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    Kovai Kitchen – Pure South Indian Vegetarian

    24601 Raymond Way

    #6

    Lake Forest, CA 92630


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    Appetizers / Tiffin
    Rice Specials
    Indo-Chinese
    Parotta & Breads
    Curries & Gravies
    Desserts
    Beverages

    Appetizers / Tiffin

    Freshly prepared South Indian breakfast and snack favorites perfect for catering events, family gatherings, poojas, corporate meetings, and celebrations. Choose from soft idlis, crispy medu vadas, flavorful pongal, and other traditional specialties served with authentic chutneys and sambar. Crafted with quality ingredients and homestyle flavors that your guests will love.
    • Idli Tray (Served with Sambar, Coconut Chutney & Red Chutney)

      Soft idlis served with sambar, coconut chutney, and spicy tomato red chili chutney.
      $45.00+
    • Mini Idli Tray (Served with Sambar, Coconut Chutney & Red Chutney)

      Soft bite-sized mini idlis soaked in flavorful sambar and topped with ghee, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Served with coconut chutney and red chutney. Perfect for catering, parties, and large gatherings.
      $60.00+
    • Medu Vada Tray (Serviced with Sambar, Coconut Chutney & Red Chutney)

      Crispy South Indian Medu Vadas freshly prepared and served with traditional sambar, coconut chutney, and red chutney. Perfect for catering events, gatherings, and celebrations.
      $50.00+
    • Ghee Pongal Tray (Served with Sambar, Coconut Chutney & Red Chutney)

      Traditional South Indian comfort dish made with rice, moong dal, ghee, black pepper, cumin, curry leaves, and cashews. Served hot with sambar, coconut chutney, and red chutney. Perfect for breakfast catering, poojas, and events.
      $65.00+

    Rice Specials

    Authentic South Indian rice specialties prepared fresh for catering events, family gatherings, corporate lunches, poojas, and celebrations. Choose from flavorful variety rice options and our signature Seeraga Samba Veg Dum Biryani, served with traditional accompaniments and crafted to delight every guest.
    • Variety Rice (Catering Tray)

      Choose from a selection of flavorful South Indian rice varieties, perfect for catering and large gatherings. Served fresh and packed with authentic taste.
      $50.00+

    Indo-Chinese

    Indo-Chinese favorites prepared fresh for catering events, corporate lunches, birthday parties, family gatherings, and celebrations. Featuring flavorful fried rice, hakka noodles, and Manchurian specialties made with fresh vegetables, premium ingredients, and authentic Indo-Chinese seasonings. Perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite at any event.
    • Gobi Manchurian (Dry) – Catering Tray

      Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in flavorful Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce with onions and bell peppers. A customer favorite for parties and catering.
      $75.00+
    • Paneer Manchurian (Dry) – Catering Tray

      Soft paneer cubes tossed in spicy Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce with onions and peppers. Rich, flavorful, and a premium crowd favorite.
      $85.00+
    • Veg Hakka Noodles – Catering Tray

      Stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables, soy sauce, and Indo-Chinese spices. A perfect addition to any catering order.
      $65.00+
    • Paneer Hakka Noodles – Catering Tray

      Hakka noodles stir-fried with vegetables and paneer, tossed in savory Indo-Chinese sauces.
      $75.00+
    • Veg Fried Rice – Catering Tray

      Flavorful fried rice cooked with vegetables, soy sauce, and spices. A classic Indo-Chinese favorite.
      $60.00+
    • Paneer Fried Rice – Catering Tray

      Fried rice with vegetables and paneer, seasoned with Indo-Chinese flavors.
      $70.00+

    Parotta & Breads

    Freshly prepared South Indian breads perfect for catering events, family gatherings, corporate lunches, poojas, and celebrations. Choose from flaky Parotta, soft Chapati, or fluffy Poori, freshly made and served with flavorful kurma, salna, chole, or potato masala. A perfect accompaniment to our signature curries and gravies.
    • Indian Breads (Catering Tray)

      Freshly prepared Indian breads perfect for catering orders. Choose from Parotta, Poori, or Chapati. Best paired with kurma, chole, or potato masala.
      $35.00+

    Curries & Gravies

    Authentic South Indian curries and gravies freshly prepared using traditional recipes, premium spices, and high-quality ingredients. Perfect for weddings, poojas, corporate events, family gatherings, and celebrations. Choose from flavorful favorites including Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Kurma, Salna, Aviyal, Kootu, Sambar, Rasam, Vathakuzhambu, Chole, Keerai Masiyal, Poriyal varieties, and more. Designed to pair perfectly with rice, parotta, chapati, poori, and dosa selections.
    • Curries & Gravies (Catering Tray)

      A selection of flavorful South Indian curries and gravies, perfect for pairing with rice, parotta, poori, and chapati. Ideal for catering and large gatherings.
      $45.00+

    Desserts

    Complete your celebration with our handcrafted South Indian and Indian desserts, freshly prepared using premium ingredients, pure ghee, milk, nuts, and traditional recipes. Perfect for weddings, poojas, birthdays, corporate events, family gatherings, and special occasions. Choose from customer favorites including Pineapple Kesari, Rava Kesari, Sweet Pongal, Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Payasam varieties, Carrot Halwa, Badam Halwa, and seasonal specialty desserts.
    • Desserts (Catering Tray)

      Delicious traditional Indian desserts, perfect to complete your catering order. Choose from a selection of classic sweets loved by all.
      $25.00+

    Beverages

    Refresh your guests with our freshly prepared traditional South Indian beverages, crafted using premium ingredients and authentic recipes. Perfect for weddings, poojas, corporate events, family gatherings, and celebrations. Choose from aromatic Filter Coffee, Masala Chai, Traditional Tea, Mango Lassi, Rose Milk, Neer Mor (Spiced Buttermilk), and seasonal specialty beverages. Available in catering batches suitable for small and large gatherings.
    • Beverages (Catering)

      Refreshing traditional beverages perfect for catering and events. Choose from a variety of South Indian favorites, served chilled or hot as required.
      $50.00+
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    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Kovai Kitchen brings authentic South Indian pure vegetarian cuisine to Lake Forest, inspired by the rich flavors of Coimbatore. We serve freshly prepared favorites like idli, dosa, vada, thali meals, and Indo-Chinese specialties, made with traditional recipes and quality ingredients. Whether you're dining in, ordering takeout, or catering for events, our focus is on taste, consistency, and a wholesome experience.

    Location

    24601 Raymond Way, #6, Lake Forest, CA 92630

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