Anantara was great! We came here to celebrate my grandma's birthday and it was a pleasant experience. Service was good and the ambiance is nice, pretty decorations and vibe. It's just a little cold in there for some reason. We started with a watermelon spritz and the inji-puli lotus appetizer since we'd never tried anything like that, and it was very yummy and had such a nice crispy but soft texture. It was also a good portion for all four of us. We got the goat curry and the chettinad spice vegetables, and a few parathas to share. We were afraid it wouldn't be enough but the parathas are actually very filling, and also have a really great texture of both crispy and soft, and delicious flavor. The curries were good, could have used a bit more salt but good spice. The stars of the show were the desserts - this deserves its own section because omg I'm still thinking about the desserts!!! We got the gulab jamun brûlée - an amazingly well done take on creme brûlée with a perfect top, easy to crack and beautifully flavored. The filling was amazing and sweet and so so yummy. They also were kind enough to give us a complimentary chocolate cake which was absolutely amazing. I'm generally not too impressed by chocolate but the quality of this cake was phenomenal with perfect sweetness and richness. I need these two again !! Definitely recommend coming here for an occasion. read more

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Wow. I've never been to an Indian restaurant this posh before -- the moment I walked in I was like, "woah." The space is absolutely beautiful, which explains why reservations are so hard to come by. I somehow snagged a last-minute outdoor reservation for four, but three more people joined us at the last minute. When we arrived, I asked a gentleman who looked like the manager if we could move indoors because it was cold. Even though they were very busy, he found us indoor seats in a perfect spot -- we definitely got lucky. We were a party of seven, half of us vegetarian. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was great, but the vegetable biryani stole the show for me. I don't come from India, so take this from a non-native -- it was hands down the best veggie biryani I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and it came with raita and a chutney that paired perfectly. I kept thinking about it even after trying everything else. Other highlights: the gunpowder idli was mind-blowing, and the lotus root appetizer (my first time trying lotus root) was a delightful surprise -- great texture and flavor. The dosa was soft and exactly how I like it (I'm not into crispy dosa), and the paratha with the vegetable curry was delicious too. The meat dishes my friends ordered got rave reviews from them as well, but I was still daydreaming about that biryani. Service was excellent -- the staff were kind, patient, and especially attentive to the kids in our party. When the restaurant is busy there can be a wait for food, but trust me: every bite is worth the wait. Highly recommend Anantara if you want a beautiful dining experience with outstanding food. read more

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A little pricy, a little noisy, and some slower service on a Friday night, but we were able to get in without a reservation and our meal was absolutely delicious. I'd recommend everything we ordered: Karuveppilai Shrimp (to-die-for-good) Kal Dosa Malabar Black Cod Grandma's Goat Curry Malabar Porotta (naan-like but way better) Although the interior of the restaurant is very pretty, we plan to eat outside next time to avoid some of the noise which was probably our only real complaint. We get it though -- this is a more upscale restaurant, the type where families go to celebrate special occasions. As a date-night restaurant, both the cost and the slower service are forgivable, but dining outside would be a little more peaceful. Either way, this is great South Indian cuisine. read more

Anantara - Malabar Black Cod - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Came with a party of 10 on Mother's Day and we had a reservation and were able to get seated immediately. The ambiance gives upscale Indian vibes and it was definitely very crowded when we were there. We ordered the mushroom pallipalyalam and thattukada chicken fry for appetizers and both were really tasty and portions were also good. For the mains we ordered Telangana mutton curry, chettinad fish curry, Madurai chicken curry, goat biriyani, chicken biriyani, and malabar parota. Overall every dish was incredible and so unique flavor wise. Portion sizes were hefty and good for sharing, and presentation of the biriyani was so interesting and unique as well. Overall service was very good and quick and I'd definitely come back to try other dishes here as well. read more

Anantara is an upscale, Indian dining establishment in Fremont. We found the food to be very good, offering many items we don't typically see at Indian restaurants. We started with the crab podimas, which is a crab cake, $20. It was pretty good, flavorful and not oily. We would order this again. Then, we tried the karuveppilai shrimp, which is a grilled shrimp for $19. This was our favorite appetizer of the evening. The shrimp were large and had a good smoky flavor, but were not dry. We followed this with inji-puli lotus root, $17, which is deep fried lotus root in a tamarind sauce. We've never tried lotus root prepared in this fashion. It was good. Our final appetizer was the thattukeda chicken fry, $18. They were good, too. The pieces were crispy and not oily. It was a large portion that could feed many people. Our entree was the malabar black cod, $38. We enjoyed that, too, with one malabar porotta, which is type of bread, $6. It's like naan, but different. It seemed to be very popular item there. We plan to go back to Anantara. 5 stars! read more

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I was here on a date night with my hubby. Being from Kerala, we were curious about their menu. We had made prior reservation for 7 pm and we reached around 6:45 pm but we were seated after seeing our reservation online. The ambience is very much green with artificial olive trees and banana tree / coconut tree wall papers etc. It's a bit small seemed but was crowded by the time our food started coming. Our server was very polite, and helpful with everything. We ordered two cocktails, one Madeira mimosa and the other Coromandel flame. The later one is very sweet that you don't want to drink it anymore. We ordered, inji puli lotus root- loved it, karuveppulai shrimp - delicious, they had one named kalan, which was a surprise as Kalan is one of the side dish we have in Kerala. I was not very impressed with this one. It was okay, seemed like a mix of cauliflower or something with garnishing cornflakes. From the main dishes we ordered, Grandma's goat curry- it was okay! Alleppey shrimp curry which was delicious, a Kochi style of cooking enjoyed it with malabar parotta. I couldn't finish the parotta as it was so heavy with ghee/oil. We did take home the left overs. It's good for any special occasion as it is expensive. The staff is friendly and very helpful. It's not bad to try out for the first time. read more

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The interior is nice and it feels elevated and romantic. However, the service was really lacking. For the price point of $20-30s+ for entrees and adding a bowl of rice for $7, the bare minimum should be water refills and asking how the food is/if we need anything. I was mid sentence saying my order and the waiter suddenly attended to the table next to us instead (they were putting two tables together). It felt odd and a little rude. Once more people came, it got really busy and the service got worse. They only have the fancy water at each table and they took it away earlier so we were really thirsty. I'd recommend putting self serve water jugs on each table to alleviate this issue. The food is flavorful and yummy, but I wasn't blown away. Maybe we didn't order the right things? Overall, the price doesn't justify the quality of service. Maybe it's a newer spot and they're still ironing out certain flows, but my partner and I didn't have a great time and will likely not come back. read more

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The private tasting at Anantara was a thoughtfully curated experience, beginning with the restaurant's décor, which was both welcoming and serene. The minimalist design created an atmosphere of understated elegance, allowing the focus to remain on the culinary offerings. The level of service was exemplary throughout the event: Gautam the best host. The staff demonstrated professionalism, attentiveness, and a strong understanding of pacing, contributing to a seamless dining experience. Among the dishes presented, several were particularly noteworthy. The lassi was well-balanced and refreshing, the vadas were expertly prepared with excellent texture, and the vegetarian sandwiches reflected careful attention to flavor and presentation. The podi idlis stood out for their comforting yet distinctive seasoning. One aspect that could be enhanced is the beverage program. Alcoholic options were not included, and the absence of curated tasting pairings limited the depth of the overall experience. Introducing thoughtfully selected wine pairings would further elevate future private tastings and complement the cuisine more effectively. Overall, the tasting reflected a high standard of culinary execution and service, set within a calm and elegant environment. The owner is very humble and on the floor. read more

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The ambiance is pretty great, it's slightly larger too. What I liked most was the presentation of each item that we got! It was unique, very innovative, and so well put together. The taste was authentic, very flavorful, and extremely well-spiced! I can't believe I don't have enough pictures of the dishes or the place, I was definitely mesmerized by everything there was to eat. We ordered quite a few dishes. I want to go back and try the thali, which is only available on weekdays. I also want to try other items on the menu because everything looked amazing. Yes, we totally looked at what other tables were eating and wanted those too haha. We ordered quite a few items, and every single dish slaps! Just delicious The appam, the fish starters, the prawn curry, and the biryani damn, everything was better than the last. We had very few leftovers and felt like pandas walking out, but it was sooo worth it. The server who took our order was very nice and courteous, and he asked us to come back for the thali and heck yeah, I want to try it! I must say, it is on the pricey side. Each dish was expensive on its own; we racked up a bill of $170 for two adults and a child, which was definitely a lot. Taste-wise, it was worth it, but I still think it's a bit much. Overall, it's definitely one of the nicer places you'd want to go to for something special. Highly recommend. read more

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Romantic and chic ambiance? Check. Good food? Check. Good service? Check I had the rotlam biryani with chicken and it was so much food, definitely shareable for 2-3 people. The bone was left in, so it was tricky to debone the meat since I was sitting at a two top and there wasn't much space with all our dishes. The chicken fry was sooo good and so much food. I'm still thinking about it. The cocktails were refreshing, but I think I'll try for a wine next time. This was the fanciest Indian food I've had, and it makes a great date spot. I can't wait to come back. Parking is plenty since it's in the pacific commons. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food, ambiance, taste, presentation, seating, plating, decor, service, cutlary and everything about our dinner experience yestreday at Anantara. Our family, my brothers family and my inlaws went to Anantara for dinner yesterday. We ordered a bunch of dishes. They all arrived quick and promptly. With 3 small babies between us and our brother's family it was so chaotic but I was able to take a bite of most of the dishes we ordered. But I didn't get to take much pics obviously. Mutton Elumbu Soup: I did not taste this but hubby said it was yummy. Chicken 65: Probably the best we have had in the recent times/ in bay area. Crispy, crunchy, juicy on the outside and well cooked on the outside, perfectly seasoned, spicy OG of the OG Potlam biryani: Whoaaaa absolutely loved it. Must try dish here. Neatly wrapped in banana leaf. Filled with aromatic tasty spiced pulav style chicken/mutton biryani. oh we all loved it. reminded me of my mom's home style biryani. wow. Cant wait to go back and try more items off the menu! read more

We went here for lunch . The ambience is great and there is plenty of parking available. It's located in a complex with target , Ulta beauty and a lot of other shops . We ordered potlum biryani , thali and veg kizhi porotta. The biryani was too wettish for my liking , my friends took thali and veg kizhi porotta. The kizhi porotta was different from what we have tasted before , it was okay and the thali had lot of items. The portion size was really good for all the dishes . I personally didn't like taste of any of the dishes too much , but service was great. I may not return here again read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday here and was surprised by how much we enjoyed the whole experience, from the ambiance to the service to the food itself. It was a very memorable meal for both of us. We made same day reservations for dinner at 6 pm on Friday and it was pretty easy. When we arrived, the first thing you notice is that it's beautifully decorated inside, with high ceilings, painted walls, and nice light fixtures. Most of the Indian restaurants I've been to are super casual, so it was nice to see a more upscale spot for once. To start, I got the watermelon fizz ($12), which was super refreshing. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nonalcoholic drink. My friend got the saffron lager ($8). It was his first time trying it but he said it was as good as Taj, which he really likes. For food, we shared a couple of items and everything was a hit, which is very rare for me. We started off with the chicken fry ($17), which was perfectly flavored and fried just the right amount. Honestly I think this was the best Indian-style fried chicken I've had. I liked it much more than the typical chicken 65 I've gotten at other places. For our entrees, we had the chicken potlam biryani ($32) and the nizami paneer ($25), with a malabar porotta ($6) and kal dosa ($6) on the side. The nizami paneer was really good, but it wasn't too different from other good paneer curries I've had before. What really stood out was the chicken biryani, which is cooked and served in a banana leaf. Portions are MASSIVE and every bite is chock full of flavor. We left completely stuffed and with a ton of leftovers. Would highly recommend this spot! We're already thinking about our next visit :D read more

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Decent Kerela(Indian) cuisine in an Upscale setting. The Chicken fry was pretty decent, bit low on spices, quantity was surprisingly large. Shrimp starter was nice. For mains we had the Lamb Ghee Roast with Appam's - it was done very well, though not classic. I loved the tasty, while my friend found it to be on the sweeter side. The service is quick & friendly. Will definitely be back to try for some more stuff. read more

Anantara - Lamb Ghee Roast - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Been there twice! Both times we went just when the restaurant opened & got away with not making reservations but it filled up pretty quickly. Food was fantastic! Our favorites were the Potlam Biryani (so flavorful we talked about it for days!) & the Mutton Soup! Service was great! Has a modern & cozy vibe with indoor & outdoor seating. Plenty of parking in the back. read more

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I think the chef has changed. I was really disappointed with my recent visit--the food has lost its magic. Don't make the mistake of ordering the Kanyakumari fish or the shrimp mango curry; they don't resemble the actual dishes anymore, even remotely. The Angamaly mango curry is also no longer on the menu. That said, the mutton sukka, appams, and parottas are still solid. It's sad to see another restaurant losing its magic. read more

Really nice, upscale ambiance for Indian food with good service if you're looking to treat yourself to a good meal. Malabar Porotta is a must when eating here to pair with your curry - it was my favorite part of the meal! Out of all the dishes I ordered, I would not order the chicken curry and try another, but I would definitely come back if I were in the area. read more

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Lunch Thaali is good. They could improve on the quantity of food offered and their drink menu.

The food and services were outstanding. Ambiance is modern with ethnic touches. The cuisine was a little bit too spicy for my taste. Overall, my friend and I had fun there. read more

We visited this Indian restaurant for Saturday lunch. Reservations were open, and while the place wasn't full, it had a decent number of diners. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. A server quickly came by to offer water (tap or bottled) and handed us menus. Shortly after, another server stopped to see if we had questions or were ready to order. We ordered the lotus root inji pulli, alleppey shrimp curry, egg roast with ghee pepper rice, appam, and Malabar parotta. Service was quite slow. The appetizer arrived first--it was hot, tangy, and nicely spiced. However, the lotus root was quite chewy; not sure if that's how it's meant to be. There was another long gap before the mains arrived. The shrimp curry was hot, but everything else was lukewarm or cold. The flavors of the shrimp curry and egg roast were decent but nothing memorable. The appam was very thin, and the ghee pepper rice lacked fragrance or the flavor of ghee--we could see pepper, but couldn't taste it. They also forgot our parotta and only brought it when we asked, and by then, it was cold too. No one checked in to see how the meal was or if we needed anything else, which added to our disappointment. read more

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Ambiance is upscale for an Indian Restaurant through somewhat noisy Service was courteous and polite. Ganesh, our wait staff took the time to explain what some of the dishes were and some history behind the food. The food was excellent. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, two main courses and two desserts among the four of us. Truffle Okra Kurkure (5/5): my wife couldn't stop raving about the okra. Perfectly crisp without being overfried, and with light batter that allowed for the taste of the okra to come through. Gunpowder Idli Bites (4/5) - the challenge with gunpowder idli at most places is that the spice overpowers the taste of everything else. Not here...it had just enough spice that you know it's spicy without overpowering your palette Inji Puli Lotus Root (4/5) another star dish thanks to the ginger tamarind sauce. I've had this at a number of other places (Inchin's once upon a time) and the magic is always in the sauce - Amantara nailed it. Right mix of the tangy with the ginger strips Angamaly Mango Curry (2.5/5) Frankly, after the amazing appetizers this dish fell a bit short. Somehow the combination of mango and coconut didn't quite do it for us. Sadhya (4/5) : this was a new dish recommended by our server Ganesh. It consisting of rice, 3 curries, 3 veggies and 3 chutneys with a side of papad. Filling, flavorful and with a ton of variety. Gulab Jamun Brûlée (2/5) - the rabdi that came with the brûlée was waaayy too sweet and could have been less sweet for a more enjoyable taste. Elaneer Fruit Payasam (3/5) : this was a bit more enjoyable than the brûlée but could have been a bit more sweeter. Overall a great experience with food and service and definitely worth going back. read more

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Each time I come here I'm blown away by the food and hospitality. This time my toddler spilled and broke a glass but the staff rushed to assist without making us feel bad. Tried the Nalli Poricha Porotta, huge portion of fall off the bone lamb and 2 deep fried tiny bun porotta. Had the non veg thali to sample all the curries . Loved the shrimp specially . Also had the appam and drinks . I loved the coromandel flame because it was made sweet and strong to adjusted to my liking . The Tokyo cloud burst had coconut water in it that tasted slightly stale.. but overall food was top notch and had plenty to box. read more

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Fremont truly deserves a fine dining spot like Anantara. The ambiance is warm and tastefully decorated, a refreshing change for the area. We visited for Valentine's Day lunch and the place was packed, with a special menu just for the day. We tried the cranberry rasam, banana blossom kola, and parottas - all of which were standouts. It is a lot of effort to make Banana Flower Kola, I really appreciated this one. The rasam was tangy and refreshing. The chicken over rice (dont remember the name they had on spl menu), though, was a bit of a letdown. The rice lacked the depth or aroma you'd expect from a biryani-style dish, and the chicken felt more like seekh kebab, not quite what you'd expect from a South Indian specialty restaurant. Looking forward to coming back and exploring their regular menu. The potlam biryani sounds intriguing - hoping it lives up to the hype! read more

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Anantara has been on my list for some time. Went there on a weekday evening. They have done a fabulous job for their interiors. Indian restaurants rarely do a good job at their interiors and never put any consistent effort into the decor and ambience. Anantara pleasantly surprised me with their decor and their service. We tried the Lotus Inji-Puli, Kerala egg roast, Gutti vankaya, malanar parotta, and coconut rice that came with the gutti vankaya. Everything tasted well and the portions were enough for 2-3 people. Would come back again read more

Anantara - Kerala Egg Roast - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Good upscale restaurant. Tried the the jackfruit cutlet and veg kotha porotta -- both were great. Might be a bit of a wait time, if you show up on a weekend evening. read more

Anantara - Cocktail - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Our friend took us here to experience some Tamil cuisine. I dont know what it's called but we got some bread in curry wrapped in foil and it was very good! U can add raita and curry sauce to it. The fish curry was okay, the fish was a bit dried. The chicken karage appetizer was very tasty. My stomach felt very spicy afterwards tho we ordered mild so a bit spicy for my palette. They have banana leaf biriani and tiffins. Would recommend to try, it feels upscale inside and like a popular brunch place for indians on the weekends. read more

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2nd time around, so far we've tried about 8-9 different dishes and drinks and they were ALL our favorites. Every single dish hit home run. From lobster to, crabs, to chicken, goat, biryani, bread, curry, sauce, every single thing they bring to our table was not only delicious but beautifully presented. Servers recognized us and took care of us very well again. Lunch time vibe was a bit more bustling compared to night time was bit quieter like a date night vibe. +much appreciation for celebrating our best friend's bday for us. We are gonna be bringing our friends and family here for special occasions for a while! read more

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I had an amazing experience at Anantara. The staff is friendly and the cuisine here is Kerela. I tried all authentic kerela cuisine and in my opinion they were really really good. Maybe my least favourite was Mango curry. I loved the payasam. The chicken starter were amazing. Also tried a pretty unique dish involving lotus roots - they did a great job at it. Ambience is top not - definitely upscale. I highly recommend this place if you want to explore Kerela food. read more

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Anatara: Next-Level South Indian Cuisine is Hiding in Plain Sight in Fremont! As a local, I'm honestly kicking myself for not discovering Anatara sooner! My party of three managed to snag a reservation for lunch on Thanksgiving Day, and thank goodness we did. The place was bustling, but the service was incredibly attentive and top-notch, even with the holiday rush. The interior is beautiful, spotless, and nicely decorated, setting such a great, comfortable vibe. Starters That Stole the Show: We started strong with three appetizers that were seriously delicious. * The Railway Cutlets were adorable heart-shaped perfection, perfectly spiced and incredibly tasty. * We devoured the super yummy Gunpowder Idli Bites served with a coconut chutney that was dangerously good. * The Crab Podimas was a unique and flavorful dish--a new one for us. My only thought was that it absolutely needed a side of fresh roti to complete the perfect rainy-day meal at home! Mains That Felt Like Home: Nothing we ordered was overly spicy, which was lovely. The dishes felt authentic and lovingly prepared. * The Goat Potlam Biryani tasted exactly like something my grandmother would have proudly made. It was truly super yum! * The Non-Veg Thali was a fantastic choice, offering a little bit of everything. Every single item on the plate, including the two desserts, was delicious. * But the absolute star of the day, my favorite dish we ordered, was the Halibut Pollichathu. The fish was perfectly cooked and gorgeously spiced. It came with a side of what seemed like mashed cassava with coconut chutney, which was such a unique and inspired pairing that complemented the fish flawlessly. Passing the Ultimate Test: They passed my crucial test: the Cha. I firmly believe a perfect cup of cha is the tell-tale sign of a great Indian kitchen, and theirs was absolutely spot on. My dining companions also enjoyed their nicely presented mimosa. The fact that the food and the cha were both flawless tells you everything you need to know. I saw so many mouth-watering dishes being served to other tables, and I'm 100% returning soon to try more of the menu. Anatara is a must-visit spot, and I can't wait for my next meal here! read more

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My experience at Anantara did not leave me impressed nor satisfied. Overall, it was not a good value for what they charge in terms of experience or quality of food. I was in a party of four who ate there on a Tuesday afternoon. The kitchen was slow sending out our dishes which was disappointing. The Karuveppilai shrimp was scant. There were six pieces of shrimp. The dish is $19. Good value? I don't think so. The chicken fry was well fried and very good. It had a lot of chicken so it was good value. On the point of value, they charge $5-$6 for a single dosa or porotta. How stingy. At other indian restaurants, you would get multiple pieces of bread for the same price. When you order multiple, the price adds up. We ordered the house fish curry and the chicken stew. The curry was quite thin and watery. There were only a few pieces of fish or chicken in it. It was not worth the price. We ordered 3 diet cokes which totaled $18 and two buttermilks which were also $18. The drinks alone costing that much is crazy. *** BEWARE *** They charge an automatic 22% service charge for parties of five or more. If you are a family, proceed with caution. The biryani was mid. I was not pleased that I had to spit out bits of chicken bones. When you charge that much, you better make sure everything is edible so I don't choke or have to pick out bones. The bill was $231.53 before tip. Not worth the price in my opinion. It didn't even make up for it in experience. Suggestion: Go to Charminar instead. It's 10 minutes away and far better experience and costs 1/3 less than here. read more

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We visited this place on Sunday afternoon. It was super crowded. I would suggest go with reservation. We ordered veg paneer and chicken fried starter. For main course ordered chicken curry, fish fry with appam, paratho and ghee rice. I would say overall the food was ok. The restaurant carries more of kerala taste. Every dish had pepper flavor which quite did not go well with paneer starter. What truly elevated this place is their ambience. So will recommend this place for a cozy dinner or a special celebration. read more

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Vegetable and non vegetable thali lots of options (goat, chicken, shrimp). It was a lot of food for one person. Chai was delicious. Parking was easy. read more

Anantara - Thali - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

Had good food, the ambience is good but I guess lighting can be better I appreciate if this feedback can be considered read more

Anantara - Chicken fry is a must - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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First of all let me recognize Ganesh for the stupendous work he did to make the experience so pleasant. So polite huge smile and very professional. The way he explained the dishes felt like I was at very high end expensive restaurant. That said they did not fall short at all. The design is very nice and when going inside you can tell how thought out the entire concept is. The food completely surprised me on how good it was. They definitely elevated the meals on how they look and serve it without compromising the flavors. Great experience!!! read more

Anantara - Porotta - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Great ambiance! I kept staring at their accent wall which is very welcoming. Veg thali 4.5/5: We ordered the veg thali to taste all their specials. It came with Malabar Parotta, rice, some payasam, tomato dal, drumstick sambar, rasam, kurma, yogurt based curry(majjiga chaaru), spiced cocount rice, fryums and pickle. Everything tasted great. It was a good balance of different types of dishes. Special mention- banana chips - super yummy, crispy, spicy and can still taste the vegetable. There was definitely a lack of vegetables on the plate. I would love to see some vegetable either fried or as a curry. Without that it can seem like a group of sides put together. However I liked all of these sides and hence the rating. Thattukada Chicken Fry: 4.5/5 Initially it did come across as too dry. But the it grew on me. The spiced coconut based batter used to fry the chicken was amazing. It was definitely the first time I tried this and it reminded me of the flavors in Coconut Muthiya that I used to be fond of. Egg Aappam: 3/5 Ordered this as a side for the curries on veg thali. I have had this many times, but was surprised to see the egg half-boiled. Not something I expected. But the aaapam was yum, perfectly soft and spongy! Overall, lovely experience. Coming back to try their other specialities read more

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Always a good experience. One of the newer Indian restaurants in the Bay Area with a great ambience, focusing on more than just the food. The menu keeps changing and is focused on dishes from the southern part of India. Spice levels are mild, service is efficient, and food is tasty. They also have a very large thali experience, that's highly recommended. Slightly expensive, but plenty of food that may be hard to finish in its entirety. Non-veg thali is recommended. read more

Anantara - Dessert with non veg thali - Indian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Kudos to the chef at Anantara. I knew I was in for a treat after just my first spoonful of the shrimp broth. Every dish we had was a masterpiece. Balancing strong spices is a talent and maintaining the balance and not going overboard requires mastery. My mouth is still watering reminiscing my lunch. The food was so flavorful and brilliantly executed, that I was truly impressed. We went on Valentine's Day and they had a separate special menu that day. Ambiance is decent with a large mural covering one wall and wall length window on the other wall facing the outside. They had a lot of fake plastic plants at the entrance which I didn't really fancy but who cares when the food is so good? Service was quick and attentive. This is what we got- ***Shrimp broth-5/5- small serving of richly spiced and flavored broth with four tiny shrimps. The flavor of shrimp was outstanding and the first spoonful awakened all my senses. The tiny shrimps were surprisingly melt in the mouth soft and not over cooked so I am assuming they used shrimp shells or larger shrimp to make the broth and draw out such rich flavor. ***banana blossom kola-5/5- three pieces of fritters made with banana blossoms. I was impressed by the flavor profile of these fritters. I was flummoxed by how they fit in such complex and nuanced flavors into that tiny ball. I relished this dish, it was outstanding. ***Spiced chicken roulade with Karaikudi sauce: 5/5- dish came with rice and we ordered a Ceylon parotta on the side as well. The rice was exquisite. It was not rice cooked with just spices rather it was rice cooked in a rich broth and the flavors ran all the way to the core. It was delicious just by itself. The chicken roulade was good as well but I didn't fancy the potato filling, it felt kind of like a letdown after all these other outstanding dishes. I am running out adjectives but the gravy the roulade was sitting on was amazing as well. It's so obvious the chef is a master of his craft and I feel lucky to have eaten his creations. I will go back to try their regular menu as well. Btw, I visited Kerala a few months back and ate local Kerala food three times a day for 8 days. The food was good, rustic for the most part but most of the dishes didn't have a good reign over the fiery spices grown in abundance on their monsoon drenched lush hillsides. Can I dare say my meal here was much better than that? read more

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Upscale-y style Indian dining with lots of yummy lunch and dinner specials. I will argue service is on the slower side both time I've went, but try to flag staff down and they'll get you what you need. read more

Impressive, sophisticated take on cuisine of Kerala. Clever design choices imbue the space (formerly Rangoli) with the hallowed, sacred feel of "God's Own Country." Soft, dim lighting with table lamps reminded me of evenings in Aranmula, writing in my diary at my desk by candlelight; green color theme and potted plants, evokes the lushness of the backwaters. At the same time, the aesthetic feels hip and contemporary, typical of an affluent area of India, like Jubilee Hills. Warmth and friendliness from the staff set the tone for a fantastic meal. Our knowledgeable server Ganesh guided us through the menu, gave great recommendations. Paneer baos were an awesome start. Mini podi idlis had a nice nutty, spicy flavor. Mini vadas tasted clean and wholesome, not too heavy. Black cod was my favorite dish. Truly outstanding. The fish skin is expertly crisped with a mouthwatering spice rub, fish is meltingly tender, spicy coconut curry is exquisite, authentic. Chefs are not messing around; this dish is better than you can find in most of the Bay Area's top gourmet restaurants. I love that they didn't dumb down the spicing for American palates. Which they don't have to do in Fremont, as most of the diners are Indians. Appam was fresh and soft. Veg biryani was wonderfully aromatic, with subtle spicing. Kerala biryani is not heavily flavored like Hyderabadi biryani, so adjust your expectations (and don't complain about it like my Hyderabadi husband did lol); it's more like pulao. Dessert was crème bruleed gulab jamun, absolutely as good as it sounds. The jamuns tasted freshly fried, with perfect sweetness, not too much. Very happy, fulfilling dining experience. The pride of the chefs in their artistry shined through every dish. This restaurant is a gift to the Bay Area. And probably the best restaurant in Fremont. read more

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I've been massively impressed by the food available near the hotel I'm staying at in Fremont lol. Anantara was the icing on the cake during my trip and I am so happy we tried it. The restaurant is in a fairly busy strip mall with tons of shops and restaurants nearby. It's on a corner lot, which made parking a little bit easier for my coworker and I on a Thursday night, but I can imagine parking becomes pretty difficult during the weekends and on holidays, etc. The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous; it's decorated so tastefully and the ambiance is perfect. The dining area is in a single large room, but tables and seating arrangements are spread out well enough to give you a decent amount of privacy while you enjoy your meals. It's very lively when the dining area gets full, but nothing different than you'd expect with a popular restaurant. I read a couple reviews about it being unbearably loud and that wasn't the case when I visited. We were helped by a very nice gentleman named Danesh and started with the chettinad kuhzi paniyaram (rice dumplings) that were served with a spicy onion relish. These came out very quick and the presentation was excellent! They were very hot, obviously fresh, and very delicious. The relish was a perfect addition to the appetizer. I was torn between the Alleppey shrimp curry and grandmas goat curry, and asked Danesh for a recommendation; he was quick to say that the shrimp was his favorite and that's what I went with. He mentioned it came with two bread selections, but you can also add a side of rice if you'd like. My coworker ordered the southern Tiffin platter, which came with a selection of different sauces to use with a small variety of bread types. We also got a bowl of ghee rice for the table. Our meals seemed to appear out of thin air very shortly after we were 50% done with the first couple of dumplings and again... such great presentation. Everything looked and smelled amazing. I did not hesitate to dig in lol, and I can confidently say that the shrimp curry is probably one of, if not the best I have had. My coworker loved her meal as well and we could not stop gushing about how good everything was. Danesh stopped by regularly to ask how we were and we didn't go a moment without water either. I joked that I'd make the trip back to Fremont from Colorado just to have another meal here lol, but that should tell you how good I think it is. Absolutely 10/10 experience and I hope I get the opportunity to visit again someday. read more

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