ANANTARA Restaurant

Anatara: Next-Level South Indian Cuisine is Hiding in Plain Sight in Fremont! As a local, I'm honestly kicking myself for not discovering Anatara sooner! My party of three managed to snag a reservation for lunch on Thanksgiving Day, and thank goodness we did. The place was bustling, but the service was incredibly attentive and top-notch, even with the holiday rush. The interior is beautiful, spotless, and nicely decorated, setting such a great, comfortable vibe. Starters That Stole the Show: We started strong with three appetizers that were seriously delicious. * The Railway Cutlets were adorable heart-shaped perfection, perfectly spiced and incredibly tasty. * We devoured the super yummy Gunpowder Idli Bites served with a coconut chutney that was dangerously good. * The Crab Podimas was a unique and flavorful dish--a new one for us. My only thought was that it absolutely needed a side of fresh roti to complete the perfect rainy-day meal at home! Mains That Felt Like Home: Nothing we ordered was overly spicy, which was lovely. The dishes felt authentic and lovingly prepared. * The Goat Potlam Biryani tasted exactly like something my grandmother would have proudly made. It was truly super yum! * The Non-Veg Thali was a fantastic choice, offering a little bit of everything. Every single item on the plate, including the two desserts, was delicious. * But the absolute star of the day, my favorite dish we ordered, was the Halibut Pollichathu. The fish was perfectly cooked and gorgeously spiced. It came with a side of what seemed like mashed cassava with coconut chutney, which was such a unique and inspired pairing that complemented the fish flawlessly. Passing the Ultimate Test: They passed my crucial test: the Cha. I firmly believe a perfect cup of cha is the tell-tale sign of a great Indian kitchen, and theirs was absolutely spot on. My dining companions also enjoyed their nicely presented mimosa. The fact that the food and the cha were both flawless tells you everything you need to know. I saw so many mouth-watering dishes being served to other tables, and I'm 100% returning soon to try more of the menu. Anatara is a must-visit spot, and I can't wait for my next meal here!

I’ve been wanting to come to Anantara for sometime now. The restaurant itself is stunning — beautifully designed inside and out, with a warm and elegant ambiance that immediately sets the tone for a great dining experience. From the appearance to the food, you can tell that the owner put a good amount of thought into this restaurant. For starters, we tried the Karuveppilai Shrimp — pan-fried shrimp with curry leaves and a flavorful peanut dip — and the Denji Rava Fry, a perfectly spiced semolina-coated crab fried to golden perfection. Both dishes were outstanding and packed with authentic South Indian flavor. For our mains, we went all out with the Grandma’s Goat Meat Curry, Lobster Igguru (paired wonderfully with Poricha Porotta), Malabar Black Cod in a coconut milk and raw mango gravy, and the Nalli with Poricha Porotta, featuring a tender, fall-off-the-bone goat shank. Every dish was cooked to perfection — deeply flavorful, beautifully presented, and wonderfully balanced. You could really taste the care and authenticity in each bite. For dessert, we ended with the Gulab Jamun Brûlée, which was creative and indulgent. While the concept was fantastic, it was way too sweet — toning down the sugar would make it just right. Special shoutout to our waiter, Ganesh, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. Overall, Anantara is a true culinary gem in Fremont. If you love refined South Indian flavors presented with creativity and care, this place is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back.

Was excited to finally have lunch at Anantara. We ordered the kuzhipaniyaram, okra kurkure, Kerala egg roast with a side of parotta and appam. The food was good but the service was lacking. It was very slow, taking too long between dishes to come in. I was actually looking forward to try the Thali there based on reviews & pictures. But it was not present in the menu card at all. When we were halfway through eating our food is when we noticed thalis going to other tables. On asking the server, he said it's there everyday but it's not printed on the menu :/ I did not get the logic of it. Then atleast they should tell us that it's something available while handing out the menus. For dessert, we got the elaneer fruit payasam - it was good, but it should be named badam fruit kheer, that's how the taste and consistency was with no hint of elaneer. Overall, I would still like to come back to try their other dishes, especially non-veg and also the Thali. Hoping they fix these service mishaps.

We had an absolutely delightful dining experience at this Indian restaurant! The veg and non-veg thalis were a true feast. Beautifully presented, full of authentic flavors, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. Every dish felt like it was made with care and tradition in mind. A special shout-out to our server, Narendran, who made the experience even more enjoyable. His warm hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for the food were outstanding. He guided us through the menu with great recommendations and ensured everything was perfect from start to finish. This place is a gem; delicious food, impeccable service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend it to anyone craving an authentic taste of Southern Indian.

The service was excellent—friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I enjoyed the overall ambiance and hospitality. As for the food, it was decent, but there’s room for improvement. I ordered the fish appetizer and was hoping for a bit more flavor; it could benefit from a stronger seasoning or marinade. I also tried the Nalli goat dish—the gravy was rich and flavorful, which I appreciated, but the meat itself was quite tough and difficult to eat. With a bit more attention to texture and seasoning, the dishes could really shine. Overall, the food didn’t quite meet expectations, but I see great potential with a few adjustments. Food was bit expensive.

Possibly my favorite dining so far. Incredible ambience — most amazing soothing almost sweet woody scent throughout with the most beautiful leafy display at the entrance with string lights. Lovely light green theme. Food tasted sensational. We got the banana parotha, vegetable potlam biryani, chicken fry, and pistachio tiramisu. All decadent, especially the biryani the most divine flavors. Crowded and busy so have a reservation or be prepared to wait but so so worth it. Great service too kind people.

I ordered the Rasam and Chicken Potlam Biryani from Anantara Restaurant. Honestly, there wasn’t anything special about it apart from the banana leaf wrapping. The rasam was just average. On Uber Eats it’s listed as serving two, but the portion was only enough for one person. At $34, the pricing feels too high for such an ordinary biryani. When a dish is priced at that level, either the quality or the quantity should justify it — unfortunately, in this case, neither did.

It's a nice new restaurant where there used to be Rangoli. Nice decor and stylish but very loud and noisy for some reason. The food serving size is very small especially for the price but the taste is good. Some dishes are delicious like the mango curry. Appam are good too but arrive slowly one at a time.

Anatara: Next-Level South Indian Cuisine is Hiding in Plain Sight in Fremont! As a local, I'm honestly kicking myself for not discovering Anatara sooner! My party of three managed to snag a reservation for lunch on Thanksgiving Day, and thank goodness we did. The place was bustling, but the service was incredibly attentive and top-notch, even with the holiday rush. The interior is beautiful, spotless, and nicely decorated, setting such a great, comfortable vibe. Starters That Stole the Show: We started strong with three appetizers that were seriously delicious. * The Railway Cutlets were adorable heart-shaped perfection, perfectly spiced and incredibly tasty. * We devoured the super yummy Gunpowder Idli Bites served with a coconut chutney that was dangerously good. * The Crab Podimas was a unique and flavorful dish--a new one for us. My only thought was that it absolutely needed a side of fresh roti to complete the perfect rainy-day meal at home! Mains That Felt Like Home: Nothing we ordered was overly spicy, which was lovely. The dishes felt authentic and lovingly prepared. * The Goat Potlam Biryani tasted exactly like something my grandmother would have proudly made. It was truly super yum! * The Non-Veg Thali was a fantastic choice, offering a little bit of everything. Every single item on the plate, including the two desserts, was delicious. * But the absolute star of the day, my favorite dish we ordered, was the Halibut Pollichathu. The fish was perfectly cooked and gorgeously spiced. It came with a side of what seemed like mashed cassava with coconut chutney, which was such a unique and inspired pairing that complemented the fish flawlessly. Passing the Ultimate Test: They passed my crucial test: the Cha. I firmly believe a perfect cup of cha is the tell-tale sign of a great Indian kitchen, and theirs was absolutely spot on. My dining companions also enjoyed their nicely presented mimosa. The fact that the food and the cha were both flawless tells you everything you need to know. I saw so many mouth-watering dishes being served to other tables, and I'm 100% returning soon to try more of the menu. Anatara is a must-visit spot, and I can't wait for my next meal here!

My experience at Anantara did not leave me impressed nor satisfied. Overall, it was not a good value for what they charge in terms of experience or quality of food. I was in a party of four who ate there on a Tuesday afternoon. The kitchen was slow sending out our dishes which was disappointing. The Karuveppilai shrimp was scant. There were six pieces of shrimp. The dish is $19. Good value? I don't think so. The chicken fry was well fried and very good. It had a lot of chicken so it was good value. On the point of value, they charge $5-$6 for a single dosa or porotta. How stingy. At other indian restaurants, you would get multiple pieces of bread for the same price. When you order multiple, the price adds up. We ordered the house fish curry and the chicken stew. The curry was quite thin and watery. There were only a few pieces of fish or chicken in it. It was not worth the price. We ordered 3 diet cokes which totaled $18 and two buttermilks which were also $18. The drinks alone costing that much is crazy. *** BEWARE *** They charge an automatic 22% service charge for parties of five or more. If you are a family, proceed with caution. The biryani was mid. I was not pleased that I had to spit out bits of chicken bones. When you charge that much, you better make sure everything is edible so I don't choke or have to pick out bones. The bill was $231.53 before tip. Not worth the price in my opinion. It didn't even make up for it in experience. Suggestion: Go to Charminar instead. It's 10 minutes away and far better experience and costs 1/3 less than here.

Made same day reservationnfor 2 on a saturday night. Beautiful decor with lots of plants and flowers on every table. Quick and attentive service, (if i so much as to turn my head away from my wife in any direction, they'd come running cus they thought I was looking for a wait staff lol) Food! Amazing food. Dish after dish we were very satisfied. Aesthetically pleasing, large portions, not 1 dish was over powering yet flavorful. Innovative and interesting cocktails. They made the most out of not having hard liquor license. Our current favorite Indian spot, 12/10 would recommend!

We went here for lunch . The ambience is great and there is plenty of parking available. It's located in a complex with target , Ulta beauty and a lot of other shops . We ordered potlum biryani , thali and veg kizhi porotta. The biryani was too wettish for my liking , my friends took thali and veg kizhi porotta. The kizhi porotta was different from what we have tasted before , it was okay and the thali had lot of items. The portion size was really good for all the dishes . I personally didn't like taste of any of the dishes too much , but service was great. I may not return here again

Each time I come here I'm blown away by the food and hospitality. This time my toddler spilled and broke a glass but the staff rushed to assist without making us feel bad. Tried the Nalli Poricha Porotta, huge portion of fall off the bone lamb and 2 deep fried tiny bun porotta. Had the non veg thali to sample all the curries . Loved the shrimp specially . Also had the appam and drinks . I loved the coromandel flame because it was made sweet and strong to adjusted to my liking . The Tokyo cloud burst had coconut water in it that tasted slightly stale.. but overall food was top notch and had plenty to box.

Celebrated a friend's birthday here and was surprised by how much we enjoyed the whole experience, from the ambiance to the service to the food itself. It was a very memorable meal for both of us. We made same day reservations for dinner at 6 pm on Friday and it was pretty easy. When we arrived, the first thing you notice is that it's beautifully decorated inside, with high ceilings, painted walls, and nice light fixtures. Most of the Indian restaurants I've been to are super casual, so it was nice to see a more upscale spot for once. To start, I got the watermelon fizz ($12), which was super refreshing. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nonalcoholic drink. My friend got the saffron lager ($8). It was his first time trying it but he said it was as good as Taj, which he really likes. For food, we shared a couple of items and everything was a hit, which is very rare for me. We started off with the chicken fry ($17), which was perfectly flavored and fried just the right amount. Honestly I think this was the best Indian-style fried chicken I've had. I liked it much more than the typical chicken 65 I've gotten at other places. For our entrees, we had the chicken potlam biryani ($32) and the nizami paneer ($25), with a malabar porotta ($6) and kal dosa ($6) on the side. The nizami paneer was really good, but it wasn't too different from other good paneer curries I've had before. What really stood out was the chicken biryani, which is cooked and served in a banana leaf. Portions are MASSIVE and every bite is chock full of flavor. We left completely stuffed and with a ton of leftovers. Would highly recommend this spot! We're already thinking about our next visit :D

Our friend took us here to experience some Tamil cuisine. I dont know what it's called but we got some bread in curry wrapped in foil and it was very good! U can add raita and curry sauce to it. The fish curry was okay, the fish was a bit dried. The chicken karage appetizer was very tasty. My stomach felt very spicy afterwards tho we ordered mild so a bit spicy for my palette. They have banana leaf biriani and tiffins. Would recommend to try, it feels upscale inside and like a popular brunch place for indians on the weekends.

Decent Kerela(Indian) cuisine in an Upscale setting. The Chicken fry was pretty decent, bit low on spices, quantity was surprisingly large. Shrimp starter was nice. For mains we had the Lamb Ghee Roast with Appam's - it was done very well, though not classic. I loved the tasty, while my friend found it to be on the sweeter side. The service is quick & friendly. Will definitely be back to try for some more stuff.

It's not on the menu anymore but get the thali. It's a great sampler and it's plenty filling if you're eating it by yourself. I was super pleased with the decorations in this place too. The vibe is mediocre but I'm not sure I expected any better so I was fine with my experience. Would I go back? If I can order the thali, then I'll be there.

Been there twice! Both times we went just when the restaurant opened & got away with not making reservations but it filled up pretty quickly. Food was fantastic! Our favorites were the Potlam Biryani (so flavorful we talked about it for days!) & the Mutton Soup! Service was great! Has a modern & cozy vibe with indoor & outdoor seating. Plenty of parking in the back.

Was excited to finally have lunch at Anantara. We ordered the kuzhipaniyaram, okra kurkure, Kerala egg roast with a side of parotta and appam. The food was good but the service was lacking. It was very slow, taking too long between dishes to come in. I was actually looking forward to try the Thali there based on reviews & pictures. But it was not present in the menu card at all. When we were halfway through eating our food is when we noticed thalis going to other tables. On asking the server, he said it's there everyday but it's not printed on the menu :/ I did not get the logic of it. Then atleast they should tell us that it's something available while handing out the menus. For dessert, we got the elaneer fruit payasam - it was good, but it should be named badam fruit kheer, that's how the taste and consistency was with no hint of elaneer. Overall, I would still like to come back to try their other dishes, especially non-veg and also the Thali. Hoping they fix these service mishaps.

I came for celebrating Onam here with a party of total 8 people including me. My friend reserved the table ahead of time- 2 days in advance. It was good because restaurant was busy on Sunday afternoon and we got the last lunch slot. We sat outside and tables were good and service was good too, considering festival season. They served starters which were so yum and had banana fritters and chips after long time. Also buttermilk was good. Sadhya was served and I ordered veg version- many varieties of pickle, Avial, kalan, olan, pachadi and more and pappadam. And followed by two payasams! It was a wonderful feast! They provided to go boxes to take home for next 2-3 meals. Thanks for wonderful Onam Sadhya and celebration!

The ambience is good and they have tried to make it cozy. Service is mediocre. The staff is smiling but not very friendly. We ordered Kurkure Bhindi and if you have ever eaten that at spice Klub, please stay away from it. In every bite the oil is oozing out and so it's very unhealthy and difficult to eat. I gave that feedback to the waiter and his response was, Sir this is deep fried.. (Oh sorry I did not know that ). We ordered lotus root, cauliflower, appam and couple veg sabzis and everything was sweet. Plus OMG it is super expensive where you are mostly paying for the ambience. I will never go back there again.

We visited this Indian restaurant for Saturday lunch. Reservations were open, and while the place wasn't full, it had a decent number of diners. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. A server quickly came by to offer water (tap or bottled) and handed us menus. Shortly after, another server stopped to see if we had questions or were ready to order. We ordered the lotus root inji pulli, alleppey shrimp curry, egg roast with ghee pepper rice, appam, and Malabar parotta. Service was quite slow. The appetizer arrived first--it was hot, tangy, and nicely spiced. However, the lotus root was quite chewy; not sure if that's how it's meant to be. There was another long gap before the mains arrived. The shrimp curry was hot, but everything else was lukewarm or cold. The flavors of the shrimp curry and egg roast were decent but nothing memorable. The appam was very thin, and the ghee pepper rice lacked fragrance or the flavor of ghee--we could see pepper, but couldn't taste it. They also forgot our parotta and only brought it when we asked, and by then, it was cold too. No one checked in to see how the meal was or if we needed anything else, which added to our disappointment.

We went there with a few friends for lunch on Saturday, we had a reservation and were seated right away The decor and interior was quite nice and gave a nice green vibe. We ordered a few appetizers 1. Tender Jack cutlet: very flavorful 5/5 2. Paneer pockets: was okay , lacked flavor and texture, 3/5 3. Chicken fry: very flavorful with right balance of spices 5/5 Main course: Paneer Curry: was good but nothing great 4/5 Kerala fish curry: the curry was very flavorful the fish had a lot of bones and was a little hard to eat 4/5 Chicken potli Biryani: different than usual Hyderabadi biryani, came wrapped in a banana leaf but was quite nice 3/5 The only thing is when they gave the check they had added a tip for 22% which is higher than most places (18% is standard) and also they did not mention they had added it until they sent the bill to the phone. Overall a lovely place for special occasion, its a little expensive but worth a try, we will definitely try again for trying different items on the menu.

First of all let me recognize Ganesh for the stupendous work he did to make the experience so pleasant. So polite huge smile and very professional. The way he explained the dishes felt like I was at very high end expensive restaurant. That said they did not fall short at all. The design is very nice and when going inside you can tell how thought out the entire concept is. The food completely surprised me on how good it was. They definitely elevated the meals on how they look and serve it without compromising the flavors. Great experience!!!

Celebrated an unofficial Bachelorette's party and it was wonderful! Ganesh and his team provided excellent service and ensured we had a great dinner. We loved the ambiance and appreciated the surprise moose dessert for the bride-to-be at the end of the night. If you're looking for delicious food and a memorable experience, then Anantara is the place to go.

Delicious food - the appetizers and main dishes we ordered were really delicious. Ambiance is good. Two stars because of really poor service. Our waiter told us that okra appetizer was not available, but it was being served to other customers that came after us! Food is served haphazardly. Don't think I will come back again.

Ambiance is upscale for an Indian Restaurant through somewhat noisy Service was courteous and polite. Ganesh, our wait staff took the time to explain what some of the dishes were and some history behind the food. The food was excellent. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, two main courses and two desserts among the four of us. Truffle Okra Kurkure (5/5): my wife couldn't stop raving about the okra. Perfectly crisp without being overfried, and with light batter that allowed for the taste of the okra to come through. Gunpowder Idli Bites (4/5) - the challenge with gunpowder idli at most places is that the spice overpowers the taste of everything else. Not here...it had just enough spice that you know it's spicy without overpowering your palette Inji Puli Lotus Root (4/5) another star dish thanks to the ginger tamarind sauce. I've had this at a number of other places (Inchin's once upon a time) and the magic is always in the sauce - Amantara nailed it. Right mix of the tangy with the ginger strips Angamaly Mango Curry (2.5/5) Frankly, after the amazing appetizers this dish fell a bit short. Somehow the combination of mango and coconut didn't quite do it for us. Sadhya (4/5) : this was a new dish recommended by our server Ganesh. It consisting of rice, 3 curries, 3 veggies and 3 chutneys with a side of papad. Filling, flavorful and with a ton of variety. Gulab Jamun Brûlée (2/5) - the rabdi that came with the brûlée was waaayy too sweet and could have been less sweet for a more enjoyable taste. Elaneer Fruit Payasam (3/5) : this was a bit more enjoyable than the brûlée but could have been a bit more sweeter. Overall a great experience with food and service and definitely worth going back.

Good ambiance and great service. Very attentive staff and food was delivered very quickly. We had a family dinner planned for Bday celebration and we all are vegetarians. Food was complete disaster and tasteless. I am not going to judge all the food as I have no idea how the taste would be for non vegetarian food but I would highly recommend for vegetarians to stay away from wasting your money. It's not worth the price you pay at all.

Fremont truly deserves a fine dining spot like Anantara. The ambiance is warm and tastefully decorated, a refreshing change for the area. We visited for Valentine's Day lunch and the place was packed, with a special menu just for the day. We tried the cranberry rasam, banana blossom kola, and parottas - all of which were standouts. It is a lot of effort to make Banana Flower Kola, I really appreciated this one. The rasam was tangy and refreshing. The chicken over rice (dont remember the name they had on spl menu), though, was a bit of a letdown. The rice lacked the depth or aroma you'd expect from a biryani-style dish, and the chicken felt more like seekh kebab, not quite what you'd expect from a South Indian specialty restaurant. Looking forward to coming back and exploring their regular menu. The potlam biryani sounds intriguing - hoping it lives up to the hype!

Anantara has been on my list for some time. Went there on a weekday evening. They have done a fabulous job for their interiors. Indian restaurants rarely do a good job at their interiors and never put any consistent effort into the decor and ambience. Anantara pleasantly surprised me with their decor and their service. We tried the Lotus Inji-Puli, Kerala egg roast, Gutti vankaya, malanar parotta, and coconut rice that came with the gutti vankaya. Everything tasted well and the portions were enough for 2-3 people. Would come back again

This is a vegetarian's review of a largely non-vegetarian restaurant so please keep that in mind before reading further. We arrived at Anantara for lunch with a few of our friends on a busy Saturday. The place is done really well with beautiful decor, high-quality cutlery and generally a large family-gathering atmosphere. We were seated and ordered only 2 items since it was just me and my husband having veg food. We got their Inji Puli lotus root starter and Veg kizhi Parotta. The starter was good, VERY tangy and spicy which I enjoyed but my husband didn't. The quantity however was quite little for $17. The veg kizhi Parotta ($28) took a looongg time to arrive - we even joked that we were probably the only ones ordering veg and so the kitchen was surprised that it took a while to whip it up & get it to us. The person serving was apologetic and told us multiple times that our food was on the way and since we were with a group of people chitchatting, we really didn't mind the delay. However, I wouldn't say the same if it were just the two of us dining. The kizhi parotta tasted really well, lots of veggies soaked on the parotta making it soft and chewy. We both really enjoyed it. Moving on, we did indulge in a few bites of two of their desserts - Filter coffee cheesecake and the pistachio kunafa tiramisu both of which was exemplary. The ladyfingers in the tiramisu were saffron infused which gave it a very nice Indian touch. Overall, I feel a bit underwhelmed for the price we paid but maybe this place really shines with their non-veg items. I am however tempted to come back to try their aapam, kappa, egg based curry and also the jackfruit cutlet. Hopefully I do.

4.5 stars adjusted to 5. Anantara replaced another restaurant in Pacific Commons and while I was apprehensive about it, it beat my expectations. Loved the ambiance. Food was very well presented and delicious. Jackfruit curry was our lesser favorite. Even though Anantara is revered for their non veg items, I can attest to their vegetarian menu being great! We had many options. The pistachio tiramisu was nice. Not too sweet, not too heavy. We went to celebrate a birthday and the staff brought over a nice chocolate mousse cake. And even sang Happy birthday 10/10 recommend at least one visit.

We visited this place with a few friends on a Saturday evening with reservation. The food was exceptionally good, maintaining authentic tastes of each dish we tried. We got shareables like tender jackfruit cutlet, paneer pockets, kabebs; followed by biryani, a few curries, and appam. Nonalcoholic drinks were good too. Had a great time. One suggestion: lighting can be brighter inside in evenings.

I had an amazing experience at Anantara. The staff is friendly and the cuisine here is Kerela. I tried all authentic kerela cuisine and in my opinion they were really really good. Maybe my least favourite was Mango curry. I loved the payasam. The chicken starter were amazing. Also tried a pretty unique dish involving lotus roots - they did a great job at it. Ambience is top not - definitely upscale. I highly recommend this place if you want to explore Kerela food.

Really yummy food, not ur typical South Indian dosa/idols but has other dishes. I like their paratha c it's so flaky and their chicken curry bc it's very flavorful. Biggest caveat is that everything is extremely expensive so go if you don't mind dropping some cash bc food is good

We visited this place on Sunday afternoon. It was super crowded. I would suggest go with reservation. We ordered veg paneer and chicken fried starter. For main course ordered chicken curry, fish fry with appam, paratho and ghee rice. I would say overall the food was ok. The restaurant carries more of kerala taste. Every dish had pepper flavor which quite did not go well with paneer starter. What truly elevated this place is their ambience. So will recommend this place for a cozy dinner or a special celebration.

We can in for a dinner on a Friday evening, and while we had to wait about 20mins to be seated, the food was excellent. We ordered the following items and liked all of them: Goat chuka Kids chicken fry Kids ghee idli Chicken biryani Goat curry Chicken fry Nawabi paneer Chettinad veg curry Parathas We also ordered the sake based cocktail drinks, which were ok. We'd definitely come back here for the food again. The only downside was the noise level, which was rather high.

Went to celebrate an occasion, and the restaurant did not disappoint. The place has decent parking snd good seating inside, and the service was very good. We started with beer, which was very good. A drink with coconut was awesome, and the lassi was good as well. Coming to food, the veg thali was very good, and the tender jack cutlet, street-style kalan, and lotus root are amazing. The winner is the naan with parotta, which was amazing. I will definitely recommend this place and will be back for sure.

Great ambiance! I kept staring at their accent wall which is very welcoming. Veg thali 4.5/5: We ordered the veg thali to taste all their specials. It came with Malabar Parotta, rice, some payasam, tomato dal, drumstick sambar, rasam, kurma, yogurt based curry(majjiga chaaru), spiced cocount rice, fryums and pickle. Everything tasted great. It was a good balance of different types of dishes. Special mention- banana chips - super yummy, crispy, spicy and can still taste the vegetable. There was definitely a lack of vegetables on the plate. I would love to see some vegetable either fried or as a curry. Without that it can seem like a group of sides put together. However I liked all of these sides and hence the rating. Thattukada Chicken Fry: 4.5/5 Initially it did come across as too dry. But the it grew on me. The spiced coconut based batter used to fry the chicken was amazing. It was definitely the first time I tried this and it reminded me of the flavors in Coconut Muthiya that I used to be fond of. Egg Aappam: 3/5 Ordered this as a side for the curries on veg thali. I have had this many times, but was surprised to see the egg half-boiled. Not something I expected. But the aaapam was yum, perfectly soft and spongy! Overall, lovely experience. Coming back to try their other specialities

Kudos to the chef at Anantara. I knew I was in for a treat after just my first spoonful of the shrimp broth. Every dish we had was a masterpiece. Balancing strong spices is a talent and maintaining the balance and not going overboard requires mastery. My mouth is still watering reminiscing my lunch. The food was so flavorful and brilliantly executed, that I was truly impressed. We went on Valentine's Day and they had a separate special menu that day. Ambiance is decent with a large mural covering one wall and wall length window on the other wall facing the outside. They had a lot of fake plastic plants at the entrance which I didn't really fancy but who cares when the food is so good? Service was quick and attentive. This is what we got- ***Shrimp broth-5/5- small serving of richly spiced and flavored broth with four tiny shrimps. The flavor of shrimp was outstanding and the first spoonful awakened all my senses. The tiny shrimps were surprisingly melt in the mouth soft and not over cooked so I am assuming they used shrimp shells or larger shrimp to make the broth and draw out such rich flavor. ***banana blossom kola-5/5- three pieces of fritters made with banana blossoms. I was impressed by the flavor profile of these fritters. I was flummoxed by how they fit in such complex and nuanced flavors into that tiny ball. I relished this dish, it was outstanding. ***Spiced chicken roulade with Karaikudi sauce: 5/5- dish came with rice and we ordered a Ceylon parotta on the side as well. The rice was exquisite. It was not rice cooked with just spices rather it was rice cooked in a rich broth and the flavors ran all the way to the core. It was delicious just by itself. The chicken roulade was good as well but I didn't fancy the potato filling, it felt kind of like a letdown after all these other outstanding dishes. I am running out adjectives but the gravy the roulade was sitting on was amazing as well. It's so obvious the chef is a master of his craft and I feel lucky to have eaten his creations. I will go back to try their regular menu as well. Btw, I visited Kerala a few months back and ate local Kerala food three times a day for 8 days. The food was good, rustic for the most part but most of the dishes didn't have a good reign over the fiery spices grown in abundance on their monsoon drenched lush hillsides. Can I dare say my meal here was much better than that?

Impressive, sophisticated take on cuisine of Kerala. Clever design choices imbue the space (formerly Rangoli) with the hallowed, sacred feel of "God's Own Country." Soft, dim lighting with table lamps reminded me of evenings in Aranmula, writing in my diary at my desk by candlelight; green color theme and potted plants, evokes the lushness of the backwaters. At the same time, the aesthetic feels hip and contemporary, typical of an affluent area of India, like Jubilee Hills. Warmth and friendliness from the staff set the tone for a fantastic meal. Our knowledgeable server Ganesh guided us through the menu, gave great recommendations. Paneer baos were an awesome start. Mini podi idlis had a nice nutty, spicy flavor. Mini vadas tasted clean and wholesome, not too heavy. Black cod was my favorite dish. Truly outstanding. The fish skin is expertly crisped with a mouthwatering spice rub, fish is meltingly tender, spicy coconut curry is exquisite, authentic. Chefs are not messing around; this dish is better than you can find in most of the Bay Area's top gourmet restaurants. I love that they didn't dumb down the spicing for American palates. Which they don't have to do in Fremont, as most of the diners are Indians. Appam was fresh and soft. Veg biryani was wonderfully aromatic, with subtle spicing. Kerala biryani is not heavily flavored like Hyderabadi biryani, so adjust your expectations (and don't complain about it like my Hyderabadi husband did lol); it's more like pulao. Dessert was crème bruleed gulab jamun, absolutely as good as it sounds. The jamuns tasted freshly fried, with perfect sweetness, not too much. Very happy, fulfilling dining experience. The pride of the chefs in their artistry shined through every dish. This restaurant is a gift to the Bay Area. And probably the best restaurant in Fremont.

Finally, a decent Indian fine dining restaurant with great decor and good tasteful design. A bit pricy but worth the tag. Food was good we had the biriyani cooked in a biriyani leaf, shrimp, hoppers. Sandy Fernandes our server was the best, he was kind and considerate to my granddaughter and knowledgeable of the menu and recommended a nice port wine.

I've been massively impressed by the food available near the hotel I'm staying at in Fremont lol. Anantara was the icing on the cake during my trip and I am so happy we tried it. The restaurant is in a fairly busy strip mall with tons of shops and restaurants nearby. It's on a corner lot, which made parking a little bit easier for my coworker and I on a Thursday night, but I can imagine parking becomes pretty difficult during the weekends and on holidays, etc. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous; it's decorated so tastefully and the ambiance is perfect. The dining area is in a single large room, but tables and seating arrangements are spread out well enough to give you a decent amount of privacy while you enjoy your meals. It's very lively when the dining area gets full, but nothing different than you'd expect with a popular restaurant. I read a couple reviews about it being unbearably loud and that wasn't the case when I visited. We were helped by a very nice gentleman named Danesh and started with the chettinad kuhzi paniyaram (rice dumplings) that were served with a spicy onion relish. These came out very quick and the presentation was excellent! They were very hot, obviously fresh, and very delicious. The relish was a perfect addition to the appetizer. I was torn between the Alleppey shrimp curry and grandmas goat curry, and asked Danesh for a recommendation; he was quick to say that the shrimp was his favorite and that's what I went with. He mentioned it came with two bread selections, but you can also add a side of rice if you'd like. My coworker ordered the southern Tiffin platter, which came with a selection of different sauces to use with a small variety of bread types. We also got a bowl of ghee rice for the table. Our meals seemed to appear out of thin air very shortly after we were 50% done with the first couple of dumplings and again... such great presentation. Everything looked and smelled amazing. I did not hesitate to dig in lol, and I can confidently say that the shrimp curry is probably one of, if not the best I have had. My coworker loved her meal as well and we could not stop gushing about how good everything was. Danesh stopped by regularly to ask how we were and we didn't go a moment without water either. I joked that I'd make the trip back to Fremont from Colorado just to have another meal here lol, but that should tell you how good I think it is. Absolutely 10/10 experience and I hope I get the opportunity to visit again someday.

I really appreciated the effort put into the decor and ambiance. The space has an authentic-modern vibe to it. Unfortunately, the place was so loud I could barely hear my own table. We started with a few appetizers, which were definitely the highlight -- I recommend getting the chicken cutlet. However, the main course didn't quite live up to the same standard. The chicken gravy lacked any sort of flavor, which was disappointing. For what its worth, the parotta was soft, fluffy, and well-made. Service throughout the meal was attentive and friendly, which I appreciated. Overall, while the experience had its bright spots, the food didn't quite meet the expectations I came in with.

Fremont needed a nice restaurant and Anantara delivered. We tried Jackfruit cutlets, Paneer pockets, Chicken fry as appetizers. For main course we had fish curry, chicken biryani and Paneer curry. I am vegetarian so can only speak to the vegetarian food. For me the Jackfruit cutlets were the best!! Crispy outside and creamy inside with wonderful podi and curry leaves flavors. Paneer Packets were nice too but lacked some kick. Malabar parathas and appam were delicious. I was pleasantly surprised at the fast service! Anantara - welcome to Fremont!

One of the best upscale Indian food experience in Bay Area! Food was amazing and same as service, lots of good options with decent portion.

Anantara is a new upscale restaurant offering a menu of authentic South Indian flavors. My favorite dish was the Mysore Masala Dosa, a rice and lentil batter crepe smeared on the inside with a spicy red chili paste and containing a filling of spiced potatoes. The flavorful, crispy dosa was served with refreshing and creamy tomato, coconut, herb chutneys, along with an herbaceous sambar (lentil soup), creating a perfect balance of flavors! From the Chef's Special menu, the Bhuna Lamb Chops were three chops served in a heavily spiced onion gravy; and the Fish Pollichathu was mahi mahi grilled with onions and spices in a banana leaf, served with a side of kappa (tapioca mash), mango chammanthi (dry raw mango chutney), and nei choru (short-grain ghee rice). Another signature dish was Grandma's Goat Curry, made of chewy bone-in chunks of goat in a slightly sweet onion gravy, served with a super flaky, crispy Malabar Porotta on the side for soaking up all the sauce. Overall, the flavors here were all on point, the service was super friendly, and the atmosphere was elegant and lively. The prices, however, were quite expensive for the portion sizes.

Let me start off by saving I love Kerala seafood dishes. So when I saw that they served them here I had to give it a try. The service was quick and they are very attentive and checkin with you to make sure everything is good. Ambiance is great. Nice and open vibes. My favorite dish from this is the king fish and the goat curry.

I want to start with a confession, I was pretty angry when I heard that Rangoli was closing down and a new expensive South Indian restaurant with very few vegetarian options opening in that place. Really!! I avoided going to Anantara for a long time but I'm so glad I gave this place a chance on an odd Friday. It was great!! We didn't have a reservation but since we went for an early dinner we did get a table right away. All the staff here was very friendly. I liked the interior, it does look classy for sure. We took the patio table as it was a nice day outside. Silverware and table lamps were cute too, however the food looking plates were melamine It won't matter to the most though so that's okay. Food was great! We ordered Jackfruit Cutlets which had adequate flavors for global taste buds (in clearer words, they tasted good but definitely could use more spice :) ) We ordered a Hyderabadi Paneer Korma with Appam and Porotta. The gravy was rich and flavourful. It tasted better with Appam. Overall we liked the experience and we would definitely come back to try more dishes here.

New place in Fremont. Where Rangoli Flavors used to be. Interior decoration is awesome and their tables and plates are all premium. We tried Dosa, Fish Pollichathu and goat biryani. Dosa and the chutneys were good. Sambhar so so. Goat biryani was also just ok. Fish Pollichathu however was nice. Mahi mahi fish cooked in banana leaf. Their signature dish. That's the only dish we really liked and that's why I am giving 4 star instead of 3 stars given how expensive the food was. Will probably try them one more time for their Thali which is only on weekdays lunch.

Good place to try out non vegetarian food. Good portion size for 2. Do try out their pistachio tiramisu

Authentic taste - Malabar parota, anaphylaxis shrimp curry a must try. Ordered carb starter, and Indian beer - best combo

Service Food Ambiance We liked the fish curry and chicken biryani. Also the goat curry

This was my 3rd visit to this outstanding South Indian fine dining restaurant, and once again, it exceeded expectations. The flavors are truly unique and delicious. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality of food and the overall dining experience make it perfect for special occasions like a celebration lunch or dinner. Ambience is great as well! We tried a variety of dishes including Railway Cutlet, Raw Jackfruit Cutlet, Karuveppilai Shrimp, Mutton Potlam Biryani, Mutton Soup, Nalli Goat Curry, Kanyakumari Shrimp Thokku all were flavorful and well-prepared. Our server, Ganesh, was professional, friendly and attentive. He gave excellent dish recommendations and made the experience even more memorable by offering a complimentary birthday cake and desserts. I'd definitely love to come back again!

Definitely wowed by the ambience here, but extra impressed with the food. The prawn, chicken curry and lamb chops were all uniquely flavored and well spiced. Super friendly service and they even kept my sunglasses that I left in the restroom and I was able to retrieve them easily the next day!

WOW. We were looking for somewhere to eat and walked into Anantara and were immediately blown away. The restaurant is gorgeous and looks extremely posh yet cozy. the service was IMPECCABLE. we were checked on multiple times and our waiter walked us through the menu and gave us amazing suggestions. Now the FOOD. UNREAL!! The best most interesting flavors and most delicious Indian food we have ever had!!! That mixed with the lovely ambiance and outstanding service makes this place 10000/10. highly highly recommend:)

The ambiance is just great. Well run restaurant. The menu covers dishes from several Southern Indian regions. We had Kerala chicken fry, Potlam Biriyani and Chicken curry. Flavors were amazing and balanced. Service was great too. A very well rounded restaurant. I will be coming back often.