With 25 years of restaurant experience in the Windy City, our chef is excited to present their vision of authentic south Indian cuisine to all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience dining with us. Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
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Appetizers
Iddly (3 Pcs)
$6
Steamed rice & lentil patties accompanied with savory sambar & fresh coconut chutney
Floating Iddly
$7
Steamed rice & lentil patties floating in savory sambar
Manchurian Iddly
$7
Bite-size fried Iddlies with a light layer of our house special Manchurian tomato & garlic sauce
Masala Iddly
$6.50
Bite-size steamed rice patties with a touch of spices, chat masala & mint chutney
Iddly & Vada Combo (3 Pcs)
$7
2 Iddly & 1 Vada accompanied with savory sambar and fresh coconut chutney
Medhu Vada (2 Pcs)
$6.50
Fried lentil donuts accompanied with savory sambar & fresh coconut chutney
Dhai Vada (2 Pcs)
$7
Fried lentil donuts dipped in homemade yogurt, with a light sprinkle of spices accompanied with tamarind & mint chutney
Sambar Vada (2 Pcs)
$7
Fried lentil donuts in sambar
Rasa Vada (2 Pcs)
$7
Fried lentil donuts in Rasam
Aloo Bonda (2 Pcs)
$6.50
Potato & lentil dumplings
Vegetable Samosa (2 Pcs)
$6
Fried pastry stuffed with savoury potatoes & vegetables accompanied with tamarind and coriander chutney
Onion Pakoras
$7
Chopped onions coated in seasoned batter, deep-fried
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
$7
Potatoes, cauliflower, chilies & finely grounded chickpeas (Besan), deep fried
Chaat Papri
$7
Chickpeas, potatoes, spices, yogurt, crisp fried dough wafers, chat masala, topped with tamarind & coriander chutney
Vegetable Cutlet
$7
Mashed potatoes, vegetables, spices, deep fried
Chilly Pakoras
$7
Hot Chillies mixed with grinded chickpeas (Besan), spices, deep fried
Udupi’s Special Assortment
$12
Medhu Vada, Samosa, Vegetable Cutlet, Aloo Bonda, Chilly Pakora accompanied with sambar, coconut chutney, mint chutney, & tamarind chutney
Samosa (1 Pc) Chaat
$7
One Samosa sliced in 4 pcs and topped with chickpeas, yogurt, coriander & tamarind chutney
Soups
Tomato Soup
$4
Mulligatawny Soup
$4
Vegetable broth with lentils and spices
Rasam
$4
Traditional South Indian spicy soup
Dosai
Udupi’s Famous Rice and Lentil Crepes served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney
Sada Dosai
$9
Rice and lentil Crepe
Paper Dosai
$11
Extra thin rice and lentil crepe
Masala Dosai
$10
Rice and lentil crepe filled with savory potatoes, onions, and herbs
Paper Masala Dosai
$12
Rice and lentil crepe filled with savory potatoes, onions, and herbs
Sada Mysore Dosai
$11
Rice and lentil crepe grilled with a layer of spicy homemade chutney
Mysore Masala Dosai
$12
Rice and lentil crepe grilled with a layer of spicy homemade chutney and filled with savory potatoes, onions, and herbs
Sada Rava Dosai
$11
Wheat and lentil crepe (no onions, potatoes, or herbs)
Onion Rava Dosai
$12
Wheat, lentil, and grilled onions crepe
Onion Rava Masala Dosai
$13
Wheat, lentil, and grilled onions crepe, filled with savory potatoes, onions, and herbs
Palak Dosai
$13
Rice crepe with a layer of creamy Indian spinach, chopped onions and green chiles (hot)
Cheese Dosai
$13
Pizza style rice and lentil crepe with a thin layer of blended cheeses, finely chopped onions, and green chiles (hot)
Udupi’s Special Spring Dosai
$13
Rice and lentil crepe grilled with a layer of spicy homemade chutney, and filled with mixed vegetables
Uthappam
Udupi’s Famous South Indian Lentil and Rice Pancakes served with sambar and coconut chutney
Plain Uthappam
$12
Rice and Lentil Pancake
Tomato and Peas Uthappam
$13
Rice and Lentil Pancake grilled with tomatoes and peas
Onions and Peas Uthappam
$13
Rice and Lentil Pancake grilled with onions and peas
Onion and Hot Chili Uthappam
$13
Rice and Lentil Pancake grilled with onions and spicy green chilies
Vegetable Uthappam
$13
Rice and Lentil Pancake grilled with onions, peas, green chilies, and tomatoes
Breads
Poori (2 Pcs)
$6
Whole wheat bread, deep fried
Poori with Aloo
$12
Whole wheat bread, deep fried and accompanied by savory potatoes
Chapati
$1.50
Thin soft whole wheat bread
Paratha
$4
Layered whole wheat bread
Alu Paratha
$6
Layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, onions, and spices
Onion Paratha
$6
Layered whole wheat bread stuff with onions and spices
Batura
$6
Fluffy deep-fried bread
Naan
$3
Tandoor-baked flatbread made out of white, superfine flour
Garlic Naan
$5
Tandoor-baked flatbread seasoned with Roasted Garlic
Onion Naan
$5
Tandoor-baked flatbread with onions
Vegetarian Curries
Served with Basmati Rice (8 oz)
Avial
$14
Garden fresh vegetables simmered in a coconut sauce and spices
Chana Masala Curry
$14
Chickpeas simmered in green chilies, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, a blend of spices, and tomatoes
Aloo Gobi Masala Curry
$14
Potato and cauliflower simmered in savory spices
Special Vegetable Curry
$14
Udupi-style vegetables with herbs and spices
Vegetable Korma
$14
Garden fresh vegetables simmered in spices and coconut milk
Kadai Bhendi Curry
$15
Lightly fried bhindi cooked with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices
Palak Paneer
$15
Homemade Indian cheese and creamy spinach
Matter Paneer (*includes nuts)
$15
Homemade Indian cheese, green peas, crushed nuts, and tomato sauce
Baingan Bharta
$14
A popular Indian dish made from tandoor roasted eggplant and mashed into a savory mixture of eggplant, herbs, and spices
Paneer Malai Kofta (*includes nuts)
$16
Homemade Indian cheese croquettes in a tangy tomato, nuts, and cream sauce
Palak Malai Kofta
$16
Homemade Indian cheese croquettes simmered in a creamy spinach sauce with a hint of garlic and spices
Kadai Paneer
$15
Classic Indian dish made of sauteed homemade Indian cheese with green peppers in a tomato and cream sauce
Daal Taddka’s
$12
Lentils cooked with tempered spices and garlic
Jeera Aloo
$13
Steamed potatoes, sauteed cumin seeds, and fresh herbs
Paneer Makhani (*includes nuts)
$15
Homemade Indian cheese croquettes simmered in a classic Indian Makhani butter sauce
Soya Aloo
$15
Tender pieces of soya and potatoes, simmered in a savory sauce of fresh onions, tomatoes, chilies, spices, and herbs
Khate Mithe Baingan
$14
Sweet and Sour tandoor roasted eggplant sauteed in tomatoes, onions, ginger, coriander, mint herbs, and indian spices
Daal Makhani
$12
Whole black lentils simmered with tempered ginger, herbs, spices, and tomatoes
Achari Aloo
$13
Steamed potatoes sauteed in cumin, fennel, rye, fenugreek, and herbs
Thali Dinner Specials
Includes Choice of Dessert: Gulab Jamun or Rasmali and Choice of Coffee or Tea
Punjabi Thali
$22
Choice of soup: Tomato, Rasam, or Mulligatawny. Includes Samosa (1 pc), Cutlet (1 pc), Roti (wheat bread), Basmati Rice, Chickpeas Curry, Palak, Soya Aloo, Special Vegetables, and Rice of the Day
Udupi Special Thali
$22
Choice of soup: Tomato, Rasam, or Mulligatawny.
Choice of appetizer: Iddly or Vada.
Choice of entree: Dosai or Uthappam,
Served with Sambar and Chutney
Mysore Royal Thali
$25
Choice of soup: Tomato, Rasam, or Mulligatawny. Includes an assortment of appetizers (Cutlet, Samosa, Medhu Vada), Roti, Special Rice of the Day, Sambar, Chickpeas Curry, Koottu, Avial, Rasam, Yogurt, Pickle, and Papadum
House Specials
All You Can Eat “House Specials” Selection for $24.99 (in-house only)
Malabar Adai
$13
Lentil and vegetable “Kerala” pancakes
Pongal Avial
$15
Simmered Rice and lentils
Special Uppuma
$12
Thick Indian porridge-like dish made with semolina and spices
Pesarattu/Uppma
$13
Whole moong dhaal and rice crepe topped with onion and chillies
Channa Batura
$14
Fluffy deep-fried bread, a side of chickpeas simmered in savory spices, and raita
Paneer Wrap
$12
Paneer (homemade cheese) mixed with spices, onions, & bell peppers, wrapped in a chapati
Rice Selections
Prepared exclusively with Basmati Rice, and served with
Soya Biryani
$14
Tender pieces of soya. rice, tomatoes, chiles, and onions
Vegetable Biryani
$12
Slow-cooked rice with fresh garden vegetables, and seasoning
Bisi Bele Bath
$12
Slow-cooked rice with lentils, spices, and garden fresh vegetables
Bagala Bath
$9
Yogurt and rice garnished with mustard seeds, tomatoes, carrots, and onions
Tamarind Rice (*includes nuts)
$12
Slow-cooked rice, tamarind, nuts, and red peppers
Tomato Rice (*includes nuts)
$12
Slow-cooked rice tomatoes, green chilies, and nuts
Lemon Rice (*includes nuts)
$12
Rice steamed and cooked with a touch of lemon, spices, and nuts
Pongal
$13
Rice, lentil, and nuts cooked ” khichdi” style
Accompaniments
Coconut Chutney (8 oz)
$5
Ground coconut and spices
Sambar (16 oz)
$5
Classic South Indian lentil-based vegetable stew
Milakai Podi
$1.50
A blend of lentil, chili, spices, and oil
Pachadi / Raita (8 oz)
$5
Yogurt, onions, and a hint of coriander
Papadum (4 Pcs)
$4
Lightly fried lentil chips
Plain Rice
$3
Basmati
Beverages
Sodas
$3
Mango Juice
$3.50
Black Coffee
$3
Black Tea
$2
Masala Tea Or Indian Tea
$3
Mysore South Indian Coffee
$4
Lassi
$4
Plain, Sweet, or Salty
Mango Lassi
$6
Sweet mango yogurt smoothie
Dessert
Rasmalai (2 Pcs)
$6
Homemade cottage cheese cakes in condensed milk flavored with rose water and garnished with pistachio nuts
Gulab Jamun (2 Pcs)
$6
Dry milk and cottage cheese balls, deep fried and dipped in light syrup and rose water
Badam Halwa
$6
Ground almonds cooked in honey and butter
Carrot Halwa
$6
Grated carrots cooked in honey and butter
Authentic Indian Ice Cream
$6
A delicious blend of Mango, Vanilla, and Pistachio
Your Choice of Halwa With Ice Cream
$6
Your choice of Carrot Halwa or Badam Halwa topped with your choice of ice cream
Madras Payasam Special
$6
Fine vermicelli noodles cooked in milk, and honey and garnished with nuts
Indo Chinese
Vegetable Spring Roll
$6
Salt and Pepper Mushrooms
$12
Seasoned and lightly fried with chopped onions
Golden Fried Baby Corn
$12
Lightly fried with chopped garlic and chilly sauce
Vegetable Fried Rice
$12
Sauteed white rice with peas, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and spices
Vegetable Chile Garlic
15