Chettinad specialist serving authentic, fiery South Indian cuisine. Known for standout biryani and spicy vindaloo; a must-try for unique dishes like appam.
Discover the vibrant flavors of South India at this Chettinad specialist, celebrated for its authentic and often fiery cuisine. Diners rave about dishes like the Kothu Paratha and the highly praised seeraga samba rice biryani. Be prepared for a kick, as their vindaloo is known to be intensely spicy, offering a true taste of heat. It's a go-to for unique items like appam, making it a standout in Manhattan's Indian dining scene.
This establishment specializes in Chettinad cuisine, a regional South Indian style. It's particularly noted for dishes like Kothu Paratha and biryani, with one commenter even recommending their seeraga samba rice biryani. The Vindaloo is described as exceptionally spicy, to the point of causing 'physical pain.' While praised for authenticity, there's a note about potential inconsistency in quality, though when it's good, it's considered 'fire,' especially dishes like malabar parotta and shrimp curry. They are also recognized as a spot for appam in Manhattan.
"Highly recommended dishes include Kothu Paratha, seeraga samba rice biryani, and vindaloo, which is noted for its extreme spiciness. Appam and malabar parotta with shrimp curry are also highlighted."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, with many recommending it for its authentic South Indian Chettinad cuisine. Some feedback suggests that while the food can be outstanding, consistency might be an occasional issue.
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Some feedback suggests that while the food can be outstanding, consistency might be an occasional issue.
"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."
Positive"My favorite Kothu Paratha currently is at Anjappar Chettinad (Murray Hill)"
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