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    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Robin K.

    I'm doing a trip around the world without leaving the Triangle and this was a great place to start. The food was delicious and plentiful -- mango goat stew, Gunpowder dosa, and friend calamari. The space is bright and cheerful and the service excellent. My friend was prostrate with delight!

    Butter Chicken Garlic Naan
    Jaime S.

    So, yesterday I spent the day downtown Durham and had lunch at Anjappar on Main Street. There is seating inside and outside. The inside is beautiful and spacious. We were seated right away at a four top. The service was great. The menu has so many options, there's definitely something for everybody, gluten free, vegetarian, those with nut allergies!! We wanted everything on the menu, but finally decided on a traditional favorite, butter chicken. Well I had butter chicken, and my friend who doesn't eat meat, had the butter soy chunks, and we ordered garlic naan to share. M The food comes out in individual silver pots and you then have a huge silver platter to put it on. It was love at first bite. The food there is absolutely amazing. I couldn't get over how much I loved my food. I'll be back again during the week!!!

    Biryani
    Dan M.

    Stopped by with date and family. Great aroma as soon as you walk in. Naan was ok but had a weird taste, rest of the meal was fantastic. I had the veggie biryani which was very flavorful. GF has the chicken masala and was very impressed. Super friendly staff but could do without the live music right next to me. Prefer a peaceful meal.

    My deliver order was paced carefully and each container of butter chicken was wrapped with plastic wrap to prevent spills. No mess!
    Diana G.

    I got my order delivered and had their Garlic Naan and Butter Chicken (Medium spice level). The food was still warm when it arrived and the butter chicken had been wrapped up in plastic wrap to prevent spills. The butter chicken had a great savory flavor and was slightly spicy. The next time I order, I'll try to get one dish "spicy" and one "medium" as I think I can tolerate a little more spice than the medium. The garlic naan was delicious both with and without the curry. It had a pleasant garlic and buttery flavor.

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    Sweta S.

    This is my favorite Indian restaurant in all of Durham. It's not right in the middle of the downtown. If you walk a little down the road, then you find essentially a hidden gem. Out of all the Indian restaurants in Durham, I would say this one is the best one. I have any to emphasize this! I have been to a lot of Indian restaurants and the staff and food here is flavorful and mouthwatering. I sometimes think of this place and my mouth waters. The ambiance is lovely and vibrant, as well.

    The starters are very large portions.  Onion Pakoda Mushroom 65 Dry
    Andrea S.

    The atmosphere is great along with the service. It is absolutely worth checking out. I really enjoyed my food.

    Chicken Saag (medium spice) , the Chicken Shahi Korma (medium spice), Garlic Naan
    Cole A.

    Do yourself a favor and get the Chicken Saag (medium spice) , the Chicken Shahi Korma (medium spice), and some Garlic Naan. 10/10 would recommend!

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    Excellent food and service. I loved the chettinad chicken. Although it was light on the chicken. The naan was very good too.

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    Excellent food and service! Beautiful atmosphere and convenient to downtown. A favorite for takeout as well.

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    The food was amazing. The staff was tremendously helpful with recommendations and great descriptions. Highly recommend!

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    Durham has a new best restaurant for Indian food (yes, I've been to all of them many times). As authentic as it gets!

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    Delicious South Indian dishes. Very different than the usual tikki, saag or vindaloo at most other places. Highly recommend!

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