Milpitas · South Indian (pure vegetarian) · reviewed September 19, 2026
Saivam
A pure-veg Tamil kitchen on N Milpitas Blvd where the everyday order is the chatti choru thali bowl — poriyal, kootu, rasam, yogurt, thogaiyal and dessert over rice — with a chef's special biryani on weekends; it runs 11:30am–2:30pm and 5:30–9:30pm, closed Tuesdays, and is a solid sub-$20 veg meal in Milpitas.
Listing details
- Phone
- (408) 438-4442
- Website
- saivams.com
- Hours
- Wed–Mon 11:30am–2:30pm & 5:30–9:30pm; Tue closed (official ordering site)
- Price
- $$
- Ratings
4.6 130 Google Maps
- Cuisine
- South Indian (pure vegetarian)
- Biryani
- Serves biryani
- Menu
- 3 dishes
4.6
Menu
Partial capture — some dishes may be missing or the source page did not list a full menu. Captured 2026-09-19. Prices and availability change — confirm with Saivam.
3 dishes · 1 named biryani
Biryani
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Special Biryani | chef's special weekend biryani |
Rest of the menu
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Chatti Choru | South India's OG thali bowl with poriyal, kootu, rasam, yogurt, thogaiyal and dessert on rice |
| Thayir Sadam | creamy tempered yogurt rice with chili pickle |
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