Welcome to Aappakadai Chettinad

Aappakadai was started with the thought of introducing the taste and flavors of Aappam to Northern California, United States. Aappakadai was started with a small team of experienced chefs who are passionate about South Indian Chettinad Food. The recipes of Aappakadai come from the spice racks of the Grandmother. Traditionally, fresh and hot home-made Aappam’ were sold by Aappakadai as a breakfast dish in the streets of Chettinad.

Aappam is most prevalent in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Kerala. Belonging to the Sangam period, corresponding to between 100 BC and 100 AD. Aappam (or hoppers in English) first originated in South India. It is similar to a dosa (rice or lentil pancake). Originally, it was prepared from a batter of ground-soaked rice and coconut milk. Aappam can be found throughout India, and sold at restaurants and street vendors known as hopper men. It is just something that seems to be a revolution in the food world

Aappam is a specialty dish from the Chettinad, made of fermented rice flour. Traditionally, Aappam is served with coconut milk. But Aappakadai serves Aappam with various Chettinad spicy dishes like Goat Paaya.

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Testimonials

Enjoyed our dinner here. They have a very wide variety of food options in the menu from soups to desserts. The food we ordered was fantastic. The taste was so authentic and fresh food. The starter was chilli chicken, was spicy and tasty. Fish fry was delicious and well cooked. The chicken kottu parota tasted great. The ambur mutton briyani was delicious prepared in seeraga samba rice, very authentic taste. Appam with mutton curry was good too. Overall all the items we ordered was served on time, was very delicious and we enjoyed our dinner. Very friendly staff and nice ambience.

Hema Shanmugam

We ordered Chicken 65, Chicken Keema Appam, and Egg Kothu Parotta. The appams were huge. Two big appams come with one order, which alone would normally be enough to share between two people. Overall delicious food.

Ravi Teja

Mouth watering chicken curries - tried Naatukozhi chicken roast, chef's special chicken curry, Pallipalayam chicken. All curries were good but Pallipalayam chicken was the star. Tried chicken lollipop, parotha and appam - all great. Service is fast and lot of seating tables. Ambience is good too.

Prajakta Chavan

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For more information on our food, catering or other inquiries, stop in or contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help. Aappakadai Indian cuisine is located at 2725 EI Camino Real, Suite 108, Santa Clara in CA, and can be reached by phone at 408 - 243 - 2778.

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