Fiery South Indian & Chettinad specialties w/ Kothu Paratha, intense Vindaloo & unique biryanis. A must-try for authentic, spicy flavors.
Anjappar is a highly-regarded South Indian restaurant that offers an authentic Chettinad dining experience. Known for its flavorful and often intensely spicy dishes, it's a go-to for those seeking a genuine taste of Tamil Nadu cuisine. From comforting Kothu Paratha to fiery Vindaloo and unique biryanis, the menu promises a culinary adventure.
This restaurant specializes in South Indian and Chettinad cuisine, with a strong emphasis on bold and spicy flavors. Highly recommended dishes include the Kothu Paratha and Vindaloo, which is noted for its intense heat. The seeraga samba rice biryani and appam are also highlighted. Some reviews suggest a past dip in quality, but recent feedback indicates a return to good form, with dishes like malabar parotta and shrimp curry being particularly praised. It's considered a solid option for South Indian fare, with some even preferring it over other popular establishments like Saravanaa Bhavan.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Kothu Paratha, Vindaloo for its spice level, seeraga samba rice biryani, and appam. Mutton keema dosas and malabar parotta with shrimp curry are also praised."
Customers generally praise the authentic and flavorful South Indian cuisine, particularly noting its spicy offerings. While some mention past inconsistencies, the current consensus leans positive, highlighting unique dishes.
Important Note
One user noted that the restaurant's quality had dipped in the past when they experimented with modernization, including a food delivery robot, but this seems to have been resolved.
"Anjappar in New York is considered a 'tasty' option for South Indian cuisine by the reviewer, ranking below the most authentic establishments but still recommended for its flavor."
Positive"Anjappar in Murray Hill is recommended for its Big Indian thali platter."
Positive"This user recommended Anjappar, highlighting their sambar and mutton keema dosas as particularly good."
Positive"Anjappar's quality had dipped when they tried to modernize, including using a robot to deliver food. However, the robot is gone, and the food is considered good again, with unique spicy South Indian dishes, though it's not cheap."
Positive"This commenter mentioned Anjappar as a place with better curry within a block of Curry in a Hurry, and that it's dirt cheap."
Positive"This is one of two main options for an Indian food crawl in the Curry Hill area. It is known for chicken chettinad."
Positive"Anjappar was mentioned as a South Indian restaurant."
Positive"Anjappar in Midtown East was suggested as a place for South Indian food."
Positive"Considers Anjappar to be better than Saravanaa Bhavan for South Indian food."
Positive"They found Anjappar solid but inconsistent, noting that when it hits, it 'really hits,' and expressed a need for more and better Chettinad food in NYC."
Neutral"They recommended Anjappar as 'solid' Indian food."
Neutral"Confirms they were thinking of Anjappar (a Chettinad restaurant) in response to a suggestion. States it's the only spot they know of in Manhattan that serves appam."
Neutral"In a discussion about finding appam and a restaurant named Aappakadai, this user suggests that 'Anjappar' might be the Chettinad restaurant the previous commenter was thinking of."
Neutral"The user recommends Anjappar."
Positive"Recommends Anjappar for South Indian style seeraga samba rice biryani."
Positive"Claims Anjappar serves food spicy enough to cause 'physical pain,' specifically mentioning their vindaloo."
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