Flavor-packed South Indian vegetarian delights incl. star mixed veg sizzler & king masala dosa. Also offers Jain menu & customizable options.
This South Indian gem in Hell's Kitchen offers a truly authentic vegetarian experience. From the crispy King Masala Dosa to the flavorful Mixed Vegetable Sizzler, the dishes are packed with incredible taste. Don't miss the satisfying South Indian Thali or the delicious Chappathi. While the tomato chutney and chole bhatura had minor critiques, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive for this flavor-packed culinary destination.
The food is predominantly South Indian and vegetarian, with a strong emphasis on authentic flavors. Standout dishes include the King Masala Dosa, Mixed Vegetable Sizzler (hailed as a star dish), and the South Indian Thali. While most items are praised, the tomato chutney and chole bhatura received minor critiques for being less to some tastes or slightly oily. The restaurant also caters to Jain dietary needs and can customize dishes for lower oil and spice levels.
"Highly recommended dishes include the King Masala Dosa and the Mixed Vegetable Sizzler, with the South Indian Thali and Chappathi also receiving praise."
Customers are highly satisfied with the authentic and flavorful South Indian vegetarian cuisine, often recommending it as a top choice.
Important Note
Some diners found the tomato chutney and chole bhatura to be less appealing or slightly oily.
"Annapurna Bhavan is described as delicious vegetarian Indian food that is generally a crowd-pleaser and would be great for the vegan in the group."
Positive"This user seconded Annapurna Bhavan, stating it has really good food and also offers Jain menu items."
Positive"The original poster expressed gratitude for the suggestion and stated they would try Annapurna Bhavan."
Positive"This user suggested Annapurna Bhavan, noting it is all vegetarian and has a Jain menu to avoid garlic. They also mentioned the possibility of customizing to lower oil and spice levels."
Positive"This commenter suggested skipping Curry Hill and going to Annapurna Bhavan in Hell's Kitchen instead."
Positive"This user suggests checking out Brooklyn Curry Project (BCP) and Filter Kaapi, ranking them as their third favorite South Indian places behind Semma and the temple canteen. They particularly praise Filter Kaapi's sambar and weekday lunch specials, as well as their thatte idli and dosa. The commenter also offers advice on visiting BCP and Semma, noting Filter Kaapi's limited menu and hours."
Positive"The reviewer provided a detailed litmus test for South Indian restaurants, emphasizing the qualities of Medu Wada, Dosa, and Filter Coffee. They find the Ganesha Temple in Flushing, NY, to be the most authentic and top-class. Other recommended places include A2B South Plainfield, NJ (close to authentic), Anjappar and A1 Adyar Anandha Bhavan in NY (tasty), and Pradyumna Cafe and Dosa Spot in Jersey City, NJ (good). Saravana Bhavan on Lexington Ave, NY, is rated as alright."
Positive"This comment clarifies that A1 Adyar Ananda Bhavan is an imposter, and the actual Adyar Ananda Bhavan is known as A2B, which does not have a location in NYC. The commenter agrees that the Flushing Hindu Temple is the only truly authentic South Indian place worth mentioning."
Neutral"The reviewer visited Annapurna Bhavan twice and found it to be very good, even replacing their previous go-to restaurants like Saravana Bhavan and Pongal. They enjoyed the king masala dosa, mixed vegetable sizzler (calling it the star), South Indian thali, and chappathi. However, they found the tomato chutney not to their liking and the chole bhatura a bit too oily and thin, though they would consider trying it again. Paneer pasanda was also reportedly great, and the chai was average."
Positive"When walking down 9th Ave from Midtown, the commenter stops at Annapurna for Indian food."
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