Chef Aanal Kotak is known for her visionary approach to traditional flavors, specializing in Modern Indian cuisine inspired by India's royal kitchens. She is the founder of The Secret Kitchen and Southak.
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Delicious and authentic South Indian cuisine. The ambience is ideal for a relaxed family dinner—everything from the cutlery to the seating arrangement and décor was thoughtfully done and added to the overall experience.
I would have gladly given 5 ⭐, but I’ve rated it 4 ⭐ due to a slight lack of transparency. Owing to a shortage of commercial LPG, they are currently offering a limited menu and providing a separate menu without prices, which is understandable. However, when I later checked the prices against their uploaded menu, they seemed somewhat higher.
The food quality is excellent, and charging revised prices is perfectly acceptable—but clearer communication and transparency on pricing would make the experience even better.
Nice quaint restaurant with good food, South Indian ambience & staff that doesn't hover over you when not required.
The Ghee Podu Dosa, Benne Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa are the chef's recommended dishes which are good.
Fairly priced.
Worst experience ever😡😡I visited this restaurant expecting an authentic South Indian experience, but it was a massive letdown. The dosa was completely tasteless and even more disappointing were the chutneys, which were bland n lacked any real flavour . For a cuisine that relies so heavily on these staples, the quality was well below average. I would NOT recommend this place if you are looking for genuine South Indian taste.
Southak taste has been declined,I am having this after 1 year and other south indian restaurant are far more better than Southak in Vadodara.
The Chutneys are not satisfactory, the price for south indian here is too much than any other Good south indian restaurant located in Vadodara at prime locations.
We tried benne here , and it was really bad , not crispy and not even cooked well.
Chettinad biryani was amazing! The Chef himself came out to check with us if it was made perfectly as we had asked less spicy but taste was still too good. Polite staff.
