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    Ananda

    4.1 (436 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    gunpowder masala dosa
    Leslie C.

    This was my second visit here. The restaurant had a very large party to handle while I was with there with my hubby. The server did a good job getting our order out correctly and pretty timely. considering the large party. We started with complimentary papad which would have been outstanding if they weren't very stale. Next came the kachumver salad which had well diced tomato, cucumber, onion, carrots and chickpeas. The salad was fresh but very under seasoned. A side of chat masala took care of that so be sure to request some. The real stars of the meal were the dosas. These were some of the best i've had, and i've had a lot. I got the gunpowder masala dosa and hubby got the masala dosa with spinach and mushrooms. The gunpowder dosa had the perfect amount of spice and crispness. The masala potatoes were like the best masked potatoes ever!! The spinach and mushrooms did not make the dosa too soggy. It was just perfect. Excellent place if you love dosas!!

    Mysore Masala Dosa
    Charmie M.

    Food was alright, didn't feel fresh. I ordered idli vada combo and 2 dosa. Within couple mins of ordering, you could hear the microwave go off and idli came out tasting stale but hot lol. I don't know if they are good for their curries but the dosa was oily so wouldn't recommend.

    Gobi Manchurian
    Dhilip R.

    Stumbled upon this cozy South Indian spot for a dosa night. The staff were kind enough to accommodate my visit without a reservation and moved tables around for me. The menu was vast with the souther staples. My order: Plain Rava dosa Gobi Manchurian The dosa was perfect and crispy. The sambar , dosa and coconut chutney lacked salt. The tomato chutney wasn't spicy enough. The Gobi Manchurian was a let down! It was too sweet and tangy. crisp to the right amount on the outside whereas the insides were left uncooked. Ambience was great and customer service was stellar. These dishes lacked authenticity but it makes sense since they were in SoHo and had to contain the spices according to their audiences.

    Left sauce Palak Paneer and right sauce is Kala Chana and
    Aagdolla G.

    The food was alright and I ate all my food. No crazy complaints. I thought all mango lassi drinks were creamy but not this one. It was thinner than I have tasted but ok. Probably won't order the Lassi here again honestly. The palak paneer (left)was slightly spicy and manageable to eat. The palak was also light in sharpness in terms of the crayfish spinach and cheese inside was also not sharp. The Kala Chana was sharper in taste and liked the small Chana (ball)texture inside. The waiter Ahimsa was calm and seem to not be in a rush to take our order which was nice. Sometimes waiters at places can be too energetic which is not good for me.

    Ghandi and Mother Theresa are great company!
    W J.

    Love this place. The vibe at lunchtime was super chill and beautiful. Soft jazz music playing. The staff is very sweet and welcoming. I had a classic masala dosa with a rose lassi. It was delightful! I will be back! Shukriya!

    Basmati rice
    April L.

    Mmmmm the dosa that we got was soo yummy! I believe it was a masala dosa that was filled with paneer. The dosa was crispy and light and already flavorful on its own and the paneer inside was quite yummy too. To be honest I didn't care much for the dipping sauces we had except for one of them because I liked the dosa by itself. We also got a masala gobi cauliflower and it was ok! It was cauliflower and the cauliflower was doing its cauliflower thing. To me the dosa is what I would come back for and honestly the star of the show. This place is also vegan and kosher for those with dietary restrictions! Service was quick and staff was very nice. I quite enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant as well. Very chill and low key.

    Host stand
    Corina G.

    Delicious vegetarian Indian food, nice service, cute location! I've been coming to this restaurant for years and have ordered a few different dishes on the menu. My favorite strategy is to get the the North Indian Thali plus the Masala dosa to share with a friend. I love the variety of the thali and overall, the food is very tasty, well made and flavorful. What's also nice is they can make items vegan friendly if you have more restrictive requirements. Service is pretty good and the ambiance is pleasant. The restaurant has generally nice background music and simple, yet inviting decor. When the weather is nice, they open up the windows so you feel like you're on a patio even though you're inside. I will definitely continue to be a regular at this spot!

    Taals B.

    Dosa time!!! This is so good, I'm going back second time in a week Service is awesome too and the place is perfectly located. Can't wait.

    Gobi Manchurian
    Vignesh S.

    Ananda is a great place with delicious vegetarian Indian food. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything on the menu. The restaurant is in a nice location and the inside has a nice ambiance to it. The service felt a little slow at times but it got the job done.

    Onion Rava Masala Dosa (masala on the side); sambar, tomato chutney, coconut chutney, masala (potato)
    Rohan N.

    I had a serious craving for south Indian food, and Ananda was definitely able to satisfy this! While looking around Greenwich Village/NYU, I found this restaurant and sat down inside. The location is spacious, and the menu is quite large, though I immediately knew what I was going to order. Within minutes, I was able to put in an order for the Onion Rava Masala Dosai with Masala/potato on the side. I also specified that I would like the dosai to be extra crispy, as I have often found that the inclusion of onions leads to a softer dosai. After around 15 minutes, the waiter brought my dish, and I greatly appreciated that everything that came with it was good quality. The dosai itself was crispy as I had asked for and was not overwhelmed by the presence of onions. The flavors were all good and the ratio of crispy edge to soft interior was ideal. The masala itself was tasty and the tomato chutney was decent. The sambar had pumpkin or squash of some kind that was a welcome surprise as a lot of restaurants avoid including this, despite its authenticity. The coconut chutney was definitely a stand out. If you're in the area and craving south Indian food, this might be one of your better options!

    Decor
    Fawn G.

    Did you know Ananda means delight in Hindi? Guess what? I'm delighted that I finally found a really good Indian restaurant in the heart of Soho. Thompson Street, have to say, is becoming the food Mecca Street with Carbone, Cuba, Red Lion, Arturo.. even a pop up bagel shop where I've heard the bagels are to die for! So you see, you can find most cuisines on Thompson. Thus it's perfectly fitting that Ananda is on Thompson and has wonderful neighbors. I was craving Indian food and Yelped* where I could find a really good place and Ananda popped up. This was the second? third? crisp fall day? We keep going backwards and forwards with weather. Well, IMO, forty degrees means SOUP!!!!! Thus, I stared at Gandhi and he whispered " order the Mulligatawny soup" . I always listen to wise people and I did just that plus onion pakora. The Gobi Manchurian also winked at me but I'll save that dish for a future visit. The pakora was downright delicious and I couldn't stop munching and dipping in the wonderful condiments: mint and cilantro chutney (green) and tamarind chutney ( brown). Munching and dipping... Then my soup came and it was piping hot: lentils, ginger, corn, carrots and coriander. A perfect tonic on a slightly chill day. I ordered garlic naan to go for one of my employees. The service was courteous, the music was soothing ( think massage music) and I love the water decanters that had trees painted on them. All in all a great lunch and nicely priced. I see the Gobi Manchurian in my future... *There was a 10% off order upon Yelp check in and the owner stated it was only during COVID.

    Onion Rava Dosa
    Amey P.

    A pleasant place to visit after a tiring day at work. Ananda won't disappoint with their foodie treats. A nice and well maintained South Indian restaurant near MagDougal Street. Pondicherry Dosa is my favorite. It was absolutely delicious. Batata vada is also one thing that you should try. Gobi manchurian and Rava onion masala dosa are average. All the best to the team. Keep serving the good food. Love, Amey!

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    Great meal! Would definitely return again. My mom is vegetarian and it's so refreshing for her to have a whole menu she can enjoy!

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    Ananda has fantastic food, not super expensive, quick, very accommodating of dietary restrictions

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