Authentic South Indian & Keralan fare w/ a standout sambar cocktail. Easy reservations, good variety.
This Indian restaurant offers a distinctive South Indian and Keralan experience, focusing on authentic flavors. While some find it a great alternative to other popular spots and appreciate its easy reservation policy, others suggest it may be less innovative and flavorful compared to certain competitors. The restaurant is noted for its good variety and a standout 'sambar cocktail'.
This restaurant specializes in South Indian and Keralan cuisine. While many enjoy its authentic flavors and recommend dishes like the 'sambar cocktail', some have found it less flavorful than anticipated and noted that portion sizes, particularly for items like the 'appam', can be disappointingly small.
"The 'sambar cocktail' has been specifically praised as incredible. The restaurant is also generally noted for its good variety of Kerala-focused dishes."
Customers have mixed feelings, with some praising its authenticity and ease of booking, while others find it less flavorful and innovative than expected, noting small portion sizes for certain dishes.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that certain dishes, like the 'appam', are served in very small portions, which can be a point of dissatisfaction.
"This user believes Chatti is much better than Kidilum and suggested Kidilum is not authentic Indian."
Positive"The commenter likes Chatti, noting its Kerala focus and good variety."
Positive"This user found Chatti to be less flavorful than Kidilum and more focused on authenticity rather than innovation. They also noted that the portion sizes at Chatti were a significant issue."
Negative"This user, who identifies as Malayalee, found Chatti to be good but not great. They specifically praised the sambar cocktail as incredible."
Neutral"The user recommends Chatti in Midtown as an easy place to get reservations last minute."
Positive"Chatti is listed as a recommended Indian restaurant."
Positive"Chatti is suggested as a South Indian option if Semma reservations cannot be made."
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