Anjappar Indian Cuisine

Amazing food and the special non veg banana leaf was a great addition to the menu, loved everything about the food and their service. They also very willing gave us complimentary food for us to try.

Pretty decent overall, but nothing to write home about. Everything was perfectly passable, but for Indian food aficionados, it just didn’t quite hit the spot. On the bright side, the Madras coffee was the real star of the show — absolutely excellent!

This was our second time. Food was excellent and the new lady waitress was attentive. Sambar chicken biryani 4/5 Coconut curry with prawn 4/5 Garlic naan 4/5 Coconut curry goes well with biryani and naan was well. As others noted a bit runny not as thick but flavorful. $70 with 20% tip

I had a very nice experience in this restaurant. The food was sooo good. Whole fish fried, chicken tandoori, & lam curry. Excellent service

My first curry in New York found me here as this was rated highly by reviews. I asked for Indian hot, it was below average, more medium, definitely not Indian hot. Coconut curry with chicken. Not bad, not great. A bit watery and bland, needed more seasoning. Onion pakodas, were disappointing. All batter and little onion. I am critical because I have high standards with curry’s. Perhaps this is considered good in New York. Wouldn’t last long in Brick lane, that’s for certain. Service was good and the naan bread fine !

I visited this place this noon. I ordered the banana leaf special and a Coke, and the total bill came to around $50. The service was good, but the food was so bland that it wasn’t very tasty. If you’re a spice lover, you might want to skip this place. It was an evening, and the atmosphere was okayish.

The foods were amazing! The portions were big and they all tasted sooo good!! It was my first time trying dosa and I absolutely loved it!!

Anjappar Indian Cuisine delivers an unforgettable dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm hospitality and inviting ambiance set the tone for a perfect evening. The food was nothing short of exceptional—authentic Chettinad flavors that were rich, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. Every dish, from the spicy mutton chukka to the veg biriyani was a flavor explosion. The staff was courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. It’s clear they take great pride in the quality of their food and service. Highly recommend Anjappar to anyone craving a true taste of South India—this place is a gem!

I don't know Indian food well but was craving curry. I asked for something not too heavy . Waiter Noor was so nice and helpful and recommended me Parotta Chicken Dip. Wow! It is my new obsession! Insanely delicious ! It ll be my new spot

Very bad quality food Don't go waste of money Stale fish Tasteless appams Very expensive It's for Americans butter chicken stuff Authentic flavor is gone

It's been a while since I got the chance to eat authentic Tamil food. Anjappar came through for me!! It's a quaint little restaurant when you enter but you never feel like you are in a small space. The decor, the music, the staff welcoming you with a smile... everything makes you look forward to a wonderful meal! 1. Nannari Sarbath- 5/5 It turned out to be the perfect drink to start with to cool down from a humid walk and look over the menu. It was delicious and definitely cooling to the body. I love that they did not ice it down. It was a much needed sparkling drink. 2. Chennai Coconut Martini- 4/5 I ordered this mainly out of curiosity! It was wonderful too. Definitely tropical drink with coconut and pineapple in it. The alcohol note was subtle but there. It paired well with the main dishes and to finish off the meal. It is a little too sweet if you don't like fruity drinks. It would've been nicer had this been less syrupy! 3. Kuzhipaniyaram- 4/5 This classic dish was delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Right amount of spice and flavors. The chutneys (coconut and onion) were perfect match too. It was a bit too hot- while I love to hear the sizzle since it's straight from the wok, it took me a few minutes to cool it off to be able to savor the flavors. 4. Chicken Keema dosa- 4/5 The chicken was very well made. It went well with the chutneys and the podi. The podi was definitely a key player in this dish. The dosa was okay. 5. Appam with chicken gravy- 5/5 Perfect dish overall. The coconut milk was amazing. Appam was amazing. The chicken gravy was great too. A tad bit spicy for me but I'm sure it was the normal amount of spice! Overall Anjappar is the perfect spot to satiate your Tamil food cravings. Look forward to returning to try other dishes on their menu. Thank you for the wonderful experience Anjappar!

Service was great! Came in and was seated quickly and when we asked to swap out one of the dishes (we swapped out the baby corn Manchurian since it wasn't very good), and they had no hesitation at all. Dosa is okay (very subpar), but the chicken biryani was delicious and super flavorful! I would come back for the biryani and the chili chicken!

I went with Anjappar and I think I made a good choice. The place was full when I arrived, which is usually a good sign. The ambiance was dark and bustling. I got seated quickly and were told to scan a QR code to check out the menu. Appalam - Came with 3 light, wafer-style chips and two dipping sauces. Great deal for $3. Chicken Dip - Came with four pieces that looked kind of like quesadillas or scallion pancakes. The dip had a whole piece of chicken in it and was super savory. I really liked this one. Butter Chicken - Classic dish with a good amount of chicken. Rich, creamy, and flavorful. Garlic Naan - Probably the best part of the meal. Piping hot and loaded with garlic. It went well with the butter chicken. If you're in the area, give Anjappar a shot. You'll get a filling, tasty meal at a good price.

So good, but not your average Indian food. It is more southern in its cuisine, and the usual that we have is Northern according to theis restaurant. it has become our tradition to go to this restaurant. The food excellent, and the service is very good. Love the atmosphere, and it is a great location.

This is an excellent South Indian restaurant. We had a delivery order that came quickly, and was well packed. Portions were generous, and the price was reasonable. We had Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani, Kullpaniyaram, Vegetable Kuruma Curry, Masala Dosa, Appam, Nattukozi Masala Curry, Payasam and a Mango Lassie. The mutton biryani was delicious with nice boneless soft pieces of meat. The masala dosa came crispy with nicely seasoned potatoes inside. The vegetable kuruma curry had some hot spice but not too much. The appam was deliciously toasty on the outside and soft on the inside with flavorful dipping sauces. The mango lassie was thick and as if a sweet dessert. We enjoyed the meal thoroughly. Highly recommended for authentic South Indian food. Unfortunately, for thali's, one must dine inside.

This is an old review for when I came a while back. Came here I believe on a Sunday? This spot is located in curry hill, and it's actually a little bit hidden What did I order? Well, I ordered one thing for myself, but I actually tried a bunch of different things. The benefit of coming for lunch is that you'll be able to try a number of things on the menu, since it's a little cheaper than dinner. One interesting feature of this place is that if you order enough food (I think it's something like over $40 per person) you get a free biryani. The biryani is quite sizable, and you can actually get it to go, so it's not a bad feature. However, like I said before, the biryani is not actually that great (for my taste a little dry), so it doesn't sweeten the deal all that much for me.

Lots of restaurants from the Indian diaspora in this neighborhood but friends recommended Anjapar. Food was delicious with robust South Indian spices. Ambiance is average; not sure what look they were going for but sort of "blah" for lack of a better word. Service is very average; wait staff was friendly but lackluster and uncaring once they leave your table. We had to remind them several times about various requests (and no - we were not being demanding).

*** Always Start With Aapam ** Then chittimutyalu rice Biryani with goat sukka * Lassi or Filter Coffee I will come again and again. Location - 7/10 (Uptown/midtown views on walk) Parking - 5/10 ( Limited Street parking, public parking expensive ) Menu Options - 9/10 ( Made live, Tasty, Authentic ) Service Quality - 8/10 ( Fast, Prompt & Courteous) Value for money - 8/10 (Tasty and right portions ) Seating Comfort - 7/10 (non cushioned, Indoor only ) Noise Level - 8/10 ( 10 Being High ) Cleanliness - 7/10 ( Overall Tidy, Renovated Neat Restrooms)

Great service, nice ambiance, and excellent food! The tikka masala was a little on the sweet side for my taste, but the texture was absolutely divine, very creamy. Five stars for the garlic naan, which I WILL be finishing off this evening. Oh my word, so flakey and lovely! All in all a solid meal. I'd love to go back.

The food seemed to be cooked well. However we didn't get the biryani we so craved for which was the special Jeeraga samba rice. The biryani was a little spicy and the aapam seemed to be on the dry side. The final nail on the coffin was when my friends and I noticed a rat running around the place whilst eating food. At this point we completely lost it and my friend and I felt unwell after dinner.

Been here once before and remember their crab masala was delicious so 4 years later we're back! When walking in we were greeted right away and taken to an open table. There is a QR code to scan for the menu and someone came shortly to take our order. We started with a mango lassi which was delicious and very refreshing. We ordered the crab masala, mutton sukka masala, and garlic naan. Both dishes came with rice automatically. Everything was delicious! Mutton came with lots of pieces and was cooked well. The mutton sukka also only has boneless pieces. The garlic naan was fresh and soft, and the crab masala was definitely the star of the meal. So flavorful and delicious curry too. The crab comes whole so you'll have to know how to break and pull the meat out, but all part of the experience. Overall we had a great meal here and had enough to take home for leftovers. Can't wait to come back!

Service and food was amazing, hospitality was great!!! Definitely would recommend. Prices were reasonable based off surrounding locations

In short, it's all about the food. You're not coming for the ambiance -- the lights are a bit too bright and LED, the placemats are a little long in the tooth, and for some reason there is a TV that just cycles through pictures of menu items. None of that matters, you're here for the food. The curries are packed with spices, not necessarily spicy unless intended, but it's always a delight to bite into a whole cardamom pod and know that real ingredients went into a dish. The dosas are large, crisp and accompaniments very tasty. The parotta is delicious and has just the right congealed texture (I genuinely mean this in the best way). All washed down with a Kingfisher? Nothing better. Service was great. We were a little late to our reservation but the staff was very accommodating and kind. They gave great recommendations too. If you can look past the lighting, you're in for a treat.

I love Tamil food! Every time I've gone to Anjappar alone or with friends or with family the food has been sooo good. I've had their butter chicken, vegetarian Thalis, lamb curry with coconut milk (and naans of course!), dessert and awesome drinks. I'd like to add that their butter chicken etc seems healthier than the many other restaurants around the block. Waiters are great.

Had dinner with some old friends at this place on a Wednesday evening. We ordered the onion pakora, chicken 65, and chicken lollipop for our appetizers and the ghee masala dosa and their special mutton biryani. My favorite would have the be the onion pakora, ghee masala dosa and the mutton biryani. This is a great place to go to if you're really hungry and in the mood for some authentic South Indian food. Overall, great food and chill spot. Would definitely come back here for more food.

Ordered takeout: Chicken Keema Dosa I'm not a fan of ordering dosa to-go because it loses its crisp texture and tends to become soggy, and that is precisely what happened with this order too. Since this is a common trait shown across most takeout dosa orders, not docking points for this! However, the flavor is where this dish goes downhill. The chicken keema was rather dry and absolutely did not help with the structural integrity of each bite. Beyond it being a messy eat, the flavor was extremely bland. Not spicy, just plain salty. The sambar that was served alongside was watery and this time not even salty. The only facet getting this dish a 2/5 is the nutty, red chutney served on the side which made the rest of it somewhat bearable. Disappointing order but I have heard positive feedback from my friends about Anjappar's biryanis. It's a better idea to stick to their strengths next time.

I wanted to try a new place, but I regret every bite and every dollar spent. The food was awful. The vegetarian thali did not contain any vegetables or appetizing flavors. They served a small "variety" of bland, brown sauces with a bowl of rice for $20. I could barely eat it. So many better options in the neighborhood.

I was brought here for a later night dinner after a corporate event by my work buddy who is from India and told me "this is the place I always go when I am in NYC" So he did all the ordering including how much heat went into the food. We ahd amny dishes, honestly I have to admit we had drank a LOT of alcohol before I my memory is not super clear but all were very good. The heat took me to the edge of my heat tolerance. Overall if you want a real deal India this is your place.

This place is a scam don't trust the google reviews. They ask people to give them 5 stars in return for a free mango lassi... the dish was not tasty

The last time I was here was a couple of years ago I didn't have a good experience back then, but I was hoping things would be different around this time. It turned out to be the exact same experience. biryani and the coffee were utterly disappointing. The biryani was flavorless not fresh and it had like two large chunks of chicken and just rice for the most part. The coffee didn't hit the mark. I can find better Indian food in Houston or Austin.

Service is great was served by Nikhil Ambiance is also good Food Banana leaf thali 7/10 Chicken lollipop 5/10 dry Chicken 65 5/10 dry Mutton biryani 10/10 Appam 10/10 Shrimp masala 6/10 Kulipanyaram 10/10 Chicken chetinad 9/10 Filter coffee is 12/10 amazing amazing

Ordered the seeraga samba mutton briyani and deer sukka varuval, food was delicious, portions very large. I have leftovers for lunchtime.

This place was super delicious and I'm so happy to have found this place. They started off by giving us this extremely flaky starter appetizer with a green/brown dipping sauce, which was so yummy. I loved the texture. Then we got the lollipop chicken, which was super crispy and juicy. Then we also got a dosa, which was huge and flaky! Then we got anchovies, goat biriyani, and chicken curry which were all so good. I would definitely come again.

South Indian food. This is different business than most Indian restaurants in area. And they do not only serve dosa - but curries and entrees. Authentic place. Not very heavy and oily. The staff is quick and food comes out soon. Overall visit more often.

Ordered: fried idli, butter chicken masala, bamboo biriyani, and naan. Everything was good! I was very full but also didn't want to stop eating.

All I can say is....WOW! We started with the fried idilli. Something about this dough was mouth watering. We didn't even need the chutneys, the idilli dough melted in my mouth. For enteees, we got the banana leaf chutney dish and the paneer tikka masala. The banana leaf chutneys were solid. The chicken curry chicken was melting off the bone. The white onion dip was delish. Finally, the goat was so tender and amazing. The paneer tikka masala sauce was a little on the sweet side, but the paneer was so fresh it made up for it. The service was also good. The staff was kind and attentive

5 stars for the food; it was incredible!!! Sooo much flavor! I wish I had taken pictures of it. Definitely order the crab masala for sure! Service was below average and the restrooms were disgusting.

Had a good experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. We got the Chicken 65, Chicken Lollipop, Onion Pakora, Ghee Masala Dosa and Seeraga Mutton Biryani. All the dishes were mostly good. The mutton biryani, chicken 65 and onion pakora were brilliant. The Dosa wasn't the best though unfortunately - fairly average.

The level of careless laziness and rudeness in the staff is unbelievable. The lady who showed us to the table hung around to take our order and after we were done she loudly yelled at us that somebody else would come take the order. Another person comes in and we repeated our order which he takes down on a small slip of paper that looked like somebody's check. Anyway, 35 minutes pass by and nothing comes out not even the drinks. When we inquire, it looked like the order didn't even go to the kitchen and the person said "we have a lot of takeout orders today so the kitchen is slow". Five stars for the food. We got mutton biryani, natukodi chicken and mutton sookha curry. Everything was authentic and delicious. But the service leaves a lot to be desired for!

It's been 2 weeks since I've been here and it's all I want. You don't come here for your basic Indian menu, you come here if you know actual Indian food. If you're thinking butter chicken not your spot. Their menu has items that I've last seen on menus in India. I can't explain the joy I felt just seeing appam on the menu. Everything is made fresh and you can taste it. I definitely recommend the thali for people who want to know what most Indians eat at home. The lentil curry (dal) was delicious! Now back to appam I wish they served more than 2 I could easily have eaten maybe 4? The appam comes with just the gravy so I ate it with the nattukozi chicken which is something my mom makes and it's my favorite dish that my mom makes. It's spicy but so good. The staff is super super friendly and attentive. This place is a gem and I'm honestly just wanting to go back. This is your place to explore Indian food.

This is a great place for dosa and other Indian food. I work often in Manhattan but my friends from Denmark introduced me to Anjappar. Have been here many times. Friendly staff, great food and decent prices. Highly recommended.

Had a wonderful meal at Anjappar! The food was delicious (and met the approval of my mom who is an amazing cook and has high expectations for South Indian food), and the service was above and beyond (the waiters and manager were incredibly kind with our group, service was prompt, and food had great variety, authentic taste and spice). I find the food here much better and more authentic than a number of recent, fancier South Indian focused restaurants and as a Tamilian, would always prefer Anjapper when I'm looking for a home style, authentic meal.

Tasty, satisfying food that is bursting with flavor! I'm not sure if I've ever had Chettinad food before, but this was delicious. The menu has many enticing weekday lunch specials, such as the "lunch packs" and "thali meals" for $12-13 (available Monday through Thursday lunch) as well as $10 biryani and curry specials on specific weekday lunches. They have a selection of similar thali meals (vegetarian, chicken, or mutton) available anytime for $16-18. I got the regular price vegetarian Chettinad thali meal, which came with an array of delicious curries and other tasty bites (the yellow vegetable curry - possibly with coconut(?) was excellent, as was the chickpea one). It comes with a large bowl of white rice, a crispy pappad, and a piece of chapati. The spice level was perfect - enough a zing to make my nose a little runny, but not enough to be painful. Can't wait to come back and catch the elusive weekday lunch specials. The current menu: https://anjapparny.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

The food here was good. Felt like being home. I would recommend the chettinad chicken here.

Great service! Food was delicious and loved the pineapple rum cocktail. Ordered the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. Excellent!

Delicious Chicken Thali at Anjappar, an excellent neighborhood spot with a full menu of curries, dosa and Thalis Food came out quickly and the service was excellent!

Just to give some perspective: Anjappar is a mini-chain with two other locations in NJ. It's also known for its Chettinand Cuisine, which originates from the Tamil Nadu state in India. Some people typically eat South Indian food originating from the Karnataka state. Therefore, you'll notice some differences in how the food is made here. I've actually been here twice and had two different items. The first time I was here last year, I had the vegetarian thali. The thali was pretty decent from what I remember. This past time I've come here, I tried the masala dosa. The dosa itself wasn't that bad. There are 3 different chutneys that come with the dosa. The orange and white chutneys were pretty good. The other one was bleh to me. I think I'd probably come back here and eat the thalis rather than dosas. I don't think dosas are their best specialty here in my opinion. I could tell that because they didn't seem to have either rava or mysore dosas in my menu. This isn't saying the restaurant is bad per se. I'm a bit spoiled honestly because I grew up in central NJ, an area that's pretty much Little India. The dosas and south Indian food where I grew up is just a lot better than in NY. To be fair, there's just not a lot of South Indian restaurants in NYC and only a few in Manhattan. South Indian food is an acquired taste for many and a lot of people just prefer the taste of North Indian food. As for pricing, it's NYC pricing. It's what it is. $12 for a dosa is a bit much, but it's just a reality.

Lunch is pretty good. Mango lassi is great. I got the chicken biriyani. Get that too

We got the chicken chettinad boneless which is called something else (forgot the name) and my husband got the butter chicken. The waitress told me the butter chicken was made with coconut cream however she was wrong. So be aware of you are vegan or dairy free. I know chicken chettinad is made with coconut cream so I wasn't worried about that. Everything was delicious though! They also were out naan which was odd but their paratha was really good.

yummy food, polite service very helpful, cozy ambiance. also gave us free mango lassi

VEGETARIANS BEWARE! Smelly, dark, unclean and rude is what this place is. If you're a vegetarian, do not even bother stepping foot in this place. They do not have a separate vegetarian korma or sambhar, all they do is pick out the vegetables and serve it without the chicken and the bones. We called for the korma and rice, they served the korma with bone pieces. When I complained to the server, he for some reason found this funny and started laughing. The chef came out to "apologise" but all he did was just defend his actions by saying that this in-fact is not a pure veg restaurant. My family and me walked out and don't intend on going back to this place EVER!

We don't have to look beyond anjappar chettinaad for amazing Chettinad food! If you guys haven't tried Chettinad cuisine, this is the place for your first and forever. Do NOT forget to order their Malabar Paratha! (Plain parotta from their menu). We called for the Plain Parotta (multi layered flatbread made of flour and ghee, I think), Veg Kuruma, Chicken Chettinadu masala and Egg Biryani (really good). Again, no words as to how good the food is from here!

Veg thali could have been more Spicy, the mutton Biryani hit the spot. Give it a try.

Good food and good service especially the biryani. During recommend 10/10! The service was also quick and amazing!

South Indian meat/seafood dishes (which are sooo tasty) are not easy to find in Manhattan. I had been nervous to come here because of the poor ratings, but I am so, so glad that I ignored them and decided to come anyway - the menu looked too tempting. My family is from southern Indian and the dishes I tried here actually tasted like dishes my grandmother would make. We tried the parotta with mutton gravy - the parottas were very warm with all the buttery/flaky layers a good parotta should have and the mutton was fork tender with a perfectly spiced gravy. This dish was the overall favorite. Also tried the shrimp masala - not exactly what I was expecting as I was looking for a shrimp fry (maybe I should have ordered the shrimp 65) but it was nonetheless tasty and spicy. Then had the idiyappam, a stringy steamed rice cake, which came with vegetable kurma (would nix veg kurma next time, kind of sweet for something that is supposed to be savory) and sweetened cardamom-spiced coconut milk (my favorite accompaniment to idiyappam). The idiyappams were great - pillowy and soft. We also ordered egg masala to go with the idiyappam (like I would eat it at home) which was great - tasted almost like sambar which was unexpected but still good. The wait staff was incredibly attentive and kind. It was kind of sad to see that we were the only party in the restaurant for Saturday lunch (maybe due to omicron), but I hope this place does well! Will definitely be coming back to try the pomfret fry and biriyani next. Sorry, forgot to take pictures, but will next time!

Superb dry mutton sukka curry from the specials. Highly recommend. Authentic food and prompt service.

Second time here! Get to try the prawn curry this time - the seafood is good. Mutton curry is good as last time. Will try the dosa next time