Jayam's Tiffins & Thali

Food is definitely between 4 and 5 stars. The idli here is better than most other places in the area. I wouldn't say it's the best idli I ever tried, definitely had better ones. The dosa is also nice. Sambhar is average. However the veg kottu paratha is delicious and the chutney they serve with that is amazing. They also have Gongura masala dosa which is a very interesting twist on masala dosa. Overall I recommend the place for Idli, Kottu Veg Paratha and some of interesting dosa masalas. The place is not big and it's more of a self service place.

Jayam's has become my latest go-to place when I crave authentic south Indian meals. The place has humble ambiance but food served are simple and truly authentic which I think makes this place standout from other Indian restaurants in the Eastside. Please support this place - it's hard to find authentic Indian food in Seattle area. We must treasure this if you love Indian food.Thali - 5 starsThali comes with sambar rasam 2 sides mixed rice papad sweet and yogurt. That's all you can ask for in South Indian thali - it's great. Especially karakuzhambu is a delight (spicy warning but it's meant to be)Mini meals - 4 stars If you don't have appetite or craving for a large thali, this is a good go-to. While it doesnt have the assortments as full thali, we loved the taste.Filter Coffee - 5 starsWhich it's relatively easy to make, it's a shame when most Indian restaurants mess up the filter coffee. Not here. They make one of the best filter coffees in Seattle. I make filter coffees at home every day, but this one is at least 2x better. Your visit is not complete without filter coffee. Try it for yourself.

Anything tiffins reminds me of the food that I ate during my college days back in India. Authentic South Indian tiffin meals. Food was deliciously good. Ordered thaali meals, onion utthappam, Plain dosa, Vada Sambar, veg kotthu paratha.Thaali meals were ultimately good- lemon pepper Rasam was extremely tasty. Quantity of the food is very good. Plain dosa chutney was lovely combination. Vada was crispy and nice. Utthappam was undercooked. Kotthu paratha was very filling. Overall all food was delicious.Ambience 4/5. Huge spacious place.Self service and quick.Price 5/5. Had great dinner.Will visit soon for the variety of biriyanis that is served on weekends. Would definitely want to try the jackfruit biriyani.

We are so excited to have a good South Indian restaurant on the East side. We have been here multiple times and liked everything we have tried.We love their Masala dosa, Mysore masala dosa, Medhu Vada, and Poori Masala. Of their special items, we have tried the Veg biryani, veg pulao, and Jackfruit biryani, and liked all of them. Also, like their buttermilk and Badam milk.

We heard about this restaurant from a friend who raved about the food and warned us to Uber in or do a take-out, as the ambience is not great. So a sudden craving for biryani and beer had us ordering the Thalapkatti Veg Biryani. It was very fresh and tasted homemade. The flavors were spot on! Came with a side of salan and raita. Both were delicious. The portion size is a tad less for two people. But should be good if you have a roti on the side. I have heard their thalis and other South Indian items are very authentic and taste like homemade too. I hope they open a sit down outlet soon. Until then I shall Uber in!

Went here for lunch with some friends after a short hike. We got the poori with potato and a Mysore masala dosa. Both were pretty good and quite authentic, but the portions did not justify the price. The food is fresh, the restaurant gets crowded, everything is made to order and tastes like home, just doesn't feel worth the price. I'd probably skip going here again.

Went back for the thali during lunch. This was a much different story. Taste was authentic, good portions and several items were served - potato masala, kootu, rasam, sambar, lemon rice, white rice, yogurt and papadam. And a sweet. Good value for price and tasty lunch. I still doubt I would order iddli/dosa here - read earlier review on that.

Pretty decent vegetarian Indian fare. We got the masala dosa and the korma with parotta. We also got a masala tea. Food was great and not as oily as some of the other places in the area. Definitely better than MTR and MDC. Chai was so good.

Oh my ! This place was a nostalgia to my hometown. .the food was very authentic and amazing. They served in good quantity and the service was very quick. Loved their poori , sambar and all variety of dosa. Their mini tiffin was also perfect and their kootu was a highlight. If you love filter coffee with subtle sugar - then it's a must try here. I will be frequenting this place for sure

An additional star for having a super friendly staff! While there are many Indian restaurants claiming to be "South Indian" restaurants; this is the one that stays truthful to south indian cuisine. There is no Samosa but Vada!The items that we frequently order & our comfort food. Vada, Upma, Pongal, Masala Dosa, Bisibellabath, Rasam,Curd Rice and filter coffee. I didn't like their Uthappam as it was very dry. Their Jackfruit biryani is good but its a very dense spice mix!