1st visit here. I was not as familiar with many of the southern Indian dishes served here, but greatly enjoyed my lunch. Servings were plentiful and the service was prompt and friendly. The space is a little bare but it is clean and bright. Well definitely try it again.

We came in knowing we wanted dosa but weren't sure which one to order, so we asked for recommendations for dosa and other menu items. They suggested the Masala Ghee Dosa, along with the Chicken Gramathu Varuval and Kongu Mutton Biryani, a biryani from the Kongu region so we ordered those. We were also recommended the Nikkah Mutton Biryani and Pallipalayam Chicken (Boneless), but two biryanis and two chicken dishes felt like too much, so I'll try those another time. The Masala Ghee Dosa was absolutely amazing--probably the best I've had. The chutneys were excellent, the dosa was perfectly crisp, and the potato filling was delicious. The Chicken Gramathu Varuval was tasty, though I wish it had come with rice or bread. We ordered poori to go with it, which worked well since we love poori, though paratha or naan might have been a better match. The Kongu Mutton Biryani was a standout. Its flavor reminded me of Bangladeshi tehari, which I love, and the mutton was cooked to perfection--tender and soft. I'd definitely order all of these again. My son enjoyed the Kids Chicken Fried Rice from the kids' menu, and while the mango lassi was just okay to me, my son loved it and finished the whole thing--so no complaints there! The service was kind, quick, and polite. I appreciated the hand-washing stations, which were a thoughtful touch, avoiding the need to visit the restroom. The place wasn't overly busy, but there was a good number of diners, mostly Indian families, along with plenty of takeout orders. The only area for improvement is the ambiance--a bit of beautification would elevate the atmosphere and make it feel classier. That said, we'll definitely be back to try the Nikkah Mutton Biryani and Pallipalayam Chicken!

My partner and I got food from Uber Eats: Mutter Paneer Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, parotta and kurma, and butter naan. It was so good and fresh. The main think going into this is knowing that it won't be like Northern Indian dishes or Tarka at all. If you want a sweeter Masala then definitely go for the Mutter. The Chicken Tikka was bell pepper heavy but my partner loved it. The Kurma was a new experience. The breads oh my gosh- the parotta was such a different bread and flaky pastry like. The bread naan was thicker and fluffier but so good - Can't wait to try the buffet!

Nothing flashy about the place, but we are here for the food. I ordered Pallipalayam Chicken and butter chicken with spicy naan. Naan was nothing special, but the chickens were definitely tasty! Though I would say it was a bit pricey, the food itself was pretty good and they had a great veg deal for 13.99 unlimited veg curries which would've been a steal. Would definitely try them again. :)

The food is flavorful and authentic, with a menu that offers a wide variety of traditional dishes. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, creating a delightful dining experience. Will come back again!

My husband and I visited Kuppanna on Sankranti during our recent visit to Austin. My husband is from Chennai and raved about the sankranti special thali at this location which he stumbled across on instagram. Kaalakki: very authentic Tamil dish. Over easy cooked eggs topped with raw onions green chillis. Very tasty. Hubby said it's super yummy and close to how it's served in Chennai. Sankranti special veg meals consisted of a wide variety of veggie curries, porial, sambar, dal's, papad, pulihora, and what not. Flavour blast and the best!! Hubby had the Non veg thali, omg this was out of the world. They served all varieties of meats including chicken curry, mutton, fish, prawns, salana, and all Chennai delicacies. My husband is born in Chennai and he's a major food and sucker for Tamil food. Having this authentic Tamil and Telugu on Sankranti was an amazing experience for us both. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. I was in food come and had to unbutton Ofcourse Chennai filter kaapi to end the meal is a must. Ambiance is great, very lively. Service was very quick and prompt.

A welcome addition of authentic South Indian food scene in Austin- Kuppanna is a new restaurant with a mix of traditional and modern dishes. It's evident they create a "close to home" feel with their food, with an excellent blend of seasonings and great spice levels. Glad to have another South Indian place in (otherwise limited) Austin, with plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus reasonable prices. They are located in a plaza so there is plenty of parking.