pretty sure this is completely vegan, and very spicy. I saw that someone on AappaKadai's Facebook page was complaining today that this soup was too watered-down and not very spicy. I can guarantee that was not our experience.



On the right, Goat Thali. On the left, Chicken Chettinad. They asked us how spicy we wanted it, and Robin insisted on medium. I guaran-damn-tee you that was one seriously spicy "medium." Completely sublime.



Close up shot of the goat thali. Great stuff. Notice it includes yogurt, which will calm down the spice.



Above and below, the Chicken Chettinad.


Here's that Garlic Curry again. Mostly garlic, onions, tomato and curry leaves. One of the best garlic dishes I've ever had.



We were stuffed, but on the bright side, we have some leftovers in the fridge.


AappaKadai Indian Chettinad 

4555 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588




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