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4.9 (94 reviews)
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Shannon Z.

This spot has delicious Indian comfort food with a variety of options including healthy vegan options. The portions are really big and hearty as well. The chef was super nice and even allowed us to try a few samples before purchase. There's a small table for sit down meal but seems like many people order take out. The food comes out hot and fresh and quickly. The cabbage masala was delicious and had a yummy savory tomato flavor. It was quite spicy for me but tolerable and doesn't take away from the yummy flavor. Parking is very easy to find in the lot. No public restroom available.

Terry M.

What a hidden gem, hiding under my nose for almost a year before I realized what wonders were awaiting within! :) AniKri is a small family owned and operated Indian takeout restaurant, with wonderful Mrs. Sangeetha at the helm creating fresh authentic South Indian recipes each day! From Butter Chicken (both my kids love it), to Lamb Korma (I really enjoyed this one, bone-in, but that's where the flavor and tenderness hides), along with many vegetarian dishes as well - their cauliflower and peas masala was so tasty and flavorful! If you haven't been here yet then you really owe it to yourself to stop in. Even more so if you're new to Indian cuisine as this is the perfect family friendly environment to test the waters in. When my brought my son in the last time they were more than happy to let him try samples of everything they were offering that day to help him select what he liked the most. It may have created a monster though, as he woke up and had the remaining Butter Chicken for breakfast before school. ;) We will certainly be returning, and I hope to see you there as well. :)

Combo plates: Butter Chicken & Cilantro Chicken Curry (front). Lamb Korma & Mixed Veg Daal (back)
William T.

I'm so glad I found this spot during my annual trip OC! They serve some of the best Indian food with a focused menu that rotates every day, giving you reason to come back over and over to try everything that they offer. Not sure what you want? Chef Sangeetha makes you feel welcome as soon as you enter the store, offering samples to any new face that walks in or anyone who seems unsure of what they'd like to order. It's clear that she has a lot of pride in what she puts out. All recipes are her own/are passed down from her family and the taste & quality speaks for itself. On my first visit, my partner and I dined in for lunch on a Sunday and got two lunch plates; the food was so good that we were tempted to take an a-la-carte order of curry to-go even though I had planned an extensive food list for the rest of my trip. While I managed to hold off the first time, we actually came back a few days later craving some more Butter Chicken which rotated back onto the menu later in the week on Friday LOL. When we came in on Friday around 4:00 PM we saw a tent and seats setup outside the store front. Curious, we asked Chef Sangeetha if there had just been a catering event or a party that happened. That's when we learned that they sometimes host live cooking events of Friday nights from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM where a chef will cook a rotating dish to-order right in front of you. That night, they were hosting an event and serving Kothu Parotta with veg/egg/chicken options, something I or my partner had never seen or heard of before but our interest was piqued. We decided to leave and came back around 6:00 PM for the live event and are so glad we made that decision. The Chicken Kothu Parotta was unlike any other Indian dish we had had before. It had addictive texture, almost risotto like, along with a strong fragrance and burst of flavors from the smoky wok hei, freshness from herbs, spices, raw onions, & tomatoes, and bright raita. All the flavors danced together in harmony. I encourage everyone to stop by and support this small business, especially during their live event nights. Follow their IG to see when these are happening and what the featured dish of the evening is. If you attend, come early before the line forms. Since each dish is cooked live and made to order it can get quite busy once the aunties and uncles come around, which we started to see around 6:30 PM. Needless to say, I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in OC!

Menu changes every day
Jen R.

Tried this place for the first time after seeing it on Facebook and yelp of course. It did not disappoint. Service was great. So polite and friendly. Nice, clean spot. I ordered the butter chicken and shrimp masala. Did the plate that came with rice as well. So much food I couldn't finish it but it was delicious. Yes the menu changes with the specials each day so I'll be back to try something new next time.

They mentioned they change the menu, my plate had chicken.
Angelica O.

First time trying this place and I have to say delicious! Place looks clean and staff members are very polite. Definitely coming back soon very happy I gave this place a try.

Butter chicken, goat/lamb curry, naan, samosa
Allen C.

A social media post came up in my feed about it, so I thought I'd try it out. Everything was delicious with great flavor, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The Naan was just the right amount of chew without being dry. For a fast Indian meal, you can't ask for more.

Butter Chicken  Shrimp No.04 Combo Bowl (Non-Veg) - GOAT GRAVY Samosa Naan Mango Lassi 16 Oz

South Indian here and I have to say -- Anikri Foods in Cypress (LB-adjacent) is the real deal for very traditional regional South Indian cuisine. It's very different than north Indian and what you'll find at any of the restaurants in Long Beach. Please show Anikri Foods some love -- support a local, woman-owned, immigrant-owned small business serving up the most delicious traditional South Indian food I've tasted in SoCal. But the food is just part of what makes this place special- Today, I brought my four kids in for lunch and had the complete pleasure of meeting the owner and chef, Sangeetha. Sangeetha radiates warmth and strength, and since I'm nosy and don't meet other South Indians often we became quick friends. Once I heard her story, I couldn't stop thinking about it, I knew I had to share it. Sangeetha, is a shining example of resilience and heart -- a single mom, widow, and South Indian woman who is truly living the American dream through sheer grit, talent, and love. She was once a brilliant biochemist, living what she described as "a golden life" here in the U.S. with her husband and two sons. But 8 years ago, her husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. For 5 years she juggled full-time work, caretaking, and parenting. Three years ago, he passed away -- and she found herself alone in a foreign country with two children to raise. Returning to India wasn't an option -- the life of a widow there would have been unbearable. So she stayed. After one particularly hard day at work, missing her husband and kids, she had a moment of clarity: she would pour her grief, strength, and love into her side hustle -- cooking for her local community. She quit her job and went all in on her dream. Here's what we tried: Goat Curry - My personal favorite. Deeply flavorful, tender meat that melts in your mouth. Shrimp Masala - My 5-year-old couldn't stop eating this! It's spicy, tangy, and packed with curry leaf goodness. Butter Chicken - Unlike the creamy versions you might expect, this is the real South Indian-style dish: warm spices like star anise and cloves, with a nostalgic depth that took me right back to Tamil Nadu summers as a kid. She sells batters and chutneys to go and are ready for pickip- dosas batter, idli batter, sambar, tomato, mint/cilantro chutney, coconut chutney -- all of it was perfection. I picked up an assortment and had dinner covered for our family of 6 the next day. The kids were asking for seconds and thirds. COOL FACT: There is no Menu! The food changes daily and is fresh! And they host 1-2 times a month a dosa stand out front made to order You'll leave with a full belly and a full heart.

fresh dosa and amazing Tomato Chutney

food was so bomb, so authentic, and soooo fresh. genuinely amazing and the owner Sangeeta is so kind and will definitely help you to pick the right dish for you since the menu changes everyday.

empty food continer because it was delish
Nicholas N.

Can understand why there are so many reviews of empty bowls on this page. They do the menu every day and today I had channa masala. I am not vegetarian. Also licked my plate clean. Best replacement for a hot soup, for it was filled with hot spices, and still only mild as advertised. Please go out of your way to support this new restaurant and lovely staff

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Great service, great food but spicy. Small mom & Pop store in strip mall by 7/11 on lincoln & denni. Try it, you"ll like it.

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The food is delicious! Best spot in town! Their service is so friendly and the restaurant is spotless and smells like heaven!

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