Kovalam Restaurant 1200 West 11th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

"This spot is nestled inside Kovalam Indian Groceries, cleverly set apart yet within the store. We opted for Masala Fried Chicken, Fish Fry, Goat Peralan served with Kerala Porotta and Idiyappam, and Chicken Biryani. While the Masala Fried Chicken was flavorful, it seemed to have artificial coloring added, which could be skipped. The Fish Fry was marinated and cooked to perfection. Trying the Goat Peralan was a delightful surprise; the masala was particularly tasty. Goat is partly chewy, it would have been better softer. The Kerala Porotta was a bit greasy. The Chicken Biryani, adorned with dry fruits and nuts, leaned towards a sweeter side, but the accompanying pickle was a highlight. Definitely don't miss the pickle—it's fantastic. Overall, the meal was delicious but a bit oily, with oil seeping onto our plates. It might be worth considering reducing the oil usage. It’s self service style, you order and pick it up and take to your table. Also, note that there aren’t high chairs for kids at this restaurant."

"Food was tasty but had too much oil."

"I got the goat biryani the first time I've been to this restaurant and it was good enough for me get some a second time. Well I felt insulted the second time because they gave me 4 dinosaur bones and sprinkled the rice on top of it. That's like telling me, but not telling me, you don't want my business. I couldn't scope the darn rice because the bones were so big."

"Great food. Some items are pricey, but good quantity. Should try beef fry and fresh poratta. Best that I ever had. Yumm."

"The restaurant is the same owner as the grocery store next door. I like the dosa and biryani, but the curries I've tried were all on the runny side. Be prepared to wait as there is only 1 person serving the entire restaurant."