Thattu

Been wanting to try this Southern Indian spot for a while, and it didn't disappoint! Loved almost everything we ordered, and the flavors were even better than we expected! The restaurant is clean and cozy, and our server was super friendly and knowledgeable, explaining all the dishes really well.What We Tried:Kappa Banda (3/5): Cute fried yucca balls, but not much flavor.Mushroom Mezhukkupuratti (5/5): This was amazing--full of flavor with tons of spices.Kerala Fried Chicken Bites (5/5): Crispy outside, tender inside, and perfectly spiced. Definitely ordering this again!Short Rib & Porottas (4/5): Only available on Friday and Saturday, this was tender and really comforting.Meen Pollichathu (4/5): The fish was buttery with just the right amount of spice.Most of their dishes are "gluten-free", which was a big plus for us! We can't wait to go back and try more of their unique, flavorful Southern Indian dishes. If you're into bold flavors, give this place a shot!

Last week we dined at Thattu for brunch to celebrate a friends birthday. We got there right when they opened and they had a lot of available seating. By the time we left every table was occupied. The hostess was very personable and gave us a great introduction into then menu and how things worked. The atmosphere was super welcoming and I felt like I was part of the fam! The dishes are primarily small plates meant to be shared. I really like the fact that you can continuously order on the app throughout the meal. A couple stand out dishes throughout the meal for our group were:- Spiced chicken cooked in ghee- spiced shrimp poboy (special that day)- Tater tots (A must order)- egg based dish (don't remember the name)I really like that they partner with Pretty Cool Ice Cream for their desserts. The key lime pie bar with the graham cracker crust was legit and my wife really like the chocolate dipped vanilla bar.The dishes we liked, we really liked and some dishes were a miss, but it may just be our flavor preferences. I'd like to come back and try some of their dinner items.

Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday for a weekday dinner. We had a reservation but surprisingly for a monday evening the restaurant was absolutely full. I like how the order is placed online and manageable and have freedom to open and close the tab. Also this place is tip free. Inspite of that the servers were so warm and friendly. The place is very clean and neat and very well maintained. There was a sense of community feeling when i went here. For drinks we ordered lime tea and coffee . Both were amazing. Appetizer we got fried chicken. There was hardly any salt but was well madeMains got the appam and chicken ghee roast and malabar biriyani. Chicken ghee roast and appam we out of the world and must try. Biriyani has authentic kerala style and subtle flavors. Desserts got the ada payasam and rice cake. Both were amazing.They also have masala biscuits which is a relished savory biscuit in kerala and i was shocked to find them here. Inspite of closing the restaurant they didn't force us to leave and treated us well. I am from south india and can vouch for kerala flavors and the quality of food is outstanding. I hope they maintain the same. This is probably top indian restaurant in my list maintaining presentation and quality. Menu could be a little more elaborated and limited but all dishes are good.

We came for lunch and I'm so very sad we were too full to order more. The food and hospitality absolutely live up to all the accolades we have read. Street parking, friendly greeting and easy to order in the QR code app. And even easier to add to your order when you're ready for dessert. Lunch is self serve water and cutlery, but we appreciated that they showed us how to get what we needed. They have chosen not add service or gratuity charges and prices are super fair. This was refreshingly different than other places we've been recently. I cannot wait to go back!

I enjoyed a good reunion dinner at Thattu. I've been hearing about this place for a while now. So, one thing is they pre-charged me $60 ($10 per person) for the reservation and then I had to spend that money on my card in order to "use" that up. It made splitting the bill just a little bit tougher. Service is also unique in the way you have to order via an app. On the one hand it's convenient, but if you're not familiar with the food, it kind of defeats the purpose, because you have to talk to the staff anyway and then order on the app. It's a good idea, maybe.The staff was super nice and despite the bigger group, they don't take tips. The higher prices cover that and they said the waiters get paid full wages. I like that model.The food itself was ok. Appetizers were decent. Vegetarian curries were ok. I liked the apam. Beverages were also fine.The place is pretty casual and chill.

I have had my share of kerala dishes and Thattu is a decent intro but there are plenty more awesome dishes from the state. Menu is a mix of authentic and elevated dishes from Kerala cuisine. Kadala curry with appam, meen polichatthu and the mushrooms were good. Brinjal(eggplant) dish was meh - the sauce was good but the brinjal wasn't great. Biryani was forgettable. We tried a few of the cocktails and mocktails which felt a tad too diluted. Service was friendly. The menu is on the QR code and you pay through there as well. Parking isn't terrible but still challenging when you are in a new area - there is free parking on the street and side street.

Amazing Malayali food. I had the Choru Kariyum. It took me back to my childhood but had an elevated flare. They also have amazing and unique beers that seem to have been brewed with typical indian ingredients! My wife loved the appam and chicken ghee roast. Disclaimer for fellow malayalis, the appam is not the crispy kind, which is ok.My son tried the yogurt rice snack (I forget the name I'm sorry) and he loved it! He has only really just started eating solids so I am glad he got a taste of Kerala.When we were leaving we asked about tipping since you pay and order via your phone. There was no tip option. One of the owners said that there is no tip because they pay their workers a fair salary. Such a good business.

Food was ok. There was a lot of warmth and heat in the dishes and not so much what I would consider flavor. The Kerala fried chicken bites were pretty good and definitely the standout. The kappa bonda fried yucca balls were OK--not a lot of flavor but the onion tamarind on top helped. Kadala curry and the chettinad pepper chicken were both decent, but again, warm spices over flavor here too. Also be aware it feels more "fast casual" since they don't really have a traditional wait staff. You don't really talk with a server ever. All food and drink is ordered through a QR code online and when you are done you pay the bill online and just leave the restaurant. For a place with unique cuisine for the area and is slightly more upscale, I would prefer sitting down and actually having a waiter to interact with more. But others may not mind. It's too "in and out" for me.

When people say Indian restaurant it usually doesn't mean this type of Indian restaurant. Most of the dishes usually are from the northern regions of India. Thattu on the other hand is a very rare find from the South. Moreover from Kerala itself. A state on the southern coast known for refreshing vegetable dishes, fish and varients of lentil based dosa. Dishes tend to be less cream forward like the popular butter chicken. The namesake Thattu is a homage to food truck origins of the restaurant. It refers to the very popular street food vendors in India. Accordingly when we went for lunch it was a non traditional experience as the hostess had explained. A casual vibe and feel. Everything ordered through a QR code, no tip and a self service station for plates, cutlery, water. It was a surprise at first but I did enjoy the ease of ordering, paying and the need for no tip. Just like Kerala - the dishes were flavorful yet not overwhelming or heavy. We enjoyed a variety of things including the delicious kotthu parotta which was a special. Also ordered the fish fry, kadala curry and chicken bites. Just tried one cocktail and it was fairly bland and expensive. All in all a really good, new and unique find that I am happy to see is having success. Looking forward to going back for the dinner experience.

Overall Thoughts: For weekend lunch, Thattu offers quality, flavorful food and a minimalist, casual vibe. It operates on a no-tip model and is mostly self-service during lunch. The interior is spacious and though I made a reservation, there weren't many people when we went on Sunday afternoon. It gets a lot busier and more difficult to reserve for dinner, which has an expanded menu and full service. Lunch will do for now, but I'll be sure to hit them up again one day for dinner. The lunch prices are reasonable ranging from $15-$20 for entrees, though the portions for each dish are kind of small. Food I tried:- Chaatertots (4.3/5): Super crispy tater tots! The spicy beet ketchup wasn't spicy but had an interesting, detectably beet flavor that I enjoyed.- Kerala Fried Chicken Sandwich (4.6/5): Genuinely delicious and worth the hype. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the perfect sauce to ingredient ratio rendered it fantastic both flavor- and texture-wise. - Chorum Kariyum - Vegetarian Meal Combo (4/5): The flavors were solid, but the sides were quite small and not very filling for the price. --Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5Food: 4.3/5Ambience: 4.7/5Service: 4.5/5Overall Value: 4.4/5